FLY Weekly Updates | 11.13.26

November is flying by, and there is lots happening in FLY!

We have more opportunities ahead, from our Dough for Dough fundraiser to upcoming youth gatherings and activities. Take a look at this week's updates, stay connected, and see how you can be part of everything happening in FLY!

Italian Spaghetti Dinner | Thank You!
What a wonderful evening!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our FLY Italian Spaghetti Dinner a success!

Whether you helped prepare food, set up tables, serve meals, greet guests, sell raffle tickets, clean up, donate items, or simply came out to enjoy dinner and support our youth, we couldn't have done it without you!

It was wonderful to see our church family and community come together for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun.

The support we received will help provide meaningful opportunities for our youth, including future activities, service projects, and our mission trip.

We are grateful for everyone who made this event possible and look forward to continuing this tradition in the future!

Thank you for supporting FLY!

Dough for Dough | Cookie Fundraiser Underway!
Orders Are Still Being Accepted Through November 30!

Our Dough for Dough cookie fundraiser is continuing, and we would love your help spreading the word!

Students and families are encouraged to reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to see who would like to order.

ORDER ONLINE HERE
Cookie Options:

• 2 lb. tin – $10
• 3 lb. tin – $15
  
  

Important Dates:

• November 1–30: Order collection
• November 30: Cookie Dough Prep Night at Auburndale High School, 5:30–7:30 PM
• December 6: Cookie Dough Pickup & Delivery following worship
  
  

A Reminder for Those Taking Orders:
When collecting orders, please remind customers that pickup is planned for December 6 following worship at Faith Lutheran Church.

If someone is unable to pick up their order that day, please let us know! We can make other arrangements for pickup or delivery.

Every order helps support FLY and the opportunities we provide for our youth. Thank you for helping us spread the word!

FLY isn't just about what happens at church! We want to celebrate YOU and all the amazing things you're involved in outside of FLY.

Are you playing a sport, participating in band or choir, performing in a concert or musical, competing, volunteering, or involved in another extracurricular activity? We'd love to hear about it!

Help us show off our FLY students!

• Share a photo from a game, meet, concert, performance, or activity.
• Tell us a little about what you've been up to.
• Share a special accomplishment, memorable moment, or something you're excited about.

Whether it's a big accomplishment or simply something you enjoy doing, we want to celebrate it with you!

Send your photos and stories to Justin so we can feature our FLY students in upcoming updates and on our social media.

Let's cheer each other on and celebrate all the great things happening beyond the walls of Faith Lutheran Church!

We Still Need Registrations!
We have noticed that not everyone who has been participating in FLY activities and events has completed their registration for this year.

If you have been attending FLY, participating in activities, or joining us for youth events, please make sure you have completed the registration form!

Registration helps us keep accurate contact information, communicate important announcements, and make sure we have the information needed for our youth and families.

Important for 8th Grade Confirmation Students: If you registered for GLOW and are also participating in FLY, you must register for both programs. GLOW registration does not automatically register you for FLY.

Please take a few minutes to complete this if you haven't already!

Thank you for taking care of this!

COMPLETE FLY REGISTRATION HERE

FOLLOW JESUS • BUILD FRIENDSHIPS • MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We are looking forward to our Annual FLY Holiday Gathering, but we need your help deciding when to hold it!

Our originally selected date of December 28 has presented a few scheduling conflicts for some of our families. We want to make sure we can get as many of our FLY youth and alumni together as possible, so we're considering a few different dates.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VOTE! - VOTE HERE (All who plan to attend)
Here are the dates we're considering:

• Monday, December 28, 2026
• Sunday, January 10, 2027
• Saturday, January 16, 2027

Same time for all dates: 5:00–8:30 PM
Voting Deadline: November 30th

Please take a moment to vote in the poll below or send Justin a reply letting him know which date works best for you!

Even if you aren't sure you can attend, your feedback is helpful as we try to choose a date that works for the most families.

What's Planned?

We'll enjoy supper, a fun sock exchange, games and prizes, our Ugly Sweater Contest, and plenty of time to hang out and celebrate the season together!

All youth in Grades 7–12 and FLY alumni are invited. Friends are welcome, too!

Your feedback matters! Please vote or send a reply so we can get a date on the calendar!

We can't wait to celebrate with our FLY family!
Secret word: COMMUNITY

November 13, 2026 | FLY Weekly Update Challenge
We want to know who's keeping up with what's happening in FLY!

Last week's challenge had no entries turned in, which meant no prize was awarded. We know everyone is busy, but we want to encourage our students to take a few minutes each week to read the updates and stay connected.

So, we're trying again!

THE CHALLENGE:
Read this week's FLY Info Page and complete the attached challenge. You'll find questions about our recent fundraiser, upcoming events, and what's happening in FLY.

NEW THIS WEEK:
We're including a special secret word in this week's update. Find it, complete the questions, and include it with your answers!

READY TO TURN IT IN?
Print your completed challenge and give it to Justin, or email your answers to youth@faithmarshfield.com.

Deadline: Bring it to FLY or send it in by Friday; November 20th!

We want to see some participation this week! Let's see who is paying attention, staying informed, and ready to take on the challenge. There may be a prize waiting for someone who completes it!

This section is for our 2027 Mission Trip participants, families, and leaders.

Mission Trip Planning | What's Next?
Planning continues for our 2027 FLY Mission Trip to Denver, Colorado!

Our initial participant numbers have been submitted, and we are beginning to work through the next steps as we prepare for this exciting opportunity.

Mission Trip Leader Meetings
Our mission trip advisors are currently working on scheduling a date for our first mission trip planning meeting.

Please watch for an announcement with the meeting date and additional details.

An Important Reminder for All Leaders:
We are asking that all leaders participating in the 2027 mission trip make every effort to attend all scheduled planning meetings. These gatherings will be important as we work through trip details, responsibilities, preparation, and expectations together.

More information will be shared as soon as the meeting schedule is finalized.

First Mission Trip Payment | November 15
If you are planning to participate in the 2027 mission trip, please remember that your first payment is due by November 15.

Staying on top of our payment deadlines helps us continue preparing for our trip and making the necessary arrangements.
Payment Schedule:

• November 15, 2026 – $150
• January 15, 2027 – $100
• May 1, 2027 – $100

If you have questions about the trip, payment schedule, or participation, please connect with Justin.

We are looking forward to serving others, growing in faith, building friendships, and making a difference together!

FOLLOW JESUS • BUILD FRIENDSHIPS • MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Thank you to our students, families, and volunteers for being part of FLY! Your time, ideas, involvement, and support help us create meaningful opportunities for our youth.

Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to Justin!

November 15 | FLY Time! – High School Youth | 10:00–11:00 AM
November 15 | First Mission Trip Payment Due – $150
November 30 | Cookie Dough Prep Night | Auburndale High School | 5:30–7:30 PM
December 6 | Cookie Dough Delivery | Following Sunday Worship
December 16 | FLY Advisory Team Meeting | 5:30 PM
Be sure to mark your calendars and watch for additional details and updates!