BFLC Youth and Family Ministries

At Black Forest Lutheran Church, we are children in God’s hands. As fellow disciples of Christ, all Youth and Education events are our efforts to lead all to know and trust Jesus.

We welcome you to visit, bring a friend or neighbor, and see how God is at work in our Black Forest based faith family!

WHO WE ARE 
  • We are a people who connect, in joy and in challenge. 
  • We honor God, our families, our community, ourselves.
WHAT WE DO
  • We care for our community by service to each other and especially those in need.
  • We connect often to learn about God!

Greetings BFLC Family!

For the month of March (and all of Lent), we are taking a break from our normal Confirmation and Youth Group service and joining in the weekly Soup Suppers and Lenten Services. Youth can plan to join me at a table by 6:30pm to connect before the service and check in on how the week is going. We will return to our normal Wednesday night schedule on April 3.

While Pastor Ken is taking us through the Lord’s Prayer in the Lenten services, we are encouraging our youth to spend more time in their Bibles this Lent with the goal of growing in their relationship with him. This month I would also encourage you to set aside time to hear from God through His Word.

In the words of the Apostle Peter, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68b-69). Praying that we all take time and space to go deeper with Him this month.

In His Grace,
Andrew Koetsier

Upcoming Activities:

Sunday, February 11: Youth “Souper Bowl” Donation Drive and Super Bowl Party (4:30-8:30pm)

Sunday, February 25: Youth Sunday Brunch Fundraiser (during the 9:30am Sunday School hour)

Saturday, March 2: First Communion Retreat (10:00a-1:00p). All 3rd graders and up, sign-up on bulletin board. Contact Andrew for more information.

March-April: Intentional Parenting Class- this spring (specific dates TBA), we look forward to hosting a 6 week class on intentional, faith-centered parenting for parents of all ages. Whether you are a new parent, parenting through the early childhood, elementary ages, or parenting teenagers/young adults, there will be wisdom, encouragement, and opportunities for you to grow on the journey together. Be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks!

March 22-23 (Friday night-Saturday)– Ignite Youth Leadership Conference at Rocky Mountain Calvary Church (Colorado Springs). We look forward to attending this one night/one day conference designed to equip and train students, youth workers, and volunteers with Biblical principles in pursuing the goal of reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cost is $40/person for the first 10 people to sign up, $50/person after. Scholarships available. Find out more at: https://www.igniteyouthleadership.org/. Please contact Andrew if you would like to join!

Sunday, March 31– Family Easter Egg Hunt @ 9:45a

Youth Happenings

Contact Lisa Regennitter at  
719-495-2221

or Email: [email protected]