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→ 6th & 7th Grade Confirmation Calendar 2023-24
→ 8th Grade Core Course Calendar 2023-24
→ Ministry Purpose, Plan & Practice
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MSM Service Trip – Lake Traverse, SD
We can learn a lot about Jesus from our neighbors who live only a few hours away! While spending time in Lake Traverse, our group will have the opportunity to learn the rich history and unique challenges of the native community. Service opportunities include children’s programming, working at local organizations, and painting, beautification and minor repair projects to support local homeowners and tribal partners. We’ll learn about Dakota culture from a community friend and explore a state park that is significant to the local tribe. YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 2005.
When: June 25-30, 2023
Ages/Grades: middle school Cost: $399 + transportation, meals while traveling (probably around $500; scholarships available upon request, here’s the form)
Registration: $150 non-refundable down payment is due by February 2, as final numbers are due. Registration and more specific details will be made available as soon as possible.
Trip info: here
Payment can be made via Realm
Summer Stretch
Join us for this week-long day camp for youth who will have completed 5th-11th grade (as of Spring 2023). Summer Stretch offers unique opportunities to engage in both local-area service and all-out funtivities within our surrounding community.
When: July 31-August 4
Ages/Grades: completed grades 5-11 (graduating seniors are invited to participate as leaders)
Cost: $55-$130 (3 options/price-points for participation)
Registration: CLICK HERE for the google form
2023-24 Registration
Welcome families! Details subject to change, but check below for registration options…
- Currently participating in Confirmation/MSM (will have completed grades 6-8 by Spring 2023) — please take this survey and we’ll automatically enroll them for next year.
- Currently in 5th grade ILC Kids (will have completed 5th grade by Spring 2023) — please fill out this form to register for confirmation. Please register by September 13, 2023.
- New to the community or have questions? Email Nate Bergengren
 6th grade will meet on Wednesday from 5:45 – 7:00pm in Incarnation Hall |
 7th grade will meet on Wednesday from 5:45 – 7:00pm in Incarnation Hall |
 8th grade will meet on Wednesday from 5:45 – 7:00pm (location tbd) |
 9th grade meets on Sunday, 6:45-8:00pm in the Youth Room: |
Registration Information
All registrations are done through Realm, our Church Management Database. Follow the steps below to register for MSM.
Setting up your account: Everyone who is already a part of Incarnation has a unique profile that contains your information. If you have already activated your account, please skip to the instructions about accessing your account. If you are a guest of Incarnation, you will follow the link to create and activate your account. To activate or create your account go to: www.onrealm.org/IncarnationLuth/Register
Accessing your account: After you have completed the set-up process above, you are now able to access Realm by going to www.onrealm.org/IncarnationLuth.
Launching A New Ministry Model
Dear middle school families, in the fall of 2021 we launched a new middle school ministry model. Based on your gracious and constructive feedback, we realized there was a lot to learn as we plan next steps together…
Read the whole letter here
Summer-at-a-Glance
6/1 – First Thursday (7:00-8:30am) @ Caribou North Oaks
6/8 – School’s Out Bash! Food – custard, climbing wall, bouncies, yard games (2:30-6:00pm, Northwest parking lot & grass)
6/15 – Frisbee Gold @ Loch Ness Park, Blaine
6/19-22 – Stellar VBS – more info and sign up here!
6/25-30 – Service Trip to Lake Traverse, SD – more info on our summer camps page
7/6 – First Thursday (2:30-4:30pm) @ Big Dipper North Oaks
7/20 – Lake Day @ Turtle Lake
7/31-8/4 – Summer Stretch + Valley Fair (8/4) – view our summer camps page for more info
8/10 – “First” Thursday (2:30-4:30pm) @ Big Dipper North Oaks
9/7 – First Thursday (2:30-4:30pm) @ Big Dipper North Oaks
*Schedule may change, given the current covid pandemic. We remain committed to your health and safety.
Wednesday Programming (a “typical” night)
- 5:00pm — community meal (pizza on the 1st Wed of the month) and open gym in Incarnation Hall (every week, unless otherwise communicated)
- 5:45 – 7:00pm — age-specific worship, funtivities, fellowship, and learning
- Done and on your way home by 7:05p
Middle School Meets
MSM 6 – 8 fellowship events are for all youth in grades 6-8. These events provide opportunities for youth to gather together, meet new people, engage with youth and adult leaders. Share your community with your friends. Scholarships are available for events with a cost. Right now, we are looking forward to the First Thursday at Caribou (10/6) and Dead End Hayride events (10/26). Please contact Adam Boldenow for more information.
Next Funtivity
TBD – God calls us to engage with and live into the world around with grace and love, to share God’s freedom and hope wherever we find ourselves. More information about our next Funtivity coming soon…
First Thursday
Thursday, June 1, 7:00-8:30am — Stop by Caribou Coffee in North Oaks (113 Village Center Dr, North Oaks, MN 55127) for a FREE small or medium beverage! Open to all 6-12th grade students. Show up and bring friends. *On July 6, August 10, and September 7, we are moving next door to Big Dipper from 2:30-4:30pm.
Service & Learning Opportunities
- Deliver 200 sandwiches (already prepared) for the sandwich project, May 31, between 11am-1pm
- School’s Out Bash, June 8, 2:30-6:00pm (split into 2 shifts)
- VBS Crew Leader, etc., June 19-22 (incl. crew leader celebration, June 22) – register here
- Small Group Co-Guide for MSM/Confirmation in ’23-’24
- Hang out with middle and high school kids after school, 2:30-4:30pm
- Serve cookies and coffee on Sunday (1.5 hr time commitment) – sign up here
- Other service opportunities, here
- Contact Nate with questions