LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE FOOTHILLS

Sunday, July 26

2009-07-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

(Katrina Damage & Alligator)

So, today, being Sunday, we all got to wake up at the crack of 7(AM) to go to the Church service at the Superdome. Fortunately, however, we had waffles for breakfast, which made the early rising much more tolerable. After a quick bite to eat, we started our trek to the Superdome. Once out of the typical "hot and humid" weather, we entered the cool, refreshing air that one can feel from a good distance away from the entrances. Ah, how relieving the cool air felt on our skin!

We took our seats up in the nose bleeds once we were in the Superdome, because we decided to sleep in instead of getting good seats by waking up even earlier. The Worship service started as the preceding assemblages had, with praise songs and the DJ stopping the whole program to say, "NO CROWD SURFING!" The processional then began, with people walking around with umbrellas and bird-like objects swinging about. But then, when we least expected it, the "Big Bish"(Mark Hanson) walked out and proceeded to walk down the aisles to the alter, which was assembled on spot with old doors and saw horses. As the service ran its course, we sang songs, clapped, and participated in "the largest wave in Lutheran history" during the sermon. As the "Big Bish" preached, we were all impressed at the sermon he gave about the power of one person, and the amazing power of over 35,000 people in the city of New Orleans. He noted that the work that everyone had done at the youth gathering was about equal to one person working for four hours every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, for 98.6 years. With this statement, we all realized that the impact we all had on New Orleans was truly incredible, in vice-versa. The service ended, and we headed to a bus tour of the damage that hurricane Katrina caused.

But first, lunch. We headed to the Riverwalk for lunch, and arrived with only 7 minutes to stand in line at the food court, order, wait for our food to be prepared, get our food, go to the table, go back to the food court to get more ketchup, go back to the table again, eat our food, throw away our trash, leave the Riverwalk, and go down to the trolley stop. Sounds easy, right? We finished our food and headed down to the trolley stop, just in time to see the trolley pull away just as we headed over to it. By this time it was about 12:35, and the bus tour left at 1:05. After another 10 minutes of waiting, Jeremy's blood pressure began to rise, and he decided to call and tell them that we were running late. With no sympathy from the tour company, we decided that "we would get there when we get there." The trolley came to the stop at 12:45, and we got on in a hurry. The other people getting on, however, decided to take their time, only increasing our fretting. But fortunately we got to the bus tour station at 12:59, give or take 30 seconds. We registered and got on the bus with less than minutes to spare.

The tour was very alarming. We learned all kinds of things about the history of New Orleans, the actual damage from hurricane Katrina, and the prevention systems recently implemented in the city. We also got a refreshing downpour, or rather a side-pour while on the bus tour. Since we all have to wake up at 5:20AM tomorrow, and it is already 10:30, I will attempt to sum things up for the rest of the day.

We then ended the tour and shopped in the French Quarter for a while. We then headed back to the trolley to go shop in the Riverwalk, and to go find dinner. We stopped at a nice restaurant and Brett, Steven and I played imaginary jump rope with some people we met while waiting for our deep fried alligator to be ready. We got the alligator, and we thought it tasted surprisingly like chicken strips. We had Domino's pizza for dinner, played some cards, and headed up to the rooms to discuss the day and reflect upon our experiences and the great sermon given by Bishop Mark Hanson. We were then debriefed on our plans for tomorrow and then I was sent to blog about our day; which leaves me here, finishing my blog, while everyone else is sleeping.

