September 2008
Youth and Family Ministry Calendar

September 7, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Rally Day
Sunday School starts for children and youth of all ages. We will begin in the atrium and then move to our classes.

September 7, Sunday, 12 Noon
Church Picnic
Everyone is invite to the church picnic in the side yard behind the chapel. Families are asked to bring a dessert, salad or side dish. BBQ and drinks will be provided.

September 9, Tuesday, 6: 30 p.m.
Youth and Family Ministry Team Meeting
We will meet in the parlor.

September 14, Sunday, After Each Worship Service
Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate Sales
The youth will begin to sell Fair Trade coffee and chocolate after each service. This will be an on going ministry. See write-up Below for more information.

September 14, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Bowling at Strike Bethesda
All youth are invited to this kick-off event for the fall. Bring $15 - $5 for shoe rental and $10 to go toward snacks and bowling. Don’t want to miss the game on Sunday? No problem. Watch it on the huge screens at the end of the lane. Meet Pastor Lewis at the Strike Bethesda, located at 5353 Westbard Ave. in Bethesda. Or if you need a ride to the alley, contact Pastor Lewis.

September 14, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Deadline for the 2009 Youth Gathering in New Orleans registration forms and deposit.
Contact Pastor Lewis for more information.

September 21, Sunday, After Second Worship Service
Confirmation Luncheon
All youth and their families who will be in the confirmation program this year are strongly encouraged to attend this important luncheon meeting as we discuss the confirmation program and calendar.

September 22, Monday, Noon
Fun Bunch Lunch - Potluck Show and Tell
The Fun Bunch will gather for a potluck lunch get together and Show and Tell. Bring something to show as you tell us about your summer. We will also make plans for the rest of the fall.


September 28, Sunday, Both Services and Between Services
Chi Rho Work Camp Presentation
The youth who attended Chi Rho will give a Temple Talk at each service. Everyone is also invite to the presentation between services to see pictures and hear more about this great event.

September 28, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Building Toy Boxes
The youth will gather to begin working on the toy boxes we are building for the families who are moving into the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity homes. We will be painting, so wear appropriate clothes. We will also have a light lunch.

September 28 and October 5 and 12, Sundays
Toy Collection
The youth will be collecting toys to go in the toy boxes they are making for the families who will be moving into the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity homes. Everyone is invited to donate a new toy for this house warming present.

October 5, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Complete Building Toy Boxes
The youth will gather to finish working on the toy boxes we are building for the families who are moving into the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity homes. We will be painting, so wear appropriate clothes. We will also have a light lunch.

October 6, Monday, 4:30
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class begins today. All Confirmation students should be on time and bring a Bible a pen. We will also be making and serving dinner at the Community Base Shelter on this evening.

Future Events

We will also be taking our annual trip out to Markoff’s Haunted Forest in October. Watch your email and the October News Notes for more information.

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RALLY DAY
September 7, 2008
10 a.m.
In the Atrium

“Camping for Jesus”

We will kick off our Sunday School year with a party where you will get to know your class mates and teachers. The theme for Rally Day this year is “Camping for Jesus” as we having some camp activities and games.
Parents are asked to register their children during Rally Day.

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Church Picnic
September 7, 2008
12 Noon

Come celebrate with your church community as we have our Church Picnic in the side yard behind the chapel. Everyone is asked to bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share. The BBQ and drinks will be provided. We will have the Moon Bounce and games. Come join the fun.

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What is Chi Rho ?
September 28, Sunday

Have you heard some of the youth talk about Chi Rho and wondered what they are talking about? Chi Rho is the Metro D.C. Synod’s youth work camp that takes place in Neon, Kentucky. The youth who attended Chi Rho will give a Temple Talk at each service on September 28, 2008. They also invite everyone to a presentation between services to see pictures and hear more about this great event.

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Confirmation Luncheon
September 21, Sunday
After Second Worship Service

All youth and their families who will be in the confirmation program this year (or would like more information about the program) are strongly encouraged to attend this important luncheon meeting as we discuss the confirmation program and calendar. A light lunch will be provided.

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Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate are Here!

The youth will begin selling Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate on September 14 2008. This will be an on going ministry with the proceeds going toward sending youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering. Fair Trade is a ministry of Lutheran World Relief and allows the farmers who grow the coffee and chocolate beans to make a sustainable wage by receiving a larger portion of the amount for which the beans are sold. This is done by forming farmer co-ops and taking out some of the middlemen in the purchasing process.

When you buy Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate you are not only support the youth of Emmanuel, but the many families who grow and make the products.