Delafield Presbyterian Church

Phone: 262-646-2323

E-mail: Church or Minister

	Mail Us:	P.O. Box 180315
		Delafield, WI 53018

Our Youth

Confirmation Class
     2007-2008 Confirmation Class is set to begin. The class is available to anyone 7th grade and older as preparation for making their Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ and joining the church as adult members.

    Classes will begin in October and continue to May. Students will read portions of the Bible, learn about prayer, faith, and grace, the Presbyterian Church and a variety of other topics related to their faith journey. Activities will include a class trip, and a closing retreat.

    An introductory meeting for youth and their parents will be held on Sunday, September 30 at 10:45 am following worship. It is expected that all youth who sign up for confirmation will be at this meeting. Parents: please call the church or see Rev. Jensen to enroll your youth.

    An additional note: Faith Partners are needed for Confirmation. Faith Partners are adults in the congregation who will agree to “walk with” one of our youth throughout the confirmation year. They will commit to praying for their youth daily, attending occasional classes, and being willing to share their faith. See Rev. Jensen for details.

**********

Other Youth Opportunities

Stronghold
Summer Camps

For forty years, Presbyterian youth (ranging in age from those who have competed 1st grade to those completing high school) have been attending summer camping sessions that help teach faith, self-confidence, teamwork, and a myriad of other life lessons as campers live and work and laugh with one another for a week. And in the midst of all this, the kids have a great time, too!

Located on the beautiful Rock River near Oregon Illinois, Stronghold is a camp and conference center of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The camp offers year-round programs and retreat facilities.

During the summer, Stronghold Summer Camps become the place where many friendships and memories are born. It is a formative place for our children’s growth in faith and love for Jesus. Their goal is to provide a safe, nurturing Christian experience for children and youth as a caring community in a natural environment.

There are camps for children as young as Kindergarten and as old as you want to be for GrandCamp, for grandparents and children ages 5-12. There are offerings for junior high and senior high age youth, as well, around a variety of topics, including adventure camps, wilderness adventure camps, art and music camps, horseback camps, and canoeing camps.

Our congregation and Milwaukee Presbytery have each historically offered scholarships for our children and youth attending. Brochures are in the Fellowship Hall. Pick one up today.

There is nothing better that your kids can do this summer than spend a week at Stronghold. And there's nothing you can do for them that is any greater gift than sending them on a Stronghold summer camp.

* * * *

Some Past Activities

Our Junior and Senior High youth partnered with the Youth Group at Kettle Moraine Presbyterian Church in Stone Bank. They gathered for dinner and had a chance to get to know one another. Both groups participated in the Crop Walk They also participated in a Scavenger Hunt and built a Bon A Krispy Kreme doughnut sale was held at both churches to raise money for Christmas gifts for children which they purchased, wrapped and delivered to private residences as part of the Angel Tree program. They then gathered for a pizza party at Edwardo's A Live Nativity scene was staged at Stone Bank School. A Christmas Party was held at KM Presbyterian Church in Stone Bank, A Swimming Party was held at Olympia Resort in January. Summer activities included an all day outing to Noah's Ark Water Park, a family event open to all of our church family.

We are so thankful for the opportunity to meet and partner with other youth in our area. Our youth seem as enthusiastic as we are to share ideas and fun times. For more information about our youth program, please contact Meg Yost following Sunday worship.