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Attention:
All trip participants must fill out this Medical Form [click here]
and return it to the church office.


Ottertail River Tubing

Who: All Jr. High students!
What: Tubing down the Ottertail River and Pizza at Zorbaz
Where: Detroit Lakes, MN
When: July 8, 2008 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $15

Spend a lazy afternoon floating down the Ottertail River with friends! We’ll pack a cooler full of pop, water, and snacks, tie our tubes together, and spend an amazing afternoon together in God’s great outdoors! After tubing we’ll head over Zorbaz in DL for some awesome pizza!

[Click Here] to register online.

To make your non-refundable one-time payment, click on this button:



Contact Jill Hasse at 701-235-4567 ext. 126 or jhasse@flcfargo.org with any questions!

Stretching Souls

Stretching Souls is an incredible experience for all youth that are incoming or outgoing 4-6th graders and their friends! Join others for community service projects in the morning and fun fellowship activities in the afternoon! It’s a great chance to meet new friends, service the community and have A TON OF FUN in the name of Christ.

The total cost for the four weeks is $40. This fee covers the complete participation of youth in the Stretching Souls Program. Camperships are available upon request.

We will meet each Wednesday in July, beginning July 9th. Below is a schedule for the service sites and fellowship activites:

July 9th - Trollwood Performing Arts School; Island Park Outdoor Pool

July 16th - Riding on Angels’ Wings; Thunder Road Fun Park

July 23rd - Eventide Senior Living Community; Movie

July 30th - Habitat for Humanity (Re-Store); Skateland

Please register online by [clicking here] and complete the medical form and behavior contract.

To make your $40 non-refundable payment, click on the following button:

**Registration Deadline** JUNE 9TH, 2008

Call or E-mail Stephanie.Wolfe@flcfargo.org or 235-4567 Ext. 169

We will meet each morning in the Celebration Hall at 9:00am and we will return to the church at 4:30pm each Wednesday.



Sonshine Music Festival

July 16-19
High School Students & Older
Willmar, MN
$190

Hey High Schoolers! You DO NOT want to miss this awesome opportunity to join us for the Sonshine Music Festival - it's like We Fest for Christians. We'll hear awesome bands (like Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, the David Crowder Band, Kutless, Stellar Kart, Superchi(k), Barlowgirl, Jars of Clay, TobyMac, Skillet, Flyleaf, and MANY more) and have a blast with Christians from all over the US.

As a group, we will camp within walking distance to concerts that last ALL DAY - from morning to night, we can experience all the worshipping, fellowship, and outstanding music one could ever ask for! You'll need to bring some money for a couple meals, but we will do a lot of grilling and will also bring lots of other food for our group.

Jump on this opportunity as soon as you can! Sign up by [Clicking Here]  NO LATER THAN June 20 with your deposit of $100 to reserve your spot. INVITE all the friends you can, because you'd be foolish to have them miss out on an opportunity like this!

***Camperships are always available - just contact Erik Hatch @ 235-7389 or ehatch@flcfargo.org

To make your $100 non-refundable deposit, click on the following button:

To make your final $90 payment, click on the following button:

To pay the full $190 now, click on the following button:

For more info, check out http://www.sonshinefestival.com!
 

Canoeing The Upper Missouri River
In the footsteps of Lewis and Clark July 18-25


Come get connected to the Creator, His Creation and others on this fantastic 6 day canoe trip in our 26' voyageur north canoes. Travel down 60 miles of some of Montana's most gorgeous country! Quiet times with God sitting on 600' cliffs overlooking the Missouri river, camp in actual campsites used by Lewis and Clark, gentle conversations around the fire connecting to others, catching rays while paddling on hot sunny days, exploring the bluffs and coulees of wild and scenic river, swimming and maybe even a mud fight! This can be a fantastic trip to reconnect with your inner true self, long lost in the hectic, crazy world of work and school.

Information Meeting: Wed. May 14th, 6:30pm

Required On-the-Water Training Session: Sunday June 29th, 3pm

Cost: $300.00


Summer Festival
Sponsored by Youth Forum Minnesota


Who: Students who have completed 6th-9th grade
What: A unique retreat for kids!
Where: University of Wisconsin-Stout
When: July 21-25, 2008
Cost: $350 (camperships available)

Summer Festival is a one-week retreat featuring exhilarating activities designed to help you make great friends, have a blast and walk a little closer to God. There’s TONS to choose from to make your week complete!

Come to Summer Festival and have the most exiting week of your life. Hunker down in your very own dorm room with a friend for a week of unbelievable food, fantastic times, swingin’ music and a mind-boggling array of activities!

