Whew! What an amazing, blessed, laughter-and-learning filled January we've had! We've talked about New Year's resolutions, our fears, we've been bowling, and we went to the most amazing youth conference ever - Revolution - in Columbia. I hope you were able to be apart of some (or all) of these happenings. What a great way to start off 2010!
The momentum and energy continue over the next several weeks, so take a look at all the happenings below and jump in!
Pancake Breakfast: This Sunday (1/31), the youth are hosting a second Pancake Breakfast in order to help raise funds for the Belize Mission Trip. The breakfast starts at 7:30am in the CLLC and will be one of the many events happening during the Ministry Fair. Below, you'll find a list of people who have signed up to help with the breakfast. If you haven't signed up, please come help anyway! We're going to need all hands on deck!
7:30 - 9:00 shift: Emily Nyers, Megan Yaeger, Parks Hunter, Ross McFarland, Carey McCurley.
9:00 - 10:30 shift: Julia Woodward, Emily Nyers, Megan Yaeger, Anna Woodward, Sarah Doll, Parks Hunter, Ross McFarland, Katie Wamsley, Carey McCurley, Corbin Heyward, Adelaide Basco.
Clean-up: Emily Nyers
Serving from the Heart Ministry Fair: During Sunday School hour this Sunday (1/31), Hibben is having it's first ever Ministry Fair. Youth Ministries (that us!) will have a fun, interactive table aimed at telling the church about all the wonderful things we do. Our goal is to educate the congregation as well as recruit adult volunteers to help with Sunday School, UMYF, chaperoning special events, prayer team, etc. We'll need a steady rotation of youth representation at the table for our "UMYF Shoot-out" air hockey game, so come prepared to meet and greet other church members!
COOKIES! We've been asked by the Wesley Foundation (college ministry) to bake cookies for an upcoming luncheon. If you'd like to help, I'd love for you to meet me in the CLLC on Sunday (1/31) at 5pm, ready to bake! I'll have all the supplies we need.
UMYF this Sunday: The previously scheduled flag football game has been put on hold and instead, we'll be having UMYF from 6 - 8pm in the CLLC. Come join us for a fun night of dinner, games, and fun. I'm looking forward to seeing you all!
Super Bowl Party: Invite your friends and get ready for some FOOTBALL! We're proud to be hosting this Charleston District-wide Youth event, and I want a big representation of Hibben Youth! So mark your calendars for 4:30pm on Sunday, February 7. More details to follow...I'm sure I'll need some hands to help with set-up!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
UMYF News, 1/14
Lots to get to in this H.Y.P.E.R. update! First, check out last week's recap below...
UMYF, Sunday 1/17: Celebrate the long weekend by coming BOWLING with us on Sunday night. We'll leave the parking lot at 6:00 SHARP and head to Twin River Lanes, returning to Hibben around 8:30. Cost per person is $9, plus bring some extra for dinner at the lanes. If you need help wih cost, please e-mail me! (eskogman@hibbenumc.org)
Revolution: Only 4 spots remain for Revolution in Columbia, January 22 - 24. Join in the fun of this weekend of music, speakers, and life-changing inspiration. NEW DEVELOPMENT: We'll be traveling and rooming with the youth group from Isle of Palms UMC. The cost per person is $60 and includes event tickets, 2 nights in a hotel, transportation, 2 breakfasts. You'll need some extra cash for 1 lunch and 2 dinners. E-mail or call me ASAP if you're interested in coming! eskogman@hibbenumc.org or 813-8700.
Ministry Fair/Pancake Breakfast: I need some volunteers to go around to Adult Sunday School classes at 9:15 this Sunday to sell tickets to the Pancake Breakfast that we're hosting on January 31. If you are willing to help with this effort, please e-mail me at eskogman@hibbenumc.org.
Operation Christmas Child Update: I wanted to pass along some powerful news from Pam Thesing. The Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes that we put together in November have made their way to their excited recipients. Each box had a bar code so we'd know where it ended up. So far, children in the following countries have received our boxes:
Zambia (2)
Cameroon
Madagascar (2)
Central Asia
Zimbabwe
Central African Republic
Isn't it cool to see how our work here in Mt. Pleasant is positively impacting people all over the world?!?! You guys are amazing!
UMYF, Sunday 1/17: Celebrate the long weekend by coming BOWLING with us on Sunday night. We'll leave the parking lot at 6:00 SHARP and head to Twin River Lanes, returning to Hibben around 8:30. Cost per person is $9, plus bring some extra for dinner at the lanes. If you need help wih cost, please e-mail me! (eskogman@hibbenumc.org)
Revolution: Only 4 spots remain for Revolution in Columbia, January 22 - 24. Join in the fun of this weekend of music, speakers, and life-changing inspiration. NEW DEVELOPMENT: We'll be traveling and rooming with the youth group from Isle of Palms UMC. The cost per person is $60 and includes event tickets, 2 nights in a hotel, transportation, 2 breakfasts. You'll need some extra cash for 1 lunch and 2 dinners. E-mail or call me ASAP if you're interested in coming! eskogman@hibbenumc.org or 813-8700.
