YOUTH NEWS NOTES: Registration is open!
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Sunday night saw one of my highlights of the year, the
Blessing of the Animals! We had close to 100 people, plus dozens of creatures, all gathered together in the Sanctuary for an evening of singing, prayer, and asking God's blessing upon our most beloved pets. Thank you for being a part of such a wonderful tradition. Official photos will be coming soon.
Today is the FINAL DAY to register for this weekend's Trail of Terror / Lock-In. We love doing these sorts of fun events, yet we really need people to please commit. I always appreciate people letting me know they're interested and yet these are the sorts of things that need official registration with payments made, please. Thank you for your cooperation and I hope to hear from you today!
Likewise, our window for registering for
The Event is closing soon, too. All Confirmation students are encouraged to submit their registration, too. It's a great weekend of rock bands, workshops, service projects, and more - all in a quality hotel resort up north on a beautiful lake!
Trunk-or-Treat needs all youth's help THIS SUNDAY to plan the Spooky Labs! Please plan on meeting in the Church of Youth Room this Sunday at 5:30pm to go over our plans for this year's spootacular fun! See you soon!
Jesus loves you!
- Rev. Nate Melcher,
Associate Pastor of Faith Development
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS TODAY:
Trail of Terror / Lock-In
TOT-LOCK!
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TOT-Lock Trail of Terror / Lock-In
October 12-13, $20
7:00pm-11:00pm TOT
Come for this annual tradition of checking out the spooky "haunted houses" of Trail of Terror followed by a lock-in as a youth group!
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TOT-Lock Trail of Terror / Lock-In
October 12-13, $20
11:00pm-8:00am LOCK
Yes, you can come for just the Lock-In, if you like. When you register, just pick the "Lock-In Only" option, instead.
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REGISTER: The Event at Cragun's!
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The Event, 8th-9th Graders
November 2-4, 2018
Cost $150, we have scholarships
This excellent annual retreat to
Craguns features a rock band, speakers, workshops, games, a pool, and new friends from churches across Minnesota!
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We
never want a teen to miss a great event because of money, so
never hesitate to ask for a scholarship, thank you!
REGISTER TODAY!
We also need a MOM to come with us!
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Church of Youth Gathering
Sundays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Last Sunday, October 7: Blessing of the Animals worship service
This Sunday, October 14: Planning for Trunk-or-Treat
Next Sunday, October 21: Planning for Trunk-or-Treat !
Coming Up: Here's a great lineup for the fall...
October 21 - Planning for Trunk-or-Treat II
October 28 - Trunk-or-Treat
November 4 - Mentorship Training
November 11 - Game Night
November 18 - Care Package Project
November 25 - Pub Theology for Teens
December 2 - Community Meals
December 9 - Service Project
December 16 - Annual Youth Family Christmas Par-Tay!
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Confirmation Class
Sundays at 9:00am, Longfellow Room
8th-9th Graders
Last Sunday, October 7: Bible 101: Social Location and Story Context
This Sunday, October 14: Beginning the Gospel of Matthew, plus Bible Sunday for all 8th Graders to have their Bibles officially presented in worship with a blessing.
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REGISTER: Trunk-or-Treat Volunteer!
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Trunk-or-Treat
October 28
4:00pm-5:30pm
It's our 4th big year for this family fall fun event and we need all hands on deck! Host a trunk, run the Spooky Labs, join the fun!
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Please
REGISTER TODAY so we know to expect you. You'll see options for Spooky Labs, etc.
Don't forget: we're planning Spooky Labs on Oct. 14 and 21, too.
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REGISTER: Mentorship Training
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Sunday, November 4
5:30pm-6:30pm 8th-10th Graders (Parents are welcome!)
6:30pm-8:00pm Mentors of 8th-10th Graders (Parents are welcome!)
Yes, there is pizza!
Please save the date and register for Mentorship Training. We've recruited a presenter from MENTOR Minnesota to train
teens, parents, and mentors to get the most out of a mentoring relationship, bolster confidence, and strengthen your bond. The students will have their training in the hour before during youth group time. We'll have a pizza dinner available that night, too, and your RSVP helps us plan. Please RSVP for this excellent training workshop!
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Upcoming Events to Calendar NOW!
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Get active with your church!
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Oct. 7 - Blessing of the Animals
Oct. 12 - TOT-Lock
Nov. 2-4 - The Event at Cragun's Resort
Nov. 4 - Confirmation Mentor Training
Dec. 15 - Kids In / Parents Out Theater
Feb. 8-9 - Cinema+Service Lock-In: Lego Movie 2
Mar. 1-2 - Confirmation Retreat to Koronis Retreat Center
Mar. 6 - Ash Wednesday
Apr. 19 - Good Friday
May 3-4 - Cinema+Service Lock-In: Avengers 4
Jun. 23-29 - LYFE Camp
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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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