Teenagers in Grades 8-12 are invited to participate in a multi-faceted ministry at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. You're encouraged to join Youth Director Rick Belbutoski and other adult leaders for a variety of ministries, events, and ways to serve your neighbor in the name of Jesus Christ.
Hello Hennepin Youth & Families!

Is it really already December? I hope you had a fantastic holiday, and Advent is treating you well. I know the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas often are packed tightly with many wonderful experiences. We have some wonderful things happening for the Hennepin Youth I hope you can participate in this December and beyond.

Below is the schedule for Sunday. I hope to see you soon!

The Schedule for 12/8
Confirmation - 9 - 9:45 am
Youth Small Group - 10 - 11:00 am
Youth Group - 5 pm - Angel Tree Shopping
Dinner - 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Journey Choir 6:30 - 7:30 pm


Grace and Peace,

Rick
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Youth Christmas Party

Youth and Parents are invited and encouraged to attend this year's Youth Christmas Party on Sunday December 15 at 5 pm. The party will be taking the place of usual Youth Group programming, it will take place in the Church of Youth Room, and it will be a true potluck. Bring a food item to share with your peers.

In addition to sharing food, the youth will also participate in a White Elephant gift exchange. Gently used gifts work great, but if you choose to purchase a new item for the gift exchange, please try to limit the cost to $5 or below.

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Presidents' Day Weekend Ski Trip

This February 14 - 16th youth are invited to participate in this year's Winter Ski Trip. Youth will depart from the church on Friday evening and return Sunday evening. Youth will once again be staying at Fitzgerald Manor and will ski at both Lutsen and Spirit Mountain. 

The cost of trip is $300 and includes lodging, food, lift tickets and transportation. This cost does not include equipment rental. Those who need to rent equiptment for the trip are encouarged to do so in town prior to the trip. 

More details coming soon! Go to haumc.org/register to sign up.
Confirmation Advent Volunteers

As a way to be a part of the Advent Season and answer the call to service that comes along with going through confirmation, students are encouraged to sign up to serve as a wreath lighter and liturgist for the beginning of the Sanctuary service. I still need two volunteers for December 22.

Youth Check in and Conversation

Please mark your calendar for 5 pm Sunday January 12 at 5 pm. After spending six months working with youth and getting to know parents and families, everyone is invited to attend a meeting where we can asscess the successes of 2019 and identify and seize opportunities to make 2020 an even better year for Hennepin Youth. Your feedback is vital to the future success of the ministry, and I look forward to sharing this time together in the new year!
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Youth Head to Chicago for 2020 Mission Trip

The 2020 youth mission trip will be headed to Chicago July 26th - 31st. We will be staying at the Historic First Church of the Brethren, a church with a long history of being a community leader on issues of social justice. 

The group will be doing a variety of projects throughout the week, serving with a variety of ministry partners. 

The "Early Bird" cost of the trip is $340 for those who make a security deposit of at least $100 by Sunday February 2nd, 2020. Youth can still sign up to attend the trip after February 2nd, as long as space allows, however there is a price the total cost of the trip jumps to $375.

If you have additional questions, please email or ask me, Rick, in person. rick@haumc.org. Register for the trip by going to haumc.org/registration
December 8
Confirmation 9:00 - 9:45 am
Youth Small Group 10:00 - 11:00 am
Youth Group - Angel Tree Shopping 5:00
Journey Choir 6:30


DECEMBER 15
Confirmation 9:00 - 9:45 am
Youth Small Group 10:00 - 11:00 am
Youth Christmas Party - 5 pm -  Potluck and White Elephant


January 12
Youth Ministry Conversation - More details coming soon!

January 25
Lock in


February 2
Early Bird Deadline for Chicago Trip


February 17
Presidents' Day Ski Trip - More details coming soon!


March 6
Buck Hill Overnight Ski Trip
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