30 Hour Famine coming soon-May 6-7

Come participate in the 30 Hour Famine!

For all middle school and high school students

Parents please read below:

Is fasting for 30 hours safe?

For most people, going without food for 30 hours is perfectly safe. There are a few exceptions — like kids under 12, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, and people with certain medical conditions or eating disorders. The Famine is a juice fast, which means students are provided by their Famine leader with plenty of water and juice throughout the 30 hours.

If you have any questions or concerns about fasting, check with a doctor before your student participates. We’ve also got plenty of alternatives to a traditional food fast if you deem that more appropriate.

How will my teen be fundraising?

There are lots of ways students can fundraise: online, in person, by text, over the phone, and more. The hands-down best way to fundraise is by combining ALL of these.

Your teen may also be invited to participate in a variety of group fundraisers hosted by their group leader. 

What will my teen be doing during Famine weekend?

Tons of stuff they’ll love! Their leader will create a customized schedule that includes things like serving their community, learning more about God and His heart for the poor, participating in fun and educational activities like Trek challenges, and taking part in the Poverty Simulation, where they’ll face tough decisions and learn about life from a different perspective — all while hanging out with their friends and growing closer to Christ. The Famine will be one experience they’ll always remember!

- See more at: http://www.30hourfamine.org/info-for-parents/?cons_id=0&ts=1392676447&signature=7f93d003050d6a91ed6c3f4357f84b92#sthash.7xqMledD.dpuf

Schedule: May 6

5:00-7:30am eat breakfast before 7:30am

7:30am Fast all day at school, be sure to drink lots of water and juice. If you have questions on fasting, please contact a youth leader. 

5:00pm Arrive at the Grace Center

5:00-10:00pm Tribal activities, education on world hunger, water and juice breaks

10:30pm Sleep outside (Youth leaders will be present and supervising)

Schedule: May 7

7:30am Wake up,  drink water and juice

8:30am Worship and Reflection 

9:30am Community service project

11:00-1:00pm Tribal Games, water and juice breaks

1:30pm Break the fast with beans, rice, tortillas.

2:00pm Event Ends, parents please pick up at the Grace Cen

Student Fundraising Opportunities

Student Fundraising OpportunitiesRent-A-Student
When: Saturdays April 30, May 14, and May 21 from 9am-1:00pm
What: students will do yard work and other jobs for paying customers. The money donated will go toward their individual youth ministry accounts.
What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty & water bottle

Pizza Factory FundraiserDine in or take out on
Wednesday May 25 and Friday June 3
Mention the Youth Group at Grace and the youth ministry will get 30% of profits.
The Pizza Factory is located
1601 N Triangle Drive

Easter Week Activities

Wednesday, March 23 Worship Service 

5:45pm

Thursday, March 24 Maundy Thursday

Dinner 5:45pm

Friday, March 25 Good Friday Service 

7:00pm

Saturday, March 26 Jesus Film Showing, 

3:30pm and 6:00pm

Sunday, March 27 Easter Services

  6:30am Sunrise Service

  8:00am and 10:45am Worship Services

  9:30am Easter Egg Hunt

  9:30am Bring Your Own Breakfast Potluck

Mark your calendars

Upcoming Events for Youth Ministries: 

Tank Wars is on Saturday, April 2 from 5:00-8:00pm at the Grace Center. Come battle your card board tanks with your friends, free event for all middle and high school students. 

Youth Yard Sale is from 7am-3pm Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23. All money raised will go to youth ministry activities. Do you have any used or new items to donate for the “name your price” yard sale? Drop off your donations on April 18-21 with front office. 

30 Hour Famine Youth Event is coming up. Famine weekend is May 6-7. Students will fund-raise with World Vision to stop world hunger. Students will have opportunity to participate in tribal activities that educate them about the poor around the world, spend the night outdoors, and fast for 30 hours as a group. Students will begin asking for your donations in April. 

