Youth Programs, Zion Long Valley

Youth Programs

Middle School Students

Our Junior Youth Group is a program for grades 6 through 8. A lively group of youth meet monthly for discussions, retreats, community service, and fun! Water floats down the river, lock-ins, scavenger hunts, softball games, and community service are just a few of the events that have taken place.

We invite all Middle School students to join us.

Watch the church bulletins, the Youth page under For Zion Members and newsletters for upcoming events!

High School Youth Group

Zion Senior Youth Schedule

2011-2012

Date	Event	Location	Info
September 10^th (Saturday)	New Orleans Night/Ready the new Youth Room Kick Off	Youth Room	5-8PM Gathering Info Shared PoBoys served for dinner Ready the new Youth Room
September 29^th (Thursday)	Youth Room Work Day	Youth Room	9AM-3PM (No School – Rosh Hashannah) Bring a bag lunch
October 9^th (Sunday)	New Orleans Gathering Registration	Youth Room	1-3PM
October 22^nd (Saturday)	Youth Room Work Day	Youth Room	1-3PM
November 13^th (Sunday)	Youth Room Work Day	Youth Room	5-8PM
November 28^th (Monday)	Youth Room Dedication Monday Night Football Giants vs. Saints vs.	Youth Room	7-11PM New Orleans Dinner Served
December 18^th (Sunday)	Operation Chill Out – Packing Bags	Parish Center	Time TBD
December 21^st (Wednesday)	Operation Chill Out (tentative)	Leave from Parish Center	8-12
January 15^th (Sunday)	Fundraiser Planning Meeting	Youth Room	6-8PM
February 5^th (Sunday)	Fundraiser Planning Meeting Retreat Planning	Youth Room	6-8PM
February 11^th (Saturday)	Fundraiser Dinner	Parish Center	3-9PM

Zion Senior Youth Schedule Continued

2011-2012

March 4^th (Sunday)	New Orleans Planning Retreat Planning	Youth Room	6-8PM
April 21-22 (Saturday-Sunday)	New York City Retreat	Leave from Parish Center	Time TBD
May 6^th (Sunday)	New Orleans Planning	Youth Room	6-8PM
May 19^th (Saturday)	New Orleans Fund Raiser at Scudese Farm	Scudese Farm 72 Hacklebarney Road	9-3PM Bring a bag lunch
June 3^rd (Sunday)	New Orleans Planning	Youth Room	6-8PM
July 8^th (Sunday)	New Orleans Planning	Youth Room	6-8PM
July 17^th-23^rd ( Tuesday – Monday)	New Orleans Youth Gathering

ELCA Youth Gathering

Every three years a nationwide Youth Gathering is sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This is an opportunity for our youth to truly experience the “Power” of youth. Thousands of Lutheran youth group members gather together and celebrate their shared belief in Jesus Christ, through worship, workshops, music and fellowship.

Zion Lutheran Church encourages the High School members of our youth group to attend this Gathering, and on their return to share their stories with others.

The next Gathering is 2012 in New Orleans.

http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Youth-Ministry/Youth-Gathering.aspx

Please contact us by phone at : (908) 876-3547 or via Email at : zionlongvalley@comcast.net