Welcome to Student Ministries

Our Mission

To be a ministry that seeks to invite students into a deep, real, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through studying the Bible, fun events, small groups, worship, and service in our community.

Welcome to High School Ministries at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church! Here you will find all the information you need to know about the great things God is doing in this program! We hope
that you enjoy taking a look through our ministry!

RED & Thousand Foot Krutch live in Concert!
February 10
Cost $28
Contact Joshua ASAP for tickets!
Time TBA

Sledding Day in Byron
February 20
Join us for a day of fun in the snow in Byron. Carpools can be arranged. All schools have the day off, so we'll play in the snow and enjoy the beauty of God's winter creations!

Devo and Donuts
Sunday's at 10:02 a.m.
Room 3
All 6th—12th grade youth are encouraged to come and eat doughnuts and recharge for the week ahead. Shane Baker will lead a 30 minute youth devotion. 

Drop Inn
Wednesdays from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. in the LoFT
Drop Inn this year is back in the LoFT! It is a time for all middle and senior high youth to come play games, hang out, work on homework, listen to music, play some games, or watch a move/cartoon. Snacks and beverages are also available ($0.25/Item) to tide you over until dinner. Then, as a group, we head down for dinner at 5:00.

The Edge
Wednesdays from 6:40—8:00 p.m.
Come up to The LoFT after Water’s Edge… talk, laugh, eat, ask questions, play, praise, pray, hang out and go deep with Pastor Dave, Joshua (CYF Team), Amy (CYF Team) and other high school students from around the area.  Bring friends and meet some new ones too as we unpack the message of the day from Water’s Edge.  We’ll see you there.
~ Don't miss December EDGE service night, December 21, Christmas Caroling ~  

Soul Food
Soul Food is a monthly fellowship and worship gathering for all Middle School and High School youth.  These Sunday evenings are full of games, meaningful fellowship, great food and invigorating worship with a message from Pastor Dave..  

Soul Food has been a mainstay of our youth ministry for almost a decade now.  This year we are striving to make this time together even more meaningful to the lives of our youth.  All youth are invited to join us as we take a look at this journey we call life, and more importantly our journeys of faith. 

Soul Food is the second Sunday of the month (except April when it is held on the third Sunday) from 6-8:15 p.m.

Soul Food Themes ~ Big Questions of Life

• February 12 ~ What have you done for me lately?
• March 11 ~ Whatcha want ?
• April 15 ~ Special Guest (TBA)
  
  

Senior High ELCA Youth Gathering
All Senior High youth are encouraged to join the trip to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans!!  Tentative dates have been set for July 16-24.  Informational meetings for youth and parents will be held throughout the year. Final payment will be due May 13, 2012.

Downloads
Click here to download a release form! (one is required to be filled out every year for any youth event(s) outside that takes place outside of Gloria Dei)

Contact Information:

Joshua Poencet, Children, Youth & Family Ministry Team Coordinator
1212 12th Ave. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Office: (507)289-1841
youth@gloria-dei.com