Middle School
Fusion 56 - Grades 5 & 6 | Elevate - Grades 7 & 8
Friends are always welcome!
Fusion 56
Join us on Sundays from 9:15 - 10:20 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Hangar and experience lots of fun games with your friends, as well as the opportunity to jump into God's Word and learn how it relates to your life as a middle schooler. Fusion 56 will be on hiatus from May 27 - September 2, 2012.
Upcoming Fusion 56 Serve Nights
On hiatus - stay tuned for details on upcoming events. Fifth and sixth graders, join us on Wednesday nights for Fusion 56 Serve Nights. We’ll be meeting at the Hangar and working on fun and creative service projects for our community every evening, while we enjoy hanging out together and listening to some great music! Friends are always welcome, and our Serve Nights will occur from 6:30 — 8 p.m.
Communion Instruction Class
All 6th graders and their parents are invited to Communion Instruction Class. Traditionally, the confirmation process occurs in seventh and eighth grade. As a congregation, we have separated communion from confirmation. At Faith Lutheran, students ages sixth grade and up have the opportunity to begin partaking in Holy Communion after attending our Communion Instruction Classes, which will be held in the spring each year.
A parent and the student must attend both sessions together, but in the event the student is unable to attend (e.g. joint custody arrangement), the parent must be present and then share the missed material with their student. You must be present at both sessions in order to successfully complete the instruction. As such, students taking Communion Instruction will need to covenant with Faith that they will enroll in our two year confirmation process.
For more information contact Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125.
Elevate
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Confirmation
(7th-8th grade): Faith's confirmation program seeks to engage our youth in active Christian living and to lead our young people to commit to the study of God's Word, regular worship, active prayer, selfless service, and Christian fellowship - for life.
Our confirmation ministry is comprised of gender-based small groups. These groups are led by parents and adults, and they meet regularly over the course of two years. Additional components of confirmation include monthly assignments, annual retreats, and a personal testimony at the end of the second year. Topics covered include understanding the Bible, church, salvation, Lutheran doctrine, and other pertinent subjects. Small groups also plan to carry out social activities and service projects throughout the year. Youth are still invited to be a part of these middle school small groups, even if they do not plan on being confirmed in the Lutheran Church.
Important Upcoming Dates
- D Camp: June 4 - 7 (Either 1 - 3:30 p.m. or 6 - 8:30 p.m.)
- Last day to turn in outstanding confirmation assignments for 2011-2012 year: Wednesday, July 4
- Confirmation Service Preparation (mandatory for second-year students only): Wednesday, August 1 (6 — 8 p.m.)
- Confirmation Services (mandatory for second-year students only): Saturday, August 4 (1 and 3 p.m.)
D Camp
Confirmation students, get ready for this summer’s D Camp on June 4-7, 2012 @ the Hangar!
We’ll be teaching about baptism, communion, Martin Luther, and the Lord’s Prayer this summer. We envision a time of lively discussions, practical application of faith, and plenty of opportunities for bonding. D Camp is offered in 2 different sessions to best fit your schedule: our afternoon session (1 - 3:30 p.m.) and our evening session (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
D Camp is free, but you must register your student in order to obtain their camp shirt and supplies. You can register by contacting Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125 or by clicking on your preferred session:
Please register for your chosen session before May 30.
Students will meet daily in the Hangar (either at 1 or 6 p.m.) to start off their first sessions. Parents can pick students up in the Hangar at the scheduled ending time. Please bring a Bible and pen with you every day. Camp is mandatory; students who are unable to attend either sessions of D Camp will be required to complete an absence assignment. For more information, please contact Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125.
Summer 2012 Event Schedule
7th-8th Graders are invited to join us on Friday nights at the Hangar for fun, high-energy youth events!
TBD - Check back soon!
Special Events
WAYFARER CAMP
July 15 - 21, 2012
Wayfarer Camp is a collision of UP (worship), IN (fun together, beach), and OUT (service project), all located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC. Click here to find out what to expect! The cost has been reduced to $449 (down from $599) and includes travel, the camp, lodging and meals. Students currently in 6th - 12th Grade can attend. Click here to download your application. Completed applications and your $100 deposit are due by May 16. (Your spot is not reserved until we have received both your application and deposit.) Online payments can be made using a credit card or electronic check by clicking here. For information, contact Pastor Jon Palmer / 314.375.1133 or Jon Wehrenberg.
Encounter Camp
Last Encounter Camp: October 21- 23, 2011
Location: Camp Williamson, Lake Carlinville, IL
Look for information on the 2012 camp! We’ll be spending the weekend at Camp Williamson, enjoying lots of games and outdoor activities, as well as great worship, tasty meals, and time to dig into God’s Word and learn about spiritual warfare. This event is open to all 7th and 8th grade students, and is mandatory for students enrolled in the confirmation program.
Contact Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125 for more information.
Things for both Fusion 56 & Elevate
Reach People and Serve!
One of the best ways to get involved as a Middle School youth is to serve. Maybe you love kids and want to serve in Children's Ministry, or you have artistic talents and want to serve in Worship Arts. Maybe you have compassion for the homeless and want to serve with Extreme Faith. Maybe you want to go on a mission trip or maybe your want to start something brand new on your own. To learn more about ways you can reach out and serve as a Middle School student, contact Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125..
For any Middle School questions, contact Jon Palmer / 314.375.1125.