Our Youth in Action
Youth
This group of Middle School students meet on Sunday Mornings from 9:15 a.m. ~ 10:15 a.m. Durning this time they act out bible stories and have group-building games / activities and Biblical discussions happen. Examples of current and past youth activities include:
Annual Blast Camp @ Imago Dei Village
Leading the character roles in the Christmas musical
Skiing, snow tubing, and water tubing on the Wolf River
Annual Junior Youth Gathering @ Park Plaza in Oshkosh
Volleyball tournament every spring
Flashpoint
The point at which eruption into significant action takes place.
Flashpoint is the group of high school youth that meet every Sunday night from 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
At Flashpoint our focus is on activities that allow us to use our talents in worship, grow spiritually through lively Bible Study, help others who are less fortunate, and have fun in a Christian atmosphere.
Current and past activites include:
Movie/Game nights
Bible Study for Teens
Freaky Friday overnight events
Annual Mission Trip / July
Community service opportunities
Annual Dinner Theater / March
Volleyball Tournament / Spring
Destinations unknown Christian based mystery tours
Youth In Action
2009 Confirmation Class
"The Upper Room" formerly known as 5:17's
"If anyone lives in Christ, he is a new creation." 2 Corinthians 5:17
First English Lutheran Church (AKA FELC)provides a opportunity for youth to come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in a welcoming environment. All youth are accepted and encouraged to live Faithful, Exciting Lives in their faith through worship, Bible study and prayer, while building relationships in a caring Christian community.
YOUTH MISSION STATEMENT
- Promote and provide Christ-centered worhip
- Nurture individual relationships with youth to encourageg spritiual growth
- Build relationships among youth, parents, and church members.
- Support adult volunteers in promoting and teaching evangelism to youth
- Teach and equip youth in ways of serving God and growing in their faith
- Assist youth in honoring God in their lives by serving others
- Equip youth with knowledge and resources to enable them to discuss their faith with peers outside of church / youth events
- Provide youth with opportunities for fellowship and coummunity building
- Provide and nurture a caring, open atmosphere for youth activities and promote acceptance of all youth among their peers
- Provide youth with opportunities and leadership in service of others.
YOUTH GOALS
MINISTRY FOCUS / PURPOSE
Our purpose in ministry is to help raise up future leaders and role models who can clearly articulate their faith in any field or career they chose as an adult. Areas in which ministry focuses on for both middle and high school are:
EVANGELISM - Acts 1 - 8
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
FELLOWSHIP - Ephesians 2:19
To receive, nurture, hold accountable and encourage each other.
MINISTRY - Ephesians 2:10
To use our God-given gifts to meet needs of others with love.
WORSHIP - Romans 12:1
To celebrate God's presence and honor Him in our lifestyles
DICIPLESHIP - Hebrews 6: 1-13
To strengthen young believers in their journey to be like Christ.
Operation Angel Spring 2009
