Youth News, 10/25

UMYF This Sunday (10/28):  All 7th - 12th graders are invited from 6-8pm in the CLLC for dinner and games, plus a prize for anyone who answers this riddle correctly:  I'm hard to tame and harder to bite, I reveal to all your heart's delight.  What am I? 

Packing PARTY!  This Sunday (10/28) from noon - 3pm, be sure to come to Hibben's first EVER Operation Christmas Child packing party.  Everything a person needs to pack a box will be on-hand.  Bring $7 for shipping for each box you plan to pack.  I could also use help at the TOYS table, keeping everything stocked.  Hope to see you all there! 

UMYF Next Sunday (11/4): We're celebrating the end of Daylight Savings Time with a campfire cookout on the front lawn of the church.  Invite a friend and come roast hot dogs over the fire pit, play some football, and enjoy S'mores and some campfire singing for dessert.  All 7th - 12th graders are invited from 6-8pm. 

Church-wide SKI TRIP:  All Hibben members and friends are invited to join in the fun of our annual ski trip, happening January 18 - 21 in Winterplace, WV.  Cost per person is $275 and includes lodging, equipment rental, lift tickets, 5 meals, and transportation.  Discounts are available for those under 12 years of age and for non-skiers.  More information and registration forms can be found on the bulletin board by the copy room or by e-mailing Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org.  A non-refundable deposit of $145 is due by Nov. 25 with the balance of $130 due by Dec. 16.  FUNDRAISING IS AVAILABLE!  Register today! 

Parents!  Here's an idea for Christmas gift-giving: You can purchase a hardback daily devotional book for your child to begin encouraging them to spend time daily in God's word.  Books are customized for ages 7-8, ages 9 - 12, and ages 13- 18 and provide quick, easy to understand, and relevant daily devotions.  In Hibben's Educational Standards "expectation of daily devotion time" is outlined as a standard for all students, ages 7 - 18.  Help support that effort!  Books are $14 each and more information is available on bulletin boards at The Well and outside the sanctuary.  You may also make a donation of $14, which will be used to purchase books to ensure that all children at Hibben have access to daily devotional material. 

Trip to Charlotte!  We’re getting a crew of 8 youth together to volunteer at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte, NC. At the processing center, we’ll work to inspect and prepare the shoe boxes for shipment overseas. These volunteer spots are highly sought after by churches throughout the region, so huge thanks to Pam Thesing for securing space for Hibben’s youth.

Here are the trip details:

• Fundraising opportunities are available to offset trip cost. See Elizabeth for details.
• We’ll depart at 9:00am on Saturday, 12/1 and return to Hibben around 4pm on Sunday, 12/2
• We’ll have afternoon free time on Saturday before working our shift at the processing center from 6-10pm.
• Cost per person is $60.

Because there are only 8 spots available for youth, registrations will be accepted in the following order:

• 10/24 – 11/4: high school seniors and juniors can register by paying in full.
• 11/5 – 11/16: high school sophomores and freshmen can register by paying in full.
• 11/17 – 11/28: 7th and 8th graders can register by paying in full.

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering at the processing center twice before, and it really is an amazing and powerful experience. Plus, it’s a BLAST, too! Sign-up today!

Lunch with Dylan! Dylan Lipe, who has been living in Allendale since May, will be in Charleston for a brief visit and lunch this Saturday (10/27) at noon.  If you'd like to join me to say hello to Dylan, please call me at 813-8700 for details.  Keep Dylan in your prayers as he continues to transition to living in Allendale. 

Christmas Party Location: Would you and your family like to host the youth group at your home for our Christmas Party in December?  Potential party dates include 12/16, 12/23, or another date if that works for your family.  I estimate a crowd of about 20 folks and a pot-luck style meal.  If you'd be interested in hosting or you'd like more information, please contact Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org or 884-9761.