Young People

This portion of our website is dedicated to the young people of our congregation and their families. Our goal here at McFarland Lutheran Church is to provide many and different opportunities for young people to grow in faith and participation in the body of Christ. The seven faith practices of our congregation: WORSHIP, PRAY, STUDY ,INVITE, ENCOURAGE, SERVE and GIVE, guide what kinds of opportunities and events we seek to provide for our young people.

Tailgate and Mallards Game with Christ the King Youth

Who: Middle school to high school age youth
Date: Wednesday, June 16th
Meet at: 5:30 pm at Christ the King
Tailgate: 6:00 pm Game: 7:05 pm
Cost: $10.
Bring: Your favorite picnic food to share. Sandwiches, beverages and utensils will be
provided.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SUMMER FESTIVAL CAMP

Meet terrific people from all over the Upper Midwest. Talk about real issues, like dating, sex, drugs, family, friends, self esteem, making choices and your relationship with God. Play incredible, out-of-control games. Laugh unbelievably hard. Rest and laugh some more. Come to Summer Festival and have the most exciting time of your life. Hunker down in your own dorm room with a friend for a week of unbelievable food, fantastic times, swingin’ music and a mind-boggling array of activities.

For more information visit their website at: http://summerfestival.youthforummn.com/

Jr. High Camp
Dates: July 26th - July 30
Where: U-W Stout
Cost: $325.
Deposit: $50. (non-refundable)
Deposit and Registration Form due March 31
E-mail, call Bonnie or click here for a Jr. High Camp Permission Slip or the Medical Permission Form.

Sr. High Camp
Dates: July 12th - 17th
Where: Gustavus Adolphus
Cost: $375
Deposit: $50. (non-refundable)
Deposit and Registration Form due March 31
E-mail or call Bonnie or click here for a Sr. High Camp Permission Slip or Medical Permission Form.

Crisis Hotlines

A resource for crisis intervention hotlines.

Daily Devotions

Daily Bible Verse

Transforming Sunday School- Ages 3- 6th Grade

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church we provide educational opportunities for children age three through sixth grade through our Transforming Sunday School. Sunday School is held at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs education rooms. Children study basic Bible stories and use Bible-based curriculum in a rotation format, visiting two different rotation stations each day. More on Transforming Sunday School. (See Affirmation of Baptism for grades seven and up.)

Vacation Bible School

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School is an exciting educational event held during the summer months for kids age three through fifth grade. If you are interested in Vacation Bible School please contact our church office at 608-838-3184 or complete the sharing your time and talents form.

Bible Camp Opportunities for Children and Families

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church we are blessed to be reasonably close to a number of Bible Camps that provide elementary age summer camp experiences, year round camp experiences, and family camps. More on Bible Camp Opportunities.

Summer Festival

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church Summer Fest is the week long camp experience for our Affirmation of Baptism Students(confirmation) and our High School Youth. Every year we send a busload of young people to Summer Fest. Our youth have loved this experience and often ask to go back again and again. More on Summer Festival.

Youth Event Pictures

Coming Soon

ELCA Website ~Youth

As part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America we are connected with young people all across America. We invite you to go to the ELCA Website and its youth section: Link to www.elca.org/youth.html

ELCA Facebook Profile

The MLC Youth Coordinator invites you to go to www.facebook.com and consider inviting her to be your “friend”.

Check out some of the groups that the Youth Coordinator is a part of:

ELCA Youth Ministry Network
McFarland Lutheran Church High School Breakfast Crew
ELCA Young Adults
The Official Bible Gateway Group
ELCA Lutherans

Affirmation of Baptism (AOB)

The Affirmation of Baptism Ministry (confirmation) is an important ministry for young people grades 7 and up. It is the way this congregation seeks to fulfill its promises made to those who have been baptized. AOB also provides an opportunity to work with parents seeking to fulfill the promises they made at their child’s baptism. Our goal is to invite and encourage young people to take responsibility for their own faith journey. More on the Affirmation of Baptism Ministry.

Baccalaureate

The Baccalaureate Service is a faith based blessing & celebration of graduation. All high school graduates from McFarland High School as well as students graduating from other districts who are members of McFarland Lutheran Church, Christ the King Parish or United Church of Christ are invited to participate in this service. Families and friends of the graduates and members of the participating churches are invited as well to attend this blessing and celebration.

The service is held at McFarland Lutheran Church on the Sunday before McFarland High School graduation at 7:00 PM.

For a sample of a previous order of service (pdf)

MLC High School Breakfast

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church we host a delicious, hot and free breakfast for the young people in high school on Wednesdays from 7:00 am to 7:45 am.

High School youth are invited to join us every Wednesday morning while school is in session. Just drop in anytime between 7:00 am and 7:45 am. Rides will be given to school if needed.

Anyone wishing to volunteer Wednesday mornings from 6:00 am to 7:15 am with a fun group of people that love mornings should call the church office at 838-3184 and ask for the youth coordinator.

Breakfast menu

Pancakes,French Toast, Waffles
Bacon,Sausage
Our famous Egg McLutheran’s
Milkshakes
Juice, Milk.

Luther Youth Fest

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church we provide our young people with an opportunity to participate in the Luther Youth Fest. It is one of the greatest events for high school youth around! Plan now to join us November 14-15, 2009 for a great weekend where your high school youth can get away and think, get a larger sense of the church by hanging out with other high school and college students, and grow in their faith all at the same time! The weekend will include great music, workshops on a wide range of topics, meaningful worship experience, and great fun! Details are quickly coming together, so check back often for regular updates. If interested please download, print and fill out the permission slip below and return with a check for $40.00 to McFarland Lutheran Church.

Luther Fest Registration Form

Sr. High Medication- Emergency Contact Form

For more information go to ministry.luther.edu/cyf and follow the links for details about the event!

Lutheran Colleges

As a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we encourage our college bound students to consider continuing their studies at one of the colleges of the ELCA. More on Lutheran Colleges.

New York City Mission Trip

In 2007 a group of 11 young people and chaperones traveled to NYC at the invitation of NYC churches on a mission trip. More on the New York City Mission Trip.

Puerto Rico Mission Trip

Here at McFarland Lutheran Church young people are invited to participate in a unique and
fun cultural immersion/mission trip to Puerto Rico. More about the Puerto Rico Mission Trip.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Each year on Super-Bowl Sunday our congregation participates in the Souper Bowl of Caring. Young people all across this country join together to “love their neighbors” by collecting canned goods and money to feed the hungry. Our young people take a door offering at our worship services and collect canned goods. 75% of the money collected goes to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal and 25% goes directly to the McFarland Food Pantry. The canned goods also stay in our community.

For more information on the Souper Bowl of Caring click here: www.souperbowl.org

MLC Post High School Mailing

This has always been a very important age group to keep in our prayers and remember with cards and/or care packages. Cards or packages are sent approximately four times a year to students out of high school and between the ages of 18 & 23. Anyone wishing to have their son/daughter receive “Post High School Mailings” should contact the church office with the current address of their child. If you are interested in helping with these fun mailings please contact our church office at 608-838-3184 or complete the sharing your time and talents form.

Volunteer Opportunities
Coordinate volunteers interested in assisting with this ministry
Gathering current addresses
Idea person—think of creative things to send
Shopping for items to be put in care packages
Writing personal messages
Addressing envelopes (can use labels on occasion ~ but it is really special if envelopes are handwritten)
Help assemble packages to be sent

If you are interested in contributing or participating in the MLC Post High School Mailing please contact our church office at 608-838-3184 or complete the sharing your time and talents form.

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