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Crossroads – Issue 13

The final results are in: Holly S. and Zac P. both got a hole-in-one at Volcano Falls (on 6/6/10).  We had a great group of young adults there.  We lasered each other in the Laser Zone, played a round of mini-golf and even went go-karting.  It was a great time!  Thanks for coming and bringing your friends.  I hope to see you next time (July 7^th)!

CAMP – “TACT” – June 20-25, 2010 (Camp Sunday June 27, 2010)

 Well Camp should be ending today (Friday).  I hope all the young people have found Jesus as their real “Super Hero”and learned more about the other Super-Heros of the Bible.  Don’t forget to go to 2^nd Service for Camp Sunday!!

Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 1:45pm – NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

Family Night is going to the RALM Sing-A-Long at Sinissippi Park.  We plan on meeting at Church, carpooling over to the park, sitting and singing together.  Please plan to be at Church at 1:45pm.  We will leave at 2:00pm SHARP!  This is for ALL AGES!  Warm up your voices – la, la, la, la.  It will be a great time!!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 – 6:30pm-8:00pm – YOUTH GAMES

Calling all 6^th thru 12^th Grade – we are having a GAME NIGHT.  Please bring a game, a snack, a beverage, yourself, and grab a friend and head on over to Church and meet Le Ann in the Conference Room.  I’ll see you there!

WORK CAMP – Leave July 9^th and Return July 18^th, 2010  

(Work Camp Sunday is July 25, 2010)  This year the group is going to Savannah, Georgia.  Gasoline gift cards are needed to help this team out.  For any questions, please contact John L.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 26-30,2010-9:00am-11:35am

 This year the theme is “GO FISH”.  Sign-up sheets are in the Church office. We welcome 3year olds to 5^th Grade and 6^th thru 12^th Grade are helpers and don’t forget to bring your friends.  All are welcome and all are needed for helping with all activities.

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 The answer from last weeks Sunday School – Who Am I? :       Maggie M.

Sunday School – Who Am I?:   I am 4 years old.  I attend Sunday School and VBS.  My favorite Bible verse is “Love One Another”.  My favorite colors are blue & green.  I like all kinds of music.  Something that people are surprised to know about me is that “I’m happy”.  When I grow up I want to be a fireman or work at a gas station. 

My initials are Z.H.

Bible Verse for the week:    

Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.  Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.  Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.  Proverbs 4:25-27

These were our verses from Volcano Falls Night.  When you are trying to get that hole-in-one, you have to keep your eye on the ball and find a level path (the best way) for the ball to go.  This is just like being a Christian, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus, keep our paths level & choose the right way to go (living the Christian life like Jesus).  May your eyes be on Jesus always!!

My email address is: alpineyouth@comcast.net

In Christ,

Le Ann Peterson & Youth Team

Ushers: (8:00) Arnie Johnson, Les Johnson, Curt Moen, Gil Okeson
(9:30) TACT Campers
Ambassadors: (8:00) Roger & Bettie Everson, David & John Linde
(9:30) TACT Campers
Elements: (8:00) Steve & Pam Hemenway (9:30) TACT Campers
Acolytes: (8:00) Chase Pottinger (9:30) Megan Gustafson
Lectors: (8:00) Bob McVinnie (9:30) TACT Campers
Lay Assistants: (8:00) Bob & Laurel McVinnie (9:30) TACT Campers
Altar Guild: (8:00) Janet Gentry (9:30) Cary Ralston
Praise Singers: TACT Campers

Church Camp Sunday Service 9:30am

The church camp service is coming up on June 27, at 9:30am. This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with our campers and share with their joy during the week. Campers will also speak at the 8:00 traditional service.

Looking back in my earlier days, I was a camper at a Chinese Lutheran summer camp in Hong Kong. We were told not to bring a radio or video games to the camp. I remembered the campfire, songs, and fun games with my high school friends. The most important thing was that I turned to Christ after the summer camp and became a Christian. That summer camp changed my whole life. I trust that God will use the church camp to encounter our young people in various ways.

