Stanardsville United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Youth MinistryThe Point for Children’s and Youth Ministry
Provide safe space for children and youth to discover God
Teach and nurture children and youth along their faith journey
Encourage parents as they connect with their children and youth
Youth at SUMC
-Teen Extreme Youth Group- Grades 6 through 12- 2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings from 6-8pm. A time for friends to gather, share food and fun, and grow in their relationship with each other and Christ. Fall and Spring retreats are scheduled.
-Sunday Morning Grapple- Grades 6 through 12- Each week in the Orange Room at 10am. This small group time gives youth creative ways to discover more about God’s word and how it relates to them.
-Student Leaders- Youth will be invited and encouraged throughout the year to participate in the life of the church in a variety of ways such as serving on committees, council, teaching and helping with younger children, in mission projects and in worship as liturgists, acolytes, greeters, ushers and more.
-Confirmation- offers youth the opportunity to confirm the baptismal vows made on their behalf as infants and claim Christ as their Lord and Savior for themselves. In the United Methodist Church this is traditionally done during the 6th grade, but older youth are welcome to be a part of this opportunity as well. Upon completion of confirmation classes, the Confirmation Retreat and Confirmation vows, each youth participant will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and join in membership in the Body of Christ at SUMC. Contact Pastor Catharine at 985-3888 for more information.
TAT- Tweens and Teens- Grades 6 and up- A special midweek After School event on Wednesdays from 3-5pm that provides a safe, structured place for kids to gather, have free time, share and grow in relationships with each other and adults. Often times kids go on field trips, have special dinners, and enjoy guest speakers. Contact Carol Recknor for more info.
Family Ministries - SUMC encourages and supports families to grow in faith together through service, fellowship and discipleship. Family Ministry Events include camping and adventure trips to the park, zoo, ice skating; softball team; serving at the Greene County Fair or Tuesdays Table. Many families also attend events such as Awakening Fest, Winter Fest and other Christian concerts.
Give thanks unto the Lord!!
Happy Thanksgiving all
I know many of you enjoy giving gifts with purpose that help others. Here is a link to the UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/media/pdf%20files/giftcatalogcolor.pdf. There are lots of great ways that you can make a difference in others lives through the connection of the United Methodist Church.... It's also a great way to teach kids about giving.
Many thanks to all the children and youth that helped proclaim God's message of grateful hearts and greatful lives this past Sunday. Our church and community are so blessed to have you all as part of our Christian family.
Advent Blessings - (see attachement) These are a few ideas on how to share Advent as a family and with young children.
Sunday, Nov 27- Children's Church @ 8:30 and 11:00 and Sunday School @ 10am. Don't forget the Silly Band Challenge :-)
Sunday, Nov 27 - Birthday Party for Jesus @ 3:30pm / Youth Advent Surprise @ 7pm
Monday, Nov 28- Musical Mondays @ 3:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 29 - Tuesdays Table (adults needed to 'play' on the playground/ 'play' basketball)
Wednesday, Nov 30 - TAT @ 3pm/ Elementary Wednesdays @ 3pm
Thursday, Dec 1 - MOPS @ 7pm
Thursday, Dec 1 - DEADLINE for ACQUIRE THE FIRE - YOUTH EVENT IN RICHMOND
Saturday, Dec 3 - Christmas Parade @ 6pm ( Biblical Characters needed to ride on float, need to be at school by 5;30pm)
Saturday, Dec 3 - SUMC Youth are selling popcorn and cider @ Stanardsville Auto (5-7pm) - youth and helpers needed - all proceeds will go towards our summer mission event
Sunday, Dec 4 - Youth - 2nd Advent Surprise
Tuesday, Dec 6 - Tuesday Table - come out with your kids to share some time with others and be the presence of Christ in the midst. Bring your workout clothes - these kids love to have fun and play hard :-)
Friday, Dec 9 - Family Christmas Fun Night hosted by MOPS of Greeen (open to families with children in 5th grade and under) - cost is $5 per family - movie/ gingerbread house workshop/ dinner. RSVP to Julie by Thurs, Dec 8
Sunday, Dec 11 - A Night in Bethlehem practice at 1-2pm for all participants
planning ahead - Safe Santuaries - Jan 8th
Peace and Grace to all this Thanksgiving season. Many prayers for safe travel and blessed time with families
Julie
Did you know that the 14,000 meals that you helped package at the Westview Winter Camp were sent to Ghana in Africa last March? Youth Group: Ever thought about what your future holds? Are you searching for something more? Something bigger? This is just the beginning. Come find out more at Youth Group on Sundays at 7pm. We’ll be gathering every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Bring a friend and be ready to play. Sunday Mornings @ SUMC- Sunday School- Joanne Preschool Children’s Worship – October Leader- Katie Brunelle; Theme –Prayer Elementary Children’s Worship – Come celebrate and worship with us in the Rainbow Room each week. We worship, we play, we sing and dance, we color on the walls and we learn how much God loves us as we share bible points. Nursery- We are looking for a few loving arms to come and spend some time with the babies at 8:30/ 10:00 or 11:00. See Julie to sign up.
