The Youth Programs at Christ Lutheran Church are always and in all ways a very important component of our church. From our wonderful Sunday School which runs every Sunday at 9:15-10:30 for 3 year olds-6th grade. Children learn many ways to love God through classroom work, Christmas and Easter Pageants, music and friends.

Our Seventh and Eighth grade kids go to Confirmation class once or twice a month for their two year fulfillment. They meet for two hours, they talk, they pray, they learn and they eat a prepared dinner every time they get together! One of their favorite activities are the retreats they get to go on, it brings their ties to each other and to God even closer.

After receiving their confirmation one might choose to become a member of the Luther League dedicated to ninth through twelve grade. This age group is busy all the time. They meet Sunday afternoons usually every three weeks. They are also always planning something fun to do. Either a lock-in, movie night, scavenger hunt or a Murder Mystery Dinner. Once a year, every summer, they go on a trip together. Sometimes it is an adventure trip or it could be a service trip. Either way, they always have a blast.

All in all there is always something for the youth of CLC to do in our church. Why not stop by - any time of year - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Oktoberfest - Band Fest - Bowling - Pool Parties - Breakfast with Santa, the list is constantly growing. We have learned to love God, ourselves and our church family through the eyes of the children.

New Orleans Here We Come!

People are always amazed at how much energy a toddler has. if you watch a three year old in a room filled with toys, they buzz around like bees in a field of flowers. The toddler will run from toy to toy joyfully playing with each one, but eventually, there will be the “meltdown.” This si the stage in which a toddler can no longer function, let alone play! Some children will fall asleep right on the spot his is occupying. Some will cry. Some will scream and flail their arms and legs until sleep comes to them. The “nap” is inevitable. Also, for most, is the beautiful 12 hour sleep a toddler gets at night.

While all this is true, let’s jump about 12 years ahead and watch the teenager. If you think a toddler has energy, it is nothing compared to a teenager! They are up for school around 6 am and finish around 2 pm, and then their day TRULY starts! (For the driver too!) No matter what your child’s likes are, when that bell rings and the school day is over, theirs begins! Sports, Clubs, Band, Choir, Drivers-Ed, Community Service, Play Practice, Work, Extra Help, Study and Homework, Tutors, Lessons, all of this and more, no nap included! These are only some of the things that encompass their lives now and they run from one to the other like a freight train, on about 5 hours of sleep!

So, now you ask yourself, with all that going on in the life of a teenager, who could possibly have time for church – Luther League events – fundraisers! Well, actually an amazing number of our teens do find the time for church. They need it and they want it!

This coming summer we have over 30 teens going to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Encounter. These teens come from different schools and are involved in different activities, but, here at CLC they all just “fit.” They come to as many meetings and events they can get into their daily schedules. We have a lot of upcoming events planned – remember to check the board! There is always something going on!

See you at the next event!
Deedra Iandoli
Youth Advisor & Vice President