Now that our youth have returned from the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, and have had some time to reflect on their experiences in service and worship, it’s time for them to share the experience and their gratitude for the congregation’s support.

The four young men who, along with 30,000 other Lutheran youth and their 7,000 adult chaperones, attended the Youth Gathering last July are now eager to tell their story with the congregation which so generously supported their fundraising efforts last spring and early summer.

On All Saints Sunday, Nov. 1, and in celebration of “when the saints go marchin’ in”, the four young men from St Paul’s (with a little help from their parents) will serve up a sloppy joe lunch (with salad, chips, cake, and beverage) immediately following worship.  An audio-visual presentation is planned, along with each youth sharing a portion of the 5-day experience in New Orleans.

A freewill offering will be taken to help toward meeting the remaining expenses not covered by previous fundraisers (approx. $1,500).