Weekly News from Youth and Children's Ministries
The next 15 days are full of Awesome events celebrating our Awesome God!

Will you join us in 15 days of Awesome Prayer for our children and youth?

  • VBS Training with children, youth and adults is tonight - Wednesday, June 15
  • Youth Mission Week starts Monday, June 20
  • Vacation Bible School starts Monday, June 27
Nursery - Grade 5
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
It’s almost time for the GREATEST adventure of the summer!
 
9 a.m. – Noon // June 27 – 30 (Mon - Thurs)
 
Serving opportunities still available: Crew Leaders, MVPs and Photography!
Can you volunteer in one of the 5 remaining roles? Learn more and sign up here!  
 
Volunteer Training is tonight! RSVP here.
 
Hospitality Room Donations are welcome! Celebrate and bless our volunteers by bringing in snacks, breakfast casseroles, sodas, baked goods, etc.! Non-perishable items can be dropped off in the church office any time. Freshly made goodies can be brought to the Hospitality Rooms during VBS! Contact Kim to coordinate drop off.
 
Parent e-mails will be sent out for all registered campers on June 23 with crew assignments, pickup tags and all camper information. Just a few more camper spots remain! Register today!  
 
Learn more about all things VBS here! 
FEELING CRAFTY?
VBS Décor Days
 
Final Craft and Chat
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. // Thursday
Craft, chat and prepare for VBS in Wesley Center room 305.
 
Decorating Days
Help us turn the campus into a Southwestern Desert!
 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. // Tuesday, June 21 (Wesley Center)
 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. // Thursday, June 23 (Harnish Center)
 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. // Friday, June 24 (Magnolia & Narthex)
 
12 - 3 p.m. // Sunday, June 26 (Courtyard & Sanctuary)
 
All are welcome to join the decorating fun, even if you’re not able to serve during VBS!
 Childcare will be provided during all decorating days with an RSVP to Kim.
SUNDAYS
Summer Sunday Morning Live!
Birth - Grade 5 in the Wesley Center

Can you commit to serving 2 or more Sundays this summer?
9:30 a.m. Sundays, June 19 - August 7

Click here to see what we're learning about this week.
 
Children’s Moments - 11 a.m.
During worship in the Sanctuary. Catch up on past Children’s Moments here. 
Grades 6 - 12
SUNDAYS
Merge Mornings!
9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Magnolia Building Second Floor
Middle and High School
 
Age-level small groups // Practical messages from the Bible //
Fun with friends and games // Music // Free donuts!
You can help!
Pickup donuts, Greet to welcome students, Chaperone for events, Discussion leader for small groups // RSVP here!

UTHCREATES - Summer of Art & Photography!
11 a.m. - Noon on Sundays - Upstairs Magnolia
All students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us. No experience necessary.
University of Tampa Art Department graduate students will be leading this.

Interested? Email Katherine for more info.
Upcoming Events!

  • June 15: TONIGHT is VBS Training. 5:45 - 8 p.m. - Harnish Center

  • June 20-23: Youth Week Mission Tampa // 8:30 a.m. Monday at Magnolia

  • June 29: Surprise! // 12:30-2 p.m. // $5

  • June 27-30: Vacation Bible School // Youth Volunteers

  • July 6: Top Golf // 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. // Transportation provided // $20 includes golf, lunch & drinks - Sign up

  • July 13: Go Karts // 3:30-6:30 p.m. // Tampa Bay Grand Prix // Transportation provided // $35 includes races, pizza & games - Sign up

  • July 20: Movies! // Afternoon - Time TBD // $10 + food money - Sign up

  • July 27: Splash Bash pool parties // time and places TBD // $Free!

  • July 18-22: Summer Camp at Warren Willis - Head to Warren Willis for Summer camp during week 5 Learn more and register. If you want to ride in our church van, let us know ASAP! Email youth@hydeparkumc.org to reserve a spot.