Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville TN

High School (HS)

Rich and Julie Gibson will teach the high school youth  (9th–12th grades) using Faith Lens, a study that links a current world event with Scripture texts from the Common Lectionary to explore and better understand all of life in the context of faith and God’s Word. Class meets on the lower level in Room 005 each Sunday morning at 9:45 am.

Middle School (MS)

Middle school (6th–8th grades) teachers are as follows:

            Alicia Pearson - September– October

            Ellen and Jason Cole - November–December

            Alicia Pearson - January–February

The middle school will use Akaloo, a biblically based curriculum that seeks to assist youth in applying faith to daily life. Class meets on the lower level in Room 007 each Sunday morning at 9:45 am.

Note: There will be no Youth Sunday school on Labor Day weekend - Sunday, Sept. 5.

Fall marks new Sunday evening schedule for middle & high school youth

Beginning Sept. 12, middle and high school youth will meet on Sundays from 5:30-7:30 pm. Unless otherwise instructed, youth are to bring a sack supper.

Youth (both middle and high school) will meet each Sunday evening from 5:30-7:30 pm. Each week will focus on either Learning*, Fellowship or Service. Youth should gather on Sunday evening on the lower level in their respective classrooms (MS in room 007 and HS in room 005.)

*  Learning activity leaders are Nikke Frye and Pastor Eric Murray for middle school and Heidi Murray for high school.

Parents: On Sunday, Sept. 12 during Rally Day activities, parents will be requested to sign up to assist with the planning and implementing of scheduled activities. Our youth need you! Without your stewardship of time, support, and leadership these activities will not be able to happen.

Youth fellowship event planned

Pool Party at Burkett’s

Sept. 12 - 5:30-7:30 pm

Middle and high school youth will gather together at the Burkett’s (10710 Modesto Lane) for a pool party on Sunday, Sept. 12. Middle school youth should bring a drink to share while high schoolers should bring a dessert to share. Everyone should bring $5 for pizza. RSVP to Angela Kronau at arkronau@knology.net and join us for a fun kick-off to the new school year!

September 4-6, 2010

TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is movement of personal Christian Renewal within the church. It originated in Missouri under the name “Show Me” TEC. In 2002, folks from North Carolina brought TEC to Tennessee with the guidance and help of the Holy Spirit. It is a highly structured, well-thought-out method of renewing the faith of individuals, the congregations from which they come, and the environments in which they live. TEC is presented as a united effort of laypersons and clergy to aid congregations in the development of young Christian leaders.

A TEC retreat is an encounter with Christ in which the participant becomes part of a community abounding in God’s grace. It enhances and strengthens personal relations with Christ, with our Christian brothers and sisters, and with our community. A TEC retreat is coming face to face with Christ.

At the upcoming weekend, Aaron Liner and Kelsey West will be attending as TECites (first time attendees.) Serving in leadership positions are: Lauren Solberg - WHEAT Team Director; Meaghan Liner - Youth Head of Music; Cameron Driskill and Kelly Cheak - Outside Team Members; Jake Miller - Youth  Head of Kitchen. Pastor Eric Murray will serve as Spiritual Director.

Please keep these folks in your prayers, as well as the 62 other team members and  the 20 other TECites who will be participating in this weekend.