GIFT NEWS

Wednesday nights at 7:30 – G.I.F.T. for grades 9-12 –Food, fun and fellowship! Join us for all the fun, important talks and planning of future youth events. (Not meeting October 14th this month due to MEA.)

Sunday, October 4th – 10:30 – Meeting for any parents of 7th-12th graders who are interested in being a part of the Jr.-Sr. High Youth Ministry Committee.

Sunday, October 11 – 2:00 – All Aboard the Ark - Trip to Sands Pumpkin Patch – Hayrides, s’mores, fun and fellowship for families with kids birth to 5. Maps will be provided. Sign up on clipboard in the Narthex.

Sunday, October 11 – 5:00 – BBQ and Game night for all kids K-12. Bring a game or two to play and a snack to share. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us!

Wednesday, October 21 – Deadline to sign up for NE Minnesota Synod ELCA Middle School Youth Gathering at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, MN. Gathering is November 21-22nd. Cost is $60 – scholarships are available. See sign up and details on Youth Bulletin Board.

Friday, October 23 - Saturday, October 24 – Box City – For grades 9-12 – Come and spend a night living “homeless” at the Cambridge Fairgrounds with hundreds of others. We will bring our own dwellings and camp for the night. Money will be raised to support New Pathways Homeless Shelter. Lots of entertainment and fun will be going on! Sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board and see Dave for details.

Sunday, October 25 – 5:00 p.m. – Coffeehouse set-up – supper provided
6:30 p.m. – John McKone in concert – Unbelievable talent playing his original music on an acoustic guitar he built himself. Former member of Youthdude’s band in high school. Might even be a little ditty with the two of us back together. Don’t miss it! Bring a friend or 10 and we can always use lots of help.

Wednesday, October 28 – 7:30 p.m. – G.I.F.T. Halloween Party – Grades 7-12 – Wear your ghoulish costumes and bring some goodies to share. Games and fun will be had by all!

*We are looking for parents willing to serve with youth on the Jr. – Sr. High Youth Ministry Committee. See info above for meeting date.
*Coming soon – A Facebook page with all the youth details for each month. Check us out in a couple of weeks.