As we explore what it means to be Christian, intensive experiences are helpful. Good Shepherd believes that week long trips give students the opportunity to experience the Christian life and community. For this reason, we offer opportunities for all ages to experience the Christian life and community with others. Below are some program offerings for the 3rd through 12th grades.
Intergenerational Service Opportunity-June 2025
This summer, the Youth & Family Ministry Committee is working on putting together a service trip in conjunction with NovusWay and LutherSprings to hurricane affected areas in Florida (this is the same organization some of our High School youth worked with last summer and based upon their positive experiences, we are opening up the opportunity to anyone aged 12 and up). Travel will be June 15-20 and in our effort to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this service trip, the Youth & Family Committee will be launching an envelope fundraiser like we did last year. Beginning Sunday, March 16 there will be colorful envelopes posted in the fellowship hall in various denominations. If you are able, kindly take an envelope or two, fill them, and return them to GSLC – either in the offering plate, or place them in the gold slot next to the Bookkeeper’s office. Funds raised will help offset costs for this service trip. Thank you for your support – we appreciate you.
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the link to see their brochure.
AFFIRM – Sunday, June 15, 2025 to Friday, June 20, 2025
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Age range: rising 6th-outgoing 12th grade | Cost: Roughly $450
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod that nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12. The Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM for those 1-2 years out of high school looking for theological and small group training. Affirm is based on several different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each unit is staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors. Youth will spend about 6 hours daily experiential learning with games, skits, and discussion.
Summer Opportunities
GSLC Youth Summer Opportunities
As we explore what it means to be Christian, intensive experiences are helpful. Good Shepherd believes that week long trips give students the opportunity to experience the Christian life and community. For this reason, we offer opportunities for all ages to experience the Christian life and community with others. Below are some program offerings for the 3rd through 12th grades.
Intergenerational Service Opportunity-June 2025
This summer, the Youth & Family Ministry Committee is working on putting together a service trip in conjunction with NovusWay and LutherSprings to hurricane affected areas in Florida (this is the same organization some of our High School youth worked with last summer and based upon their positive experiences, we are opening up the opportunity to anyone aged 12 and up). Travel will be June 15-20 and in our effort to ensure as many people as possible can participate in this service trip, the Youth & Family Committee will be launching an envelope fundraiser like we did last year. Beginning Sunday, March 16 there will be colorful envelopes posted in the fellowship hall in various denominations. If you are able, kindly take an envelope or two, fill them, and return them to GSLC – either in the offering plate, or place them in the gold slot next to the Bookkeeper’s office. Funds raised will help offset costs for this service trip. Thank you for your support – we appreciate you.
NovusWay Camps
There are a lot of Lutheran Camps right in our surrounding areas- and plenty of opportunities for our youth to get involved! Novusway is an organization of camps that are all located in the southern most parts of the US. Follow the link to see their brochure.
For more information contact, our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator: youthfamministry@gslutheran.org
AFFIRM – Sunday, June 15, 2025 to Friday, June 20, 2025
Location: University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Age range: rising 6th-outgoing 12th grade | Cost: Roughly $450
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod that nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12. The Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM for those 1-2 years out of high school looking for theological and small group training. Affirm is based on several different age-appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each unit is staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors. Youth will spend about 6 hours daily experiential learning with games, skits, and discussion.
To learn more, go to: https://www.sesyouth.org/affirm