1. Emmanuel, High Point

Youth from Emmanuel, High Point teamed up with AmeriCorps to collect books appropriate for children ages 0-18. Under the youth group's direction, the church gathered 235 books, and their youth brought them to the High Point Library on April 27th. They spent that afternoon volunteering in an activity center, helping young children make bookmarks and various other crafts.

2. St. John's, Cherryville in D.C

February 9, St. John's youth group and adult chaperones set off at 5:00 AM for a whirlwind urban mission trip to Washington DC. The group of 26 (15 youth, 11 adults) worked with Luther Place Memorial Church and The Steinbruck Center for Urban Studies.

3. 2013 LYO Board

These three amazing women along with 9 of their new ministry partners will be serving you this year as members of your 2013 LYO Board. We'll have a complete board picture following their June Retreat. Congratulations to Jaleigh for being chosen to serve as the 2013 LYO President.

4. YARPs

These awesome young adults serve as YARPs - Young Adult Resource Persons. (PRAY backwards!) Thanks be to God for their willingness to serve. Contact Tammy if you'd like to request a YARP to visit your congregation or event.

5. Practice Discipleship

It's official - The second phase of the Practice Discipleship Initiative is a reality! This project is the result of a dynamic partnership between the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, the ELCA and its Youth Gathering, ELCA Lutheran seminaries and colleges and their faculty who teach children, youth and family ministry, and resource providers of the church. Danielle Kosanovich is serving as our PD Initiative Coach.

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