So. Snow. That was... something!
I hope you had a good "snow day" experience on Sunday. Our family spent a little extra time in cooking a fun breakfast, a little extra devo time, and a little extra game time. Who knows the right age to teach checkers? Doin' my best here!
Thank you!
Okay, lots to get to today, including a new lock-in coming up and this is the LAST CALL. Thing is, if we're going to do it we need registration NOW so we can get advanced tickets before they sell out! Firm deadline of Sunday, so get to it. And yes, we need a parent driver, please!
I also know many of you have TALKED about registering for the mission trip and LYFE Camp but few of you have ACTUALLY done it! Friends, they really need our head counts asap so please get it done, and thanks!
This Sunday night we're talking about LGBT justice in the church as a youth group and next week we're hearing from Pastor Judy about it. We'll craft some questions we want to ask her this week, too. Parents, you're invited to Pastor Judy's session on April 15, see you there!
In Christ,
Rev. Nate Melcher
Associate Pastor
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Service+Cinema Lock-In: Avengers Infinity War!
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Cinema+Service Lock-In
7:00pm Friday, April 27 start
~12:00pm Saturday, April 28 end
$15, Register NOW!
Youth and parents who want to experience the new Avengers movie on opening weekend are encouraged to sign up for a service project with
Feed My Starving Children, a viewing of
Captain America: Civil War, and then a morning matinee of the latest Marvel movie.
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LYFE Camp Registration is OPEN!
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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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Bring your Bible to class this week, thanks!
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Last Week:
No Confirmation Class on our Surprise Snow Day!
This Week:
UMC Structure and Crafting Questions for Bishop Ough. Plus, at 11:00am, come for the Forum with the Bishop after worship!
Next Week:
Membership Vows and Confirmand/Mentor Breakfast after worship!
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Church of Youth Sunday Nights
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5:30pm-6:30pm, Sundays, with a meal at 6:30pm and Journey at 7:00pm
Last Week:
No youth activities on Surprise Snow Day!
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: TBA
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NEW Video Theology films this month!
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Sunday Evenings, 7:00pm-8:00pm, in the Church of Youth Room
Parents! Invite a friend and be a part of this brand-new drop-in group! We watch a documentary episode, short film, or a film in parts and explore its themes and ideas for our faith, our lives, and our God in a casual group discussion. Gatherings are facilitated by Pastor Nate Melcher. Yes, we will have popcorn! Open to all adults, so invite a friend!
#livetoinvite
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Video Theoloogy for April 22
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This 2012 documentary features preachers and teachers from all across the theological spectrum speculating on the nature of God, the existence of hell, and what does ultimate reconciliation look like. We'll watch and discuss this documentary in three parts over three nights. From Nate: "This is one of the most powerful films I've ever experienced, in terms of exploring my own faith. I'm proud to share it with you and truly hope we can have some amazing discussion!"
Sunday night, see the life-giving finale!
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SAVE THE DATE: Graduation Sunday is May 20!
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Get ready for major events, like...
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04.15 Lock-In Registration Deadline
04.27 Service+Cinema Lock-In: Avengers
05.20 Graduation Sunday
05.20 Church of Youth Pot Luck Par-Tay!
06.24-06.30 LYFE Camp 2018
07.28-08.04 Senior High Mission Trip
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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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