Youth News, 4/4

UMYF this Sunday (4/7): All 7th – 12th graders are invited to the gym this Sunday from 6-8pm for UMYF. We’ll play some new games, have a delicious dinner, and have a stone throwing contest. Big prizes for the winner!

Meals needed!  Without support from wonderful families like yours, our tradition of serving dinner at UMYF meetings is in danger of ending!  When no one signs up to provide dinner, the cost of the meal comes out of the UMYF annual budget, limiting what we're able to do in ministry with Hibben's youth.  We are in need of meals on April 14, May 5, May 12, and May 19.  Are you able to help?  Food is needed for 20 people, served at 6pm.  If you can pitch in, please email Elizabeth with the date you'd prefer: econnell@hibbenumc.org. 

30-hour Famine:  We have already raised almost $1,200 to fight hunger around the world!  Keep up the great work.  It's still not too late to join Hibben’s team! All 7th – 12th graders (and any adults who’d like to join our fast) should go to 30hourfamine.com and join Hibben’s fundraising team. Our fast will be April 26-27, and our goal is to raise enough money to feed 10 people for 1 year. We’ve got our sights set on raising $3,600 or more and we need your help. Contact Elizabeth with questions (econnell@hibbenumc.org) and get ready for a life changing experience.

Summer Bible Study: Would you be interested in attending a mid-week Bible Study this summer?  Days and times are still in the works (no early mornings, promise!), but we'd love to gather a small group to dig deeper into God's word and learn how it impacts your life.  If you'd be interested in joining such a group, please e-mail Elizabeth: econnell@hibbenumc.org. 

Salkehatchie: All youth ages 14 and older are encouraged to attend Salkehatchie summer service this summer! It’s a life changing service opportunity here in South Carolina. Hibben will be sending groups to Spartanburg, June 15-22 and to Lexington County, July 13-20 (or, you can pick another camp that works with your schedule). To register, go to Salkehatchie.org, print the application, and mail it to the address at the bottom of the form. SPACES ARE FILLING UP, so register now if you haven’t already! Once your application has been sent, please notify Elizabeth by e-mailing econnell@hibbenumc.org. Financial assistance is available!

Act Up! Spring Retreat:  Due to a lack of response/interest, the spring retreat planned for April 12-14 to Murrell's Inlet is being postponed.  Please stay tuned for info about a future event or teaching series on love, dating, sex, and intimacy as it is such an important topic to address from a Christian perspective.