I have found myself simply sitting outside for a few minutes here and there throughout the week, thanking God for the blessing of this beautiful weather. I believe a long winter makes one truly feel the blessing of the first days of spring in ways a short or mild winter simply cannot. Is it any wonder, then, that when we find ourselves in the midst of great struggle, we often find the greatest rising is on the other side? I suppose I lose track of the mild rising and falling in my life. I never forget the major pairs, the tumultuous pairs, the long winters and first days of spring. Perhaps this is why they say life is cyclical.
And so, spring is here and so are a few fun traditions! Attention, Grads! We're celebrating YOU in worship on Sunday, May 20. Please RSVP and let us know you're coming. Later that night, you and your family are invited to the annual Spring Pot Luck Par-Tay for all teens and families!
Last Sunday evening we had a guest speaker, Pastor Judy Zabel, speak to a truly intergenerational group of teens, parents, adults to explore LGBT justice and unity in the United Methodist Church. This week, she'll guide us through a series of interactive exercises to help us see where we stand on issues and why. Plus, someone tell Mary Kate and Ashley, we've got P-I-Z-Z-A!
Confirmation families, please take a look at the latest news on Confirmation dates and opportunities to get together with your mentors. Plus, how about a little bowling action to kick off the summer? Sounds good to me!
Jesus loves you,
Rev. Nate Melcher
Associate Pastor
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LYFE Camp is filling fast! Register today!
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LYFE Camp
Sunday, June 24 - Saturday, June 30
Open to 7th-10th Graders
PRICING STRUCTURE:
$430 Full Price
$300 All Hennepin teens automatically get $130 scholarship this year!
$275 If you do both LYFE Camp AND the Mission Trip. Bonus scholarship!
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You can lend your voice to the dialogue and help us know what you think about the church through the Congregational Assessment Tool, or CAT Survey. This survey gets us one step closer to a new grant for up to $30,000 for new ministry.
Hurry, it's due by noon on Monday!
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Bring your Bible to class this week, thanks!
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Last Week:
We had an excellent discussion about the Holy Trinity (God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit) and how they relate and interact with us as the "persons" of God. Thanks for all of your questions, your wonderings, and your openness!
This Week:
We'll explore the Membership Vows of the United Methodist Church, plus you're encouraged to have Breakfast with your Mentor in the Social Hall today!
Next Week:
Final class of the spring!
Other Events:
Bowling & Pizza
Confirmands and Mentors!
Sunday, June 3, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Avenue S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
All Confirmation students and mentors are invited for a free gathering of bowling and a pizza lunch after worship.
RSVPs
are helpful, thank you!
September 7-8 Confirmation Final Retreat for incoming 10th Graders
5:00pm Start with Dinner on Friday
10:00am Saturday 1:1 time with Mentors to work on Faith Statements
12:00pm Lunch for Teens, Mentors, and Parents
1:00pm Confirmation Sunday Rehearsal
September 14-16 Confirmation Fall Retreat for incoming 8th-9th Graders
Koinonia!
September 23 Confirmation Sunday!
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Church of Youth Sunday Night:
Pastor Judy on LGBT Justice in the Church!
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5:30pm-6:30pm, Sundays, with a meal at 6:30pm and Journey at 7:00pm
Last Week: Conversation Part I
This Week: A Conversation About Inclusion in the Church with Pastor Judy
Pastor Judy will present to
parents, teens, and any members about issues in the United Methodist Church around human sexuality. There will be pizza after the discussion, too, and you'll have a chance to offer your voice at the table.
Next Week:
No Youth Group on May 13 (Mother's Day)
In Two Weeks: Spring Pot Luck Par-Tay!
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Graduation Sunday is May 20!
All 12th Grader Families Are Invited!
Plus: Spring Pot Luck Par-Tay that night!
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Get ready for major events, like...
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05.20 Graduation Sunday
05.20 Church of Youth Pot Luck Par-Tay!
06.03 Confirmand+Mentor Bowling Party
06.24 Campers Blessed in Worship
06.24-06.30 LYFE Camp 2018
07.01 Camp Witness in Worship
07.12 Habitat for Humanity Build
07.22 Mission Trip Blessed in Worship
07.28-08.04 Youth Mission Trip
08.05 Mission Trip Witness in Worship
09.7-09.08 10th Graders Final Retreat
09.14-09.16 Confirmation Fall Retreat 8th-9th
09.23 Confirmation Sunday
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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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