What follows is the text of a letter sent by Deb to all parents of Bethel Youth. The email contact information has been updated for this blog post:
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July 14, 2008
Dear Bethel Youth and Parents:
Peace to you, and blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to Bethel Youth Group, 2008-09. Sherman Lee, Deb Bohlmann, and Michael Kunz will be the adult leaders for Sunday mornings, and Sherman will also be accompanying the youth to New Orleans for the Gathering.
That’s right, it’s time to think about the ELCA National Youth Gathering in July, 2009! I know, I know, it’s still the middle of 2008. However, the Gathering registration begins on September 15, and we know that this is a big commitment, requiring fundraising, community building, and prayerful reflection leading up to the event. Please look over the enclosed material, visit the website at www.elca.org/gathering and contact Sherman or Deb if you have any questions or comments. We will be contacting each of you by phone in August to get your first thoughts in response to this invitation.
Traditionally, youth group meets Sundays during education hour in the youth room/library. It is possible that we will be moving that room to the lower floor of the building, with beautiful, new space. You may be receiving an invitation to participate in those renovations sometime in August, if that plan turns to action quickly enough.
We also have social and service events on the first Sunday of each month, hosted by parents of the youth. We will survey youth about the kinds of social events you are interested in, and we will ask each family group to choose a month to organize and host an event.
Youth, please think about topics and social and service events you would be interested in. Parents, please let us know of any gifts, ideas, or questions you have for the benefit of the group.
May the remainder of your summer be joyful in Jesus!
Yours in Christ,
Deb Bohlmann
deborah.bohlmann@gmail.com
Sherman Lee
sherman.lee@usa.net
_________________________________________________
July 14, 2008
Dear Bethel Youth and Parents:
Peace to you, and blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to Bethel Youth Group, 2008-09. Sherman Lee, Deb Bohlmann, and Michael Kunz will be the adult leaders for Sunday mornings, and Sherman will also be accompanying the youth to New Orleans for the Gathering.
That’s right, it’s time to think about the ELCA National Youth Gathering in July, 2009! I know, I know, it’s still the middle of 2008. However, the Gathering registration begins on September 15, and we know that this is a big commitment, requiring fundraising, community building, and prayerful reflection leading up to the event. Please look over the enclosed material, visit the website at www.elca.org/gathering and contact Sherman or Deb if you have any questions or comments. We will be contacting each of you by phone in August to get your first thoughts in response to this invitation.
Traditionally, youth group meets Sundays during education hour in the youth room/library. It is possible that we will be moving that room to the lower floor of the building, with beautiful, new space. You may be receiving an invitation to participate in those renovations sometime in August, if that plan turns to action quickly enough.
We also have social and service events on the first Sunday of each month, hosted by parents of the youth. We will survey youth about the kinds of social events you are interested in, and we will ask each family group to choose a month to organize and host an event.
Youth, please think about topics and social and service events you would be interested in. Parents, please let us know of any gifts, ideas, or questions you have for the benefit of the group.
May the remainder of your summer be joyful in Jesus!
Yours in Christ,
Deb Bohlmann
deborah.bohlmann@gmail.com
Sherman Lee
sherman.lee@usa.net
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