The CURRENT | St. Luke’s Youth Ministries Newsletter · 3 November

Youth ministry graphic featuring three sections: students smiling under "BELONG," ruins under "GROW," and a boy painting under "SERVE.

HELP US WITH THE FOOD DRIVE!!

Canned corn collection poster for Thanksgiving meal packages, with details on donation drop-off and a pie-in-the-face incentive.

Get ready to compete with students of all ages for a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help our neighbors!

Kids from preschool to elementary to youth are collecting items to make Thanksgiving baskets that will be donated this month.

As a Youth Ministry, our specific goal is to collect as many cans of CORN as possible in order to have Brandon get a pie in the face on Wednesday, November 18!

So get out there and shop for corn, and drop your cans in the Youth Center!

IT’S CORN!!

WE NEED DONATIONS!!

The graphic features a colorful illustration promoting "The Wizard of Oz" Youth Edition at St. Luke's, with performance dates and ticket details.

It’s that time again: our next Concession Stand Fundraiser to provide much-needed funds for Youth Ministry Trips and Retreats!

The dates are November 20 to 22, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

If you can help donate snacks, please click the link below or just bring in bottles of water, cans of soda, or full-sized candy to the Youth Center.

If you would like to donate time to help us sell concessions, please sign up below.

Thanks so much, everyone! We couldn’t do it without your help!

EVENT WITH COMBINED YOUTH GROUPS!!

A colorful graphic announces "Friendsgiving" on November 22nd at FUMC Winter Garden, inviting attendees to bring a side or dessert.

Friendsgiving will be BIGGER and better than ever this year! We will be meeting at First UMC Winter Garden at 5 pm for a potluck dinner, games, worship, and just to make new friends.

This will be a joint High School event with FUMC Winter Garden and FUMC Winter Park. Meet us in Winter Garden and be sure to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please sign-up below!

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

Join us as we celebrate the Confirmation Class of 2026 during one combined worship service in the sanctuary on Sunday, November 15 at 10 am. The High School Worship Team will lead alongside the Sanctuary Choir, so come out and support the Youth!

There will be a Reception for the confirmands and their families after the service in the Youth Center.

HIGH SCHOOL DROP-IN

High school students gather for a drop-in event featuring study, coffee, and games, with promotional text displayed.

Introducing High School Drop-In!

Looking for a place to land after school? High School Drop-In is a welcoming space for high school students to hang out, work on homework or study for tests, and connect with friends and youth ministry leaders here on campus.

Drop-In will be available after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ONLY from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This is when we can provide the adult supervision required by our church’s safety policy. This helps us care for our students, staff, and volunteers while continuing to offer a place for students to gather. As more approved adult volunteers become available, we hope to offer additional days.

For now, please plan your after-school visits for Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE!

Graphic promoting a card-making event on November 14 from 4-6 PM, featuring cheerful sun illustrations and text.

Join The Serve Team on Saturday, November 14 from 4-6 PM to decorate cards for our healthcare workers and hospital patients.

Sign up below!

SERVE WITH US!

Two young people are working together on a woodworking project, focused on assembling wooden pieces.

The Serve Team has been busy planning events for this fall. Now all we need is YOU! Check out these great opportunities below and SIGN UP NOW!

Christian Service Center-Dec. 4

Join us as we head downtown to serve dinner to those in need. We will meet at the church around 4 pm to carpool downtown together. Only 10 slots available. Sign up soon!

CCYM SPRING MISSION EXPERIENCE

Youth Civil Rights Experience event details include dates, locations, and a call to action: "Stand. Serve. Lead.

Are you looking for a unique way to spend Spring Break 2027? Join CCYM and youth from all over Florida for a Spring Mission Experience in Alabama and Georgia as we take a Civil Rights Tour, March 15-19.

Registration will be available soon. Please let Matt know if you’re interested (mestep at st dot lukes dot org)!

YOUTH GROUP DINNERS!!

We are once again excited to offer FREE DINNER near the beginning of every month for both MidPoint and HighPoint!

But we need your help. Your donations (no matter how big or small) provide food and fellowship for our hungry students.

Click the link to donate below. Thanks for your help!

Levels of Donation

$12 a meal for one youth
$36 helps to cover dinner for a quarter of the year for one youth
$60 helps cover meals for half the year for one youth
$110 helps to cover meals for the entire year for one youth
$200-250 helps to co-sponsor a meal for the entire youth group based (avg. 60 people)
$400-450 helps to sponsor a meal for the entire youth group (avg. 60 people)

YOUTH WORSHIP SECTION

We saved you a seat! Every Sunday morning, you can grab a donut from The Rotunda and come sit with us in the Youth Sunday Morning Worship Section during the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in Founder’s Hall. Find us on the right rear section of the room and let’s worship together!

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