— Laura Simpson volunteered to be a co-superintendant of the Sunday School starting with the 2010 school year. We are seeking another co- Sunday School Superintendent to serve with Laura. Veronica will help to train these people in. Could this be a ministry that you are interested in? Please keep this ministry position in your prayers. Contact Veronica Eicher, or pastor Kathy for more information.
Saturday, October 3rd, 6:00 p.m.
Who: Norway Grove Youth - Grades 2 to 12
Where: Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church
When: Check-in is at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. 2nd through 4th grade students are invited to stay until 10:00 pm. Students in 5th through 12th grade can choose to stay overnight for a lock-in, or be picked up by parents at 10:00 pm.
Event Details: Captive Free, a group of young adults who minister throughout the U.S., will assist Norway Grove’s Youth Leaders in guiding our kids though a faith-encouraging program of music, testimonies, and group-building activities. Those who stay overnight will have breakfast provided and should plan to attend the Sunday morning 8:00 a.m. service together.
So mark your calendars, tell your friends, and plan to join us for an evening of friendship, faith, and fun!
Contact: For more details, contact Jill Buchheim.
HEROES OF FAITH Vacation Bible School
August 3-7, 2009, 9 a.m. - 12:00 noon
NEW LOCATION at Windsor United Church of Christ, 4434 2nd Street, Windsor
3 years (must be completely potty trained) through 6th Grade (6th Grade Heroes Challenge)
Everyone Welcome!
Pre-Registration is necessary! Registration closes July 5 or when enrollment reaches 230 students. Pick up a registration form, or call the church office at 846-9711 to have us mail you one. Registration Fee (includes t-shirt) If received by June 7: $10/student (maximum $30 per family); If received by July 5: $15 per student (maximum $35 per family)
Norway Grove’s first-ever Youth Rock! event was held on Saturday, September 20th, and it was amazing! We had 70 YOUTH, ages 5 to 17, come to experience a positive message which was presented through music led by the Norway Grove Praise Band, group building activities led by Jenna Ziemer, karate instruction from Tony Armstrong, and inspirational speaking from Fran Hewuse. About half of the kids opted to stay for an overnight lock-in, which included gathering around a campfire for songs and a skit, coming in for quiet song time in the sanctuary, participating in Guitar Hero tournaments, watching the movie “Evan Almighty”, enjoying a delicious breakfast, and attending the 8:00 church service on Sunday morning. It was an inspiring evening for everyone involved, and we really felt a strong connection to the youth of our congregation and community. We hope this will be the first of many Youth Rock! events to come! We have so many people to thank for the success of the evening! Big thank you’s go out to Pete and Nichole Bachman for grilling burgers and hot dogs and serving the evening meal, to Steve Eicher for helping set-up the sanctuary and running the sound system and screen, to Veronica Eicher for helping set-up, getting kids registered and for staying overnight, to Kris Smith for coming in at 6:00 Sunday morning to help make breakfast, to Beth and Randy Krey for helping clean-up after the breakfast, to Kris Urban for making the nametags and keeping the lemonade jug filled all night, to Karen Kreis and Diane Hewuse for helping set-up and providing an extra hand throughout the night, to Dave Midthun, Jim Buchheim, and Tom Buchheim for helping with the candle lighting prayers, to Carol Janisch for participating with the group building activities and keeping the kids energized, to Teresa Midthun for staying overnight and helping pop the popcorn for the movie, to Kathy Williams for helping with basement clean-up, to the band members for all of their hard work, enthusiasm and ideas about how to make the big night a success, to Jenna, Fran, Joe, and Tony for sharing their talents and inspiring the youth, to Laura McGoveran for her help with all of the mailings and publicity, and to all of the parents who shared a few extra minutes with us helping organize kids, cleaning up rooms or sending along food and drinks to share. Your volunteerism was awesome and you helped make this a memorable night for so many kids! Thank you!!
Jill Buchheim, Tom Hewuse, Tom Kreis, Troy Janisch, and Pastor Kathy