Wednesday, November 17, 2010

UMYF News, 11/17

There are a couple of time-sensitive announcements, so here's your H.Y.P.E.R. a day early! 


BarlowGirl concert:  This is your chance to earn a lock-in - if you (as a group) sell 50 tickets, we'll have a lock-in for our Christmas party.  If you have sold tickets, you must report that to me (e-mail, facebook, or 813-8700) by concert time.  The show is on Saturday, November 20 at 6:30 at Northwood Baptist.

Bus to BarlowGirl:  The Hibben bus will be departing from the front parking lot at 5:15 SHARP on Saturday to go to the concert.  If you're interested in hitching a ride, please let me know and I'll reserve a space for you.  We'll return around 10:15pm. 

Operation Christmas Child:  Collection week is happening now, and we have the chance to pitch in with loading the truck with boxes.  If you need service hours, or are just a kind-hearted kind of person, please volunteer to help for a few hours.  Volunteers are needed on Saturday (11/20), 10am - 3pm and on Sunday (11/21), 12 noon - 6pm.  If you are able to help, please let me know.  Your friends and family members can come, too! 

UMYF this Sunday (11/21):  With a new, non-traditional worship service in the works at Hibben, we're helping out by lending our ideas!  To help spark our brainstorm, we'll visit the contemporary service at John Wesley UMC in West Ashley on Sunday evening.  Please meet in Hibben's front lot at 5:15pm and bring money for dinner.  We'll return at 8pm.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Ultimate Challenge

That's right. We, the youth group, have been issued a challenge by the Belize mission team. It's quite simple, really. All you have to do is agree to come to an amazing, fun, loud, energetic, inspiring, dancing-singing-clapping-yelling, unbelievable BarlowGirl concert on November 20. Did I mention amazing?

As a fundraiser for the mission trip next summer, the Belize team has organized a concert with BarlowGirl, and they NEED you to attend. The details:

Date: Saturday, November 20
Time: 5:45pm (show starts at 6:30)
Location: Northwood Baptist Church
Cost: ONLY $10. Can you believe that?

We've been challenged to buy and/or sell 50 tickets to the event. It's a family affair, so start with your own household. Your parents, siblings, neighbors, friends - invite them to buy a ticket and help us reach our goal of 50 tickets.

But I'm here to sweeten the deal. Selling 50 tickets will earn you more than an amazing concert. WHEN we reach our goal, you'll also earn a LOCK-IN in DECEMBER! Let's celebrate Christmas break in a major way with a lock-in Christmas party!

People can buy their tickets by going to www.itickets.com or you can collect their $10 (cash only!), bring it to church on Sunday, and buy the tickets from me. Keep track of your own sales!

E-mail the link. Update your Facebook status. Text message. Call. Invite. Buy!

On your mark, get set....GO!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

UMYF News, 11/4

Hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween last week!  We're kicking off the month of November with a jam packed GAME NIGHT at UMYF on Sunday (11/7) and I hope you'll be there.  Check out these announcements:

UMYF Sunday (11/7):  Catch the Dragon's Tail.  Four Corners.  Line Tag.  Wind Tunnel.  Jenkins Says.  Wanna know how to play these games?  Come on Sunday night and find out.  Some are high energy, and some require expert strategy - there's something for everyone!  Invite a friend to Game Night, wear comfy shoes, and get ready for a night of laughs.  6-8pm in the CLLC!

Sunday Football!  Come to the front lawn of the church on Sunday at 4:30 to play some football...and help Jesse with a class project at the same time.  Your gender or ability level doesn't matter, just come ready for a good time.  

Christmas Handbells:  If you're in town on Christmas Eve, we need your help!  Contact Elizabeth or Amy McCurley if you're interested in playing Handbells or singing for the Family Service.  It's going to be a special night and we want to include you! 
Ski Trip:  There are still a few spaces remaining for the Ski Trip (Jan. 13-17 in Winterplace, WV), but you must sign-up by SUNDAY!  Please visit the bulletin board beside the copy room for a flyer with details, or click HERE