Loved. Saved. Changed.
We want every young person to know they are loved, saved, and changed by Jesus. Ready to follow Him, grow as His disciples, serving and telling others, so that all may know Him as Savior and Lord.
During this season of physical distancing, here are some ways to stay connected and growing as disciples!
YOUTH MINISTRY - WEDNESDAYS:
On campus & Online Youth at the Valley Creek campus will gather on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm (instead of 7-8:15pm). There will be small group time and large group teaching. All 6th-12th graders are welcome!
Here are the zoom links for those who will be meeting with us online. Just choose the link that fits you! If it asks for a password use the password shared in your email (or text your small group leader for the password).
Middle School Mania (5-8th graders)
Middle School Mania will be Friday, April 30th 6:30-8pm, Oak Hill Campus. All rising 5th-8th graders are welcome to come join in on the fun! Games, friends, and a chance to take over the Oak Hill campus for a night! It’s free & no registration required. Questions: Contact Lindsey Schmidt.
SIGN UP NOW! Youth Summer Mission Experiences (6th-12th grade): High School (HS) Summer Mission Experience will be July 23-30, 2021 for 8th -12th graders. We will be going to Idaho! Contact Patrick Brewer with questions. The Middle School (MS) Summer Mission Experience will be June 27-July 2, 2021 for 6th-8th graders. We will be going to Duluth, MN! Space is limited, sign up soon. Contact Lindsey Schmidt with questions. FIRST MISSION TRIP MEETING will be on April 18 so sign up now!
WEEKLY BIBLE READING PLAN:
Here is the reading plan for the week of April 8-14. Join us in digging into the word this week.
You can always contact us directly through email, Facebook, or call/text us. Also check Highlighted Opportunities below to see updates and sign ups for future events.
Middle School
Middle school students are awesome! We love walking alongside 6th-8th graders as they discover what it means to be disciples of Jesus in middle school. We have numerous ways for middle school youth to get connected:
Oak Hill Campus
Wednesday Youth Resumes on April 7th
Wednesdays:
Foundations (6-8th)
Large group teaching, small group discussions, games & worship.
6:30-8pm.
Last Youth Night of 2020-2021 school year: May 19th
If you have any questions connect with Sarah Dibbern!
Valley Creek Campus
Wednesdays:
Foundations (6-8th graders).
Large group teaching, small group discussions, games & worship.
6:30-8pm.
Last Youth Night of 2020-2021 school year: May 19th
If you have any questions connect with Lindsey Schmidt!
There’s always something happening around here! Check out the highlighted opportunities for other upcoming events and registration links for Summer Youth Mission Experiences, upcoming Middle School Manias, fundraisers, and other opportunities to connect!
High School
High School students are amazing! We love walking alongside 9th-12th graders as they discover what it means to be disciples of Jesus in high school. We have numerous ways for high school youth to get connected:
Oak Hill Campus
Wednesday Youth Rhythm resumes on April 9th
Wednesdays:
Roots (9-12th graders)
Large group teaching, small group discussions, games & worship.
6:30-8pm.
Last Youth Night of 2020-2021 school year: May 19th
If you have any questions connect with Sarah Dibbern!
Valley Creek Campus
Wednesdays:
Roots (9-12th graders)
Large group teaching, small group discussions, games & worship.
6:30-8pm
Last Youth Night of 2020-2021 school year: May 19th
If you have any questions connect with Patrick Brewer!
There’s always something happening around here! Check out the highlighted opportunities for other upcoming events and registration links for Summer Youth Mission Experiences, upcoming events, fundraisers, and other opportunities to connect!
Check out highlighted opportunities for youth by clicking on the drop-down of your age-group.
All Youth
Join us for Middle School & High School Youth ministries at the Valley Creek and Oak Hill Campuses.
All 6th-12th graders are welcome to join in whichever format fits the best, over zoom or on campus.
WLCyouth Wednesday night Ministries meets from 6:30-8pm. Students are welcome to start arriving online and on campus at 6:15pm.
We find significant value in consistent small group experiences. (This is why we are asking for you to choose your primary environment where you'll be most consistently--online or on campus.) We also know that with circumstances surrounding this school year that there may be a need to be flexible and filled with grace when it comes to illness, comfort levels, and other needs. No matter what, we're committed to spending time in God's Word, praying together, and investing in relationships in whatever ways we can!
For those who choose ON CAMPUS as their primary environment: We will comply with government recommendations for masks when we meet inside. We will aim to be outside as much as we are able. In both outside and inside settings we will be practicing physical distancing and limiting the use of shared items.
Thanks for REGISTERING and for all the ways you keep loving each other well and growing as Disciples of Jesus!
