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Wednesday Night Meals
Wednesday Night Meals are served throughout the school year (except during Lent) from 5-6:15 p.m. in Reformation Hall. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 6 and under. All meals are catered and served with a variety of homemade desserts to choose from.

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Breadsmith Cards
The youth attending the 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans are selling Breadsmith punch cards. The cards, sold for $10 each, allow 10 opportunities to buy one loaf of bread and receive a second loaf free. They are available from a participating high school youth or in the Welcome Center.

HyVee Gift Cards
HyVee gift cards are available for purchase in the Welcome Center each Sunday and in the church office during the week. Proceeds support youth and young adults attending summer camps and those attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans.

Download PDF Medical Release &
Code of Conduct
For the safety of our children/youth, a Medical Release and Code of Conduct Form is required to participate in fellowship events or attend camp. Please fill out the form (make sure to complete both pages) and return it to the Youth Office. If you bring a friend to an event, they will need a form as well. However, you only need to complete one form per year. If you are not sure if you have one on file, please call Debbie in the Youth Office.

Inclement Weather Policy
Inclement weather policy for all First Lutheran Church events: If the Sioux Falls School District has cancelled classes or evening activities, First Lutheran Church events involving youth will be cancelled as well. Also, Wednesday Night Meals will not be served. Adult activities will be cancelled at the discretion of the group leader. Cancellation information for all events will be available on the website (www.flcsf.org), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/flcsf), and via phone (605) 336-3734. Information will be submitted to local radio and television stations.

Youth & Family
Events:

Parents, Popcorn & Problem Solving for Parents of Teens and Tweens. Join John Hegg, First Lutheran member and parenting guru, and other parents on Wednesdays, Jan. 18, 25, and Feb.  8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Manos de Cristo. Come every week or when you can. Please contact Marnie at 339-1983, ext. 204, or e-mail mdbacker [at] flcsf [dot] org for more information or to sign up.

Middle schoolers: The middle school youth are headed to Mount Kato ski area located one mile south of Mankato for a day of skiing or snowboarding and fun!
Youth will be leaving from the church on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 a.m. and will return by 7:30 p.m. Cost of the trip $47. Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available if desired for $25. Beginners lessons are available for free. Sign up at the Youth and Family Office by calling Erik at 339-1983, ext. 235, by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Invite a friend!

Wednesday FaithWalkers will not have class on Wednesday, Feb. 15 or 22, due to a school break and Ash Wednesday. During Lent, classes will take place from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and families will attend worship from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Activity Night is Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Meal provided. No cost. Friends welcome.
Fifth-graders will celebrate their first communion on Maundy Thursday, April 5, at the 7 p.m. worship service. Students and parents will take part in classes in preparation during Lent on Wednesdays starting Feb. 29 through March 28, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Confirmation does not take place on Wednesday, Feb. 15, due to a school break. During Lent, confirmation takes the form of the mid-week Lenten service. Services take place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, continuing through March 28. Sign in at the Welcome Center desk. Students should complete a worship reflection sheet.

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed is Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Reformation Hall. Cost is $3 per person. Come for pancakes, carnival games, Mr. Twister balloon animals, king cake and more. Fun for the whole family!

4:12 is going tubing on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for tubing and pizza. Meet at the church. Childcare is provided. 4:12 is Christian adults in their twenties and thirties experiencing ministries through a balance of fellowship, life-sharing, spiritual growth, and outreach.

For more information,
please contact:

Marnie Dahle Backer
Director of Youth and
Young Adult Ministries
339-1983, ext. 204
mdbacker [at] flcsf [dot] org 

Nancy Henrichsen
Director of Children's Ministries
339-1983, ext. 238
nancyh [at] flcsf [dot] org

Debbie Garcia
Administrative Assistant,
Youth and Family
339-1983, ext. 228
dgarcia [at] flcsf [dot] org