February 2008
February 3, Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Souper Bowl Sunday
The youth are collecting for "Souper Bowl" on Super Bowl Sunday. We need youth volunteers before and after each service (SSL Hours). For more information about the "Souper Bowl" see the write-up below.
February 3, Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Cici’s Pizza and Laser Tag
The youth will meet at the Cici’s Pizza in the Quince Orchard Shopping Center, located at the corner of Quince Orchard Road and Clopper Road. Afterwards we will walk to Shadowland Laser Tag and play a couple of games. The "All You Can Eat Buffet" at Cici’s is $7 with a drink and laser tag is $15 for two games. Prizes will be awarded after Laser Tag.
February 5, Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday Supper
We need all the youth to come out to help with the Shrove Tuesday Supper. We also need some entertainers during the dinner. This event will also be a fund raiser event for future youth programs. See elsewhere in this issue for more information.
February 10, Sunday 12:30 p.m.
Youth "Get Together" at the Hunley’s
All youth are invited to the Hunley’s after the second service for a "Get Together" and fellowship. Contact Pastor Lewis for directions.
February 12, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Youth and Family Ministry Team Meeting
February 17 - 18, Sunday 12:30 p.m. to Monday 2:30 p.m.
Confirmation Retreat at Hallowood
This is a retreat for all confirmands. We will leave the church following the second worship service and return on Monday around 2:30 p.m. Please remember to get all your forms and fees in on time.
February 22, Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Family Movie and Potluck Night
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy Meet the Robinsons. This is a great animated film, having entertainment and value for those in Pre-K up to 90 something.
We will gather for dinner and then start the film. Each family is asked to bring something to share for dinner. See the write-up below.
February 24, Sunday, Both Services
Confirmation Lead Service
Join us as the Confirmation leads an educational service focused on Communion.
February 25, Monday, Noon
Fun Bunch Lunch
Come and enjoy a catered lunch, and a great dessert, while we explore another interesting topic.
All are welcome. Bring a friend (or two).
February 29 - March 1, 4:30 p.m. Friday to 6:30 p.m. Saturday
J.A.M.- IN, Lock-in at Mar-Lu-Ridge
This is great Lock-In up at Mar-Lu-Ridge for 8th, 9th and 10th graders (ages 13-15).
The cost is $40 a person. We will leave the church at 4:30 p.m. and arrive in time for Supper and stay until after supper on Saturday, returning to the church around 6:30 p.m. Please let Pastor Lewis know you are going by February 24. Also, remember to bring warm clothes and waterproof footwear, especially if there is snow on the ground and we go tubing down the sled-run.
March 2, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Chili Cook Off
Come on out to taste some Chili (including a vegetarian chili), have some dessert, and enjoy great fellowship. We will also have some other food fare for those who prefer something besides chili. Tickets are $10 an adult and $5 for children 3- 12, with a $25 cap for families. Proceeds benefit youth programs. See write-up elsewhere for more information.
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Mark your Calendars
Shekinah Confirmation Retreat, March 7-9
Shema event for 4-6 graders, April 20
Lutherpalooza event for high schoolers, May 3
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Souper Bowl Sunday
February 3, 2008
Our youth will hold soup-pots at the church doors on "Souper Bowl Sunday" again this year. They will join more than 15,000 youth groups in churches across the country collecting money to help feed and house the needy. In 2006 we raised $201 for local programs. We almost doubled it in 2007 by collecting $400 for the work camp. Our target is to come close to doubling it again this year. The proceeds we collect at Emmanuel go toward our youth work camp where we will be helping low income families build, repair, or replace homes.
In 2007, Emmanuel’s youth joined 15, 884 other youth groups to raise $8,167,872 to help those in need. On Super Bowl Sunday, we will report the amount raised to the Souper Bowl of Caring Headquarters to they can announce the total amount raised during the radio broadcast of the game (we are still hoping that they will announce it during the TV broadcast). Since "Souper Bowl of Caring" became a national grassroots event in 1993, more that $41 million has gone to help those in need.
Please support the youth of Emmanuel in this effort to "love our neighbors" by dropping a few dollars into the soup-pots on "Souper Bowl Sunday."
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Mardi Gras Style
Tuesday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Come join us as we celebrate the end of the Epiphany season and prepare for Lent with our Mardi Gras style Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This year we instead of our "Annual Useless Talent Show," we will have a game of "Are You Smarter that a Sunday School Student." So come on out for a good time and good food. This is also a great time to bring a friend.
Tickets are $7 a person or a family ticket for $30. Tickets can be purchased either in advance on Sunday, or at the door. Proceeds will go toward future youth events such as the National Youth Gathering.
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Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, March 2, 5:30 p.m.
Come on out to taste some Chili (including a vegetarian chili), have some dessert, and enjoy great fellowship. We will also have some other food fare for those who prefer something besides chili.
Last year we had nine (9) entries and it would be great if we could add a few more this year. Contact Pastor Lewis about your entry into the cook-off.
Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex two weeks before, but you can always get tickets at the door. You can also contact Pastor Lewis in the church office for tickets during the week. Tickets will also be on sale at the door.
Tickets are $10 an adult and $5 for children 3- 12 with a $25 maximum cap for families. Proceeds benefit youth programs. Bring the whole family. Bring a friend (or two).
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Get Ready to
Meet the Robinsons
Family Movie and Potluck Night
February 22, Friday, 6:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful animated film from Disney about a boy, Lewis, who is searching for something in his life. This film came out last year and is already nominated for three awards and is expected to be nominated for an Oscar as well.
The film explores the interesting questions of faith such as: If you could change something from the past, would you do it, why would you do it, and how would you change it? There are also some interesting twists and turns that require some thought and deductive reasoning, making this a refreshing change of pace from most "G" rated movies. I applaud the filmmakers since they were not afraid to challenge the audience intellectually. Also, kudos to them for making the hero a smart, intelligent, inquisitive kid who does not resort to rebellion, disrespect or mischief to achieve his ends. Without being moralistic and, admittedly, far from perfect, Lewis is still a good role model - cool and smart at the same time.
