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“This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” 1 John 4:9

(2013 NYG Scripture)

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Mass events with about 30,000 Youth in the Alamodome!

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The opportunity to care for our Veterans who have cared for us, and people from all over the world!

…or working in the Inner-City to share Christ’s mercy with the community.

Servant Events

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Experiential learning experiences!

Locks of Love:Food collection for local pantries

Blood donations

Making blankets for kids

Writing letter to chaplains & missionaries

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Malaria kills one child every 60 seconds and upwards of 1 million people a year, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Malaria is preventable and treatable. Together, we can make a life-saving difference. Half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria. It takes just one mosquito to destroy livelihoods, health and hope of entire families and communities. By helping to provide treatment and resources for education and prevention, Lutherans can make a monumental difference in the global fight against malaria.

We will host an event at home to raise money for a congregational donation to this cause, prior to our going to the NYG

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Time for FUN, worship and fellowship!

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Age RequirementsThe Gathering is intended for high school youth ages 14-19. To register for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering, youth participants must meet ONE of the following two eligibility minimum age requirements:(1) those who are 14 years of age at the time of the Gathering;- OR -(2) those entering his or her ninth grade year at the time of the Gathering.Youth participants must also not have turned 21 by the time of the Gathering

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Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs), also known as the "Orange Nation" by the color of their Gathering shirts, are enthusiastic examples of Christian faith to Gathering participants.YAVs serve with interactive learning centers, workshop speakers, servant events, mass events, hotel life and other components of Gathering program. They also work alongside Community Life Builders in many capacities

While serving, YAVs meet and connect with over 400 other Lutheran young adults and form new relationships.Requirements:YAVs are 19-25 years old on July 1, 2013. YAVs must apply & be accepted to the volunteer pool.If over 21, YAVs must complete a free background check. YAVs are financially responsible for their Gathering registration ($295), travel expenses and food costs. The registration fee covers their housing, selected meals during training and other materials.

Contact Mrs. Tanner if you know of someone

who may be interested.

Registration starts soon!

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Can friends come too?

Friends interested in attending must contact Mr. Mueller or Mrs. Tanner to set up a meeting with them and their parents.

Friends will have to participate in fund raising, servant events, SNA and TTG as often as possible based on their family approval.

Friends must meet all deadlines for payment of expenses; they must sign-up to join the group no later than September 15, 2012

Friends will have to agree to follow the same standards of conduct that you and other members of St. Paul’s Youth Group are expected to follow.

We always encourage you to bring friends.

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2013 NYG Tentative Schedule StructureMonday, July 1 RegistrationCheck-In to hotelEvening Mass event -AlamodomeClosing in small groupsTuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3All Day:

Service projectsWorkshopsExperimental learning centerExhibitsRecreation

Evening: Mass event-AlamodomeClosing in small groups

Thursday, July 4Morning: Worship-AlamodomeAfternoon:

Service projectsWorkshopsExperimental learning centerExhibitsRecreation

Evening: Mass Event-AlamodomeLate evening: Special events/closingFriday, July 5Morning: Check-out of hotelClosing Event-AlamodomeHead home

2013 NYG Tentative Schedule Structure

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Budget information$295 Gathering registration fee with Signed

agreement (see appendix)

$205 Housing (Hotels are chosen by National)

$200-$400 Travel to and from San Antonio: (Once we know the number attending, we can determine mode of transport, by early September)

$50 Travel while in San Antonio

$50 Group special event

$50 District event

$10 Gathering offering

$200 Food and miscellaneous

$1,060- $1,260

Approximate total cost of trip

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TimelineAugust 15 $25 non-refundable “commitment deposit”

due (cannot be taken from current savings)

October 1 Official NYG Registration form due

January 15 $295 non-refundable registration fee due

February 15 $105 non-refundable hotel deposit due

March 15 $100 non-refundable final hotel payment due

April 15 $100 non-refundable transportation deposit due

May 15 Final ($?) non-refundable transportation cost due

June 15 $450 meal/misc. costs dueJune 30 or July 1 Head for San Antonio!July 5 Spiritually fed and tired participants head home!

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Adult Leaders: Shepherds, not chaperones Sets an example of faith in worship, prayer, Bible study, and service to

Christ and His church Builds personal relationships with individual youth in our program Are committed to assisting with at least one fund raiser Attends planning meetings for the NYG throughout the year Are willing to attend service projects and activities throughout the

year (at least one per quarter) Board of Youth members have first priority to attend Interested adults age 25 and over should email

dinatanner@charter.net to apply for one of these volunteer positions Costs of the trip are the responsibility of the adult volunteer. They may

participate in fund raisers on behalf of themselves. Board of Youth will review requests together, and pray regarding

selection of additional leaders needed, depending on the needs of the group. A decision should be made by early September.

