Connect Student Ministry Weekly Newsletter                                                                           July 8, 2018
Worship Times

SUNDAY MORNING 

Growth Group  - 9:30 am The Outlet
Students not attending TLC come for a great activity!

One Combined Service - 11:00 am in Sanctuary
Faith and Freedom Service and Communion

Service Opportunities

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve...Matthew 10:45

Guys, let us follow the example of Christ and be about the business of Others First...  get signed up.





Discipleship
Sunday Morning Growth Groups
Meet Sunday Mornings at 9:30 beginning in The Outlet 
 
 
11tth/12th Grade - The Outlet  - Brad Carr, Mel Coker, Karen Ivy
9th/10th Grade - Room 15 - Greg Arthur, Rebecca Dravis, Rayshaun DeVaughn
7th/8th Grade - Room 18 - Mike Gates, Sherry Simon, Christy and Mark Tate

Wednesday Night Bible Study and Student Choir Rehearsals

6:15 pm - Wednesday Night Bible Study  - Resumes in the fall!


7:15 pm - Student Choir Rehearsal - Resumes in the fall!


Summerour WyldLife meets every other Thursday
If you attend Summerour Middle School, please consider staying after school for a wyld and fun program called WyldLife.  WyldLife is a division of Young Life and is an after school activity offered to middle school students.  Norcross First UMC supports WyldLife and we have leaders who attend each meeting.  The program begins at 4:15 pm and ends at 5:15 pm.  Your student will need a permission form to attend.  Please contact Sandra Hunter for more information student@nfumc.org. 

Resumes in the fall!
See Sandra for more details!




Young Life for Norcross High School meets at Robert D. Fowler YMCA at 7:00 pm!   If you attend Norcross High School, please consider going to this awesome after school activity offered to high school students.  Norcross First UMC supports Young Life and we have leaders who attend each meeting.  The program begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm.  Please contact Sandra Hunter for more information student@nfumc.org. 

Resumes in the fall!
See Sandra for more details.

Young Life and WyldLife programs 
are offered at many schools.  
Please see if you can join a group near your school!



TLC - Teens Love Christ - June 28-July 1 - Rooted - Ephesians 3:14-21
Current 7th - 12th Grade Students
Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, GA
We are partnering with The Fountain's youth group!
Registration is CLOSED!  Meet at church at 6:30 pm.  We will depart at 7:00 pm SHARP!  Eat dinner before you come.  We will return for 11:00 am worship service on Sunday, July 1.
See Sandra Hunter for more information.
Connections
Life Groups  - 
9th - 12th Grade Girls - led by Sandra Hunter and Mel Coker
7th through 12th Grade Guys - led by Rayshaun DeVaughn

If you are interested in being a part of a Life Group, please contact Sandra Hunter student@nfumc.org.

EVENTS

iReservate
 
Timely Reservations help us with logistics such as transportation and adult chaperones.  We encourage you to make your Event Registrations as early as possible.  We want to make it easy for you to get and stay connected, so there are several ways to Reserve a space for Connect Events. 
 
Online - Reservations can be made at www.norcrossfirst.org/students
Email - confirm your Reservation at student@nfumc.org
Old School - there are event clip boards out side the Student Ministry office each week.  Stop by and Reserve your space.
 
Remember, if the event has a cost, your Reservation is not complete until you have paid in full.



Parent's Meeting for ALL Students - Sunday, July 22 - 12:15 pm - Family Life Center
Come and meet Terri Hoye - Director of Children's Ministries, Sandra Hunter - Director of Student Ministries, Juan Quintanilla - Pastor of Hispanic Ministries and Susan Farris - Director of Music Ministries.  Each will share with you important information about each ministry and how we can best serve you and your family here at Norcross First UMC. Pizza will be provided. Please let Sandra Hunter know that you are planning to attend.  sandra@norcrossfirst.org

NB Tween and Student Ministry Kick Off - 
Saturday, July 28 - 6:00 - 8:30 pm - Pavilion and Ball Field
We will kick off the new school year with Freddy's Food Truck and Fun on the Field!  Come and celebrate a exciting time together!  Please let Sandra Hunter know that you are coming. 
This event is $5.00 per person! 
Deadline to register is Sunday, July 22.  Deadlines are FIRM

LOCK IN - Main Event in Suwanee - Friday, August 24L
11:00 pm Meet at church; 1-5 am Main Event; Pick up at 6:30 am SHARP!  Cost is $20 per person.  See Sandra for more details.


Six Flag's Fright Fest - Saturday, October 13 - Offsite
Meet at the church at 11:00 am.  We will return at 12:30am ish.
Bring extra money for souveniers and food.  Cost TBD.
Invite your friends.
Mark Your Calendar!


FOR NORCROSS FIRST UMC


July 13 - 21
Mission Trip to Ecuador
Pray for our team!

July 22
Parent's Meeting
12:15 pm in Family Life Center
All parent's of students please come and hear what student ministry is all about

July 28
Kick Off
5th - 12th Grade
Sign Up!

August 24
Lock In
Cost $20 per person

October 13
Six Flag's Fright Fest
Cost TBD


Sign Up outside 
Sandra Hunter's Office!

IN THE COMMUNITY

Movie Monday
July 9
Jumanji,
Welcome to the Jungle

Norcross Community Center
10 College Streeet
1:30 and 6:30 pm
Doors open 30 minutes in advance of show.  
Movie Popcorn, Treats and Water provided or
 bring your lunch/dinner to enjoy with the movie. 
NO COST for movie

About Connect Student Ministry
The community at Norcross First really believes in young people and because we do, we have worked hard to establish, implement and empower Connect Student Ministries.  Connect is an excellent, holistic ministry for students in middle and high school. We are a real, fresh, relevant Christ-centered ministry that is intentional in helping students to develop, deepen and express their relationship with Jesus Christ and others.
 
We serve students 
and families in 
7th through 12th Grade.




Student Emergency Response Form
You will receive up to the minute information.
Contact Us
Sandra Hunter
Student Ministry Director
770-448-4142 x104
sandra@norcrossfirst.org




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