You MUST register by June 13th to reserve your spot! Along with the Medical Form at the top of this page, students must also fill out a form for the University by [Clicking Here].

To make your $125 non-refundable deposit, click on this button:

To make your $225 final payment, click on this button:

To make your $350 non-refundable full payment,click on this button:

Contact Jill Hasse at 701-235-4567 ext. 126 or jhasse@flcfargo.org if you have any questions!

For more information, check out www.summerfestivalmn.com!

INSPIRATION POINT

Summer Bible Camp is an amazing outdoor ministry that provides youth with the opportunity to be renewed in the Holy Spirit through education, adventure, service, prayer and fun! Youth will experience God’s Word through fun, interactive outdoor programs in the beautiful setting that God provides. Invite a friend and have a blast as we “Play Ball” at Inspiration Point.

This year’s Summer Staff at the Point invites us to “step on-deck, choke up on the bat, take a practice swing, and get ready for the game of a lifetime as we ‘Play Ball’ this summer and learn more about the One whose grace will bring us home!”

All youth who have completed grades 4-6 are invited to attend Inspiration Point Bible Camp for an amazing week! Inspiration Point is located in Clitherall, MN (between Fergus Falls and Alexandria).

Entering Grade 5 & 6: Week of August 10-15 ($260; camperships available upon request)
Entering Grade 7: Week of August 3-8
($280; camperships available upon request)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration Information can be found online at http://www.ipoint.org under their Summer Ministries brochure. Camps fill up fast, so please be sure to mail your registration form and medical information as soon as possible.

TRANSPORTATION:
Parents or guardians are responsible for their own transportation to and from the camp. If you are unable to bring your children please let me know so I can make transportation arrangements for you. We will all meet at First Lutheran to drive together (we will make carpool arrangements this day) on:

Sunday, August 3rd at 1:00pm, 7th Grade
Sunday, August 10th at 1:00pm, 5/6th Grade


We will also meet to drive together to pick-up your children and attend the closing program. Parents/Guardians can meet at First Lutheran on:

Friday, August 8th at 8:15am, 7th Grade
Sunday, August 15th at 8:15am, 5/6th Grade


CHRIST HIKE:
The Christ Hike is a very powerful play put on by the camp counselors every Wednesday and is open to the public. I will be attending this play both weeks, and I encourage you to join me! I will be leaving from First Lutheran at:

Wednesday, August 6th at 6:15pm, 7th Grade
Wednesday, August 13th at 6:15pm, 5/6th Grade


Please let me know if you would like to attend so we can make carpooling arrangements.


Thrills ‘N Spills

Who: Students 6th-9th grade
What: A fun trip to the Twin Cities!
Where: We’ll be at Valleyfair, Underwater Adventure at Mall of America, and a Minnesota Twins game!
When: August 11-13, 2008
Cost: $120 (camperships available)

Thrills ‘N Spills will be one of the most exciting activities you will participate in the summer! We will get our ‘thrills’ shopping at the Mall of America, the MOA, Underwater Adventure and the TWINS vs YANKEES baseball game and see some ‘spills’ at Valleyfair! At night we will sleep-over at Roseville Lutheran Church in Roseville, MN and participate in some awesome activities and worship.

You must register no later than July 14th to reserve your spot!
To register online [Click Here].

To make your $60 non-refundable deposit, click on this button:

To make your $60 final payment, click on this button:
To make your $120 non-refundable full payment, click on this button:
Contact Jill Hasse at 701-235-4567 ext. 126 or jhasse@flcfargo.org with any questions!

The Greatest Trip Ever!
Work with the Special Olympics during the day & attend a Christian music festival at night!

Time and Place Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:00am
to Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 8:00pm

Location: The Twin Cities
Contact Info Email: ehatch@flcfargo.org

Description
Without doubt this will be the greatest trip ever!
We're combining mission work with a Christian music festival! All you could ever want...an all-in-one deal!

Who: Students entering 9th grade & older
What: Mission work in Mpls (we'll be running a softball tourney for the Special Olympics) during the day. At night we'll head to the Higher Ground Music Festival to hear bands like Casting Crowns, Big Daddy Weave, Sara Groves, & MercyMe!
Where: The Twin Cities - The softball tourney is in Maple Grove, and the music festival is in Winsted, MN
When: Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17
Cost: $175

Participants must be signed up online [click here] no later than July 25 (with their $100 non-refundable deposit) to secure their spot!

To make your $100 non-refundable deposit, click on this button:

To make your $75 final payment, click on this button:

To make your $175 full payment, click on this button: 


Take time to read some of the [Past Trip Reflections] of those who participated in last years trips. See the great fun, adventure and fellowship they shared with others, and how the Holy Spirit moved in them.

 

 


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