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Youth Ministries / Unga Bunga Tribe The Ungabunga Tribe Youth Group meets on Wednesday nights from 6:25 to 8:00 p.m., with a summer break. All youth in grades six to twelve are welcome and encouraged to participate. Follow leaders Loni and Bobbi as they take you deep into the Bible, out into our community, and inside the life of the Church.
2020 Graduations Aaron Schoffelman Aaron Schoffelman - I graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in May 2020. I will be attending UW Stout, majoring in computer science with an emphasis in Video Game Design. I will be double minoring in Math and Performing Arts. When I was in high school I participated in the Theatre program as a lighting technician and designer; and also in the high school band, playing several instruments, among them trombone, baritone, and trumpet. I am inspired to keep going by trying to help people in my life. I am looking forward to new experiences at college. Zachary Wittman Zachary Wittman will graduate from Green Bay Preble High School in June of 2020. He will be continuing his education at the University of WIsconsin Whitewater. He plans on majoring in Accounting and Finance with a minor in business analytics. In high school Zach played football and swam while also being involved in FBLA, Math team and Academic decathlon. In high school he enjoyed challenging himself in AP and advanced classes. He enjoyed taking business related courses, history classes and government classes. During high school he enjoyed hanging out with friends and being outside playing sports. Congratulations to Both of You!
Recent Youth Events 2020 SKI TRIP January 24-25 The group enjoyed an intergenerational adventure, sharing it with members from First United Presbyterian De Pere. For more photos, see our Facebook photos. YOUTH GROUP 30-HOUR FAMINE February 22-23, 2020 The Unga Bunga Tribe Youth Group members grew closer to Christ and each other as they fasted together for 30 hours and raised funds to fight hunger. Altogether, the youth raised $435 for World Vision, and an anonymous donor will be matching the amount! The group also cleaned an organized in the Pantry, and prepared for a youth-led worship service at 10 am on Sunday, February 23. All funds that were raised were donated to World Vision. Every $40 we raised helped to feed and care for a child for a month. YOUTH-LED WORSHIP SERVICE February 23, 2020 10 am The youth (with help from Loni and Bobbi) led the entire worship service on Sunday morning, February 23 at 10 a.m. Since then, with the pandemic, youth events have been suspended, with the exception of online Zoom group meetings. The group hopes to begin meeting again in the fall.
Past Youth Events February 22-23, 2019 30-Hour Famine/Youth Lock-In The Unga Bunga Youth Group members grew closer to Christ and each other as they fasted together for 30 hours and raised funds to fight hunger. They began their fast at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 and end with a simple supper break at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23. The group also helped prepare a meal for St. John’s Homeless Shelter as a service project during the famine. Money raised during the 30-Hour Famine went to the Pantry. 2019 Ski Trip to Ski Brule There was a completely full contingent of youth and adults from both First Pres and First United Presbyterian in De Pere along for the great time on th e recent ski trip to Ski Brule. See more photos on our Facebook photo albums page. Intergenerational Mission Trip to St. Louis A group of Green Bay area Presbyterians (from First Pres and Oconto) traveled to St. Louis, staying at the mission house of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, and doing service work coordinated by AMEN Saint Louis. Chinook, Montana Mission Trip Bobbi Holl, George Hubbard, and Loni McCormick were the chaperones, and Sara Bostedt, Evan Hansen, Elizabeth Paag, and Zach Wittman were the youth on this mission trip. They painted a VFW that is also used as a food pantry and helped to scrub and clean the kitchen area of the building, as well as unloading a truck of pantry supplies that showed up. More photos on our Facebook page. 2018 Graduations Congratulations to five of our young members who recently graduated from their respective high schools. They will be starting their journeys through higher education. The graduates are: Kevin Escott, Western Reserve Academy Hudson, Ohio (not pictured); Elizabeth Paag Hubbard, Bay Port High School; Brandt Schoffelman, Green Bay Southwest High School; Wyatt Stenson, Preble High School; and Allen Ray (AJ) Walker Jr., Luxemburg-Casco High School. See additional information about the graduates below, and find more photos on our Facebook page. 2018 Confirmations On May 6, Hannah Bauer, Sara Bostedt, Ellie Gauthier, Katie Gauthier, Evan Hansen, Hailey Hansen, Aaron Schoffelman, Morgan Siewert, Sophia Sperduto, Zach Wittman, David J. Young, and Nick Young confirmed their faith - Blessings on each of you! Find more photos from the day on our Facebook page here. 2018 Ski Trip Both youth and adults from both First Pres and First United Presbyterian in De Pere had a great time on the recent ski trip. One comment heard was "It was great weather, and so nice to be able to spend time with members of our sister church and get to know them!" More photos on our Facebook page here. 2017 Winnebago Presbytery Fall Youth Camp Courage to Connect. Storytelling, art creation, a camp challenge course, building a shed for Habitat for Humanity, and lots more kept the campers busy and having fun while learning. Photos from David R. Schuhart. Youth Pack at Feed My Starving Children Mobilepack In October, the Unga Bunga Tribe spent several hours helping with the record 552,096 meals that were packed at the event this year. Summer Pool Party In July, the Youth Group had a pool party - looks like they had a great time! Youth Group practices, performs, and serves Photos like these (and on our Facebook page ) show the Youth Group practicing for and then performing energetic and uplifting dances / skits at worship. Then the youths prepared and served a wonderful pancake and porkie brunch to many appreciative folk. Thank you Unga Bunga Youth Group and their leaders, Bobbie Holl, Loni McCormick, and Lacy Schimmel! 30-Hour Famine Each Spring, our youth group participates in the 30 Hour Famine, raising awareness and money to support ministries that focus on hunger-related issues. Check out the 30 Hour Famine website at www.30hourfamine.org.