Jake Schmit

Saturday, July 25

2009-07-25T21:14:00.000-07:00

On this fine Saturday morning we got to sleep in to a late time of seven thirty! After we all had finished our breakfast and went back up to our rooms to finish getting ready whether it was putting on our shoes or brushing our teeth we met down in the lobby, as we do everyday, before heading out. Today was our day to start off in the convention center, and after our informational meeting we all started off by going to the change for change donation center. After we all got our "Be the Change" stamps on our hands we moved along to hammer nails into pink boards for Habitat for Humanity. They were framing a house for families in New Orleans. We experienced a relaxing labyrinth, which was a silent exercise where we walked along the path and prayed and reflected amongst ourselves. We continued on to the giant human board game which we had to act as Pterodactyl by making hand motions and screeching noises. It taught us about the hardships of migration and how there were many obstacles in which animals had to overcome.
We all decided that all these activities had made us hungry, so we took the trolley down to a restaurant in search of some alligator. Some of us were excited for this new experience. However, they did not serve alligator, so instead we ordered a monstrous platter of craw-fish. Over all, I think only Brett and Jeremy were glad that we ordered the platter, and the rest of us were disgusted and horrified, especially Kelsey. After the plate of the empty shells had been cleared from the table, the main courses started to come and we were all glad to eat the delectable food.
We made our way back to the convention center, via trolley, and then we broke up into two main groups, the Youth (except Marisa) went to go play on the volleyball court we had reserved to play on. Jeremy and Anne accompanied Marisa to the blood donation center where Marisa gave a unit of her blood, which will either help three adults or sixty infants. After the Youth finished their matches, they went to the bumper cars which were bike-powered rafts and Brett ended up breaking a pedal. Then, we had a disappointing trip to Starbucks. After finding out they had no more frappuccinoes, Shirley and I went shopping for ELCA shirts. After getting our souvenirs, we all went to go meet our awesome blood donor, Marisa, who was still drinking her pineapple juice to help recover. To avoid her from passing out in the heat, she was sent her back to the hotel with her mom in a cab to relax and recover. In the mean time, the rest of us took a cab to the Super-dome for the final meeting. Anne and Marisa made their way over to the Super-dome as well. After all of the fabulous speakers and songs, we were all hungry again, so we went to the liquor store down the street and bought our own foods, which we took to the dining area in the hotel and ate. Jeremy then announced that our devotion was going to start at 10:45, so we made our way up there. We debriefed our days and planned when we were going to wake up tomorrow. And because I am not as great of a writer as either Marisa or Shirley, I have been typing this ever since devotion. Well i think I'm finally done, and i apologize for all of the grammar mistakes, Anne wasn't awake long enough to proof read it for me. Well its time for me to go. Talk to everyone later. Goodnight.

-Steven

Friday, July 24

2009-07-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hello all! We have almost finished our third day in New Orleans. We kicked off the day at the less insane time of 7 o'clock. After a quick hotel breakfast, we marched along the streets to the Convention Center. By the time we got there, everyone was happy to enter the air-conditioned Learning Center.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, one third of 38,000 Lutherans spend the day in the Learning Center. Here, we got to experience workshops, learning centers and integrators. Marisa, Kelsey, and I learned about and drew political cartoons dealing with the church. Personally, I enjoyed the Dare to Be Different workshop where we learned to be courageous in our everyday lives and found examples of courageous people in the Bible. All of us made Mardi Gras masks while talking about whale hunting with a group of Alaskans.

It never ceases to amaze me all the types of people we meet here. We talked about accents from people from Minnesota, learned the difference between city and country in Texas, and got cheese tatoos from people from Wisconsin. It truly is an awesome experience to meet all these new people.

We later went back into the Interaction Center where we decided to challenge ourselves. We made our way over to the "Team Pole" and took it on with full force. While four people held a wooden pole with ropes, one person had the task of climbing up the pole, completely trusting the others to keep it steady, and stand on a small platform at the very top. Brett, Jake, and I were the only climbers. It was a great personal accomplishment for me to trust this wobbling pull. But, while trusting them and God, I conquered that pole like it was child's play.

We had a very powerful evening in the Super Dome. The theme was Faith and Hope. The speakers told us their powerful stories of overcoming. The first man was held back by societies standards, but not his own. While he was happy with his life, he was relentlessly teased about having no legs and being in a wheelchair. From cruel practical jokes to constant whispering, he has dealt with it all and helps with an organization in Africa. He was truly an inspiration. The second speaker, was born in Africa. At the age of five, he and his best friend were forced into an army in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a blindfold on and "Brown Brown" in his system, he was unknowingly forced to kill his best friend. Two weeks later, when he got away, he dedicated him self to helping with the big issue of children soldiers. Both speakers were very eye opening.