Loving Hearts and Hands – Opportunities to SERVE and GROW
-TAT- See Carol R. -Tuesdays Table (Children’s Café) – See Lucy -Youth Ministry – See Julie N. - Preschool Children’s Church – See Julie N.
Upcoming Events for Children, Youth and Families
BRRRR.... Winter's coming! are you ready?
Needed - rectangular shaped tissue boxes for making 'stewardship piggy banks'. Need ASAP
- soda can pop tabs - collecting for Ronald McDonald house in C'ville -
- box tops and soup labels for Red Bird Mission
- candy for the SUMC Christmas Parade float
- canned food/ boxed food for Food Bank
- live greenery for making Advent Wreaths w/ the children/families (Nov 27th)
Upcoming Events -
Sun 11/27 - Birthday Party for Jesus - Time to be announced
Planning Ahead
dec 3 - SUMC Float in Christmas Parade
dec 18 - A Night in Bethlehem
dec 21 - Christmas Caroling - hosted by the youth group
jan 27/28 - Acquire the Fire in Richmond
feb 7 - Children and Youth and Family Ministries hosting Tuesdays Table
all youth interested in babysitting opportunities, see Julie. Safe Sanctuaries required
Vertical edge!!!!! Sunday mornings @ 10am for kids ages 3 to 5th grade! Come dressed UPside Down and see how God can turn you right side up again! The Sillyband Challenge is back - find out more in Large Group. 'Everything you do, do it for God." Col 3:23. See Joanne Worley for more details
Circle of Friends is hosting 'A Birthday Party for Jesus' on Sunday, November 27th at 3:30pm. A fun time for families to kick off the Advent season and anticipate new beginnings with cake, icecream, games and gifts. Bring your Friends
Children's Choir (and friends) will be singing at the Hanging of the Greens Service on Nov 27 @ 5pm. ALL children are invited to participate. See Carol Haas for more details
Advent Wreaths for Families - join us after the potluck dinner on Nov 27th to make your very own Advent Wreath to take home. This is great way to continue celebrating Advent each day throughout the season. Costs is $10 per family for supplies.
Acquire the Fire is coming to Richmond on January 27 and 28th. Kids will be actively engaged with worship, drama and bands. There will be teens from all over converging here for 24 hours. It's going to be awesome!
You can find more info at http://www.acquirethefire.com/index.cfm/PageID/2188/index.html $46 for Tickets ( $20 discount given to first 20 people to sign up) no later than Dec 1-----Hotel - 4 people to a room - shared costs / Food - on your own / Parent chaperones needed MOPS -december 1 @7pm
SUMC float in the Stanardsville Christmas parade - Dec 3 @5:30pm - Great opportunity to witness and have fun
SUMC Youth are hosting Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, Dec 21 - we hope you will join us.
Planning Ahead -
Safe Sanctuaries - January 8th @ 12:30
Children's and Family Ministry hosting Tuesdays Table on Feb 6th
"Choose this day whom you will serve....As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
Blessings everyone!
Julie
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