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.