Please remember the church camp staff, camp counselors, and all campers in your prayer. Pray also that the church camp will make a significant impact upon the lives of our younger generation.

Vicar Ryan

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Don’t Forget This Sunday Is:  Father’s Day!  Please honor your father but don’t forget to honor your Heavenly Father and go to Church.

Please see the paper newsletter next week for the results of Volcano Falls Night.  See who got a hole-in-one and what we all did.  Even thought it rained, it stopped in time for our fun.  Thanks to all who came out and played!!

CAMP – “TACT” – June 20-25, 2010 (Camp Sunday- 6/27/10 – 9:30am)  Well, everyone should be getting packed and ready to go.  As you go through your week, may you find that Jesus is your “real” Super Hero.  Please don’t get sunburned at the beach!  I can’t wait to hear all the stories.  Have a great time and keep safe!

Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 1:45pm – NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

Family Night is going to the RALM Sing-A-Long at Sinissippi Park.  We plan on meeting at Church, carpooling over to the park, sitting and singing together.  Please plan to be at Church at 1:45pm.  We will leave at 2:00pm SHARP!  This is for ALL AGES!  Warm up your voices – la, la, la, la.  It will be a great time!!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 – 6:30pm-8:00pm – YOUTH GAMES

Calling all 6^th thru 12^th Grade – we are having a GAME NIGHT.  Please bring a game, a snack, a beverage, yourself, and grab a friend and head on over to Church and meet Le Ann in the Conference Room.  I’ll see you there!

WORK CAMP – Leave July 9^th and Return July 18^th, 2010  

(Work Camp Sunday is July 25, 2010)  This year the group is going to Savannah, Georgia.  Gasoline gift cards are needed to help this team out.  For any questions, please contact John

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 26-30,2010-9:00am-11:35am

 This year the theme is “GO FISH”.  Sign-up sheets are in the Church office. We welcome 3year olds to 5^th Grade and 6^th thru 12^th Grade are helpers and don’t forget to bring your friends.  All are welcome and all are needed for helping with all activities.

The answer from last weeks Sunday School – Who Am I? : Maggie M.

 Sunday School – Who Am I?:   I am 4 years old.  I attend Sunday School and VBS.  My favorite Bible verse is “Love One Another”.  My favorite colors are blue & green.  I like all kinds of music.  Something that people are surprised to know about me is that “I’m happy”.  When I grow up I want to be a fireman or work at a gas station. 

My initials are Z.H.

Bible Verse for the week:    

Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.  Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.  Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.  Proverbs 4:25-27

 These were our verses from Volcano Falls Night.  When you are trying to get that hole-in-one, you have to keep your eye on the ball and find a level path (the best way) for the ball to go.  This is just like being a Christian, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus, keep our paths level & choose the right way to go (living the Christian life like Jesus).  May your eyes be on Jesus always!!

Email me at:  alpineyouth@comcast.net

In Christ,

Le Ann & Youth Team

June is month for Camps & Vacations
One of Alpine’s strongest youth ministries is its church camping program.
For the past few years we’ve gone to Conference Point Center at Lake Geneva. Again, we have a good-sized group for June 20-25. Many of our youth are also assisting in leadership as junior counselors, as they’ve been campers for years.
The campers and their leaders will participate in worship on June 27 at 9:30 AM.
Also on the annual June schedule is the Northern Illinois Synod assembly at Augustana College, which is always the third weekend. We have a delegation of seven Alpiners attending. I will be serving as chair of the elections committee this year, which will include the (re)election of the bishop.
And, of course, now that school is out and summer is upon us, many folks will be taking vacations or weekend trips. We hope and pray it is a time of safe travel, healthy renewal, and enjoyment if that is in your plans. If you plan to be gone for any length of time, please remember to keep current with your pledge, as we are running close with expenses.
Helen and I are planning a memorable vacation in celebration of our 40th anniversary, from June 21 to July 16. We will be in Europe, primarily on a 12-day Baltic cruise, but with visits in other parts both before and after. Thank you for all your well-wishes. Pastor Larry Matthews, retired from St. Mark’s, will assist Vicar Ryan during my absence.

