Present: Tracey Smith, Kristi Smith, Lisa Williams, Skylar Williams, Rich Saffron, Melissa Metzger

Absent: Ben Bailey, Pastor Moore (vacation)

Visitors (Youth): Madison Williams, Tanner Smith, Erica Rica, Derek Ziegenfuss, Connor Sell

Opening Prayer: Melissa Metzger

Balance Sheet: Approved

Minutes from March: Amendment: Harrisburg youth trip meetings are for “All Attendees” with the exception of 3/28 meeting, which includes Parents. Lisa to give diabetic talk at 5/16 meeting.

EYG:

  • Mar 21st: Kids Cook for Parents hosted by Patti Hoffman.  4:30-6:30pm prepared food, 6:30-7:30pm served.  First Communion Class students attended at the close of class.
  • Apr 18th: Easter theme 6:00-7:30pm hosted by Kandy & David Lang.
  • May 2nd: Family Movie Night – “The Princess and the Frog”
  • Discussion of email reminders for EYG events.  Melissa to follow up with office regarding EYG mailing list and updates.

JYG:

  • Mar 21st: Baked cookies for baskets which were delivered to shut-ins on Good Friday.  Visited Krazy Kone for fellowship following deliveries.  Krazy Kone supported Youth with coupons for free cones.
  • Mar 21st: Bowling event; 10 youth attended.
  • Mar 26th:  Kidspeace visit followed by Lock-In at UELC; 19 Youth and 4 Leaders attended.  The group enjoyed a buffet dinner and silk-screened t-shirts.  10 youth stayed to assist with the Egg Hunt and Work Day the following day.
  • Upcoming events for April/May (dates TBD): Lost River Caverns and Camden Aquarium

SYG:

  • A group of youth and parents  met and brainstormed on ideas for youth of ULC.   They came up with 83 ideas of fellowship, service, faith formation and fun.
  • April 10: 9th & 10th graders – TEY event “Troubling the Water” – Theology for youth 9:00a – 5:00p
  • April 12: Devodine 6:30 – 8:00p
  • April 18 – Harrisburg Mission pre-trip session II, 12-1:00p (All attendees)  Tracey will assist with meeting.
  • April 25 – Cafe Karaoke Night 7-9:00p, youth to serve food and participate in fun.  Ask if leftover food from New Member Reception can be left for the Karaoke Night event.
  • May 2 – Nat’l Youth Gathering meeting, 12-1:00p.  So far 17 youth and 4 parents have voiced an interest.
  • May 2 – Hunger Walk, 1:30p till finished
  • Chris Moore suggested a night at the Drive In. We will set up a date in May or June.

Additional Events in Concept/Planning stages:

  • Social ministry is reviewing opportunities or youth to help in LWR projects. Rich to follow up in next couples of weeks to firm up dates and service opportunities.
  • The Miracle League in setting up a day of caring at their field.
  • Valley Youth House in setting up a day of caring at their camp located in Kernsville, PA.
  • Weekend Retreat for Youth & advisors
  • Joint events with youth groups from other Lutheran congregations
  • Road Trip Ministry – a concept of traveling to other towns and ministering to other youth through contemporary music, service and fellowship.

Youthworks Harrisburg Trip:

  • Upcoming meetings:
    • 4/18 12:00-1:00pm – All Attendees
    • 5/16 12:00-1:00pm – All Attendees
    • 6/20 12:00-1:00pm – All Attendees
    • 7/18 12:00-1:00pm – All Attendees

Fundraising events:

  • Five Below – presently running
  • Italian Dinner – May 15th; Ticket sales May 2nd & May 9th
  • Carwash – June 26th; rain date July 10th
  • Friendly’s – May 17th

Other Business:

  • Request to copy Church Office on all announcement related group emails.
  • Discussion of putting general Permission Slips in Cat Class folders at the beginning of each year (September) to cover all events for the year.
  • Discussion of Youth Ministry needs for Time & Talent Directory: Activity Leaders and Chaperones.  Any other ideas to be emailed to Melissa before April Meeting of Council.
  • Discussion of JYG 2/14 meeting.  Group leaders to work/communicate together for resolution.
  • April 25th: Hosting Coffee and Conversation.  Melissa to prepare coffee; Tracey & Youth members to host.  Email will be sent to Youth requesting baked goods to be dropped off by 9am.

Respectfully Submitted,

Melissa Metzger