JYM News: Sunday Brunch, Wed Service Project

JYM Newsletter

June 10th - June 17th

Last Sunday it was such an honor to recognize our Senior class, the class of 2021. Reliving all of our memories together was bittersweet as we looked back on wonderful moments but also know that their time in JYM is almost at a close. Our Seniors stay active in our youth group through out summer, before our move up day in late August where we also welcome in any new 6th graders. We look forward to these next few months with this fantastic class, and pray for their futures.

Lisa and Kat have finally planned out our summer schedule! Biggest note is that in the summer we will not be doing Tuesday events, but instead will meet mid-week on Wednesday to volunteer at our weekly service project at Casitas de Esperanza. Keep reading to learn more and RSVP!

- Katrina Kraynick-Baker

(408) 761-5820

katrina3cyouth@gmail.com

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES

Until further notice we are continuing to meet outdoors and with masks on. We will update you when either of those points change

Sunday June 13th, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Bagels with Bibles & Buddies at Almaden Lake Park

Join us on Sunday for a little brunch activity! We will meet at the parking lot of Almaden Lake Park on the Winfield side and have some bagels and other food items. First we will do a Bible devotion together and then walk a loop around the lake and play some games as well. Hope you can join!

RSVP Here

Wednesday June 16th, 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Volunteering at Casitas de Esperanza!

We need your help!

This summer, The Joint Youth Ministry will be partnering with Amigos De Guadalupe to serve the community at Casitas de Esperanza!

Every Wednesday, we will be providing activities and meals for its community members. We will be doing a variety of things from sports, crafts, science projects, art etc. We will also be BBQ'ing for everyone who lives there at 4:30pm each week. There are no kitchen facilities so we will grill each time on our own BBQs, but the side dishes need to be made by families or adult helpers in advance. Students are welcome to eat with the kids/adults each time as well.

We Start Wednesday June 16th! We still have a lot of openings. You can sign up to volunteer and/or make food for Casitas De Esperanza HERE

Casitas de Esperanza is a new community of 25 Tiny Homes providing temporary housing for unhoused families with children, for 120 days. We hope to build community with this tiny home neighborhood through consistent volunteering this summer and beyond. We will have more details about what that will look like for us, and we will be asking for some adult volunteers every week as well! Keep your eyes open in future emails.

You can read more about Casitas de Esperanza HERE

Summer Plans!

S'more Summer with the JYM - JYM 2021 Summer Trip!

Aug. 1st - Aug 3rd

Reserve your trip spot now!

Thank you to everyone who filled out our summer survey! We are so excited to announce that we will be doing a JYM two night stay at the KOA Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay campgrounds.

We will meet at WGUMC on Sunday Aug. 1st at 2:00pm. We will carpool down to the campsite together, and return to church campus on Tuesday Aug 3rd at 5:00pm.

If you would prefer to drive separately that's fine! If you can only come for one of the days, that's fine too!

Cost is $110 for the weekend, if you are only staying part time let us know on the sign-up form and we will adjust price for you. If your cannot afford the full cost please let us know on the sign up form. We have never turned a student away from an event due to cost (to our knowledge!) and don't intend to start now!

There are a lot of activities on site at the KOA Campground. Tuesday we will drive/walk to the beach before heading home.

RSVP for your spot today!

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