Youth Ministry at St. James

We hold that youth are not the church of the tomorrow but the church of today.  We strive to provide appropriate and engaging programs for youth of all ages here at Saint James.

College Age Students:  Blessings on you as your live out your faith in your dorms and your classes.  Let your light so shine that others may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.  Please make sure to let us know your current mailing address so we can correspond with you and get care packages to the right place.

James Group:   The James Group led worship on April 20.  We were blessed!  Our 2008 High School Graduates were honored at the 10:45 am service and with a breakfast.  Check back soon for more James Group event information.

Middle School:  Gno-me is on for May 11 at 5:30 pm.  See you then.  (**See the box at left.)

Resolution Passed

The following resolution passed at the January 27th Annual Financial Meeting:

Whereas the congregation of St. James is committed to youth ministry; and

Whereas the Grow with God campaign objectives include support of a leader in youth ministry; and

Whereas a trained and experienced leader can provide substance to our program;

Therefore be it resolved that in 2008, up to $15,000 of Grow with God funds will be committed to a part time lay youth director position at St. James.

James Group:  We have chosen our destination for our summer service mission trip with Youthworks!.  We will be going to Bayou La Batre, AL which is a coastal town on the southwest corner of Alabama.  Click here to learn more about the Youthworks! site at Bayou La Batre. 

To sign up for this life-changing, faith-forming event please:

• Five youth and 2 adult leaders will embark on the mission trip. 
• Jim Bauer and Shelly Holmstrom have graciously volunteered to accompany the group.  Elizabeth Bauer will help coordinate weekend sight seeing opportunities.
• The next meeting of the group is Sunday, April 13 from 4:30-5:30 at Brett Peters' home.
• There is room for additional youth on this trip.  Please contact Shelly Holmstrom as soon as possible if you are interested.

For those who really like to plan ahead:

The National ELCA High School Youth Gathering which has the theme of

Jesus Justice Jazz

will be held in New Orleans, LA July 22-26, 2009.  You can check back regularly at the Gathering Web Site (and sign up for e-mail updates if you like).  You can also check out the styling poster and print one so you can remember to keep this awesome event in your plans and in your prayers.

A good place to find out what is going on with the youth at St. James is in the newsletter.