Iowa District West-Youth Ministry

Iowa District West-Youth Ministry This is a page of resources for those involved in Youth Ministry Leadership in Iowa District West.

Each month we share resources to help you serve middle school & high school students and families!

Labor Day Blessings!Today we celebrate the gift of meaningful work and the many hands God uses to build His Kingdom. Tha...
09/07/2026

Labor Day Blessings!

Today we celebrate the gift of meaningful work and the many hands God uses to build His Kingdom. Thank you to all who serve faithfully in ministry, at home, in the workplace, and throughout our communities.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
— Galatians 6:9

Reminder: The IDW District Office is closed today in observance of Labor Day

May God grant you rest, renewal, and encouragement today.

09/06/2026
Registration Deadlines Are Approaching!Iowa District West youth events are right around the corner, and now is the time ...
09/02/2026

Registration Deadlines Are Approaching!
Iowa District West youth events are right around the corner, and now is the time to get signed up!
Senior High Youth Gathering 📅 October 3-4, 2026 (Optional early arrival October 2) 📍 Camp Okoboji ✨ Theme: Unshakable Light (John 8:12) 🎤 Featuring Pastor Ryan Roehrig & DCE Hailey Jo Miller 👥 Grades 9-12 💲 $90 (1 night) | $120 (2 nights) ***REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15!
https://iowadistrictwestlcms.regfox.com/2026-iowa...
Junior Youth Gathering 📅 October 24-25, 2026 📍 Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Andrew Noble ✨ Grades 6-8 - Theme: Love God + Love People ***REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 22!
https://iowadistrictwestlcms.regfox.com/2026-iowa...
These events are incredible opportunities for youth to grow in faith, build friendships, and connect with fellow believers from across Iowa District West.
✅ Check with your church youth leader or pastor ✅ Complete your registration soon ✅ Don't miss out!

As a new school year begins, we lift up our students, teachers, school staff, and families in prayer. We ask God to bles...
08/24/2026

As a new school year begins, we lift up our students, teachers, school staff, and families in prayer. We ask God to bless our children with joy, curiosity, wisdom, and a love of learning as they return to the classroom.
We also pray for our teachers, that God would grant them patience, strength, wisdom, and encouragement as they care for and guide their students each day.
And as our district's day schools prepare to begin their school year soon, we pray for God's blessing and protection over every student, educator, and staff member. May their classrooms be filled with peace, kindness, growth, and opportunities to share Christ's love.
Join us in praying for a safe, successful, and faith-filled school year for all.

And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that r...
08/16/2026

And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And he answered, “It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

✨ Congratulations, Rhonda Mohr! ✨Rhonda, Assistant to the President for Youth, Education and Family Life in Iowa Distric...
08/15/2026

✨ Congratulations, Rhonda Mohr! ✨

Rhonda, Assistant to the President for Youth, Education and Family Life in Iowa District West, was recognized by President Rev. Paul Egger at the August 13 Board of Directors Meeting as she approaches an incredible milestone: 40 years of faithful ministry in the LCMS in 2026.

Thank you for your dedication, service, and faithful leadership. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. ...
08/09/2026

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14: 22-33 ESV

Registration for the 2026 Junior High Youth Gathering for youth in grades 6-8 opens Monday August 10! Registration mater...
08/06/2026

Registration for the 2026 Junior High Youth Gathering for youth in grades 6-8 opens Monday August 10! Registration materials were mailed to congregations this week and can also be found on the District's Youth Ministry page at https://idwlcms.org/youth-ministry.php

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