Dear Friends,
Welcome to October! I hope everyone is getting pumped for our fall retreat! It's gonna be good! Here's another video about the neatness of nature!
This week in {fumc} youth:
Sunday School: Join us this week at our readjusted time (9:15-10:15) as we introduce and begin discussing The Book of James. This letter challenges and encourages us to be active in our faith and to seek goodness. It’s a short read, but it’s seriously deep. This week we will talk about trials, temptation, listening, and doing. Come check it out!
*NEW* YLT: Youth Leadership Team will have a meeting this Sunday after Sunday school from 10:30-11:30. We will be discussing the fall retreat and other important information! Lunch will be provided. If you were on YLT this last year, be there! If you are interested in participating in youth leadership team please email Sam!
UMYF: Join us this week in UMYF as we conclude our discussion on “Three Simple Rules” with a talk on the third and final rule “Stay In Love With God.” For more information please contact Sam Hastings (samhastings@fcfumc.net)
Additional Announcements:
*NEW* Post-Parent Meeting: Any parents who were unable to make it to our fall parent meeting can download the parent meeting guide from the youth blog. It is the first item listed when you go to Parents > News.
Sunday School Time: The youth group is currently meeting from 9:00-10:30 am. Beginning this Sunday, October 9th we will be adjusting our schedule again. From 9:00 - 9:15 am, the youth area will be open for students to hang out. In addition to this we will have breakfast snacks set up by a parent host. Sunday school will then begin at 9:15 and end at 10:15. From 10:15-10:45 the youth area will again be open for students to hang out and enjoy a snack. Any parent interested in hosting, please contact Sam!
Confirmation: Confirmation class will begin in January 8th, 2012 and continue through to confirmation Sunday in May 2012. Please read our weekly update emails, check our facebook page, or watch the youth blog for information updates.
Fall Retreat: The youth will have a weekend retreat out at Buckhorn United Methodist Camp Oct. 14-16. During this weekend we will spend time exploring prayer more in depth. What is prayer? How do I pray? Why should I even need or want to pray? These are some of the difficult questions we will begin to answer during this weekend. In addition to this, we will be playing games and enjoying the glory of God’s creation. Parents who would like to volunteer to either provide transportation, supervision, or meals please contact Youth Council for more information. Contact information for Youth Council as well as our Medical Release Form and Behavior covenant can be found on the youth blog. These items are due ASAP, but absolutely no later than Wednesday Oct. 12th. We will be meeting at the church at 4:45 on Friday the 14th and leaving at 5:00. The cost for this retreat is $75. If any student needs financial support, scholarships are available. Please contact Sam with any questions.
One-On-Ones: If any students would like to have a one-on-one meeting with me, there are now sign up sheets both on my office door and in the youth basement. We can meet for lunch, grab coffee, get froyo, throw a frisbee, or do something goofy. Please feel free to sign up individually or with a friend. I will be contacting students in the order that they sign up! Parents are also encouraged to sign up!
Writing: Any Seniors who need help writing college essays, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to edit a rough draft for you, send you more information about what colleges are looking for, or meet you at Starbucks for a writing session. This offer is also open to any IB students who need help writing or editing their extended essays or anyone who might need a letter of recommendation. Honestly, if anyone needs help writing anything, let me know :-)
Sponsors: The youth ministry is in need of an adult leadership team for the coming year. Both the Sunday morning class and the Sunday evening group have grown to the point that we need more support. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join us! If you think you would like to work with our students, or simply want more information, please call or email Sam Hastings.
Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat: On October 30th we will not have our regularly scheduled youth program. Instead we will meet at the church for a special event in our neighborhood. Parents interested in helping this night should contact Sam for more information.
Fort Fun Night: Friday November 11th the middle school group will have a special event out at Fort Fun. Join us from 6:00-9:00 pm for laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf, and more! We will meet at Fort Fun at 5:45. The cost for each student is $25.00.
Next Week in {fumc} youth:
Sunday School: There will be Sunday school for students not attending the fall retreat. Join us next week at our readjusted time (9:15-10:15) for a guest lesson.
UMYF: No UMYF next week following the fall retreat. We will continue on Oct. 23rd.
Important Dates:
Fall Retreat: October 14-16, 2011
Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat: October 30, 2011
*NEW* Fort Fun Night: November 11, 2011
Crazy Thanksgiving Dinner: November 20, 2011
Advent Theater: December 10, 2011
*NEW* In-State Mission Trip: June 24-28, 2012
Senior High Mission Trip: July, 2012
As always, if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns please feel free to call or email me any time. That’s all for now!
Peace.
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Sam Hastings
Director of Youth Ministry
First United Methodist Church
1005 Stover St. Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 719.213.9883
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