I've been spending a lot of time working on this year's Lenten Devotional with Rev. Sally and Kent Peterson, pouring over entries, writing prayers, and so on. I'm glad to say we have several writings from teens in the devo this year, as the Confirmation class took paper to pen this Sunday to write on our theme, "justus." It's my understanding we haven't written in the devo as a class before and I'm proud of all of you who took the time to explore your thoughts on this challenging theme and share your thoughts with your congregation. Your entry will be on Facebook, too, so maybe you'll go viral!
In a few weeks, we'll have an info session on the upcoming mission trip to Detroit with Motown Mission. We're doing two new and exciting things for this year's trip. First, we're partnering with Richfield UMC, and it's been a while since we partnered with another church on a mission trip. Second, Motown Mission has a set of standards that allows us to broaden the reach of our teens because 8th Graders are welcome! This is a big change and one I think which will build our community and give some of our most active youth a chance to participate in one of our most stalwart ministries.
Your feedback is in about Sunday Night Meals and you want to provide the meals on a rotating basis. Great! Please sign up! There are 10 meals this summer and if several of our most active families can please hop to it, we'll be filled up in no time!
Friends, it is cold outside but the love of God is warm in our hearts. I am proud to be your pastor.
In Christ,
Rev. Nate Melcher
Associate Pastor
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Please sign up to provide a Sunday Meal!
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Friends, let's rally and fill up the Sunday Night Meal schedule for the rest of the spring.
The SignUp.com is ready for you, and we just need to fill ten meals. Who can help us out?
Who can commit to signing up to bring the meal THIS Sunday?
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Confirmation Class leading Ash Wednesday
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7:00pm, February 14 (Confirmation Class arrives to set up at 6:30pm)
The Confirmation Class invites you to Ash Wednesday worship. Experience amazing music from the choir and a family-friendly station rotation of spiritual practices you can use in your everyday life throughout Lent. The service is family friendly and we hope you have a good experience. See you there.
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Thanks, Bold Hope in the North Crew!
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Our annual tradition returns as we head to Lutsen for a weekend of skiing, games, good food, and one heckuva road trip. $210 covers hostel-style lodging, lift ticket, transportation, and most meals. We'll carry on our tradition, too, of going to Dave and Kathryn Johnson's cabin for a great meal on Saturday evening. Does not cover equipment rental, including helmets (everyone must wear a helmet). Never gone skiing before? No equipment? No problem! Just sign up for a beginner's lesson and/or rent your equipment on-site. Come and be a part of this grand tradition.
BONUS UPDATE: Bill and Marla Tipping will be chaperones, too, along with Maren Jensen and Jim Barnes! THANK YOU to these amazing adults!
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Confirmation Retreat is March 2-3
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Friday, March 2 - Saturday, March 3, $50
Scholarships available, Registration opens SOON!
We're joining United Methodist youth from around the state for an great overnight at Koronis Ministries in Paynesville. There will be great food, new connections, small and large group gatherings, lots of games (including in the gym), worship, and lots of service projects. Plus,
the Bishop will be there!
See? There he is from last year's retreat!
There's only 100 spots, and they will fill fast, so you need to register by February 14 (Ash Wednesday). Earlier is better and remember we're hoping every Confirmation student does this at least once during Confirmation. 9th Graders who didn't attend last year, this is your year!
If you've never been to Koronis, you're in for a treat. They have great rooms and the ground are beautiful. You'll dig it.
We need at least one female chaperone parent to join us, thanks!
Friday Schedule:
3:15pm Meet at HAUMC Campus and Depart for Koronis Ministries
5:30pm Arrive at Koronis Ministries
Saturday Schedule:
1:00pm Depart for HAUMC
3:00pm Arrive at HAUMC for pick-up
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Mission Trip is July 28-August 5 AND open to 8th-12th Graders, SAVE THE DATE!
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Bring your Bible to class!
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Last Week: Ash Wednesday planning
This Week: Ash Wednesday planning
Special: Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14, and we're in charge! Please arrive at 6:30pm that night and worship will end by 8:00pm, thanks!
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Church of Youth Sunday Nights
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5:30pm-6:30pm, Sundays, with a meal at 6:30pm and Journey at 7:00pm
Last Week: Community Meals Super Bowl Par-Tay
This Week: Video Discussion
Next Week: TBD
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Parents! Video Theology is here for you!
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Sunday Evenings, 7:00pm-8:00pm, in the Church of Youth Room
Parents! Invite a friend and be a part of this brand-new drop-in group! We watch a documentary episode, short film, or a film in parts and explore its themes and ideas for our faith, our lives, and our God in a casual group discussion. Gatherings are facilitated by Pastor Nate Melcher. Yes, we will have popcorn! Open to all adults, so invite a friend!
#livetoinvite
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A co-production of Frontline and American Experience for PBS,
God in America
examines the history of religions in what is now the United States from around 1600 to 2010. We'll see priests and Pueblos, early Methodism, the Civil War, religion and schools, the trial of evolution, the simultaneous rise of Billy Graham and Martin Luther King, and today's religious pluralistic society.
Feb. 11: Evangelicals and National Politics (1970s/1980s)
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Get ready for major events, like...
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02.14 Ash Wednesday Worship
02.16-02.18 Lutsen Ski Trip
02.18 No Confirmation, No Youth Group
03.02-03.03 Confirmation Overnight Retreat
TBD (March) Mission Trip Info Meeting
03.30 Good Friday Worship
05.04 Service+Cinema Lock-In: Avengers
05.20 Graduation Sunday
06.24-06.30 LYFE Camp 2018
07.28-08.05 Senior High Mission Trip
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Church of Youth Ministries of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Rev. Nate Melcher, Associate Pastor
511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403-3223
This email is sent in the highest spirit of Christian love. If you think something is "lost in translation" between us, please contact me so we can explore it together. Thank you. -nm
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