Saturday, March 28 - Walk The Labyrith

You are invited to a special trip being taken by Temple's Confirmation Class/Youth THIS SATURDAY (March 28).

Join us for a spiritual journey for Lent at the labyrinth on the campus of the Lutheran Seminary (LTSP). It is an indoor painted labyrinth created in the upper rotunda of the library. The labyrinth is a replica of the medieval eleven-circuit labyrinth found today at Chartres Cathedral in France. Labyrinths are currently used worldwide as a way to quiet the mind, find balance and encourage contemplation, insight and celebration. We will be using our journey through the labyrinth as a means of giving God our burdens, and asking for spiritual direction. The LTSP Labyrinth is listed in the Worldwide Labyrinth Locator.

We will be leaving Penn Wynne Presbyterian Church at 6:30 pm on SATURDAY. Make sure you have eaten dinner, as we will not be stopping for food. We will return around 10:00. Penn Wynne Presbyterian church is located at the intersection of Manoa Rd. and Haverford Ave., about three minutes from Temple Lutheran.

Please let me know if you will be coming on this special trip. If you are willing to drive others, it would also be helpful.

An Evening In Italy - THIS SATURDAY!!!

Spaghetti Dinner – February 28
"An Evening in Italy"

Imagine . . .

• The relaxing and inspiring sounds of Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo or Andrea Boccelli.
• Fellowship Hall illuminated by the beauty and romance of flickering candlelight.
  An invitation for you to bring and enjoy your favorite wine or beer with dinner.
• A delicious, satisfying and reasonably priced dinner served by the eager and attentive youth of our church.

On Saturday, February 28, all of this becomes a reality as we gather together once again for "An Evening in Italy", a fundraiser to support the various needs/activities of our youth. We will again be selling chances for many gift baskets. Make sure you check them out when you arrive so you know the one you want!

Dinner will be available anytime between the hours of 4:30 – 7:30. The menu consists of tossed salad, bread, spaghetti and meatballs, cheesecake or brownies and a selection of beverages.

Ticket prices are set at $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

If you have never attended this event, we want you to come out and experience it for yourself.
Buon appetito!

Harvey Cedars Youth Retreat - DEADLINE THIS WEEK

Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to the Harvey Cedars Youth Retreat, March 6-8. Interested youth must contact Pastor Matt or the church office by THIS Monday,January 26th. Information about the retreat available here. Friends are welcome...invite them! Cost for the retreat is $110. Assistance is available to anyone in need.

Junior Youth Gatherings October 10-12

Youth in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to attend a Junior Youth Gathering with their adult leaders. Two one night gatherings will be held back to back, October 10 & 11 (Friday night), 11 & 12 (Saturday night), 2008. The gatherings will be held at Refreshing Mountain Camp in Lancaster County.

Pastor Matt recently joined the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) board and will be a part of the staff at both of these gatherings!

This year’s gathering theme is “Inside Out”. We will spend our time together talking about making our “outside” actions and life match the “inside” spirituality and values we are called to lead. The theme text for the gathering is II Corinthians 4:18, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, and what is unseen is eternal.” Christian hip hop artist Agape will be with us at JYG this year to share in this theme through his unique storytelling and musical gifts.

The cost of attending a JYG is $78 if you sign up BEFORE Sunday, September 21. If this cost is the only thing that will keep you from attending a JYG, please contact Pastor Matt along with you parents. We will make sure that you can attend!

Find more info online at www.sepayouth.org, clicking on "Events".

Get Ready, Get Set...GO!! Rally Day - THIS SUNDAY - September 7

September 7, 2008 will include an exciting start to a new Sunday School year. "Road Rally Day" is going to be FUN and for ALL ages !! Events will include a rally and time of fellowship in the Cafe Bistruad beginning at 10:00 am. There will be also be a "road rally" mapped out throughout the church building.

Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to this special day. Share the excitement of Temple Lutheran Church as you proclaim the good news of God's love!

September 7 will also mark our return to two worship services on Sunday mornings. Contemporary worship (with music by KENANIAH) begins at 8:45am and the Traditional Service begins at 11:00.

Sunday School Planning Meeting - August 6, 7PM

There will be a Sunday School meeting on Wednesday August 6 at 7 pm in the conference room.

The goal for this meeting is to finalize the teacher schedule, decide on the curriculum for the younger classes, have Rachel fill everyone in on the exciting curriculum for the older kids, and plan for Rally day on September 7. Please come with ideas !

Interested teachers should contact Wendy Long and let her know when you are available for teaching. Teachers are expected to be needed for only one of the three terms during the upcoming year. Subsititute and assistants teachers are also needed and welcome.