Youth Page

Palm's Youth Ministry program is part of the Family Life Ministry. Youth programs are designed for 1st through 12th graders, and are age-appropriate. During the year, a wide variety of youth activities and programs are available.

It's NEVER too late to join youth group! The door is always open and we welcome new and familiar faces. Please join us for fun-filled fellowship, faith and friendship!

Parents / Youth ... there's no better way to keep track of all the activities being planned for Palm's Youth this year than via e-mail. If you would like to receive updates of Youth Group Meeting dates, reminders of planned activities, and the monthly calendar of events, please e-mail Sara Robinson, Director of Youth Ministry at youth.director@palmlutheran.org.

For more information about Palm's youth programs, contact Sara Robinson, Director of Youth Ministry at 717-838-3311 or youth.director@palmlutheran.org.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 11^th ― Amazing Maize Maze

Leave Palm ~10:00 a.m., returning ~4:00 p.m.

A trip to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (5 acre corn maze) is being planned (weather permitting). Located near Lancaster, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a place where families and individuals of all ages can have a great time while learning a little something about agriculture! The cost is $14.95 (age 12+) and $12.95 (ages 3-11). Be sure to sign-up by Friday, September 10^thon the Youth News Bulletin Board.

September 12^th

Blessing of the Backpacks!

8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Services

All students (preschool through college), teachers, aides, professors, administrators, librarians, coaches, janitors, nurses, and all other educational professionals are invited to bring your backpacks, bags, and/or briefcases for a special blessing (for the upcoming school year).

Rally Day ― 9:15 a.m.

4:45 p.m. ― Bible Buddies

5:20 p.m. ― Dinner

5:45 p.m. ― Sr. High & JAM

September 19th

5:20 p.m. ― Dinner

5:45 p.m. ― Sr. High Youth

October 17th ― Blessing of the Animals!

Sunday, October 3^rd― CROP Walk

Mark your calendars for Palmyra's annual CROP Walk to help fight world hunger. A percentage of funds raised will go directly to the Caring Cupboard of Palmyra. All ages are encouraged to participate. Palm's Youth has participated the past few years and are hoping to get more members of Palm involved. Please consider participating this year. It's also a great activity for families. More information to follow.

Volunteers Needed!

As part of our fellowship here at Palm, we would once again like to provide dinner for our youth on Sunday evenings to coincide with our Children's and Youth Choirs and Youth Group. In previous years, parents have graciously volunteered to help provide meals. We are asking for help again this year. Meals do not have to be elaborate. There are approximately 35 youth so plan accordingly. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board upstairs by the Choir Room. Volunteers will be reimbursed up to $75. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sara Robinson or Suzy Fox. Thank you in advance to those who are willing to help!

Youth Group Schedule

Bible Buddies

Elementary Youth Group for 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th graders

Bible Buddies will meet the 1^st Sunday of each month at 4:45 p.m. in the Youth Room, unless otherwise noted. October’s meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, due to the Jesus, Justice, Jazz Concert on October 4^th.

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)

Middle School Youth in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders

J.A.M. will meet regularly at 5:45 p.m. Sunday evenings in the Youth Room. Be sure to check the weekly bulletin and Parable for dates and times.

Senior High Youth

Grades 9 through 12

Senior High Youth will meet regularly at 5:45 p.m. Sunday evenings in the Youth Room. Be sure to check the weekly bulletin and Parable for dates and times.

Reminder postcards were sent to all registered youth. If you did not receive a card, no need to worry. Just show up on the designated date(s) and time(s). Many exciting events and activities are planned for this year. Please join us for fun-filled fellowship, faith and fellowship!

Palm's Youth are collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey. If you have can tabs you would like to donate, please drop them in the clearly-marked bin in the Narthex!

ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL! Palm's Youth is asking for addresses of college students, students traveling abroad, and military personnel for several projects they have planned this year. Please contact Sara Robinson, Director of Youth Ministry at 838-3311 or via e-mail at youth.director@palmlutheran.org.

Some examples of other events are:

2010 Easter Egg Hunt − Click here to check out the pictures of the 2010 Easter Egg Hunt

2010 Annual Spaghetti Dinner − Click here to check out the pictures from the Dinner

2010 Winterfest − Click here to check out the pictures from 2010 Winterfest

Alive, Alive Middle School Youth Event at Camp Nawakwa 2009 − Click here to check out the pictures from Alive Alive 2009

2009 CROP Walk − Click here to check out the pictures from 2009 CROP Walk

2009 Trippin' Tuesdays − Click here to check out the pictures from 2009 Trippin' Tuesdays

2009 Vacation Bible School − Click here to check out the pictures from 2009 VBS

2009 Annual Spaghetti Dinner − Click here to check out the pictures from the Dinner

YouthQuake 2009 − Click here to check out the pictures from YouthQuake 2009

2008 Easter Egg Hunt − Click here to check out the pictures of the 2008 Easter Egg Hunt

2008 Vacation Bible School − Click here to check out the pictures of the 2008 VBS

2007 Vacation Bible School − Click here to check out the pictures of the 2007 VBS

For current activities, also look under "Events"

11 West Cherry St. - Palmyra, Pa 17078 - Phone 717-838-3311 - John D. Merkel, Pastor