2020 Middle School Gathering Resources
These resources were developed by the 2020 NE MN Synod LYO Board for congregations to use in place of the annual Middle School Gathering to help youth explore how the Apostle's Creed helps shape our identity as a child of Go within a faith community, so we can live our faith in the world. We invite you to continue using them for confirmation, youth group, Sunday school or more!
Middle School Gathering Resources:
Safety Guidelines
Song Ideas All Middle School Gathering Videos Created by LYO All Middle School Gathering Resources (PDF, Word, PowerPoint Slides) Logos 
Arrival Activity:
Arrival Activity Instructions Nametag Handout (8 per page) Nametag Handout (1 per page) Games: PDF: Games Option 1 Word: Games Option 1 PDF: Games Option 2 Word: Games Option 2 Crowd Participation Game: PDF: Crowd Participation Game Word: Crowd Participation Game 
Faith Talks by LYO:
Emily Bohnsack Brady Johnson Else Madsen Anna Pancoast Autumn Pollock-Shimer Emma True Speakers: Keynote Speaker: Joe Davis Sermon with Bishop Amy Odgren 
Learning Cluster 1: Overview of Apostles' Creed
PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Video: Apostles' Creed Overview Learning Cluster 2: Overview of Apostles' Creed PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Handout: Apostles' Creed Handout: What I Believe Video: The Creed Video: "We Believe" by the Newsboys Learning Cluster 3: First Article (God the Creator) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide PPT: PowerPoint to Use with Learning Cluster 3 Video: "Do Something" by Matthew West Learning Cluster 4: First Article (God the Creator) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide PPT: PowerPoint to Use with Learning Cluster 4 Video: Reflections in a Mirror Video: Realities of Middle School Life Video: The Balloon Skit Video: "You Say" by Lauren Daigle Learning Cluster 5: Second Article (Jesus) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Learning Cluster 6: Second Article (Jesus) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Video: Jesus is Coming to Dinner Video Script: Jesus is Coming to Dinner Learning Cluster 7: Third Article (Holy Spirit) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Video: Holy Spirit Learning Cluster 8: Third Article (Holy Spirit) PDF: Discussion Guide Word: Discussion Guide Video: Holy Spirit Video 
Family Time:
PDF: Family Time Discussion Guide Word: Family Time Discussion Guide I Believe Handout Flip Flops Question Mark Personal Time with God: Instructions Journal PowerPoint 
Liturgy Script and Instructions
PowerPoint Song Ideas Sermon with Bishop Amy Odgren Apostles' Creed Video LYO Benediction Vertical Divider
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Ideas for Hour-Long Learning Blocks:There is no right or wrong way to use these resources! Below are some ideas to start your creative thinking on how resources might be used.
Option 1:
Choose 1-3 Games Choose a Learning Cluster Option 2: Crow Participation Game Song LYO Faith Talk Song Keynote Speaker Option 3: Worship Include an LYO Faith Talk Option 4: Choose a Learning Cluster Personal Time with God Option 5: Choose 1-2 LYO Faith Talks Choose a Learning Cluster Option 6: Choose a Learning Cluster Family Time Option 7: Keynote Speaker Family Time ...the options are endless! How else might you use these resources? For Sunday worship? For high school ministry? For Adult Bible studies? For young adult gatherings? |