2017 Middle School Gathering:
November 17-18 OR 18-19, 2017
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd
2017 Confirmation Theme: The Lord's Prayer
November 17-18 OR 18-19, 2017
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd
2017 Confirmation Theme: The Lord's Prayer
Speaker Dave Holtz, Vikings fan, father of 3, husband of 1...and follower of Jesus Christ, has been a fan of outdoor and youth ministry since he was in second grade! Since his baptism day on December 31st, 1973, Dave has been loved and blessed by God in so many ways. As a second grader with his father, Dave experienced camp for the first time. Beans and Weenies, s'mores, and campfires caught his attention and opened the doors to Jesus' love and grace. Dave is honored to be a part of this year's Middle School Gathering and looks forward to helping open the holy scriptures through prayer, proclamation and excitement for God's work in this world. Dave currently serves as Executive Director at the Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, Minnesota. He loves swimming, playing games, chatting, playing guitar, mowing the lawn, and his work takes him all over the country in the name of Jesus.
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Friendship Bracelet Invitation!
A fun and meaningful tradition in our synod is that congregations often invest in the faith journey of our middle school youth by providing a homemade keepsake to take home from the Middle School Gathering. These items are a way for participants to remember what they have learned during the weekend, and to know their entire synod surrounds them in faith, love and prayers on their faith journey. This year we are inviting congregations to make Friendship Bracelets for participants to wear when they go home, to remember that God is with them All the Time, and All the Time we can come to God in prayer. We invite you to be part of this tradition! For more details, click the links below. Friendship Bracelet Details: Where to Send, Prayers and Tutorial Links Prayer Note Template (to attach to finished Friendship Bracelets) |
The Middle School Gathering is for youth in grades 6-9 and their adult leaders. This event gathers young people to grow in their faith by focusing on common confirmation teachings presented in a unique way (see rotation below). The event includes large group assemblies with a keynote speaker and band, learning clusters (small group learning), family time (time to meet with your church group), hotel life (fun activities including inflatable games, basketball, swimming pool Wii, board games and crafts, prayer room, dance music and more), and worship.
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General Information
Early Registration: $66 if postmarked on or before Oct. 16, 2017 Standard Registration: $76 if postmarked on or after Oct. 17, 2017 Event Details How To Register and Housing Policy Tips for Adult Leaders and Job Description Logo 1 Registration Information Registration opens October 1, 2017. Last day to register: November 6, 2017 (postmarked) or when event fills, whichever comes first. Please note that this event often fills before the close of registration! If you have registration questions regarding your Group Registration, Housing, Additions/Cancellations/Changes or Forms, please contact our Middle School Gathering Registrar Marilyn Hull at MSG@nemnsynod.org or 218-724-4424, ext. 120. Email is preferred (and will get you a quicker response!) Marilyn is available for questions and to respond to messages on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you have programmatic questions regarding the event, please contact Catherine.Anderson@nemnsynod.org. Confirmation Theme Rotation
2017: The Lord's Prayer 2018: The Sacraments 2019: Ten Commandments 2020: The Apostle's Creed |
Forms
Group Registration Form: Fillable Form or PDF Housing Form: Fillable Form or PDF Health and Release Form Covenant Changes Form: Fillable Form or PDF (Use for all substitutions, cancellations and additions) Gathering Information
Adult Leader Notes Specific information for adult leaders at the Middle School Gathering. Hard copies will be in your registration packet when you arrive. Family Time Discussion Guide Family Time is your opportunity to meet with your group during the event to discuss what youth are experiencing and learning. Copies of the discussion guide and handout will be included in your registration packet at Cragun's, but you may wish to download early to prepare! 
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