St. John's JUNIOR HIGH » Event News http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh 6th - 8th Grade Ministry at St. John's Lutheran Church Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Spring 2012 Retreat http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/2012/01/30/spring-2012-retreat/ http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/2012/01/30/spring-2012-retreat/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:31:29 +0000 Rob http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/?p=7191

DOES GOD TWEET? 
Spring Retreat 2012

March 16-18, 2012

Join us for a weekend that you will not forget. We head up to LOMC in Oregon, IL to hear the stories, shout the songs, experience faith, and never want the weekend to end.

“Does God Tweet?” Seems like a strange question, but how do you communicate with God? Isn’t there some way we can get a direct line to Heaven? Indeed, God wants a relationship with us. Come and discover the many ways to talk to God.”

$80 per person (includes all but one meal, housing, and more)

Other Retreat Info

Registration Form | Parent Info (coming soon).
(as of 2/3/12) Mr. Rob, B. Rasch

Online Deposit/Payments Available: CLICK HERE
Please turn in the registration form to Rob in the church office. 

CLICK HERE to see more pictures from last year’s retreat.

]]> http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/2012/01/30/spring-2012-retreat/feed/ 0 Taste Worship April 18 http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/2012/01/26/taste-worship-april-18/ http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/2012/01/26/taste-worship-april-18/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:12 +0000 Rob http://www.stjohnsbloomington.org/jrhigh/?p=7115 Get ready for a family event you will never forget!

TIME: To Be Announced

Wednesday Evening, April 18, 2012

WHAT IS TASTE WORSHIP?

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Taste Worship is a highly interactive experience that will strengthen families in a worship lifestyle. Unlike anything you’ve seen before, Taste Worship is a radically new experience where families:
• experience worship together—led by Peder Eide
• expand their vision and understanding of worship
• engage with each other in meaningful conversations
• explore practical “flavors” to connect spiritually throughout the week
Visit www.tasteworship.com for more information

IS THIS JUST A CONCERT?

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This is DEFINATELY not a concert!  As you can see from the description above, Taste Worship is a worship event for the family; parent and student. Since this is a family event we will be asking families to sit together – sons and daughters sitting with moms and dads. 

WHO CAN ATTEND? Can non-Thrive or Jr. High families attend?

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All families with 6-8th graders may attend. This is a family event so we encourage bringing your elementary-age children and senior high youth with you as well. Space is unfortunately limited in the Parish Life Center so were are mindful to have enough space and are focusing on St. John’s Jr. High families only.

WHAT IF A PARENT CANNOT ATTEND? Can my son or daughter attend by themselves?

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We really want parents to make every effort to change schedules to attend this event. Trust us, you want to experience Taste Worship with your son or daughter. If that is simply not possible for your family, check with one of your child’s Thrive Guides or another family you are comfortable with and arrange for them to sit with them. We want everyone to attend! No one should stay home on April 18!

WILL CHILD CARE BE PROVIDED?

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Since this is a family event, everyone elementary-age and older will be able to participate. Younger children may not be able to fully participate so we are currently looking into the possibility of child care. Please email Rob if child care is needed for your infant/toddler.

IT’S CALLED TASTE WORSHIP, IS THERE A MEAL AS PART OF THE EVENT?

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Our regular DinnerTime program is meeting that evening for those who attend that program. Otherwise, no, there is not a meal that night. Please eat dinner before you arrive.  There will be something to snack on that evening but not a meal.  The “Taste” part of the title comes from Psalm 34:8 – O taste and see that the LORD is good;
happy are those who take refuge in him.  (NRSV)

HOW MUCH DOES THE EVENT COST?

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FREE! We are not charging for this event and we have very generous members who have helped sponsor Taste Worship. We will be accepting a free-will donation during the event so please consider a donation to help off-set our expenses.

WHO IS PEDER EIDE?

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Peder is a Christian who loves to share his gifts as singer, songwriter and storyteller. A Lutheran from Minnesota, Peder travels to share God’s love with churches, camps, conferences, youth events and more. No stranger to St. John’s, Peder led Taste Worship for Thrive in 2008 and came back to St. John’s a few years later performing a concert with his band. Jr. High youth get the opportunity each Fall to attend a retreat led by Peder at LOMC. We can’t wait for him to return and join with us again in ministry.

For more about Peder Eide CLICK HERE.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4
2:00-3:30pm
Parish Life Center

Come join us to learn more about all of Jr. High Ministry (6-8th grades) with emphasis on our Wednesday evening program called Thrive!

We ask each family to come prepared with $30 payment (online payment available), a few names of same-gender/grade friends you might want to be in a small group with.

We need adults passionate about God and willing to help youth be passionate as well. We already have a few parents ready to be a Thrive Guide next year – how about you?

Download the Thrive brochure: CLICK HERE

For more information about our Thrive program visit the Thrive page: CLICK HERE

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Worship with us on:

Wednesday, November 23 at 7:15 PM
Sanctuary

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
6:30-7:45p
Jr. High Room

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 (Thanksgiving Break, Thanksgiving Eve Service starts at 7:15pm)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (5th Wed.)

We do not have a Guide Huddle in November.

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Please attend a worship service this weekend.

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Please attend a worship service this weekend!

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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF IN-GATHERING

Saturday, October 29 (south parking lot)

St. John’s is THE local site where Lutheran churches bring their donated items! We need your help in unloading boxes from vehicles and getting them loaded and stacked in a semi-trailer.

Come from early morning to early afternoon to help! Stay for an hour or longer! Free food (breakfast and lunch)! This is a great opportunity for the family to help or get your Thrive Small Group out to make a HUGE difference.

For more information on Lutheran World Relief follow the link.

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