We are off to play some cards! So, until next time,
Shirley

Thursday, July 23

2009-07-23T21:25:00.000-07:00

Today, we had the privilege of waking up at five thirty in the morning. We were at breakfast at six, and it was just as good as yesterday. At six thirty, we left for the Convention Center in order to make our seven o'clock training session. There we learned what we were doing with the kids at the elementary schools we were going to. We then had to wait until nine to be launched. Our bus went to an elementary school called Westwego. There were around forty of us, so half of us went to work with the kids, the other half went to ready textbooks for the school year, which begins in three weeks.
I was in the group that went to work with the kids. Our task was simple. We were assigned to a child, and we read them a story called The Important Book. Then we were to discuss with the child what they believed to be important, and we helped them start their own Important Book. We then were to repeat the process with another child.
We had been told that many kids were at least two years behind in their literacy levels, but I did not fully grasp what that meant until I worked with the kids. My first child was a third grader, and she couldn't even tell me what the correct letters were. Literacy in Louisiana is truly a serious problem.
However, it was a lot of fun. Once they finished coloring, we read them stories of their choice and interacted with the kids in general.
The group that helped sort books for the school year played a crucial role as well. The school up to that point had been unable to find volunteers for that one tedious task, and it would have cost them money they did not have otherwise. It also helped to maximize the kids' learning time.
We finished about midday, and our entire bus enjoyed Subway sandwiches by the Mississippi River. Our bus took us back to the convention center, and from there we walked back to our hotel, and for the first time, had a little down time.
Later, we walked the the Riverside walk (on the way Jeremy almost died when a car nearly hit him! It was intense!) and took in the sights and looked into the shops near by and enjoyed some dinner.
Then we headed for the last mandatory event, which was worship at the Superdome. Like yesterday, we heard some really inspiring speakers, including one all the way from Africa! When that was over, we headed to the Community Life at the Sheraton and partook in a crazy Christian dance. It was AWESOME.
We get to sleep in about two more hours tonight. Stay tuned for tomorrow- we're doing workshops!
-Marisa

Tuesday-Jesus, Justice, Jazz

2009-07-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

So today was our first full day in Nawlens. We got to sleep in today-- until eight! We then met up on the fourth floor of our hotel for breakfast. Then it was back to the ninth floor for our backpack and down to the lobby to set off for the convention center. It was about a mile away in very humid weather, but there was plenty to see along the way. While Jeremy, Brett, and Anne went to register our group, the rest of us found a place to sit in the ballroom. We met groups from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, South Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, and Texas. When we got our free bibles and cool bags, we went to get lunch at Subway!
After lunch, We went into the interaction center, which is one of the coolest places ever. They had everything from zip lining, donating blood, and building lego houses. I myself waited over an hour to go zip lining- which was amazing. We all met Jake's aunt, who is working in the convention center, and she gave us tons and tons of bracelets.
On the way to the hotel, our group got ambushed by a torrent of rain. We saw a wall of water down the street, and then it was upon us. Needless to say, we got soaked. We dried off at the hotel and had Domino's for dinner, and then we left for the Superdome (which is shown above).
We heard some really good music, and listened to three speakers, all of whom were amazing. We've been inspired to try and find a tour of the remaining wreckage of Katrina and bring awareness back to L.A.! I never realized how big of a problem it was until now.
To wrap up our day, we went to CVS to stock up on extra snacks and had a food party on the fourth floor, and then did our nightly devotion. And now, we're all going to bed, because we've got an even longer day ahead of us--our service project!
-Marisa

NEW ORLEANS MEETING

2009-04-19T17:17:00.000-07:00

Let's have a meeting about the Youth Gathering on Wednesday 4.29.09 @ 7pm...Let's do it at the Church.

_jeremy

A New Purpose

2009-04-19T15:55:00.001-07:00

If you want the weekly update and the newest information about the CYFM, then go to the CYFM page on the LCIF website.

http://www.lcifoothills.org/Ministries/cyfm.htm

This blog is going to stay open for the New Orleans Gathering.

Holy Week

2009-04-06T18:02:00.001-07:00

This is a reminder that there is no youth group this week....It is HOLY WEEK.

Join us for worship on Thursday, Friday, & Sunday

Jeremy

Wednesday March 25th

2009-03-24T17:11:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow, is our turn for helping with the Lenten Soup Suppers. That means we need everybody to come early and help cook soup and set up the tables with bread, cookies, forks etc. Be here at 5pm so we can set up everything.

Chrysalis Applications

It would be really helpful if I could have those Chrysalis Applications filled out by tomorrow. Please bring them to youth group. Chrysalis is an awesome spiritual retreat!

cichrysalis.org

Chrysalis National Homepage

peace
Jeremy Serrano

Reminder Wed 2.25.08

2009-02-25T12:26:00.001-08:00

This is a reminder that there is no youth group tonight. There is an ash Wednesday service at St. Luke's Anglican Church.

Wednesday, 2.11.08

2009-02-10T11:30:00.001-08:00

Hey friends,

We are having youth group this Wednesday. We will be discussing this Saturdays fundraiser, play games, and continue our Journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

-Jeremy

Wednesday 1.28.09

2009-01-27T12:09:00.001-08:00

Wednesday we will be making sandwiches for Union Station Homeless Ministries.

