August 2019
Student Ministry 2019 - 2020 Preview Luncheon

Parents and youth are invited to lunch in Coleman Family Hall at 12:15 pm on Sunday, August 11 to hear about the amazing things the Student Ministry team has planned for this school year and next summer! Lunch is provided for $5 a person ($20/family max).
Activities This Weekend

Workday, Sat, Aug 3, 9 am - 12 noon
Youth and their families are invited to come lend a teacher a hand with classroom setup! Sign up to let them know you'll be there.

Jr High Lunch, Sun, Aug 4, 12:30 pm
Jr high youth are invited to lunch at Snuffer's with Sheena. Friends are always welcome!

College Send-off, Sun, Aug 4, 12:30 pm
Students starting their freshman year of college are invited to lunch at 7282 Paldao Dr, Dallas for fellowship, food, and advice!

Sr High Ice Cream Night, Sun, Aug 4
Join David at 5 pm for ice cream at Braum's at 1260 W. Campbell Rd!
Looking Ahead

Sr High Smackdown, Thur, Aug 8, 6 pm
Youth entering 9th-12th grade are invited to meet with the Student Ministry staff at church for dinner and conversation about upcoming youth programming. RSVP

Back to School Bash, Sun, Aug 25
We will kick off Fall UMYF with a Back to School Bash! Join us for a ton of fun and food. Youth are encouraged to bring friends. Jr high 5:45 - 7:15 pm, Sr High 6:45 - 8:15 pm.

Council on Youth Ministry, Sun, Sept 1
CYM resumes at 12 pm on September 1. Youth reps share ideas and help carry them out. All youth are welcome but must commit to attend the meetings on the first Sunday of each month.
Really Living Retreat

All students entering 7th - 12th grades are invited to our annual back-to-school retreat, August 16-18 at Sky Ranch, planned by the class of 2020!

**Register soon - fees increase by $50 a month prior to each trip or retreat and a $100 the week of the trip.**
All Youth Outing - RoughRiders Game
All youth are invited to attend the RoughRiders game on August 11. We will meet at church at 5:00 pm. $25 for dinner & unlimited soda, popcorn, and peanuts until the 7th inning. Tickets must be purchased in advance and transportation is limited. Register no later than Thursday, August 8.
Snack Supper Value Pass
With the start of a new year, it is time to purchase a $20 value pass for the semester! Snack supper is a light meal prepared and served by parents at UMYF. We appreciate you purchasing a pass or sending your youth with $2 each week! Parents are need to cook and serve dinner. Sign up to volunteer!
Blessing of the Backpacks

All students are invited to wear their backpacks and come forward during Children's Time at all Sanctuary worship services or in Modern worship at 11:00 am on Sunday, August 11 to receive a special tag to hang on their bag as we provide them with a blessing for the new school year.

Join us as we pray for all students beginning a new school year!
Night of Worship

Youth and their friends are invited to a Night of Worship led by Woven Worship in the Worship and Arts Center at First UMC Richardson on August 9 at 6 pm! There will be great music, a dynamic preacher, and fellowship with other students from the North Texas Conference. You may purchase tickets online or at the door.
Network Need for Teenage Boys Clothes
The Clothes Closet at Network needs clothes for boys size 12 and up, as well as tennis shoes. If you have new or gently used clothing or shoes for teenage boys, you may drop them off in the bins around church labeled "Network."
Prayer Requests

At FUMCR, we believe in the power of prayer. Let us know how we may pray for you and your family or friends by submitting a request . We also have a prayer blanket ministry to provide comfort to those going through crisis.
Raise Money for Student Ministries at Tom Thumb
Did you know that Tom Thumb has a program that will directly donate money to the youth program at FUMCR every time you shop there? Simply fill out this form and turn it in at customer service to link your rewards card to our organization number - 3808. Click here for more information about the program.
First United Methodist Church Student Ministries
www.fumcr.com/students