High School Ministry Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. --1 Timothy 4:12
High School Ministry opportunities are open to anyone in 9th 12th grade. High School Ministry is a way for high school students to connect, grow, serve, and invite through ministry opportunities here at Incarnation.
Ways to keep connected: check the website frequently for any updates to events and information, Facebook event pages (friend Kristin Porath), emails, monthly newsletters, and occasional postcard reminders. If you are an adult volunteer, click here to read Incarnations Policy for Protecting Children and Youth. Click here to download the background check form.
Upcoming Opportunities for High School Youth To check out the most recent High School Ministry Newsletter, click here. To download a blank permission slip, click here. TIM Team Study Hour The Youth Room is open and available for students who would like a quiet place to work on their homework, help others, or simply read a good book!! When: Wednesdays during Lent (February 17 - March 24); 5 p.m.
Casting Crowns Concert A group from Incarnation will be attending the Casting Crowns concert featuring Tenth Avenue North. Tickets are on sale now int he Incarnation Office for only $25!!!! All are welcome!! FREE transportation will also be available for those attending the concert. When: Sunday, April 11; meet near Door 1 at 6:10 p.m.
Pizza Fundraiser We will be selling pizzas in Grace Hall and the Gathering Space on Sundays, March 14, 21, and 28.
TIM Team (Teens In Ministry) TIM Team is open to all 9th-12th grade students--no training is required! As a TIM Team we provide leadership within different ministry areas here at Incarnation and out in the community. * All activities unless otherwise noted are in the Youth Room*
Confirmation Worship Once a month TIM Team is responsible for leading Confirmation worship by providing song leadership, skits, prayer and reading scripture. We will be leading worship on April 21st. Please meet in the Youth room at 5:30 p.m. LOGOS Each week TIM Teamers have the opportunity to help lead Bible studies, worship skills, and to be a table parent for younger members here at ILC.
Save the Date: TIM Team Retreat May 21 - 23
A weekend filled with conversations about Incarnation's high school
ministry, team building and time together as a high school group. Cost:
$75.
When: May 21 - 23
Where: Camp Wapo
Ongoing Opportunities Beyond service in ministries at Incarnation, there are ongoing opportunities for High School Worship, Service Projects in the Community, and Regular Study Night. Check it out!
Basketball League Registration is closed. If you registered, please contact your coach for more information or check out Augsburg's league website: www.accyl.org. Ongoing Opportunities TIM Team Gathering! This is open to ALL high school students looking to get involved here at Incarnation! We meet once a month to talk about what's going on within the TIM Team program and share in conversation and scripture! When: TBA Where: Youth Room
High School Worship A casual worship opportunity for youth from the community where we gather in song, scripture and prayer. This year we will also be adding a Bible study component to our monthly gatherings. When: TBA Where: Youth Room
Monthly Service Opportunities We
gather as a TIM Team once a month to serve those within our community
and around the world. The March event will be making fleece blankets that will be given to our ministry partner Families Moving Forward. When: Sunday, March 7; 5:30 p.m. in Youth room Opportunities for High School Parents and Impact Adults Incarnations High School Youth Ministry needs adult leadership and presence at all events this ministry cannot happen without your partnership! If youre interested in being an adult leader at events, coaching a basketball team, etc, contact Kristin Porath in the Incarnation office.
Summertime Opportunities for High School Youth
Mission Trip Opportunities Each summer there are new opportunities to grow in faith through a mission trip experience. Last summer, the group went to South Central Los Angeles to work along side our mission partners in New City Parish. This summer we will be hosting a group from New City Parish here at Incarnation from August 3 - 8th. More info will be coming soon.
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible CampT.I.M. Team Registration is now open. Registration packets are available at the Information Desk in the Atrium. T.I.M. (Teens in Ministry) Team is a Sr. High leadership experience that is focused on the Church. TIM Teamers will experience a full week of action packed training at the Wapo and Ox Lake sites and then commit to working in their home church during the following year. The training will include relationship-building activities, Bible studies, campfires, chapels, and a time for planning the next years activities for their home congregations. The Teamers will also be given placements in cabins with youth from their home congregation. Cost: $400 Registration Deadline: February 24 When: July 9 - 16
For more information about High School Opportunities or to sign up, contact Kristin Porath at 651-484-7213 or kporath@incarnationmn.org.