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Immanuel Lutheran Church - Altamont, Illinois
 

Sr. LYF Newsletter - September 2010

The Fall Sunday morning Bible class begins this Sunday, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the YOUTH Room. 

Responsible jr. high/sr.high students, and adults are welcome  to work at the After School Care program any day, even if for one day, or an hour or so, in the areas of homework assistance (1st-5th grade levels), outside play supervision, and/or board game play.  Volunteer forms are available in the Parish Hall lobby, call the church office , or talk to Mr. Spilker in advance to offer, or for questions.

An important TWO-Part Workshop about Youth Ministry
Part 1
Parents of Jr. and Sr. LYF members and any other adults working/helping with jr/sr high youth,  interested in youth ministry, or have concerns about the youth of today, are invited to a workshop on Saturday, September 18th from 1:30 PM - 4:15 PM. at St. Paul, Blue Point.  The workshop will be led by Dr. Rev. Michael Eschelbach, from Concordia University Chicago. He will be considering the challenges of youth ministry and how the Church can respond.  There is no cost, but advance registration is requested to assure adequate materials for participants.  RSVP to Vern by calling the church office or emailing him at vspilker@frontiernet.net.

Part 2
In the evening, Dr. Eschelbach will lead an event for High School youth from 7 - 11 PM. entitled “Dawn vs Twilight”. As with the afternoon event, advance registrations are requested.  High School friends are welcome.  See Vern to sign up or if you need a ride. 

Sr. LYF will be having their activity planning night and election of officers on Sun., Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m.  Parents and other adults who have an interest in Youth Ministry at Immanuel are also invited to attend.  There are already many decisions to be made for activities, events, and opportunities for the coming year.  PLAN TO ATTEND.

 

Consider being involved in some aspect of spiritual growth and service in the church. Listen for God's calling you to an area(s) of participation or leadership.

Our website address is: www.immanuelaltamont.org 
Vern's e-mail address is: vspilker@frontiernet.net 

 Immanuel Lutheran Church
203 E. Division  Altamont, Illinois 62411
Vernon Spilker, Director of Education, Youth, & Music  
618/483-6395 Office