Youth MinistriesSt. Andrew’s vision is to create an environment where youth experience the love of God, deepen their faith in Christ, and identify their spirit-given gifts and calling in order to empower them to share the good news of God’s reign in word and deed at church and in their daily lives. Youth and Family Calendar of Events
WOW! (Wired on Wednesday)
Sunday School for YouthHigh school and middle school youth are invited to learn more about God and his love for us on Sunday mornings in between services. Sunday school is from 10:00 to 10:45am. Both high school and middle school youth begin their sessions in the Youth Room (Room 1) before breaking out into separate groups. Both high school and middle school come back together at the closing of the session to share highs and lows and prayer. For more information on Sunday school, please contact JoAnn Rash at youthfamily@salcvan.org. |
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Weekly Schedule:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Praise Band rehearsal in the sanctuary
6:45 to 7:00 p.m.: Praise Worship
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.:
Confirmation Class for 7th & 8th graders & parents in Davis Rm.
High School Youth Group in Youth Rm.
Childcare for those in 6th grade and below in nursery.
Wired on Wednesday meets during the school year, beginning September 14, 2016. We take a break for Advent, Lent and holidays. Check the newsletter for the exact schedule. For more information on Wired on Wednesday please contact office@salcvan.org.
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St. Andrew Lutheran Church will be joining Idaho Servant Adventures at the Shoshone Mt. Retreat to share their gifts of service, explore the great outdoors and have a fun day at Silverwood Theme Park.
What: 2017 Summer High School Mission Trip
When: Sunday, July 23 to Saturday, July 29, 2017
Where: Idaho Servant Adventures, Shoshone Mt. Retreat, Wallace, ID
Who: Current 8th through 12th graders
Registration forms available HERE or at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Registration deadline is January 31, 2017. For cost information, please contact JoAnn Rash at youthfamily@salcvan.org.
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Mission Trip youth will be serving up a feast of pancakes and sausage on Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 to 7:00pm. Come join the fun, listen to the music of the Praise Band and support our youth at our most delicious fundraiser! Proceeds from ticket sales help fund the 2017 Mission Trip. Tickets will be available 2-weeks leading up to the event or at the door. For more information, please contact JoAnn Rash at youthfamily@salcvan.org.
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Mission Trip youth are ready to work for you! Hire-A-Teen to help with outdoor chores, wrapping Christmas presents, cleaning, babysitting, pet-sitting and more. Donations from Hire-A-Teen will help fundthe 2017 Mission Trip. For more information, please contact Deena Godwin at office@salcvan.org.
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This twice-yearly fundraiser results in sparkling clean automobiles and wet and happy youth who work hard to help support their Mission Trip. Bring your dirty car, rain or shine, and your donation on car wash day to help support our youth.
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Chicken wings, root beer, karaoke and lively discussion are on the menu for Teen Theology. For 2017, “What is grace?” will be our topic. Bring a friend! We invite all youth in our community and area churches to join us. For further information on the next Teen Theology event, please contact JoAnn Rash at youthfamily@salcvan.org.
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High School Retreat
Everyone needs a time to retreat from the craziness of life and just be still with God; especially teenagers. At the High School Winter Retreat, we talk about our faith, share stories, have fun and worship. The Winter 2017 retreat will be in Washougal, WA at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki on February 10-12. For more information, please contact Vicar Sami at vicar@salcvan.org.
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Middle School youth will be enjoying the surf, sun, sand and the love of God at Ocean Shores for Confirmation Camp.
What: 2017 Confirmation Camp
When: Sunday, July 16 to Thursday, July 20, 2017
Where: Ocean Shores Retreat Center, Ocean Shores, WA
Who: Current 6th, 7th and 8th grade youth
Registration will be made available spring 2017. For further information, please contact the office at office@salcvan.org.
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We will be honoring our 8th grade confirmands this year with a celebration dinner for them and their families on Saturday, May 27 at 5:30pm. We will continue our celebration the next day, Sunday May 28 at the 11:00am service, followed by a reception for all.
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Middle schoolers have twice as much fun at two Middle School Lock-ins each year! The first lock-in, held at St. Andrew for SALC youth and their friends, is every fall. The second lock-in, held in the spring, is in conjunction with other Portland/Vancouver area churches and is often hosted by another church. Invite your friends to both. All are welcome! For upcoming lock-in information, please contact JoAnn Rash at youthfamily@salcvan.org.
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Middle schoolers lead the way for this annual collection food for families in Clark County. All are welcome to join us as groups go door-to-door asking for non-perishable food. Children in grades 5 and below need to be accompanied by a parent. For more information contact office@salcvan.org.
