Contents
.
Curriculum  Update
We will be finishing up our lessons on the Teachings of Jesus today.


Daily Word
The word for today is:
Imagination
Youth Connection
Our Youth Department Newsletter
March 12th, 2017


We embraced the core value of play last week with a safe and fun variation of hockey during Sunday Funday. Who knew that you could have so much fun with some swimming noodles and a waffle ball. All the youth were winners as they expressed good sportsmanship, zeal, and work ethic.  Today we finish up The Teachings of Jesus lessons before moving onto the Peace Pizzazz curriculum.

March is full of fun things to do at the church and next weekend there is fun for the whole family. Saturday the 18th is Chili Bingo.  Not only do you get to sample some amazing tasting chili's you can also win prizes and make new friends as you try to be the first to fill up that bingo card. Child care will be provided and we'd appreciate that you let us know that you are coming by signing up at the information area in the lobby.  Don't forget to grab those unwanted items that you saved for regifting to bring as prize winnings.  One for each player please. 

Then on Sunday (next week) we will be breaking bread together after service.  The 19th is bring a friend to church day and after the service we will all break bread together in the fellowship hall.  We encourage your youth to bring a friend as well and if there is enough interest we will move the tables and grab the noodles and waffle ball.  Yes, I'm joking.  But it is no joke that after today you only have one more Sunday to purchase a flower to help out our YOU/Uniteens with their fundraiser.  Remember it is just $12 for an Easter Lilly, tulip, hyacinth, or daffodil plant.

The paperwork is available for the upcoming Uniteen retreat, please see me if you middle schooler is interested in attending.

Use your imagination to visualize the world you want.

Peace and Love, 
  
Jim Pero 
Youth Ministry Director 
 

Chili Bingo
March 18th
4:30 - 8:30

Dinner is from 4:30 - 5:30, followed by bingo. Please bring a "White Elephant" gift to be used as "winnings".  One gift per player.  Child care is available and please sign up at the information table in the lobby.

Friendship Sunday
March 19th
Bring a friend to service and break bread together afterward in the fellowship hall. 


Youth Department Help Needed
We need at least one more teacher and a couple of assistance. 

If you can volunteer to help us out at least one Sunday or even that occasional 5th Sunday of the month we would love to have you join us.

Requirements:
  • One year of attendance in the church
  • Volunteer Application
  • Background and Reference check
  • Interview with the Minister and Youth Director 
Benefits:
  • The joy of working with our youth
  • Training in youth ministry
  • Possible Unity youth retreats 
  • Building relations with other youth volunteers
  • Learning the Unity Principles from a different perspective
  • Having fun
Upcoming Events
  
Mark your Calendars
 
 
We are blessed with the opportunity to provide spiritual retreats for our Uniteens and YOU'ers. Please keep in mind the 50% attendance requirement for the two months leading up to the retreats and the required service (volunteer) hours. The dates and locations of the events are provided below. If you need ideas for service hours please let me know.

2016 Retreats  **
 
Spring Unitreat: May 5-7, 2017
Y.O.U. June Rally: June 21-25, 2017

Events

SUNDAY FUNDAY: 1st Sunday of Each Month
Bring a Friend to Church Day: March 19th
Peace Pizzazz: May 20th
 
Fundraisers 

Spring Flower Sale 2/26 - 3/19  YOU/Uniteen
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast 4/9/17 YOU/Uniteens

Service Opportunities

Saturday mornings helping with the YOU room renovation.

** Retreat Policy:  To make it affordable for all that want to attend the Youth Spiritual Retreats, Unity Of Kalamazoo pays for 1/3 of the cost, fundraising pays for 1/3, and the family pays 1/3.  Scholarships are also available if paying 1/3 is not an option for any family.  We want each child to be able to benefit from the experience these retreats offer. The cost of the chaperones for the event and the cost of travel is combined for a final total before the 1/3 formula is utilized.  This allows the chaperones that volunteer their entire weekend to the event to attend without having to pay for it as well.
Closing
Our prayers go out to all those supporting our Youth Department.  We appreciate and are grateful for our teachers, angels, chaperons, financial supporters, supply donators, and those holding the Youth Department in prayer. We continue to pray for the right and perfect people to join us in the Youth Department.
Contact Information
Unity of Kalamazoo Youth and Family Ministry Department

Jim Pero
Youth Ministry Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 269-385-2239 ext. 206
Office Hours: Thursday 1:00 - 3:00PM