We love children & youth!

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A summer SERRV work camp
(Yes, we do need to put in a more current photo, but some of us LOVE this one!)
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Senior Youth Group (Grades 9-12) & 
Junior Youth Group (Grades 6-8) 
Note about ages in activities:  Unless listed otherwise, youth events include both junior and senior youth groups (Grades 6-12).

Youth Leader/Coordinator: Rita Murphy
Youth Sunday School Teachers (10:45-11:30 a.m.): Mike Campbell, George Wright, Bryan Beckel
Thanks to others who assist in leadership!
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Kids' Night - 3rd Fridays 
​September 15, 6-8 pm  

Kids’ Night are usually the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children in grades K-5 are invited to have supper, play games and learn a Bible story. Please let Pastor Marlys or the church office know by the Wednesday before Kids' Night who will attend.  
All children in Kindergarten to Grade 5 are WELCOME !

All-Church Event - Church Picnic at Legion Park (Pavilion #1) Sunday, September 10 
4 p.m. - Gathering & Ultimate Frisbee 5 p.m. - Meal   

Chicken, drinks and table service will be provided by Hospitality and Fellowship.  Please bring a dish to share.  Supper will be at 5:00 p.m.  
​Please RSVP to the church office by Wed, Sept 6 before we order the chicken. 
​Our band, Stones of the Rock, leads us in song on occasional Sundays and at other events. Contact Pastor Marlys ​or Janell Byrnes if you are interested in this ministry.
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YOUTH NEWS 
from Coordinator Rita Murphy: 

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.  Psalm 100:1
            The Youth Group offers so many thanks to this congregation for support and prayers over this past summer.  What an amazing time!!  We have enjoyed a swim party, church yard sale, Sunday School discussions, ultimate Frisbee, tie-dye shirts, Love Feast Meal at Simpson-Temple United Parish, Summer Splash at Raystown, baking gobs twice, Rockin’ The Lot, Ox Roast Drive-Thru, work days at the American Rescue Workers, The Village and Camp Blue Diamond.  AMEN!
  • Don’t miss Ultimate Frisbee before the church picnic on Sept. 10th at 4:00pm.
  • Grilled Stickie Sale!  Contact a youth to place your order for a double box of Grilled Stickies!  All orders due by Sunday, September 10th.  Pick up your boxes on Sunday, September 24th.
  • AFTERBURNER:  a fun time with music and snacks following every home football game at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hollidaysburg.  Ends at 11pm.  Sept. 15th, Sept. 22nd. 
  • YOUTH MEETING:  All youth and parents are invited to attend a meeting during the Donut Fellowship time on Sunday, September 17th to discuss youth events, especially National Youth Conference.  Details will be shared and decisions made.
  • Heritage Fair, Sept. 23rd at Camp Blue Diamond.  Youth Four-Square Tournament from 9-11am.
  • Keep watching the bulletin for Hayride details!
  • Start thinking about those in grades 9-12 who are eligible to go to National Youth Conference in 2018.  The power of prayer is beyond our imagination!
  • As always, join us for enriching and challenging thoughts in Sunday School.  Gathering to seek the mind and heart of Christ together!
  • Let Pastor Marlys or Rita Murphy know if you would like to be added to the text group for frequent updates.
  • Thanks again to those who help make these events a success.
May Christ’s message of love and hope be found in us.  
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