Remember that it is bring your own Fast Food Night.

-Jeremy

Bowling Night

2009-01-20T17:47:00.001-08:00

This is a reminder that Wednesday 2.21.09, we are having an all Church Bowling Night. 6-10pm @ Montrose Bowl.

Here is the link to their website montrosepartybowl.com

See you There!

-Jeremy

Wednesday, January 7th

2009-01-07T10:53:00.001-08:00

Hey Friends,

Welcome back in the New Year. This evening we will be having our youth group at the Church.

Todd will be providing Dinner.
Brett will be providing Games.
Jeremy will have a lesson. Bring your Bibles.

See you at 6pm

Oh yea....We will be flocking a house tonight. Let me know if you want in.

-Jeremy

Progressive Dinner

2008-12-17T12:54:00.001-08:00

Remember friends there is no youth group tonight, but we are having an Advent service at 7:00pm...be there.

Christmas Progressive Dinner

6:00 pm- Arrive at the Church
6:15 pm- Arrive at the Schmit House for Appetizers
7:15 pm- Arrive at the Samuelson's house for our main Course
8:15 pm- Arrive at the Reinhard/Vallejo house for our dessert and gift opening

Bring a gift with a value of no more than $15. We will do our annual round-robin gift exchange.

I also need to know who is coming so let me know right now.

-jeremy

This week

2008-12-07T23:28:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but we have some late breaking news.

The flamingo fundraiser has begun.

Here is how it works.
People give us money to put flamingos in other people's yards.
It's really fun, we go out when it's dark, and put the flamingos out.
They then find the flamingos the next morning.

This Wednesday!
Bring your own fast food.
Brett has games.
Advent service.
Brett has more games.
I take a couple people to go and flamingo a yard

-Jeremy

This weel 11.19.08

2008-11-18T18:00:00.001-08:00

This week we are having a movie night. So bring your own fast food and popcorn and we will get ready for some good ol fashioned entertainment. The movie will start at 6:15....invite your friends and be here or be square.

Wednesday, Nov 12

2008-11-12T09:28:00.001-08:00

Hey friends, we are having youth group tonight at the church. Brett will be leading games, The Vallejo's will be bringing food, a good time will be had by all. Remember to invite your friends and bring your Bible.

-jeremy

Holloween

2008-10-31T15:57:00.001-07:00

We are going Trick or Treating tonight. Be at the Church at 6:15 we will start walking to houses at 6:30. Be there!

jeremy

Wednesday, Oct 29th

2008-10-29T13:57:00.001-07:00

Hey friends,

This is a reminder that today we have two things going on. First, make sure you bring your own fast food for dinner. Second, We are making sandwiches for the Union Station Foundation. So be there on time and be ready to serve.

Jeremy

CYFM Monday Minute (even though it's Tuesday)

2008-10-07T17:21:00.001-07:00

Youth Gathering.

Ok friends, we have 7 people signed up for the youth gathering in New Orleans. I need to know ASAP if you are going to attend because we are going to start fundraisers immediately. We need to raise about 1,300 per person....God help us...PLEASE!!!!!

Reminders:
No Sunday School this week.
Union Station Sack Lunches Oct 29th
Trick or Treating (Oct 31)---please let me know if you are going to be joining us for this. I would really like to see ya'll there.

Also it's the Reinhards turn to bring food Wednesday....should be yummy!

peace
jps

Wednesdayl, Oct 1

2008-09-29T07:48:00.001-07:00

First and foremost....Thank you to the Drange family for taking the reigns and preparing the coffee fellowship for the weekend. I heard the Reinhard helped out as well.

This Wednesday we will be having youth group at our regular time. We wil come together for food, (provided by the Drange Family), games, singing, and a Study.
If you have not given me your Chrysalis Applications I need them immediatly.

peace,
Jeremy Serrano

Sunday

2008-09-23T16:19:00.001-07:00

This Sunday is the Youth Groups time to serve in the fellowship hour. I will not be here, so who will step up and take charge of this?

UPDATE::
Thanks Shirley for going and picking up the donuts. Thank you Reinhards and Vallejos for willing to help.

jeremy

Wednesday--Sept 24th

2008-09-23T14:47:00.001-07:00

This Wednesday we are having regular youth group. It is bring your own fast food night, so make sure you show up with some kind of delicious meal.

Also, if you have not given me your Chrysalis Applications you can print them off at cichrysalis.org make sure you bring them on Wednesday.