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Those Who Serve for June 13th
Ushers: (8:00) Rick Bried, Chuck Gentry, Irv Johnson, Dale Olson
(9:30) Dean Franks, John & Sharryn Franks, Marge Rakoczy
Ambassadors: (8:00) Pat Anderson, Jan Tack, Ernest & Mary DeNale
(9:30) Gwyn Brechtel, Ashley Naleway, Marge & Nancy Broquist
Elements: (8:00) Lee & Jane Karlberg (9:30) Gwyn Brechtel, Ashley Naleway
Acolytes: (8:00) Nick DeNale (9:30) Natalie Taylor
Lectors: (8:00) Rachel Cooley (9:30) Violet Peterson
Lay Assistants: (8:00) Rachel & Shannon Cooley (9:30) Bob & Violet Peterson
Altar Guild: (8:00) Michele Scott (9:30) Gwyn Brechtel
Praise Singers: Jaime Gillette, Becky Toro

Anniversary Announcements
*Come and celebrate with Don & Karin Busekros for their 50th wedding anniversary June 12th, 1 – 5 p.m. at John’s Restaurant on 11th St. RSVP to 874-8844. No gifts please.
*Congratulations and God’s blessings on Jack & Norma Lucas who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They will be having a cake between services on Sun., June 13th.
*All are invited to attend an open house hosted by the children of Chuck and Janet Gentry, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27 from 1 – 4:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Your presence will be a treasured gift, we request no other.

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God’s Global Barnyard Update:  All of you kids from Sunday School and some adults collected $560.00 in the Fish Bank.  Good Job!!  We were able to buy one school of fish, two pigs, four goats, and five chicks (set of 10 each).  All of you helped many families in many countries.  It is better to give than to receive!!  Thanks for helping God’s Global Barnyard. 

Since this newsletter goes out right after our Volcano Falls Event, I ask that you stay tuned to the next newsletter (June 25^th) for all the details of what happened, and see if anyone got a hole-in-one.  Thanks to all for coming!!  (note see some details on the website next week)

 CAMP – “TACT” – June 20-25, 2010 (Camp Sunday June 27, 2010)

This year the theme is “Super Heroes”.  Who are your heroes? If your first one is not Jesus, I hope by the end of this fun filled week it will be.  If you have any questions about this week, please contact Deb D. or Ashley N.   Please send in your registration forms and any money due.

 Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 1:45pm – NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

Family Night is going to the RALM Sing-A-Long at Sinissippi Park.  We plan on meeting at Church, carpooling over to the park, sitting and singing together.  Please plan to be at Church at 1:45pm.  We will leave at 2:00pm SHARP!  Warm up your voices – la, la, la, la.  It will be a great time!!

WORK CAMP – Leave July 9^th and Return July 18^th, 2010  

(Work Camp Sunday is July 25, 2010)  This year the group is going to Savannah, Georgia.  Gasoline gift cards are needed to help this team out.  For any questions, please contact        John L.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 26-30,2010-9:00am-11:35am

This year the theme is “GO FISH”.  Sign-up sheets are in the Church office or Le Ann  has them on Sundays.  We welcome 3 year olds to 5^th Grade and 6^th thru 12^th Grade are helpers and don’t forget to bring your friends.  All are welcome and all are needed for helping with all activities.  A Sign-up board, for helping and what we need, will be at Church on Sundays.

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We going to have the Sunday School students share there interviews for the Youth Page. These kids range from 3 years old to 5^th grade.  The last ones were from the Youth Forum group.  The next newsletter will have the answer and a new student’s information.  If you have not filled out this form, please see Le Ann for one.  Let’s see how many you can guess right and find out more about our youth!

Sunday School – Who Am I?:  I am 3 years old, and I attend Fairview Preschool.  My church activities include Sunday School and VBS.  My favorite TV show is “Blue’s Clues.  Something that people are surprised to know about me is that “I am very smart.”  My initials are M.M.