Fast Food Progressive Dinner and Sleepover March 18 at 5:00pm-March 19 at 9:00am

Fast Food Progressive Dinner and Sleepover

March 18 at 5:00pm-March 19 at 9:00am

For ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Cost $7 per youth

We encourage students to stay on Saturday for the church work day until noon. Parents and families are welcome to help from 8:00am-12:00 noon.

What to bring:

Pillow & sleeping bag

Tooth brush

Change of clothes

If you are staying for work day: wear closed-toed shoes

2015-16 Medical release form (check to see if you have one on file)

Questions: call the office at

760-375-9768 and ask for Andi

Progressive Dinner 5:30-8:00pm: The students will be riding with approved adults to 3 different local restaurants.

Saturday’s Breakfast will be provided before being dismissed at 9:00am.  

Sleepover will be held at Grace Center. 

What's happening summer 2016?

• Here is the events that are set for summer 2016:
• Youth and Family Mission Trip- Sunday, June 19-Saturday June 25 -Los Angeles, CA
• Confirmation Camp/Middle School Camp Sunday July 10-Friday July 15- Frazier Park, CA
• High School Youth Gathering Monday July 18-Saturday July 23- De Moines, Iowa. 

Find more info at church office, at youth group or on our facebook page. 

Sleepover Feb 5-6

Talent Show Auditions continues with a sleepover

When: Feb 5th - Feb 6th

7:00pm- 9:00am

For middle school and high school students

You will be expected to learn and practice a new act in our time together.

Snacks and breakfast are provided

Reason to come: We are hosting a fundraising talent show on Feb 26-27.  All participants will be awarded money toward their summer youth trips.

What to Pack:

Sleeping bag & pillow

Comfortable clothes

Pjs

Toothbrush

Musical instrument (if you play one)

Any props/supplies for your act

For Parents and Guardians:

Please complete a medical release form (check to see if we have one on file)

For sleeping arrangements we will be separating the students by gender and into age groups.

Mark your calendars: Required dress rehearsals will be Feb 20 at 5:30pm and Feb 26 at 5:30pm.  

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Andi Berryman the Youth and Family Ministries Director

760-375-9768           

youthandfam@gracelutheran.org

Medical/Liability Release Form

I, ______________________________ parent(s)/guardian(s) of ______________________________ give permission for my teenager to attend and participate in youth activities at Grace Lutheran Church.

                By signing this form the parent, guardian or individual agrees to assume and accept all risks and hazards inherent in participating in any of the activities, events, or trips for this school year. They also agree to not hold Grace Lutheran Church and /or its owners, agents, or employees liable for damages, losses, or injuries to the person(s) or property undersigned. Risks include but are not limited to death, injury due to being a passenger in a car on route to and from home, injury due to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, and falling in or around car, or where the car is parked; any injuries due to indoor and outdoor activities, injuries due to water, sand, sun, or weather, and any injuries by participating in physical games, and risks of personal property lost or stolen. The parents or guardians understand that they are signing for the minors listed on this form, and that their signature is both a medical and liability release. I allow my child to ride with any driver endorsed by Grace Lutheran Church during these activities, events or trips.

AUTHORIZATION TO CONSENT TO TREATMENT

We do hereby authorize Grace Lutheran Church, as agents for the undersigned to consent to any X-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, or surgical diagnosis or treatment or hospital care which is deemed by, and is to be rendered under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act on the Medical Staff of a licensed hospital. Whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at office of said physician or said at hospital. This permission includes any necessary dental treatment to be performed by a licensed dentist under the provision of the Dental Practice Act. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific authority and power on the part of the aforesaid agents to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his/her best judgment may deem advisable. This authorization shall remain effective during the entirety of the 2015-2016 school years and expires on August 12, 2016.

Parent/guardian signature and date

Address: Street Address, City and State

Best contact phone number

Emergency contact name and relation to minor                                                 Emergency phone number

Insurance Carrier Name                                                                                                Policy number

Family Doctor’s Name and Phone Number

List any allergies to medications or food

Any additional information I need to know to help keep your teenager safe?