The Survivor is a monthly resource that is provide to the youth leaders throughout the
Western Iowa Synod as a resource, information and networking site.
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Quote for the month:
People don't care how much you know, they know how much you care!
Events:
LIFELIGHT TOURS
presents:
Building 429
Remedy Drive &
Bread of Stone
Concert
April 10th, 2008
7:00 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Skate Palace
201 Oak Grove Drive, Ida Grove, IA
It's FREE!!!
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Training Opportunities:
Youth Leader Training on the Go
Each month there is a mini youth leader training attached to The Survivor,
I hope you find this beneficial to your ministry.
Youth Leader Network Meeting
Our next gathering of youth leaders is set for Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m.
These meetings are for volunteer leaders, paid staff and pastors that work with youth.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us.
Watch upcoming Survivors for location and topic.
Leader, Youth and Parent resource:
Check it out here - http://www.dare2share.org/soulfuel/
You can choose to receive these weekly via e-mail.
This is a resource for students, one for youth leaders and one for parents.
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Monthly Encouragement Blasts
Solomon had the chance to ask God for anything. Think about that for a moment. Any of his wildest dreams could be granted. He didn't ask for riches or that people would like him. Instead, he asked for wisdom. Just wisdom.
Solomon set a great example for all leaders. Being teachable is an invaluable quality in youth ministry, and it's important to start early. Don't get overwhelmed by trying to read every book on youth ministry when you first start out - there are tons of books, Web sites, magazines, and conferences - but do try to keep up with some of the resources available. Ask others in ministry what they're reading and what they've learned lately.
Strange as it may seem, one of the best, yet most often overlooked, resources to learn from is parents. Yes, parents. It's easy to ignore them and only call when you need a driver or someone to bring snacks. But remember, they know and love their teenagers more than you ever will. Partnering with them will not only show them how much you care about their family but also help their teenager grow in his or her relationship with Jesus.
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Games:
Just for Fun...... Car Ride Games
Celebrity Name Game: Start by saying the first and last name of a celebrity (someone everybody in the car will know). The next person must come up with a new name that starts with the first letter of the last name of the previous person. Example: Michael Jordan....James Bond....Bing Crosby. A double name (Mickey Mantle) will reverse the order in which you go.
Symphony: Have each person choose an object you would see while driving (example: telephone pole, speed limit sign), and a noise you can make (beeping, clicking of the tongue, whistling). Every time you drive by and pass your object, you must make your noise. Every person chooses their own noise and object, so it should be a constant symphony!
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Calendar items:
April 10th - Christian Concert in Ida Grove (see information above)
April 19th - WIYLDE overnight retreat at the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, Boone, IA
for Juniors and Seniors
for more information contact Connie Barclay at barcco01@luther.edu
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Looking Ahead:
June 6-7th, 2008 - Western Iowa Synod Assembly, Storm Lake
Youth will be housed together in dorms on the BVU campus and can participate in youth activities together on Friday night.
Please send youth representatives from your congregation, each congregation is allowed
one youth voting member but others can come as visitors!!
A wonderful opportunity to learn about the wider church!!
June 10th - Western Iowa Synod Youth Adventure at Adventureland Park
June is Religious Youth Group Month - so you get one free group leader ticket with each 25 tickets purchased
and with a minimum of 15 people the rate per person will be $19.50
With several groups attending this day it will allow smaller youth groups to take advantage of the discount
Watch for more details at a later date!
June 14th - 23rd, 2008: Synod Youth Mission Trip to New Orleans, for registration information go to www.wisynod.org
July 12&13-17th, 2008: WIYLDE 2008,(Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership Discipling Event)
Luther College, Decorah, IA
Registration opens Feb. 1- June 1 or when full.
For more information call (563) 387-1327 or email barcco01@luther.edu or visit their website
at www.vocations.luther.edu. Click on retreats and workshops.
July-Aug, 2008: Youth Mission Trip to Tanzania (definite dates not yet set)
July 22-26, 2009: Nat'l Youth Gathering, New Orleans, LA
Jesus, Justice and Jazz
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Need Help!!
Do you have any questions regarding Youth Ministry, need new ideas or need help finding resources?
If so, give Lynn a call and she or one of the members of the LYO Council can help you!!
712.732.4968 or wisle@wisynod.org
Working together in the name of Christ with and for our youth!
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Lynn Egesdal
Education, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
Western Iowa Synod
PO Box 577
Storm Lake, IA 50588
712.732.4968