Committee Members: Diane Kirchhoff, Kaylene Orr, Sommer Budke, Jordan Trost, Sarah Trost
Upcoming Events:
**Worship continues each Sunday morning at 9am
October 2nd: Fantastic Faith
October 5th: Confirmation; High School Youth
October 9th: Fantastic Faith
October 12th: Feed My Starving Children Pack
October 14th: UNI Lock In
October 16th: Fantastic Faith
October 19th: Confirmation; High School Youth; Faith Statement Presentation to Council
October 23rd: Family Fantastic Faith
October 26th: Confirmation
October 29th: Confirmation Rehearsal and Pictures
October 30th: Confirmation Sunday; Fantastic Faith
WIYLDE 2016
Zion sent two students to WIYLDE (Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership and Discipling Event) this summer at Wartburg College. WIYLDE started after the synod assembly and lasted for 3 and a half days. Students learned about leadership skills like sharing your faith, worship assisting and using their gifts to serve the church.
Jordan Trost and Alison Peck were the Zion students who went. They were asked to share a short paragraph about their experience.
From Jordan Trost - This year was my third year at WIYLDE and by far one of the most influential years for me. I have met some amazing people through this camp who I continue to keep in touch with, these people I've met aren't afraid to be themselves and share their faith. They make me want to be that way and step out of my comfort zone and be a leader. I've learned what God means to me and how religion plays a large role in my life. WIYLDE is full of countless activities, games and classes that helped me grow in my faith and grow as a person. I remember my first year at WIYLDE I complained the entire ride there because I didn't want to go to this leadership camp because I would have to talk to people, but something happened at that camp. I was welcomed with opening arms and by the last day I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to leave the amazing people I met and the amazing camp I just attended. I look forward to WIYLDE every year and I'm so happy I am able to attend it.
From Alison Peck - I had lots of fun at my first WIYLDE camp. I met a lot of new friends and was able to learn a lot about God and the church through the Bible studies and track times. I am excited to experience it again next year.
Thank you for supporting these youth in their endeavor to become better disciples of Christ and leaders in the church.
Upcoming Events:
**Worship continues each Sunday morning at 9am
October 2nd: Fantastic Faith
October 5th: Confirmation; High School Youth
October 9th: Fantastic Faith
October 12th: Feed My Starving Children Pack
October 14th: UNI Lock In
October 16th: Fantastic Faith
October 19th: Confirmation; High School Youth; Faith Statement Presentation to Council
October 23rd: Family Fantastic Faith
October 26th: Confirmation
October 29th: Confirmation Rehearsal and Pictures
October 30th: Confirmation Sunday; Fantastic Faith
WIYLDE 2016
Zion sent two students to WIYLDE (Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership and Discipling Event) this summer at Wartburg College. WIYLDE started after the synod assembly and lasted for 3 and a half days. Students learned about leadership skills like sharing your faith, worship assisting and using their gifts to serve the church.
Jordan Trost and Alison Peck were the Zion students who went. They were asked to share a short paragraph about their experience.
From Jordan Trost - This year was my third year at WIYLDE and by far one of the most influential years for me. I have met some amazing people through this camp who I continue to keep in touch with, these people I've met aren't afraid to be themselves and share their faith. They make me want to be that way and step out of my comfort zone and be a leader. I've learned what God means to me and how religion plays a large role in my life. WIYLDE is full of countless activities, games and classes that helped me grow in my faith and grow as a person. I remember my first year at WIYLDE I complained the entire ride there because I didn't want to go to this leadership camp because I would have to talk to people, but something happened at that camp. I was welcomed with opening arms and by the last day I cried my eyes out because I didn't want to leave the amazing people I met and the amazing camp I just attended. I look forward to WIYLDE every year and I'm so happy I am able to attend it.
From Alison Peck - I had lots of fun at my first WIYLDE camp. I met a lot of new friends and was able to learn a lot about God and the church through the Bible studies and track times. I am excited to experience it again next year.
Thank you for supporting these youth in their endeavor to become better disciples of Christ and leaders in the church.
2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering
I know it's early to be talking about this, but I wanted to keep information up to date for all of you. Students who have completed grades 8-12 by May of 2018 are eligible to attend!
The dates are June 27-July 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Registration costs will be $350 (plus transportation, housing and food). We will be doing fundraising for these costs.
What to expect from the Gathering:
The 2018 Gathering will have five program areas which are our primary vessels for engaging youth and adults in ministry and fulfilling our mission and desired outcomes.
Those program areas are:
I know it's early to be talking about this, but I wanted to keep information up to date for all of you. Students who have completed grades 8-12 by May of 2018 are eligible to attend!
The dates are June 27-July 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Registration costs will be $350 (plus transportation, housing and food). We will be doing fundraising for these costs.
What to expect from the Gathering:
The 2018 Gathering will have five program areas which are our primary vessels for engaging youth and adults in ministry and fulfilling our mission and desired outcomes.
Those program areas are:
- Synod Day - a day of Bible study, worship and fellowship within the ELCA’s geographical groupings
- Service Learning - a day of learning the stories of Houston, service projects and advocacy
- Interactive Learning - a day of hands on experiences related to theology, service, justice seeking, prayer, the arts and fellowship
- Community Life - daily opportunities for worship, fellowship, music and recharging
- Mass Gathering - daily gatherings of the whole community featuring inspiring speakers, engaging Christian musicians and worship
