Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is
making a very determined effort to include the youth of our congregation in our
worship services. In addition, we are
trying to build a solid learning environment in which youth can come and feel
safe in whatever activity that they choose to become involved in, whether
sacred traditions or social events.
Children and teens can spread their wings, try new things, have fun, and
choose from a variety of selections to showcase and develop their particular
talents. Please do not pass up this
opportunity to volunteer your time and strengthen your values.
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
What: Make banners for the seasons of the church
year and special occasions. Create new
ideas or help with the hands-on work.
You would be working with the adults for this activity.
What: The Sunday School’s presentation of the
glorious Christmas season. All children
and teens are encouraged to take part in this event. High School students may join us as well.
What: Two people are needed to carry the wine and
wafers forward during the service (just prior to Holy Communion being
celebrated) on the first Sunday of the month or for the service having
communion that week. Open to 3rd-8th
graders.
What: The reader stands in front of the
congregation and reads the Bible lessons during worship service. Open to 7th or 8th
graders.
How often: About every two months. Please check first or second service.
What: Duties include handing out the bulletins,
counting attendance, collecting offerings, and directing worshippers during
communion. Open to 7th and 8th
graders.
How Often: Every two months. Please check first or second service.
What: An event sponsored by the youth which takes
place on Super Bowl Sunday, children/teens participate in the whole service
from readings to singing to skits and conducting the children’s sermon. There is no age limit as every age group
does something for this event. This is
coordinated during Sunday School time but may involve one outside practice.
How Often: Once a year at the end of January.
What: Play
in the Bell Choir, a multi-age group that plays once a month at a morning
worship service.
How often: Practice
is on Wednesdays, September-May, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
What: Individuals
or families greet worshippers at the west and two south building
entrances.
How often: You
would greet two or three times a year.
Please indicate preference for first or second service.
What: Periodically 3rd - 8th
grade youth serve at the soup kitchen and bring groceries that the congregation
has collected down to the food pantry run by Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
How often: Twice a year.
What: Assist the Property Committee with cleaning
and yard work.
How often: One day in the spring and one day in the
fall.
What: A breakfast is provided for the congregation
between the two Easter services. Help
is needed to make food, set up, and clean up.
How often: Once a year on Easter Sunday.
What: During
the summer, a church picnic is provided at an area forest preserve. Help is needed to plan the meal and
activities to be offered at the picnic.
Setting up, running the event, and cleaning up are also part of the
committee’s responsibilities.
How often: Once
a year during the summer, with at least one planning meeting.
How often: Once a year during the season of Lent.
What:
Youth are needed to help the Library Committee in selecting appropriate
materials for the church library that interest them.
How Often:
Any time of the year.
What: A week-long learning experience for those in
Pre-school through sixth grade.
Volunteers are needed for skits, food, recreation, music, classroom
aides, and much more. Please fill out
the volunteer form found in the narthex.
Those who will be entering seventh grade in the fall may sign up for
this activity.
When: You may volunteer for any portion of the
week or the whole week.
Junior/Senior Youth Group
What: Those students in junior and senior high
school are in this group. Teens get
together for fellowship, conducting mission projects, going on retreats, and
having fun during social activities.
Sometimes events are scheduled with high school students, and other
times junior high students participate in separate activities. Junior high students in 7th and 8th
grade fill out this Time and Talent Sheet.
High school students mark this group on the Adult Time and Talent Sheet.
What: The Youth Committee consists of youth in the
Junior/Senior Youth Group who meet to plan activities for the year. These events are both mission and
recreationally focused activities.
How Often: Twice a year.