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JUNIOR HIGH 2010 TRIP INFORMATION

Get ready for our summer 2010 Jr. High trip. You asked for it, and now you’re getting just what you wanted. At our planning meeting this last summer, the 6th – 8th grade youth and parents suggested a 3 or 4 day trip close to home (within driving distance) and something that included some fun and yet inexpensive activities, maybe even revolving around an amusement park. Well, hold on to your hats (or maybe your “derby”)… we’re going to Kentucky.
Join us for a trip to the Creation Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Dragon Theatre (learning all about dinosaurs and dragons), Last Adam Theatre (featuring a close look at Biblical history), Creation theater (exploring the 6 days of creation), and the planetarium (gaze upon the stars and all God created beyond the Earth). Furthermore, we’ll also visit the Louisville, KY Six Flags amusement park (water and roller coasters). Finally, we will do a little spelunking, or exploring caves, as we travel beneath the ground and explore this natural wonder. For more on these three exciting destinations, visit the websites at:

http://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/cavetours.htm

www.CreationMuseum.org

http://www.sixflags.com/kentuckyKingdom/index.aspx

For all interested in finding out more about the trip and digging into some more detailed planning, let’s meet together immediately following our first Advent service in December on Wednesday the 2nd. More about the meeting will be posted in the December Pulse. Contact me, Pastor Brown with any questions.

NOVEMBER YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

** Note that there will be no youth group meetings the week of Thanksgiving.

3rd – 5th grades meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30.

6th – 8th grades meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30.

9th – 12th grades meet every Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Youth board meetings are held at 5:30 on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
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3rd – 5th Grades (November 7th) – Anyone up for a little Crazy Pinz? Let’s meet for pizza and bowling at 11am. Not all parents have to accompany kids, but we do need a couple of other adult chaperones to come along. Please arrange transportation in advance and money for Crazy Pinz and pizza is up to the individual.
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6th – 8th Grades Nov. 29th. Directly following the second youth service we will gather and leave for pizza and bowling at Crazy Pinz. This will not only be a fun afternoon out, but will serve as a great way to celebrate the hard work and tremendous effort that went into providing a successful youth service for the congregation at Praise. Thank you confirmands for all that you do!
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9th – 12th Grades Nov. 13th–15th Attending the Indiana District Youth Gathering.

BREAKING BARRIERS

Last month, Pastor Brown took advantage of the time that he was already going to be in Florida for the English District Conference and presented four Breaking Barriers demonstrations to schools and congregations in that state. It was a great opportunity to share the Gospel and both strengthen current believers and also witness to some who do not have faith in the Lord.
Later this month Pastor Brown will be presenting at Concordia in Fort Wayne for their morning chapel. Check the website at www.SinBusting.com for pictures and more information on upcoming shows.

YOUTH SERVICE

Each time we have a fifth Sunday of the month, the youth of Praise lead us in worship. This month is no exception. On Sunday, November 29, 2009 the youth of Praise will lead us in prayer, responsive readings, Scripture lessons, and our theme message. This month we will be led by the 7th and 8th grade confirmation class. Please see Pastor Brown or Bob or Jean Milledge if you have any questions.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Both of the pastors of Praise now have Facebook accounts. Consider becoming our “Facebook Friends” if you’d like to stay just a little more connected to both the church and get a small glimpse into our lives outside of Praise. Note that our Little Praisers also has a Facebook account. Befriend them online to see many great pictures and tag along with the younger kids as they engage in various activities around the church and throughout the community. Finally, if you have texting capability, please text me, Pastor Brown and let me know that you’re texting. I occasionally send out reminders and keep in touch with the congregation this way too. It would be good to know who all is using the latest technology to keep in touch around the church.

PARENTING CLASS

A class on parenting is coming to Praise in November. Beginning on Friday the 20th we will offer “Growing Kids Gods Way,” a Christian based class on parenting. The DVD guided class will meet on Friday evenings and childcare will be available. Registration forms are available at Little Praisers office or Praise Lutheran Church. Deadline for registration is November 8th.
If you are a person who might be interested in providing childcare for this class, please see Pastor Brown. Also, we are searching for someone to co-facilitate the class. The co-facilitator will only assist the main facilitator and be available to lead as a backup only. Please see Pastor Brown to find out more about what the co-facilitator’s role in the class would be and if volunteering to step into this position might be right for you.

MORE INFORMATION

More information about Praise Lutheran Church can be found at the www.PraiseLC.org website. Please visit us there.

WE’RE ASKING FOR HELP By Pastor Brown

Most around the church would say that they are more than willing to help if someone would just ask. Well, I’m asking. Our outreach board has undergone a few changes recently which have left us seeking new and further assistance with a variety of projects. The people we have are doing a marvelous job, but there are just too few of us to efficiently and effectively do all that needs to be done. Many hands makes for light work… and we’re asking for you to lend a hand. Note that we are not asking for help from those already involved in 2, 3, or more boards and committees at Praise. There are plenty of people who are not currently serving on a board, committee, or taskforce, that may be available to step forward and share the privilege of furthering the Kingdom of God and supporting Praise. If you’d like to know a little more about how you might be able to serve on the Outreach board, please see Pastor Brown or Matt Meinerding ASAP. Pray about it and see if the Lord is putting it on your heart to serve in this capacity.

JUNIOR HIGH 2010 TRIP INFORMATION By Pastor Brown

For those who missed the meeting last month concerning the Junior High 2010 Spring Break trip, there is still time to get involved. See Pastor Brown for more info. Details on the summer trip will be available in the November newsletter.