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Fund raising

Cheryl TeschBoard of Youth

Fund raising liaison(Cheryl will coordinate all fund raising

efforts for the NYG)

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Fund raising Not mandatory, but highly encouraged Opportunities to build relationships They can be fun! Serve and earn

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Fund raisingSet Goals

Earned through fund raisers Out of pocket expenses

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Fund raisingKeeping Track

Group Based on hours worked Divided by net proceeds

Individual Your individual sales Product profit earned

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Fund raisingKeeping Track

Group Keep track of your hours Make sure they match the master

Individual Keep a record of what you turn in Make sure it matches the master

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Fund raisingParents, Grandparents, Other

Encourage your parents and grandparents to work when you can’t

Perhaps they can donate money for you

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Fund raisingSign-in Sheets

Every event will require sign in. Youth, parent(s), grandparents, etc. Youth – don’t rely on someone else to

sign or in or out for your.

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Fund raisingPossible Fund Raisers

Wreath Sale – Individual Nov. German Christmas– Group Easter Breakfast – Group Rummage Sale - Group

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Fund raisingMore Fund Raising Ideas

Pancake or other major Breakfast Host Adult BIG DATE night Sponsor a Youth/Stockholders Water Bottle Bank (to help adult shepherds) Kid’s Klassifieds (See Youth Bulletin board) Other ideas?

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We will limit major group fundraisers to no more than 4 this year; one per

quarter. Please see the “Information on trip participation/fund raising”

document for more information and process for Youth fund raisers.

All fundraising ideas should be directed to Cheryl Tesch.

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Information on Trip P articipation/Fund raising 1) As an active member of St. Paul’s Youth I will be in regular attendance to the scheduled

activities of my group including Time to Grow, Sunday Night Alive, service projects and worship services. I understand that by fulfilling this obligation I will be eligible to participate in mission trips as well as Regional/National gatherings. It is encouraged that youth participate in at least 50% of all scheduled activities. Attendance will be taken and tracked. a) The purpose of this requirement is for the youth’s benefit. When a youth just “drops in” to the NYG, they do not

have a relationship with the rest of the youth, and therefore feel isolated, and the outcome of the trip is not what they or their parents expected.

2) As an active member of St. Paul’s Youth I will participate in group fundraising activities to

earn monies towards the NYG. Earnings will be posted on a monthly basis. 90% of the money earned at each event will be split among those that serve, 10% will return to the Board of Youth savings account to be used for weekly programing expenses, assistance for adult mentors attending the NYG, and scholarships for needy families to the NYG .

a) Youth must work at least 1 hour of the event for credit toward earnings. Parents can get credit for work rendered on

behalf of their youth. b) Note: Monies earned will not cover the entire cost of major trips; families will be personally responsible for any

short-fall in costs. c) Families with more than one youth in the program can request specific assignment of funds between their children. Funds will

remain for youth until their 21th birthday, to allow for them to attend the national gatherings. Parents can then transfer left-over funds to younger youth, or request it be saved in the family name for children who will be coming into the program in future years. Any money left after all children are grown, will return to the general Board of Youth savings account. Families cannot ask for a cash refund.

d) NOTE: It is important that ALL youth participate in fund raisers, regardless of their need for raising personal funds. (See 1:a, above). If the youth and family would prefer to donate their youth’s hours back to the general youth savings account, this will be used by the discretion of the Youth Board to determine the needs of individuals for scholarships).

3) Personal fund raising by youth and their families:

a) NOTE: Any funds deposited in the youth account are NOT refundable as cash to the youth or family. (see 2:c above) b) When families earn money that they wish to deposit into their Youth NYG account, an individual account will be started

for them, rather than continuing on the general spreadsheet. c) Youth who may have a personal benefactor (for example a grandma who would like to donate toward their grandchild’s

trip). The benefactor should write a check to St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, and put the child’s name and NYG in the Memo. The check should be put in an envelope, and directed to Mr. Ben Mueller. These funds will then be put on the individual tracking sheet.

d) Any personal fund raisers that would involve members of the congregation or school must be first approved by the Board of Youth, the Board of Stewardship, and the Board of Education. Coordination of calendars and other events must be considered, prior to approval. A minimum of 3 months advance notice is necessary to achieve all approvals.

e) Families can sign-up for TTG dinners to earn money. This money will then be put into the individual youth account. NO money can be taken home after the event.

f) If youth earn money on their own (babysitting, gardening, PT jobs, wreath sales, etc. that they would like to add to their youth account, they can do so in the same way a benefactor would deposit funds.

4) Disclaimer: The Board of Youth track hours worked and funds received for savings. However, the youth/family is ultimately

responsible for keeping their own records. Discrepancies must be reported within one month of a new spreadsheet being posted on the Youth Board. Information on new spreadsheet posting is available in the weekly ACT bulletin in the Church bulletin & ACT website.

We understand and agree with these policies: _________________________________________Parent Print Name _____________________________Youth print name _________________________________Youth print name ____________________________ Parent signature ______________date.

A copy of this form is in a bin at the Youth bulletin Board. It needs to be completed, with the $25 deposit

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This will be an exciting year of preparation to get us to San Antonio.

Once you commit to the gathering, your experience in San Antonio will mean that much more to you if you have

grown together with the group, both spiritually and socially. We guarantee,

you won’t be disappointed!