Also remember that there is nor Sunday School this Sunday. I will be in San Diego.

-jeremy

Wednesday, Sept 17

2008-09-15T15:30:00.001-07:00

Ok Friends,

This Wednesday we are having our parent meeting starting at 6:00pm. We are going to do it in a Potluck style so please let me know what you are going to bring.

It should go for about an hour so please show up on time. Our agenda will be discussing the Chrysalis weekend, The National Youth Gathering, Fundraisers and the events for the rest of the year.

After our meeting we will have youth group as normal.

Anzelons- Bagels & Cream cheese

-jeremy

Friday.......Magic Mountain

2008-09-12T12:06:00.001-07:00

Alright friends, tonight is the night we are going to Magic Mountain. Here is what you need to know.
We will be meeting at the church at 6:00pm. Please make sure you have eaten beforehand. Bring $30 in cash for the entrance ticket and any extra money that you may want to spend in the park. I advise that you bring a light sweater or long sleeve shirt to wear. Also due to recent thefts at Magic Mountain don't bring any purses or bags because you will have to leave them at base of the ride. Only bring stuff that you can keep in your pockets. Also bring good walking shoes. Brett will be driving his family and Connie will be driving the remainder of y'all. They will also be bringing you back to La Canada and your respective homes around 1am.

Try to get a nap after school. I can't wait to see you, we are going to have a great time. Also our friends from Spirit of Joy are going to be there so lets try to connect with them.

ALSO...IF YOU ARE BRINGING A FRIEND>>>>THEY NEED PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED BY THEIR PARENTS!!!!!!!!

Here are the two forms that need to be filled out

Medical Release
Info Sheet

Jeremy

Wednesday, Sept 10

2008-09-09T17:54:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

This is reminder that there is no youth group on Wednesday Sept 10. We are going to Magic Mountain for Christian Family Night this friday from 6pm to 12am. If you haven't told me your going, then you need to cal me immediately.

Jeremy

Wednesday, September 3rd

2008-09-02T22:54:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, remember to bring money for Panda Express. We will be meeting at the Church and going out to dinner. I also need to know by tomorrow who will be coming to Magic Mountain. BTW Happy Birthday Evan!

Jeremy

Wednesday, August 26th

2008-08-27T14:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

Wednesday is bring your own fast food to youth group night. So bring your own fast food! We will be joining the rest of the church in watching the newest Nooma video with a discussion afterward. Also, we will be playing games.

Magic Mountain is coming up so look for details in the newsletter.

-Jeremy

Upcoming Weeks

2008-07-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,

This is a reminder that there is no youth group July 23.

We will come back on July 30th to have youth group. That day we are making sandwiches for the Union Station Foundation. Also, it is going to be bring your fast food to youth group night. So bring your own fast food and we will enjoy it together.

If you want to check out our adventures in El Salvador see jpserrano.com

peace
jeremy

Hancock

2008-07-10T09:41:00.001-07:00

Today Friends we are going to see Hancock at the UA in La Canada. Be there at 2:00pm becuase the movie starts at 2:15pm.

Call me with any questions
jeremy

All Church Sunday School

2008-06-28T16:49:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is our all Church Sunday School, see you Sunday!

NO YOUTH GROUP

2008-06-21T09:29:00.001-07:00

Hey Friends, this is a reminder that there is no youth group this Wednesday June 25th. It's BEACH CAMP WEEK!

jeremy

Sunday School

2008-06-18T14:13:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends this is a reminder that there is no Sunday School during the summer. We will resume sunday school on Sept 14th.

resume isnt that a wierd wor? Funny how resume with a ' over the e means something completely different.

peace
jeremy

This WEEK May 28th

2008-05-25T20:42:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends,

This week we are making sandwiches for the Union Station Foundation. This means your parents will need to pick you up promptly at 8:20pm. This is becuase I have to drive to Pasadena to deliver the food. Please let me know if you will be making it.

-jeremy

Beach Camp

2008-05-07T17:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

Beach camp is coming up and I need to know who's coming. I need $150 by Wednesday May 21.

Heres the Info:
When: June 23-27
Where: San Mateo Camp Ground and near by beach.
Cost: $150
Who: YOU!

When I get money, you get the info packet. I am also looking for someone to help drive us down there, any taker's?

peace
jeremy

Dodge Ball......Here is the info.

