UMYF News, 3/31

Pay special attention to the UMYF schedule this Sunday.  Don't miss this special event!  

 

UMYF SUNDAY (4/3)!  We're taking the show on the road to visit some Hibben members.  We'll meet in the CLLC at 4:00 sharp, do some visiting (and lend a helping hand with projects like light bulb changing, clock setting, and yard work), and return to the CLLC for dinner at 6pm.  We'll be finished at 7pm.  This promises to be a special outing...bring your smile and a rake!  

 

Lock-in 2011!  The date has been set:  Friday, April 8 at 6:00pm.  All 7th - 12th graders should plan to attend this night of games, food, fun, and NO SLEEP, which will end at 7am on Saturday.  Invite your friends and mark your calendar.  Please plan to bring the following supplies:

7th & 8th graders:  2, 2 liters of soda.

9th & 10th graders:  a salty snack to share

11th & 12th graders:  a dessert to share

 

Attention Seniors!  If you are graduating this year, please let me know so we can be sure to recognize and honor you during Graduation Sunday events on May 15.   And so I can silently weep at my desk.  : )

UMYF News, 3/24

UMYF This Sunday (3/27)! Your crime scene outline of Jesus has gotten some looks this week. People are loving your 24-hours mural! This Sunday, we'll be working on the 3rd significant event in Jesus's last 24-hours on earth: his trial before the high priest. We'll talk about the example Jesus set for us by looking at the way acted with boldness and courage. Join us from 6-8pm in the CLLC!

Did somebody say...LOCK-IN?!?!? The date has been set: Friday, April 8 at 6:00pm. All 7th - 12th graders should plan to attend this night of games, food, fun, and NO SLEEP, which will end at 7am on Saturday. Invite your friends and mark your calendar. More details soon!

Attention High School Seniors! If you or a loved one will be graduating from high school this year, please notify Elizabeth (eskogman@hibbenumc.org or 884-9761) so we can honor you during Graduation Sunday events on May 15. We don't want to leave anyone out!

UMYF News, 3/17

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!  Hope you're enjoying this amazing weather and are looking forward to a great weekend. 

UMYF this Sunday (3/20):  I have heard so many wonderful comments on the mural that we started last week!  If you were here, you know that we'll spend Sundays between now and Easter creating a mural of the last 24-hours of Jesus's life.  This week:  The Garden of Gethsemane.  Put on your creative thinking caps and get ready to garden!  See you from 6-8pm in the CLLC. 

UMYF News, 3/10

UMYF This Sunday (3/13):  Here's a preview.  It's the only clue you're gonna get.  Join us from 6-8pm in the CLLC to see what this is all about: 

See you there! 

UMYF News, 3/3

There's so much going on in UMYF-land!  From summer plans to fundraising to new Sunday School studies...the calendar is full and FUN!  Read below for details:

UMYF this Sunday (3/6):  It's cookie baking with a twist!  As we've done several times in the past, we'll be baking cookies to support the Hibben members who participate in Kairos Prison Ministry.  NEW will be the chance for you to write a letter to an inmate who will be touched by this amazing ministry.  Have you ever encouraged a prisoner?  Here's your chance!  ALSO, I'd love to set up several video gaming systems in the gym for those who aren't bakers.  If you'd like to bring your console and APPROPRIATE games (no violence, pretty please!) please do!  6-8pm in the CLLC.

Summer Trips:  The March 1 deadline for registering for summer trips came and went, and we still have lots of spaces left for each trip.  We must have 2 more folks sign-up for White Water Rafting in order to take that trip (May 27 - 30).  Please, please, please check your calendars if you plan to attend any of the trips.  It's important to know who's planning to attend so I can coordinate adult chaperons, lodging, and transportation.  Click here for info on the opportunities. 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner:  On Tuesday evening, March 8 (next week!), the youth will be hosting our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner for the congregation. This event will be used to raise money to support the Belize mission trip this summer.

I NEED HELP!  Please e-mail me if you're able to help during one of the shifts below. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. I especially need help during the later shift!

5:00 - 6:30: Food Preparation and set-up (pancakes, sausage, grits)
6:00 - 7:30: Food service and clean-up

Hibben Talent Show:  There's still time to sign-up to perform an act in the church-wide talent show on Saturday, March 12.  This event benefits the Mallard-Sweat Scholarship Fund, which in turn benefits many of our high school seniors.  You are all so talented...make plans to join in the fun!


Don't miss Sunday School!  Last week, both Jr. and Sr. High classes started new Sunday School studies.  Jr. Highers are in the midst of a 4-week study about how to handle CONFLICT and the Sr. Highers are learning kung-fu mind tricks to play on their parents during a study called Teens vs. Parents.  Scott and Karen Butler are leading this study.  Make plans to jump in!  Sunday School starts at 9:15am.