Youth News, 2/28

Sunday School!  If you haven't been to Sunday School in awhile (...or ever...), come this Sunday and start March off on the right foot.  The Jr. High class (7th - 8th grades), lead by Tim Ristau and Trish Harlan, meets upstairs in the education building.  The Sr. High class (9th - 12th grades) will be baking cookies this Sunday to support Kairos Prison Ministry.  Meet in the CLLC kitchen!  Both classes meet from 9:15 - 10:15am.

UMYF this Sunday (3/3): Free Jimmy John’s for dinner! What more do you need to know?!? All 7th – 12th graders are invited from 6-8pm in the CLLC. We’ll have dinner (FREE JIMMY JOHN’S!), play games inspired by last Sunday’s marker war, and take some time to SLOW DOWN and support one another on our faith journeys. Invite a friend and join in the fun!

Youth! Mark your calendars: You do NOT want to miss the 30-hour Famine Kick-off Party on March 24 from 6-8pm in the CLLC. We’ll have a great dinner, set our fundraising goal, learn about what shockingly colorful thing will happen WHEN we raise $5,000, and have all sorts of motivating, inspirational FUN. Invite any friends who might want to participate in the Famine, April 26-27.

"Act Up” this Spring! ALL 7th-12th graders are invited to “Act Up” in April! We’re headed to Murrell’s Inlet, April 12-14 for a spring retreat to get away and talk about the all-important and sometimes confusing subjects of dating, love, sex, boundaries, and how all those things can fit perfectly into your Christian walk. If you’re anything like 99.8% of your peers, you’ve got some great questions about these topics, and God has provided some amazing answers! Cost is $100 per person and includes lodging, 4 meals, student journal, and a ton of fun! There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, March 17 from 6-8pm. PLEASE contact Elizabeth with questions: econnell@hibbenumc.org or 884-9761.

Adults needed for Salkehatchie! Elizabeth is currently praying and searching for two adults to go to Lexington Salkehatchie, July 13-20 to act as chaperones for Hibben’s youth. In this role, you would be needed to transport youth, work alongside them for the week doing various home improvement projects (absolutely no experience necessary!), and be present at nightly activities and devotions. Cost is $215 and Safe Sanctuary certification is required. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing and rewarding opportunity, please contact Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org or 884-9761.

Help end world hunger! Your help is needed at the 30-hour Famine fundraisers outlined below (folks are especially needed for Parent's Night Out!).  To sign-up to help with either (or both!) of these, please e-mail Elizabeth at econnell@hibbenumc.org.

• #1. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT: On Friday, March 15, we will be hosting a babysitting event for Hibben members, Preschool families, and anyone in the community who might like to attend. The event will be in the CLLC from 5:30 – 9:30 PM. By signing up, you are volunteering to arrive at 5:00 PM and stay until 10:00 PM. You’ll pitch in with greeting families, leading children in pre-planned age appropriate activities, serving dinner to the kids, set-up and clean-up. If you currently babysit for families outside the church, INVITE THEM TO COME! (EIGHT kids and counting have already signed up for this event!  We've already raised enough money to feed 4 children for one month!)
• #2. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday, March 17 (St. Patty’s Day!), we will be hosting a pancake breakfast for the congregation. It will be held in the CLLC from 8:30-10:30 AM. By signing up, you are volunteering to arrive at 8:00 AM and to pitch in with set-up, food prep, food service, and clean up. 

Youth News, 2/14

Happy Valentines Day!  Check out these announcements below:

UMYF: Please note: due to Revolution, we will not have UMYF this Sunday (2/17). Make plans to join in next week (2/24) from 6-8pm!

30-hour Famine Fundraisers: A few weeks back at UMYF, we talked about planning two group fundraisers to support our 30-hour Famine event (which is scheduled for April 26-27). Now’s your chance to get involved!  Two fundraisers are being planned, and I’d like to ask each of you to sign up to help with at least one of them. Here are the details:

•  #1. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday, March 17 (St. Patty’s Day!), we will be hosting a pancake breakfast for the congregation. It will be held in the CLLC from 8:30-10:30 AM. By signing up, you are volunteering to arrive at 8:00 AM and to pitch in with set-up, food prep, food service, and clean up.
• #2. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT: On Friday, March 15, we will be hosting a babysitting event for Hibben members, Preschool families, and anyone in the community who might like to attend. The event will be in the CLLC from 5:30 – 9:30 PM. By signing up, you are volunteering to arrive at 5:00 PM and stay until 10:00 PM. You’ll pitch in with greeting families, leading children in pre-planned age appropriate activities, serving dinner to the kids, set-up and clean-up. If you currently babysit for families outside the church, INVITE THEM TO COME!

Please let me know which of these you’d like to help with by emailing me at econnell@hibbenumc.org.  More details and specifics will be available as the events draw nearer.

SALKEHATCHIE 2013!  It's time to start thinking about summer plans, and that means it's time for SALKEHATCHIE!  The website (www.salkehatchie.org) has been updated with 2013 camp dates and the necessary application forms.  Hibben will once again plan to send a group to the Lexington camp, happening July 13-20.  You will notice that there are camps throughout the state, throughout the summer, so if another date or location piques your interest, feel free to strike out on your own.  Applications can be printed by clicking here:  http://www.salkehatchie.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Application-2013.pdf

Please plan to complete your application and mail it, with your payment, to the state office listed at the bottom of the form.  Then, notify Elizabeth via e-mail of the camp you plan to attend (econnell@hibbenumc.org).  FULL or PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE from Hibben.  Do NOT let money stand in the way of your experiencing this incredible, powerful, life-changing week.  Contact Elizabeth with questions!