2008-04-28T16:36:00.001-07:00

We will be meeting at LCIF at 2:45pm.
Sunday May 4th
Time: 3:30-7:30
3:45 Tom's Shoes promo video, Welcome, Rules etc.
4:00 Start Tourney
6:00 Quarter finals-6 teams
6:30 Semi-Finals-4 teams
6:50 Final Game-2 teams
7:10 or so-Pass out Trophies/Pinkberry Gift Certificates to Winners of Tourney and Costume Contest!

Teams of 6 in "costume"...they just need to look like a team, but there is a costume contest for those who want to go all out!
Both genders on teams.
Middle school and High school can come.
No more than 2 youth leaders on floor on a team at one time.
You can substitute people throughout the tournament as long as they only play for one team. So for example, we are putting about 8 on each team just in case people don't show up, get tired, get hurt etc.
I will explain the rules and where everything is at 3:45. For example, if you hit someone above the top of their stomach, you are out.
There will be Wii, Rock Band, other video games, Catch Phrase, Spoons, Tom's Shoes, music and food.

The address is
12000 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

This week

2008-04-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

FIRST. No Youth Group this Wednesday April 23.

Second. The info for Mini-Golf.

I need to know by Wednesday who needs a ride on Friday and who will be going. We will be leaving the Church at 5:45pm, so be there on time. (If you dont need a ride meet us at Mountasia at 6:30) We will be golfing and doing other stuff from 6:30 to about 9:30pm but we may stay later. Check out their website here http://mountasiafuncenter.com/MHome.asp I think the best deal is the $19.99 wristbands that lets you play golf, bumber boats, and go karts. However, check out the site to see if it's worth it to you, you can choose what you want to do and how much money you will need. See you then!

Third. We have a dodge ball tournament coming up for Jr. high and High School Students Sunday May 4th at 3:30pm @ Brentwood Presbyterian Church. I will need to know ASAP who want to challenge and beat the Presbyterians.

Questions? Call me.
-Jeremy

Newsletter Error

2008-04-09T09:59:00.001-07:00

There was an error in the Newsletter. It said that Mini-Golf would be March 25...the correct date of course-since it is the April newsletter- is April 25th. if you are interested please let me know ASAP. This is an event for all children and youth along with their families.

-jeremy

No SUNDAY SCHOOL

2008-04-09T09:57:00.001-07:00

Hey friends,

This is a reminder that there is no Sunday School this Sunday 4.13.08. I will be on a small get away to Boston.

-jeremy

Children, Youth and Family Ice Skating

2008-03-28T21:24:00.001-07:00

When: Saturday, March 29 1:00pm-3:30pm
Where: Pasadena Ice Skating Center
310 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 (there is no sign visible from the street)
Cost: $10

Wednesday March, 26

2008-03-24T22:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

This is a reminder that there will be youth group this Wednesday. I hope you all had a wonderful Holy Week.

Here's a pic from Easter.

Peace
jps

NO YOUTH GROUP

2008-03-13T00:33:00.001-07:00

Friends this is reminder that there is no youth group during Holy Week. However, make sure to be to the church early on Easter Sunday to hide easter eggs.

peace
jeremy

WEDNESDAY 2.20.08

2008-02-19T11:03:00.001-08:00

This week we are going to be joining the rest of the Church for the soup supper and the Nooma videos. We will play games afterward.

peace
jps

SUNDAY

2008-02-15T10:23:00.001-08:00

This Sunday, the youth are hosting coffee hour. Be here during the Sudnay School hour to help set up.

peace
jps

Parent Meeting

2008-02-08T09:41:00.000-08:00

This Sunday is our beginning of the year parent meeting. We will be discussing the ski trip as well as the rest of the year. It will be in the youth room after the 2nd service.
-jps

ASH WEDNESDAY

2008-02-04T16:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends,

This is just a reminder that there is no Youth Group this Wednesday. However, there will be an ASH WEDNESDAY service at Mount Olive Lutheran. Check the Church Newsletter for the time.

peace,
jps

Bowling

2008-02-01T19:48:00.000-08:00

Well, we had a great time bowling this last week. There were fourteen young people that joined us for this event. We bowled for 3 hours and Evan rocked our world with his amazing speed, I think he hit 24mph, that was more than Brett. I think Evan also had some of the best scores of the night. Here is the group picture, for more pics check out the bulletin board outside the fellowship hall.

Bowling

2008-01-23T11:14:00.000-08:00

When: January 30th, 5:30-8:30
Where: All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90041
Cost: $12 (bowling & Shoes)
Bring money for dinner.

The Plan: We will be meeting at the bowling alley at 5:30pm. We will eat, bowl and be merry. Your parents will pick you up at the bowling alley before 8:30pm.

