Building relationships and creating a sense of belonging for youth and their friends through gatherings and events.

Events for Children

Vacation Bible School
Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Powers!
Give your children a new enthusiasm for God’s WordŃand for Jesus! MGLC children and their friends will have fun with science-themed surprises and see amazing things happen.
Kids: 3-years-olds through those who have completed 4th Grade. Exciting Bible adventures, awesome crafts, tasty treats, cool songs, and amazing games.
5-6th Grade: On The Road new adventures, valuable service projects and fun fellowship events throughout the community.
7th Grade and up: Become a crew leader or station helper. Have fun with the kids and earn service hours!

June 16-20, 9:00 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25/child ($60/maximum per family)
Register by May 11
Contact Shelley Halverson at 763-420-7930

Third Annual Acorn to Oaks Musical Theatre Camp
Acorn to Oaks Music Theatre Camp will take place for MGLC children and friends who have finished 1st-6th grades. Kids will learn that the best way to produce the fruit God desires in their lives is to plant their roots firmly in God’s Word. During our time together we will choreograph a 40-minute musical production that we will perform Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. Kids will also attend the Farm Festival to play games, scare away mischievous crows and dig up rumor weeks and the Bible Garden for activities and crafts.

August 11-14, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., (kickoff on August 10 at 6:00 p.m.)
Register by June 30. Space is limited!
Contact Suzanne

Youth Events

Previews Day at Luther Seminary
A day for high school students to see what Luther Seminary is like and to find out what kind of ministry opportunities are offered at the seminary. A great lunch and prizes are included.

Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free admission (and you get a day off from school)
Contact Todd

Sr. High Dinner Club
Grades 9-12 are invited for food and fellowship. We'll pick a restaurant and go eat. Bring your friend! For the next outing, contact Todd.

Cross-Eyed Worship
This youth-led alternative worship experience features a contemporary band, message, and time of prayer. Invite a friend and check it out!

First and third Saturdays of each month, 5:30 p.m.
Contact Todd

Co-ed Youth Softball
Open to youth who have completed 7th-12th grades. This co-ed league plays on Sunday evenings at the MG Senior High softball fields. Currently there are eight churches signed up to play this year! Don’t miss the fun-sign up with a friend. (This is a great outreach!)

Cost: $10
Games will begin on Sunday, June 8 and run through July 26
Contact Tom 763-420-8049

Jr. High Trip to Brunswick Zone
All 7-9th graders and friends are welcome. Meet at church Sunday, May 18 at noon. Cost: $10 (includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda and an arcade game card). Lazer Tag is an extra charge. Contact Todd

Sr. High Night at Comedysportz
All 9-12th graders and friends are invited as we head to Comedysportz for a night of laughter.

Meet at church Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
Sign up by Wednesday, May 14
Contact Todd

Valleyfair Day
All youth, families and friends are invited to ELCA Day at Valleyfair.

Friday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/person.
Register by Sunday, June 15

Youth Dodgeball
All 7th-12th grade youth and friends are invited for an afternoon of Dodgeball. Teams will be formed and games will be played under National Amateur Dodgeball Association rules. Contact Todd.