April 2019
Becoming You Weekend
This is a weekend for 8th - 10th graders to focus on risk management, self-care, and decision making in many different areas of life. Rod and Cheryl Bishop will discuss with youth topics of sex, consent, drugs, alcohol, porn, social media, peer pressure, mental wellness, high school and college culture, and how faith plays a part in all of those things. 

We will meet at church on Friday night, April 5, from 7-9 pm and Saturday, April 6, from 9-2:30 pm. There is a parents-only session at 1 pm on Saturday followed by closing worship with students. Friends are welcome! The cost is $40 and includes snacks and lunch on Saturday. 
Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers Needed
Youth volunteers are needed to help with the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13. Youth have the opportunity to help with distributing eggs, face painting, applying glitter tattoos, as well as assisting with story time and the balloon art line. Shifts are 9:45 - 11 am and 11 - 12:15 pm. Sign up here !
Youth and their families are invited to attend A Musical Journey: Music that Moves the Soul on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-8 pm in Coleman Family Hall. Musicians will share songs that "move their souls" in their various styles and from their unique journeys and perspectives. This will be a very meaningful evening of food, fellowship, music, and reflection! Some of the musicians featured are David and Amy Magallanes, Sam Wood and Olivia Hughes, Kyle O'Neil, and Darci Williams. The cost for dinner is $5. Dinner will be served at 6 pm, and the program will begin at 7 pm. You are welcome to join us for dinner and the program or just dinner.
All youth are invited to join us for the ONE Event on Sunday, April 28 at First UMC Rockwall! This is an opportunity for youth around the North Texas Conference to come together for fun games led by Group Dynamix, lunch from food trucks, and engaging worship. We will meet in the gym at 12:30 pm & return around 6 pm. There is no cost to attend, and friends are welcome. Advance registration to ensure transportation is required.
Confirmation to College Moms Fellowship
Moms of confirmation to college students are invited to join us at Guitars and Growlers at 6 pm on April 29. Come connect with other moms as we celebrate the joys and struggles of raising children in this phase of life!
Senior Scholarships - Due April 25
Did you know that generous donors from our congregation provide college scholarships for graduating seniors? Senior scholarship applications were mailed out to seniors and are due to the youth office by April 25. If you need an application or have questions, contact Tammie via e-mail or call her at 972.996.0104. 
VBC Teen & College Volunteers
Youth and college student volunteers are needed to help with VBC June 10-14. You can choose which area you would like to serve according to your gifts and interests!
Santa Fe, NM June 23-29 $250
(entering 9th - completed 12th)

San Marcos, TX July 7-12 $300
(entering 7th & 8th)

Belize July 24 - 31 $1500
(completed 12th)
Registration deadline is March 29

Sky Ranch Van, TX August 16-18 $175
(entering 7th - 12th)

More details are available on www.fumcr.com/students under the "Trips" tab.
Register soon! Fees will increase by $50 a month prior to each trip or retreat.
Bridgeport Summer Camp registration opened January 9. Our youth usually attend the camps listed below.

Senior High Camp (SH) - July 1-5
Completing Grades 9-12

Junior High (JH-2) - July 15-19
Completing Grades 6-8
Schedule This Month...
SUNDAY
April 7
9:45 am Sunday school
5:45 pm Jr high UMYF
6:45 pm Sr high UMYF

April 14
9:45 am Sunday school
12 pm Council on Youth Ministry
5:45 pm Jr high UMYF
6:45 pm Sr high UMYF

April 21
Easter Sunday
No Sunday School or UMYF

April 28
9:45 am Sunday school
12:30 - 6 pm ONE Event at First UMC Rockwall

WEDNESDAY

April 3
6:30 pm Jr High Bible Study
6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study

April 10
6:30 pm Jr High Bible Study
6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study

April 17
6:30 pm Jr High Bible Study
6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study

April 24
6:30 pm Jr High Bible Study
6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study


Jr High location - Sweet Firefly
Sr High location - 6604 Kings Hollow Ct, Dallas, TX 75248
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