Every one of us is baptized and called by God, but then what happens? Confirmation-aged youth and their leaders are invited to join us on Sunday, October 19, 2008 for an afternoon gathering where we will explore living our baptismal call.

There will be a live band, games, fellowship, pizza dinner, an adult breakout session, worship and more! Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. and the event runs from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, VA.

The cost is $10 per youth (adults are free) and the Congregational Registration form and money are due by October 8 (individual registration forms can be turned in at the event.)

This will be an excellent addition to any Confirmation program so plan to make it a part of yours!

Sponsored by the Synod Vocations Team; please contact Pastor Darcy Tillman (703-768-1112, ) or Stephen Zeller (301-588-0818, ) for more information.

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Event Flyer

Congregational Registration Form
Youth Registration Form
Adult Registration Form

If so, please consider the Youth Ministry Certification School at Gettysburg Seminary.

This 15-day crash course in youth and family ministry includes four days of adventure education emphasizing small groups, community development and relational youth ministry. The 11 days of classroom work includes Biblical and theological training, cultural analysis, long-range planning, family ministry, Christian Education and lots of how-to strategies.

This past year, three Metro DC Synod Youth Directors were members of the class (Stephen Zeller at St. Luke, Silver Spring; Terri Fleck at Holy Trinity, Falls Church; Laura Hessler at Trinity, North Bethesda); there have been others in previous years.

Please take a look at the brochure and prayerfully consider who you might ‘invite’ to join this year’s class. Sometimes it just takes someone saying, “Hey, I think you should consider this.”

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The conference will be held at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 400 Benfield Road, Severna Park, Maryland. Map it.

From the flyer:

Milestones are the visual means to bring the presence of God not only to children, but to adults, and families.

Milestones partner home and congregation for effective faith-nurturing ministry.

For more information contact .

If you are thinking of attending this conference, please use the comments to let other Metro DC Youth and Family workers know or even coordinate a convoy to our neighbor synod to the North.

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When: July 20-26, 2008
Who: Ninth to Twelfth Grade and Adults
Where: Neon, Kentucky
Why: To rebuild homes/cabins and lives, to share God’s love, to have fun while we work, and to learn more about Christian Servanthood.

CHI RHO is a servant event designed to benefit both the youth and adults involved, and those we serve. In order to accomplish this goal, it is important that all participants should understand that, while planned as a fun and spiritually enriching event, CHI RHO is first and foremost a working camp. IT WILL INVOLVE CHALLENGING PHYSICAL LABOR FOR MOST OF THE WEEK. Participants need not have a background in building or construction, but they must be willing to work hard and give of themselves for the benefit of others.

• All participants will respect the personal property of others and of the event site(s) and if responsible for damage, to pay for it.
• Full participation in all activities is required.
• Participants are expected to return to and remain in their rooms at lights out, respecting the need for rest.
• Directions from adult leaders will be heeded.
• Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, weapons, and fireworks are prohibited.
• All participants will respect the feelings and viewpoints of others, and will keep in mind they are representing Lutherans throughout the Washington metro area.

• Participants will make sure that an adult leader knows where they are at all times. If it becomes necessary for an individual or small group to go somewhere, they will discuss with a leader before going.

Failure to comply with these expectations can result in termination as deemed by the trip coordinator. If necessary, arrangements will be made for the participant(s) to return home early at additional parental/guardian expense.

h2.Registration Information

• The event is open to youth completing the 9th through 12th grade, and any interested adults. (All adults attending must have a confirmed Background Check on file with the synod office. Please contact Kari Olsen in the Synod office at 202-408-8110 or kolsen@metrodcelca.org for information or directions.)
• The full cost of the event is $350.00 plus personal expenses (meals during travel on Sunday and Saturday).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 per registrant and registration form must be received by May 1, 2008. Make checks payable to “Metro Washington D.C. Synod – Chi Rho.” Payment in full must be received by June 15, 2008.
• Direct questions and concerns to Barbara Harner, 301-963-6236 or bharner@comcast.net
• Plan to attend a pre-trip information and planning meeting on June 8, 2008 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Fairfax, VA, from 3:00 – 4:30. At this important meeting, you will have a chance to meet the other participants and we will review what to expect and what to bring, ensure paperwork is complete, collect any balance due, and answer any last minute questions. Even if you have gone before, plan to attend this meeting!

• Registration and Permission, Health History and Medication Consent forms are included; there are separate forms for youth and adults. In addition, a photocopy of the volunteer’s medical card is required.

Registration Packet – Cover Letter, Youth and Adult
Information on HOMES

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