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amily Update -July 2007
Youth Ministry in the Montana Synod is alive and well! We've been through a bit of transition during the past couple of years, particularly with adult leader- ship for MLYO, but we've continued to move forward thanks to some very com- mitted teen leaders and the tireless ef- forts of Pastor Bill Duffey and others.
With the support of the Education and Society Committee of the Synod Council, a new team of adults came together June 2nd to discuss a vision for a broader approach to youth ministry. Youth ministry is more than the Mon- tana Synod Youth Organization (MLYO). Youth ministry incorporates outdoor camping programs, junior high gather- ings, a variety of high school youth op- portunities, and providing resources for the parents and other adults who help
organize, mentor and lead our kids. As a team, we hope to create a stronger network where ideas and opportunities for youth and adults are shared through- out our synod. Contact persons include: Taro Fisher 15Pastor Bill Duffey (Belgrade); Betty Brumwell (Dutton); Oena Dockter & Pastor Peggy Paugh-Leuzinger (Livingston); Linda O'Brien (Conrad) Pastor Rick Green (Joliet); Pastor Kim Wilker (Red Lodge): Pastor Robert Leaverton (Absarokee); Pastor Chuck Amdahl (Gloria Dei -Butte); Pastor Kristi Bummer (LCGS- Billings); Pastor Paul Hanson (ret. -Billings); Tammy Bull (Faith, Great Falls) Please let us know how we can help!
I MLYO Spring Convo
Sixteen youth attended the Montana Lutheran Youth Organization (MLYO) Spring Conv0 (June I-3) which was held in conjunction with the Montana Synod Assembly. These young people attended various portions of the assembly, met with admissions and campus ministry rep- resentatives from Concordia College and Pacific Lutheran University, and provided music for the closing worship.
Pastor Travis Norton was recognized by the youth for his past service as
MLYO Advisor as he now heads out of state to accept a new call. New board members & representatives ,leded. ~h~~are: -Amber Odegard, Secretary (Havre) -ROV Kain, Multi-cultural (Great Falls) -Andy Walker, NW Region (Bozeman) phelan, NW Region (Bozeman) -Cheryl Dockter, SW Region (Livingston) -Caitlin Zimmerman, S.Centra1 (Wilsall)
August 2-4, 2007-
Moseleadrium 8
Christikon (HS
YOUTH)
November 9-11.2007- MLYO Fall Gathering @ Lewistown (HS YOUTH)
February 15-17,2008- Youth Encounter 8 Billings (MS Youth)
April 18-20. 2008- I Believe! Jr. High Retreat 8 Camp on the Boulder (MS Youth)
July 29-August 1, 2008-Western States Youth Gathering 8Anaheim, CA (HS YOUTH)
July 22-26,2009-ELCA National Youth Gath- ering O New Orleans
hosting a retreat, workshop. or event that would be of interest to other youth in the synod, or that supports adult youth leaders, par- ents, or the family, please let us know so that the information can be shared.
18th is the deadline to register for Moseleadrium (Leadership Training School) at Christil4on. August 2-4. Contact Pastor Bill Duffey (406) 388-1358.