We are pumped to be back together again! WLCyouth ministry Staff, Sarah, Laura, Patrick and Lindsey
Here are the zoom links for those who will be meeting with us online. Just choose the link that fits you! If it asks for a password just enter the one you received in your email or contact your small group leader.
Middle School
Middle School Mania (5-8th graders)
Middle School Mania will be Friday, April 30th 6:30-8pm, Oak Hill Campus. All rising 5th-8th graders are welcome to come join in on the fun! Games, friends, and a chance to take over the Oak Hill campus for a night! It’s free & no registration required. Questions: Contact Lindsey Schmidt.
The Middle School (MS) Summer Mission Experience will be June 27-July 2, 2021 for 6th-8th graders. We will be going to Duluth, MN! Space is limited, sign up soon. Contact Lindsey Schmidt with questions.
Hi Middle School Mission Experience families!
Summer is coming quick! We have a mission experience to prep for!!!
Here are our upcoming mission meeting dates for participants and leaders (youth and leaders):
April 18: 1-2:30pm Valley Creek Campus (High school will also be meeting at this time)
May 16 (parents invited to attend with us): 1-2pm Valley Creek Campus
June 13: 1-2:30pm Oak Hill Campus
June 22: 6-8pm : Lindsey's house: 9409 Hale Ave S, Cottage Grove
June 27: Departure for Duluth in the morning
July 2: Return from Duluth mid afternoon
Mission experience sharing TBD
These meetings are a way for us to continue to get to know each other, to prepare for our time in Duluth, and to continue to listen to God as He teaches us out to be followers of Jesus who reflect His light to others as we serve. It is important that we have this time together before we head out to serve.
Please let me know if you have questions!
High School
High School (HS) Summer Mission Experience will be July 23-30, 2021 for 8th -12th graders. We will be going to Idaho! Contact Patrick Brewer with questions.
Fundraising
**ALL FUNDRAISERS are temporarily unavailable. Watch for more details in the future.
DONUT FUND RAISER:
This fundraiser is not available at this time:
Description: This fundraiser is for all 9th-12th grade youth (and 8th graders going on HS mission Trip) to earn $30 to attend a High School mission trip or event. The fundraiser will start in September and run through May. The sign up sheet will be located on the Youth Center board by the Bridge (VC). The fall sign up sheet is up. Please sign up to work once every THREE months so others can benefit from this fundraiser. Click on the link below to see the job description for working this fundraiser.
DONUT TRAINING - VC FUND RAISER: The donut sales fundraiser is for students in 9th-12th grade (& 8th graders attending HS mission triop), but you must go through a brief (15 minute) training before participating. Sign sheet for the every Sunday Fund Raiser will be on the youth board. Contact: Patrick Brewer.
Donut Fundraiser Training Required: There will be a required training for those who have never sold donuts. If you have not completed training please contact Patrick Brewer before you sign up to work this fundraiser. The donut sales fundraiser is for students in 8th-12th grade, but you must go through a brief (15 minute) training before participating.
Donut Fundraiser Job Description
Easter Breakfast Fundraiser (6th -12th at OH & VC campuses). This fundraiser is not available at this time.
Contact Patrick Brewer.
Garage Sale Fundraiser at VC (6th-Adult)
GARAGE SALE UPDATE:
The May WLCYOUTH garage sale is being postponed. Thank you for your willingness to donate treasures to the WLC Youth Garage Sale. For now we are planning for a BIG SALE in May of 2022.
Details: Here is your chance (current 6th through 12th graders and parents/family) to raise money for mission trips, Summer Stretch or any youth events held through WLC. We have quite a few sign up guidelines for the fundraiser. All this information can be found on the sign up page at wlcyouth.org. PLEASE read the directions carefully. Also, we will be accepting donations at the VC campus starting May 2022. Questions, contact Shanna at or 612-859-1365.
GARAGE SALE GUIDELINES PLEASE READ
OH FELLOWSHIP TREATS
This fundraiser is not available at this time.
Fundraiser Information and Instructions: Sunday, during the months of April, May and June we would like our middle school and high school students (along with their parents), to host the fellowship time between services. At this once a month hosting opportunity, the donations collected will go towards the servant trips or other. (April will be the Youth Easter Breakfast). CLICK HERE to find the full description. Contact: Molly Schulze.
Confirmation Journey
Confirmation is a personal faith process for students who are currently in 7th-12th grades, who would like to dive deeper into understanding what they believe and why. Confirmation at Woodbury Lutheran has been designed to be a personal experience that is driven by a student's desire to grow in their understanding of their baptismal faith. At the end of this journey, students publicly confirm and claim their identity as a disciple of Jesus.