This Wednesday and upcoming events.

2008-01-07T12:43:00.001-08:00

I hope you all had a great break with your families. Youth group will start up again this Wednesday January 9th at 6pm. Also Sunday School will resume next Sunday January 13th.

We have two events coming up.

January
Bowling
Wed, 1/30
5:30-8:30pm
Cost will depend on who is coming so let me know ASAP, if you would like to attend.

February
Winter Retreat
fri-sun 2/22-24
We will be snow boarding, skiing and tubing. let me know if you would like to attend ASAP. More dteailed info can be found in the Church Newsletter.

Peace,
Jeremy

NO YOUTH GROUP!

2007-12-20T10:06:00.000-08:00

Reminder, there is no youth group for the next two weeks. That is the day after Christmas and New Year.

peace

Progressive Dinner Recap

2007-12-20T09:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, We had a great time at our progressive dinner. We had 22 young people and went to three homes. Here are some group pictures of the event.

This December 12

2007-12-10T15:42:00.001-08:00

This week we will be having a normal youth group. However next week will be our progressive dinner.

Caroling Wed Dec5th

2007-12-03T11:37:00.001-08:00

The youth group will be caroling to those members of our congregation who are homebound. After we are done we will be going to Round Table Pizza for food and fellowship. Come @ 5:30 help make cookies! All ages are invited, let Jeremy know if your coming so we can have enough drivers.

We still need drivers, so let me know if your parents can drive.

Mini-Golf

2007-11-25T23:21:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that this Wednesday Nov 28 is a Mini-Golf Night. The Golf will officially start at 6pm, but I am hoping that y'all will come early to help me create the course.

peace,
jeremy

Nov 14

2007-11-12T11:40:00.000-08:00

Hey friends,

I got to see the birth of my nephew. He was born on Saturday at 4:58pm and weighed 7lb 13oz....It was cool.

There will be youth group this week.

The Drange Family are the food sponsors.

peace

jeremy

Holloween

2007-10-25T21:07:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday there is no confirmation class or youth group. Have fun trick or treating with your friends.

jeremy

THIS WEEK!

2007-10-14T21:09:00.000-07:00

Friends,

This week we are going to be eating with the rest of the congregation. The Reihnards are going to bring extra food for us.

Also Holloween is coming up. Post a comment to let me know if you want to get together and go trick or treating. Supposedly there is this great street behind Ralphs in La Canada.

peace
jeremy

NO YOUTH GROUP!

2007-10-03T08:53:00.000-07:00

There is no youth group today oct, 3. Jeremy is sick.....
Don't forget to come to Sunday School 9:00am Sunday. Hopefully I will feel better by then.

jeremy

HS Gathering

2007-10-01T12:08:00.000-07:00

Alright it looks like we had zero interest in the HS Gathering, but that's ok.

This week we are going to start talking about growing closer to God through prayer and the spiritual habits.

The food Sponsor this week is.... The Drange Family.

Also don't forget to BYOB (bring your own bible).

jeremy

High School Gathering (OCT)

2007-09-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

I just received info for this years ELCA High School Gathering.

Where: CLU & Renaissance Hotel
When: Friday Oct 12 - Sunday Oct 14
Cost: $68 before September 24.

This event is going to be awesome, we will have fun with hundreds of other youth and grow closer to Jesus at the same time. There will be great speaker, good music, and a time to help serve others in the name of Jesus

If you want to go please e-mail me ASAP youth@lcifoothills.org

-jeremy

Painting & Youth Room

2007-09-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

Wednesday Night
It looks like this might be our last week of painting the youth room. You all have done a great job. I will post some pictures of your work soon.

Friday Night
This Friday we will all be going to Magic Mountain. So far, I have only recieved money from one family and a phone call from another. Soo with that said, I need your money now!

Here is the schedule for Friday.

meet at the church at 6:15pm
Leave the church at 6:30pm (if your are not here then you will be left behind)
7pm-1am have a great time at Magic Mountain
1am leave Magic Mountain and start dropping kids off at home.

If you have any questions let me know ASAP

-Jeremy

Magic Mountain 9/14/07

2007-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

Christian Family Night at
Six Flags Magic Mountain

Friday, September 14, 2007 7 pm - 1 am
Tickets $25.00 Child’s Ticket (under 48”) $15.00

No season passes or discount coupons accepted.
Cash or checks only. Sorry, no credit cards.
It’s a great time . . . at a great price . . . for a great cause.
For more information, contact Jeremy Serrano 818-790-1951.