Bible Verse for the week:    

 Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.  Daniel 1:12b

 This verse was on the website last week but I decided to keep it for this week because it is one that needs to be known.

Youth, this is one verse that parent’s should not read, memorize, or know.  But if you read Daniel 1, you would find out that if you do eat vegetables and drink water you will be healthier and better nourished than other’s that don’t.  So, please grab a veggie and enjoy.

email me at:  alpineyouth@comcast.net

In Christ,

Le Ann & Youth Team

Use the following e-mail letter to reach out to your friends and acquaintances.  It is an easy and friendly approach to inviting others to church.

Dear Friend,

I am sending you this letter today with the sincerest of intentions.  As you may or may not know, I have been a member of Alpine Lutheran Church in Rockford for many years now.  We are an open, all welcoming House of God.  We strive to be a community minded church, focusing on spiritual and life needs.

I would like to invite you to come to church with me and my family.  Alpine has services on Sunday mornings.  The 8:00 service is a traditional Lutheran worship service, and the 10:30 service is more contemporary, with a praise band leading us in worship.  The summer service hours are 8:00 and 9:30.

I have found great joy and peace attending Alpine Lutheran over the years, and would love to share with you what I have found.  So what do you think?  Will you come to church with me?

You could also print it out and mail it to someone.  You may want to follow up with a personal phone call.

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This newsletter is only going to be seen in the website, since there is no Summit until June 11^th. 

We had a fun time at Family Night.  We played games, made our ice cream sundaes and Joseph played his trumpet for us (in honor of Memorial Day).  Several adults and kids played Chinese Checkers for 1 ½ hours.  It was a great time.  We hope you can join us next time!!

 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – 6:00pm – Confirmation Party

Come celebrate the last Wednesday of Confirmation for the summer.  Join Vicar Ryan for some fun.  See you there!

 Sunday, June 6, 2010 – TACT BREAKFAST – 8:30 – 10:00am

Come at 8:00am (or earlier) to help set-up, serve, and stay to clean up.  Casserole, fresh fruit and pastries are what’s on the menu.  Please come and help and earn money for TACT.

 Monday, June 7, 2010 – CHRISTIAN ED/YOUTH MEETING – 6:30pm

Please join all of us for our Christian Education & Youth Meeting.  We will be meeting in the Memorial Lounge at 6:30pm to talk about TACT camp, VBS, and many other things.  See you there!

 Thursday, June 10, 2010 – VOLCANO FALLS –6:30pm–8:00pm(?)

Please join Le Ann at Volcano Falls for a night of mini-golf.  The cost per person is $7.00.  It could be a little bit less if we get 20 or more people to come.  Please give Le Ann a call, email me or tell me if you are coming, so I can call them to get a cheaper rate.  We will meet at the front outside gate of the park.  Pick up time will be around 8:00pm or so, depending how busy and how fast we go.  Bring Friends!

You are invited to come to the Christian Education & Youth Meeting.  Meetings are on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm.  Next meeting:  June 7^th at 6:30pm at Alpine in the Memorial Lounge.

 CAMP – “TACT” – June 20-25, 2010 (Camp Sunday June 27, 2010)

 This year the theme is “Super Heroes”.  If you have any questions, please contact Deb D.  Please send in your registration forms.

WORK CAMP – Leave July 9^th and Return July 18^th, 2010  

 (Work Camp Sunday is July 25, 2010)  This year the group is going to Savannah, Georgia.  For any questions, please contact John L.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 26-30, 2010

 This year the theme is “GO FISH”.   Our next meeting will be at the Christian Ed. & Youth meeting on Monday, June 7^th at 6:30pm.  We hope to see you there!!

Bible Verse for the week:    

Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.  Daniel 1:12b

Notes:  Youth, this is one verse that parent’s should not read, memorize, or know.  But if you read Daniel 1, you would find out that if you do eat vegetables and drink water you will be healthier and better nourished than other’s that don’t.  So, please grab a veggie and enjoy.

Email me at:  alpineyouth@comcast.net

Love in Christ,

Le Ann Peterson & Youth Team