Youth News, 8/30

No UMYF This Sunday (9/2): Happy Labor Day! We will meet next Sunday (9/9) from 6-8pm in the CLLC. All 7th – 12th graders are invited to come see what happens when you GET OFF THE PEW during a worship service. The results will amaze you! Come for games, food, and a new perspective.

Operation Christmas Child Involvement! Our toy gathering for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes has officially begun! Your first challenge: look through your toy chests and the dark corners of your closets. If you have “GENTLY USED”, “LIKE NEW” matchbox cars, small stuffed animals (like Beanie Babies), or long forgotten Legos, donate them to this wonderful cause. Any small toy in good condition will brighten the lives of children around the world. Collection boxes can be found near all children and youth Sunday School classrooms.

Also, remember that any offering you bring to Sunday School on Sunday mornings will be used to support the purchase of shoebox gifts for Hibben's Packing Party on October 28.  Bring your spare change or leftover lunch money and plan to give generously. 

Need Service Hours? If you need to earn service hours, Beth Hernandez could use your help organizing clothes and food in the pantry for The Table.  If you would be interested in lending a helping hand, please contact Elizabeth (884-9761) or econnell at hibbenumc dot com.  

Kayaking Pictures

Check out these pictures from Hibben's Family Paddle last Sunday.  It was a beautiful day to be out in the water with some really fun people.  Thanks to everyone who came out, and especially thanks for not tipping my boat over!

Youth News, 8/16

Promotion Sunday: This Sunday morning (8/19), we'll be celebrating Promotion Sunday in the sanctuary starting at 9:15am.  All youth Sunday School classes will start off in the sanctuary before moving to their classrooms.  Please plan to be in attendance.  Rising 7th and 8th graders will join rising 9th graders in the Jr. High class (lead by Tim Ristau and Trish Harlan), and rising 10th graders will be promoted to the Sr. High class, which meets in the youth room.  Please plan to be in attendance promptly at 9:15am in the sanctuary.  

UMYF This Sunday! All 7th – 12th graders are encouraged to come to MYF on Sunday (8/19) from 6-8pm in the CLLC. We’ll have dinner, play MORE new games, and do some praying about the upcoming school year. Come for fun, food, and to get centered and focused before school starts!

Kayaking Adventure: Next Sunday (8/26), we will be participating in the Hibben Family Paddle from noon – 5:30pm. There will not be a UMYF meeting from 6-8pm. If you’re interested in joining in the kayaking fun, contact Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org. Cost is $28 per person and includes rental equipment, a guide, and tons of fun.  Parents and siblings are invited, too!  A deposit of $14 is due by Thursday, August 23.

Meals Needed:  Thanks to those of you who have signed up to provide dinner at an upcoming UMYF meeting.  There are still a couple of open dates, including September 23, October 7, October 14, and October 21.  Please e-mail Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org if you're able to provide a meal for 20 people at 6pm on one of these dates. 

Calendar note:  There will be no UMYF on Sunday, September 2.  Happy Labor Day!

Rally in the Park:  We're headed to James Island County Park on Saturday, September 29 from noon - 6pm to spend the day outside with youth from United Methodist churches across Charleston.  Cost per person is $5 and includes a day at the park, dinner, and special worship time.  Sign-up with Elizabeth today to reserve your space!

(Lots of) Youth News, 08/08

Fall is just around the corner, and with Fall's arrival comes a host of new and exciting activities for Hibben's teenagers!  Check out the calendar below and make plans now to get involved for the fun, the spiritual growth, and to strengthen your awesome group of Christian friends.  Check out these announcements:

Boat Day Thank You!  A huge thank you to the Nyers family, the Hand family, and the Basco family for your help in making Boat Day last Sunday a ton of fun.  The gloomy weather didn't damped our spirits, and we appreciate these families who lent their boat and captain skills to the cause.  It was a great way to bid a fond farewell to summer.  

UMYF Meals Needed:  Parents!  We are in need of volunteers to provide dinner for several upcoming UMYF meetings.  If you're able to provide a meal for 20 people at 6pm on any of the following dates, please e-mail me (econnell@hibbenumc.org) and let me know:  This Sunday! (Aug. 12), August 19, September 16, September 23.  Thank you!

UMYF This Sunday (8/12): Did you know that there are 68 Hibben members between the ages of 12 - 18? That's a lot of people!  This week at UMYF, we'll talk about how we can welcome the folks we rarely see and get them involved in our youth programs and activities.  Bring your best ideas and join us from 6-8pm in the CLLC.  We'll play some new games and have dinner, too!

UMYF on August 26: We're hitting the water (again) on August 26 for our UMYF meeting, from noon - 5:30pm.  It's time for the first ever Hibben Family Paddle, when we'll climb in kayaks and explore the Shem Creek area.  Cost per person is $28 and includes a kayak and a guide.  A deposit of $14 is due by August 23.  We'll have lunch at Hibben before we head out on our 4-hour tour.  Contact Elizabeth for more info (econnell@hibbenumc.org) or to sign-up.  Don't miss this fun outing!  Parents and siblings are invited, too! 

Mark your calendar!  We're headed to James Island County Park on Saturday, September 29 from noon - 6pm to spend the day outside with youth from United Methodist churches across Charleston.  Cost per person is $5 and includes a day at the park, dinner, and special worship time.  Sign-up with Elizabeth today to reserve your space!