If you would like to attend please have your money to Jeremy by September 9.

I will not be there on Sunday so put the names of the people attending on an envelope with your money and put it in my box in the volunteer room. I need to know by this Sunday who will be attending, so if your bringing I friend I need to know by Sunday. You will have to call or e-mail me. Also if your parents are willing to drive let me know.

Questions? --Call or e-mail me
jeremy

Wednesday 8.29.07

2007-08-26T18:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

We got a real exciting Wednesday ahead of us. This week we will start painting the youth room. So be there at 6pm and be ready to paint, bring some painting clothes. If you have any questions e-mail me youth@lcifoothills.org

jeremy

Wednesday August 22

2007-08-20T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

This week we will not start the painting of the youth room. We have an opportunity for service and fellowship with The Lutheran Church in Inglewood. We are going to help them for one night with their VBS. Here is the plan. We will meet at the church at 4:50pm and leave at 5pm to get there by 6pm, traffic will be bad so we need to leave early. Please let me know if you will be able to make it. Also if you have read this on the blog let me know.

peace,
jeremy

N O Y O U T H G R O U P

2007-08-13T13:52:00.000-07:00

Friends,

This is a reminder that there will be no youth group this week. So thats no youth group Wednesday August 15th.

Peace,
Jeremy Serrano

WEDNESDAY 7.11.07

2007-07-09T13:08:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

It has been a while since we have met, two weeks that is. We are having youth group this Wednesday at our normal time 6pm....come hungry, ready to play and learn about God.

Jeremy

July 4th

2007-07-01T22:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

There will be no Youth Group this Wednesday, July 4th. Go spend time with your families and enjoy the fireworks.

peace,
Jeremy

NO YOUTH GROUP!

2007-06-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends, this is a reminder that there will be no youth group on 6.27.07, that's this Wednesday.........Beach camp will be going on.

peace
jeremy

BEACH CAMP MEETING

2007-06-13T22:36:00.000-07:00

All youth attending beach camp must attend the Beach Camp Meeting. It will be Wednesday June 20th at 6:45pm. This is a meeting for parents and youth.

BEACH CAMP!!!!!!!!

2007-04-26T00:08:00.000-07:00

This summer the Jr. & Sr. High Youth are invited to join us for beach camp. The dates are June 25-29. The cost is $100. Please let me know if you have any questions ASAP.

Lunch and a Movie

2007-04-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

Who: Young Adults
What: The movie we will see is Hot Fuzz www.hotfuzz.com. Also We will be having lunch.
When: Sunday April 29th right after the second service.
Where: Paseo Colorado. Let's meet after the service so we can ride down together.

Cost: You will need to pay for your own lunch and movie. If you are having financial difficulty contact Joshua or Jeremy Serrano as soon as possible.
Blessings,

Joshua Serrano
Young Adult Intern at Lutheran Church in the Foothills
joshuaserrano@yahoo.com
619-300-8613

April 25th FOOD SPONSOR

2007-04-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

This weeks food sponsor is the Reinhard Family.

Bowling Night

2007-04-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone-

Lutheran Church in the Foothills will be having a bowling night soon!!

When: Monday, April 30
Where: Montrose Bowl
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: Free

Please contact Jeremy for any additional information

Young Adult Gathering

2007-04-17T16:17:00.000-07:00

When: This Friday April 20th

Time: 6:00pm

WWhat: Texas Hold-em Tournament. No need to bring any money we will be playing for a $20 gift certificate to Starbucks.

More info: Pizza and soda will be provided. I am in a gated community so please use the phone at the gate or call me at 619-300-8613.

Joshua Serrano
Lutheran Church in the Foothills
Young Adult Intern
joshuaserrano@yahoo.com
Cell: 619-300-8613
Church: 818-790-1951

What is CYFM?

2007-03-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

What is Children Youth and Family Ministries?

I am often asked this question. People mainly want to know how it is different from the ministry of the church as a whole.

My response is that the CYFM is not different than a part of the ministry of the church, but a specific focus in it. The goal of CYFM is to minister to families with infants up to college aged young adults. It is important that we not focus just on the children, but the family as a whole, giving them tools in which they can minister to each other--parents to children, children to adults, sibling to sibling, friend to friend. Though we have a paid Pastor and Family Minister as well as two interns, it is the job of the entire people of God to encourage each other to and in the Faith of Jesus Christ. That is why we are here.

-jeremy