Youth Education

Christian Education for Children and Youth begins in mid August during the 9:15am service (after the children’s message, pictured on left).  From September thru the end of May, classes will be held during the 10:30am service.

The 2008-2009 Program

The Original Road Trip—A Journey through Exodus. This fall, we will be focusing on the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness in worship, in our children’s Sunday school and with our youth group. Make a point to ask your children about what they learned in Sunday school.

First Sunday Program for Youth

First Sunday begins! On September 7, 2008, we will start an exciting new program for our teens. First Sunday will meet the first Sunday of every month from 5:00pm ‑7:00pm. will include worship that is meaningful for youth, Bible study, time for recreation, community outreach and mission opportunities and of course—a lot of fun! At present we are planning a mission trip to Mexico in the late spring for our First Sunday participants.

New Recycling Program Benefits Youth and Earth!

LPPC continues its green efforts to help protect our environment by recycling CELL PHONES and INK JET CARTRIDGES. All proceeds go to our youth group for church-sponsored events and activities—thanks to Phoneraiser, an innovative fund-raising recycler. Please place your used cell phones and ink jet cartridges in the box located in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Vicki D for any questions or go to the Phoneraiser website.

2008 Vacation Bible School - August 1^st & 2^nd

Water for All God’s Children—Thanks to all who came and helped make our Vacation Bible school a success! We had about 10 children who came and enjoyed all the activities. Our Sr. High’s got to do an overnight, and everyone enjoyed the water carnival and picnic to cap the festivities. Thanks to all who brought stuffed animals for our ‘ark’. They will go to The Haven, a women and children’s shelter.

IT’S A GUY THING Adventure

Sandia Mountain Overnight Retreat Saturday, July 12, 8:30 am to Sunday, July 13, noon

POSTPONED due to HIGH FIRE RISK!  Check back for more info later in the season.

Calling all boys to men! (middle/high school youth) Join together for your OWN retreat—no cell phones or females!  John G and Shannon M will lead the group in a day, night, & morning appreciation of the area in which we live, exploration of our dreams, a tour of the night sky and more!

We’ll do what guys do when they get together:

• tell stories, talk about dreams, laugh

• eat what we want

• camp out, walk & hike the mighty Sandia

• telescope the stars, planets & galaxies

• ask real questions about real issues

What you’ll need:

• sleeping bag & pad or blow-up mattress

• drinking water

• food will be provided

Why not invite a friend or two to join you in this midsummer adventure?   It’s FREE!

·     We’ll meet at LPPC at 8:30 am Saturday for the morning activity. If you can’t come Saturday morning, come to church at 1:00 pm and join us for the afternoon and overnight.  Sunday morning Worship in the Woods.  Contact John G or Ed M for the complete scoop.

Registration deadline—July 9, 2008

Pizza with the Pastor

For our young adults (high school and college age) Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 4:00pm till 6:00pm. What would make church exciting for you again? How do you want to come together as a community? What events would be meaningful or just fun for all of you and your friends?  Join Pastor Elizabeth and your friends for pizza in the teen room and let her know what you would like to see at LPPC.

Youth Retreat to Ghost Ranch—February 29-March 2

Nine LPPC young people spent the first weekend in March at the Santa Fe Presbytery Annual Senior High Retreat at Ghost Ranch, led by seniors from Austin College in Texas. Our kids are meeting young people from all over northern New Mexico, sharing in study, worship, outdoor adventure, and faith-building.

SHOW AN INTEREST in our youth—ask them about their retreat experiences and share high points of your own! Participants will be making a presentation to the congregation after their return. Don’t miss it!

HEIFER Mission Project—Joy to the World!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Heifer Project during December, 2007. Under the able leadership of Austin M, our young people raised enough money in their mission effort to purchase a water buffalo and training for a family who will use it as a major stepping stone to self-sufficiency, while being nourished by its protein-rich milk. Congratulations!

Meanwhile, our kids have learned important lessons about poverty in the world and experienced the joy of giving their time and energy to help restore the balance of justice and bring a small measure of true Joy to the World.  

    
All Saints day presentation, October 2006.