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Youth group formed
A group
of concerned citizens met at Trinity Lutheran Church in early
April after some young people who lived on the Point were caught
carrying drugs. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss our
children and young people at risk.
We determined
to form a community youth group to offer healthy activities
and opportunities for the youth. We realized that they are
somewhat isolated by the borders and lack of places to go and
be themselves. Many ideas were shared.
The result
was the forming of a youth group sponsored by the church and
the Arts Foundation. The group of adults also decided to become
a steering committee to accomplish the task of providing opportunities
for youth. The Trinity church council opened the church to
the group on Mondays and Fridays to ‘drop in,’ learn
music and plan activities. The steering committee has met
again and continues to plan. We are inviting other groups on
the Point like the parks board and community foundation to
join us in caring for our youth in this way.
More exciting,
however, is the fact that the youth have taken responsibility
for their organization. They have many events planned. Some
are fun and games, some are service projects so that they
can give back to the community.
They recently
held a car wash at the Marketplace and due to your generous
support raised a fair sum to begin a treasury. A bank account
has been set up and the youth plan to use the money partly
for a special fun trip and partly to do service to others on
the Point. The funds will also help to cover the costs of running
the group.
A dance
is tentatively planned for June 12. There will be a pre-teen
dance starting and ending early and then a teen dance continuing
later into the evening. Watch for posters around the Point
for more information.
If you want
to be a part of the steering committee or volunteer to help,
call Trinity Lutheran Church and talk to Pastor Mark Samuelson
at 945-7105. The steering committee meets again on June 13
at 7 p.m. at the church.
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