Youth Group

TELC Youth Ministries

At Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, we care deeply about helping children and youth grow in faith in ways that are welcoming, thoughtful, and rooted in the life of the church. Our regular children’s and youth programs run from September through May, with special events and gatherings continuing during the summer months.

During worship, children are invited to take part in Children’s Story Time, led by Kelsie, where they explore biblical storytelling and comprehension during the readings and sermon. We also offer seasonal First Communion classes to help prepare children for their place at God’s table and for fuller participation in worship.

For older students, Confirmation classes are available for youth in 6th through 9th grade. This two-year program meets on Wednesdays and focuses on biblical literacy, current events, and living your faith in daily life. Youth Group also meets on Sundays at 9:30, offering middle and high school students a space to debrief the week, grow in prayer and spirituality, and build community together.

SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS (SOS) FUND

Source of funds:

The fund was initially created in 1997 with major funding by members: Sam Hessney and Dick Klatt Sr. and a small fundraiser from the TELC Congregation. The donations are invested and the interest from the investments is used for the distribution. The principle remains untouched.

TELC members are encouraged to contribute to the fund,

Purpose:

To continue a connection with TELC students after they graduate from High School. A distribution is made to them with the interest from the fund twice a year: Fall and Spring. The distribution is accompanied by an "encouraging" letter in an effort to maintain communication between the church and the student

Who Qualifies?

All TELC active member students who finished High School and pursue undergrad studies. This include vocational studies.

Students are asked to submit an yearly application with their names, school name and address, etc. This is necessary in order for the SOS coordinator to manage who is still in school and where to mail the distribution.

Administration:

The TELC finance committee invest funds as appropriate,

The SOS coordinator contacts all qualifying students and requests an SOS fund application from them.

In the Fall and in the Spring the SOS coordinator sends checks in an amount that is determined based on the amount of interest available from the fund at that time.

The students are encouraged to provide a picture of themselves to be posted on the TELC SOS Board so church members can know them, support them via cards, care packages, snack packages, baked goods, etc.

The SOS coordinator is appointed by the council for a three year term.