So we have Confirmation mentors, why do training? We just, like, meet and stuff, right? Yes and no. Yes, you meet and connect and get to know each other. And no, we can all do these things with greater mindfulness and intentionality. We're excited to bring in an expert trainer from Mentor Minnesota to give us great ideas on how to get the most out of our relationships. Everyone in Confirmation or even out of it is welcome to attend and your RSVP will really help us plan, thanks!
On Sunday night, Trunk-or-Treat returns and we're so, so, so excited! We've heard from many families like yours that we'll see you there and we really appreciate all the advanced volunteer registrations you can give us: http://haumc.org/register.
Friends, I hope that you had a safe and relaxing MEA and for those of you who will get a few more days off on the top of November as the quarter ends, may you keep a cool head and warm heart as you enter testing season. Hang in there!
Jesus loves you!
- Rev. Nate Melcher,
Associate Pastor of Faith Development
P.S. Scroll all the way down for a photo from Trail of Terror with our new friend, an insult comic ready for a tomato to the face!
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REGISTER: Trunk-or-Treat Volunteer!
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Trunk-or-Treat
October 28
4:00pm-5:30pm
It's our 4th big year for this family fall fun event and we need all hands on deck! Host a trunk, run the Spooky Labs, join the fun!
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Please
REGISTER TODAY so we know to expect you. You'll see options for Spooky Labs, etc.
Whether you helped plan Spooky Labs or not, your help is welcome!
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REGISTER BY SUNDAY: The Event at Cragun's!
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The Event, 8th-9th Graders
November 2-4, 2018
Cost $150, we have scholarships
This excellent annual retreat to
Craguns features a rock band, speakers, workshops, games, a pool, and new friends from churches across Minnesota!
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We
never want a teen to miss a great event because of money, so
never hesitate to ask for a scholarship, thank you!
REGISTER TODAY!
We also need a MOM to come with us!
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Church of Youth Gathering
Sundays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Last Sunday, October 21: Spooky Labs planning
This Sunday, October 28: Trunk-or-Treat! Here's the schedule:
3:00pm Teens arrive to set up Spooky Labs
4:00pm Spooky Labs!
5:30pm Clean Up
6:00pm Pizza!
Next Sunday, November 4: Mentorship Training - all teens and parents are invited to participate to help teens learn how to identify great mentors and get the most out of the relationship. Your RSVP helps us plan a pizza dinner: http://haumc.org/register
Coming Up: Here's a great lineup for the fall...
November 4 - Mentorship Training
November 11 - Game Night
November 18 - Care Package Project
November 25 - Pub Theology for Teens
December 2 - Community Meals
December 9 - Service Project
December 16 - Annual Youth Family Christmas Par-Tay!
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Confirmation Class
Sundays at 9:00am, Longfellow Room
8th-9th Graders
Last Sunday, October 21:
No Confirmation for MEA
This Sunday, October 14: Pick up where we left off in the Gospel of Matthew 1:18.
Next Sunday, November 4:
No Confirmation (The Event at Cragun's)
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REGISTER: Mentorship Training
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Sunday, November 4
5:30pm-6:30pm 8th-10th Graders (Parents are welcome!)
6:30pm-8:00pm Mentors of 8th-10th Graders (Parents are welcome!)
Yes, there is pizza!
Please save the date and register for Mentorship Training. We've recruited a presenter from MENTOR Minnesota to train
teens, parents, and mentors to get the most out of a mentoring relationship, bolster confidence, and strengthen your bond. The students will have their training in the hour before during youth group time. We'll have a pizza dinner available that night, too, and your RSVP helps us plan. Please RSVP for this excellent training workshop!
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Remind young adults who grew up at Hennepin they're loved by their home church. Please donate items to stuff these care packages full of fun!
Donate items by November 18 so packages can go out in time for finals. Consider buying in bulk (Costco, online, etc.) to spread the love.
Come to Youth Group on the 18th so we can assemble packages together.
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Ideas include:
- personal notes of affirmation and encouragement (yes, we take notes to specific young adults!)
- shoebox-sized boxes for shipping
- single-serve hot drink / soup mix (ramen, coffee, hot cocoa, soup, etc.)
- high-protein snacks (nuts, trail mix, beef jerky)
- microwave popcorn and other pre-packaged snacks
- candy, suckers, chocolate, mints, and gum
- cough drops, tissues, wet wipes, chap stick, and cold/flu season items
- highlighters, Post-It notes, and other school supplies that would come in handy during finals.
Donations are collected through Nov. 18.
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Upcoming Events to Calendar NOW!
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Get active with your church!
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Nov. 2-4 - The Event at Cragun's Resort
Nov. 4 - Confirmation Mentor Training
Dec. 15 - Kids In / Parents Out Theater
Feb. 8-9 - Cinema+Service Lock-In: Lego Movie 2
Mar. 1-2 - Confirmation Retreat to Koronis Retreat Center
Mar. 6 - Ash Wednesday
Apr. 19 - Good Friday
May 3-4 - Cinema+Service Lock-In: Avengers 4
Jun. 23-29 - LYFE Camp
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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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