Ministry Fair/Pancake Breakfast: I need some volunteers to go around to Adult Sunday School classes at 9:15 this Sunday to sell tickets to the Pancake Breakfast that we're hosting on January 31. If you are willing to help with this effort, please e-mail me at eskogman@hibbenumc.org.
Operation Christmas Child Update: I wanted to pass along some powerful news from Pam Thesing. The Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes that we put together in November have made their way to their excited recipients. Each box had a bar code so we'd know where it ended up. So far, children in the following countries have received our boxes:
Zambia (2)
Cameroon
Madagascar (2)
Central Asia
Zimbabwe
Central African Republic
Isn't it cool to see how our work here in Mt. Pleasant is positively impacting people all over the world?!?! You guys are amazing!
365 Days of Courage
Last Sunday, we talked about having COURAGE! Did you know the Bible instructs us to "Fear Not" exactly 365 times? If you're keeping track, that's one for every day of the year. Coincidence? I don't think so!
We started off the night by writing our fears on index cards, then hanging them on the wall. Some of the fears were funny (clowns, spiders, Mr. Yaeger...) while others were very serious (letting my parents down, being rejected, not being good enough).
Next, we assembled and decorated "Fear Not" calendars. I hope you'll use the calendar as a daily reminder that God gives us a spirit of confidence that we are His children and are in His care.
Georgia's portrait of David...pretty good!
We started off the night by writing our fears on index cards, then hanging them on the wall. Some of the fears were funny (clowns, spiders, Mr. Yaeger...) while others were very serious (letting my parents down, being rejected, not being good enough).
Next, we assembled and decorated "Fear Not" calendars. I hope you'll use the calendar as a daily reminder that God gives us a spirit of confidence that we are His children and are in His care. 
Georgia's portrait of David...pretty good!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
UMYF News, 1/6...2010!
See below for a recap of last week's UMYF project...something that will be very meaningful come June!
UMYF Sunday: Join us from 6 - 8pm in the CLLC and join in the discussion about Fear vs. Courage. It's so easy to get bogged down in fear, anxiety, and doubt. But what does the Bible say about how we should handle these distractions? We'll explore the meaning of God given courage and each person will leave with a year-long reminder that we are called to live a life of courage.
Revolution! January 22 - 24, Columbia, SC: We'll leave Hibben at 4:30pm on Friday (1/22) and head to Columbia for an amazing and inspiring weekend with other youth groups from across the state. 7th - 12th graders - are you sick of not being taken seriously because "you're young"? What would happen if you all banded together to start a revolution...in your homes, your schools, and your communities? This inspirational and motivating weekend is sure to give you confidence and rejuvenation in your faith.
Consider it a weekend-long lock-in. With late night sessions, plenty of new friends, and lots to do and see, this is sure to be a weekend you'll never forget. Cost per person in $60 and includes event admission, 2 night hotel stay (at the Hampton Inn), 2 breakfasts, and transportation. You'll need additional money for 2 lunches and 2 dinners. Space is limited (as of this post, there are only 10 spots remaining), so sign up TODAY by e-mailing or calling Elizabeth: eskogman@hibbenumc.org or 843-813-8700. Deadline for registration is January 15!
UMYF Sunday: Join us from 6 - 8pm in the CLLC and join in the discussion about Fear vs. Courage. It's so easy to get bogged down in fear, anxiety, and doubt. But what does the Bible say about how we should handle these distractions? We'll explore the meaning of God given courage and each person will leave with a year-long reminder that we are called to live a life of courage.
Revolution! January 22 - 24, Columbia, SC: We'll leave Hibben at 4:30pm on Friday (1/22) and head to Columbia for an amazing and inspiring weekend with other youth groups from across the state. 7th - 12th graders - are you sick of not being taken seriously because "you're young"? What would happen if you all banded together to start a revolution...in your homes, your schools, and your communities? This inspirational and motivating weekend is sure to give you confidence and rejuvenation in your faith.
Consider it a weekend-long lock-in. With late night sessions, plenty of new friends, and lots to do and see, this is sure to be a weekend you'll never forget. Cost per person in $60 and includes event admission, 2 night hotel stay (at the Hampton Inn), 2 breakfasts, and transportation. You'll need additional money for 2 lunches and 2 dinners. Space is limited (as of this post, there are only 10 spots remaining), so sign up TODAY by e-mailing or calling Elizabeth: eskogman@hibbenumc.org or 843-813-8700. Deadline for registration is January 15!
"Letter to Yourself" Recap
If you were at MYF last Sunday, you'll be receiving a (not so mysterious) letter in the mail in June. The letter will be the one you wrote on January 3...to yourself! We spent some time reflecting on our current spiritual state and made goals about where we'd like to improve our walk with Christ over the next year. More prayer? More consistent quite time? More confidence in telling others of your faith? Each person wrote a letter to themselves that I'll mail in June...just in time to give you a second wind to keep those most important "New Year's Resolutions."
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