YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

FOR MARCH 15, 2023

Living Out Our Vision This Week

Worship with your DCPC family at 8:45 am (in Lingle Chapel, traditional), 9:45 am (in the sanctuary, informal), or 11 am (in the sanctuary, traditional).

Youth Music is preparing for Youth Sunday this Sunday 12 - 1:30 pm in the (college) Student Center (near the Appleyard Patio). David and Sarah are providing pizza for lunch.

DCPC Youth will be assisting our children's ministry folks with Easter Egg Hunts for preschool & elementary aged kids on March 31st and April 8th.

Vacation Bible School this year is returning in inter-generational form this summer on June 10 & 11 and we're looking for youth volunteers in several areas! Click here to see the roles that are available and to sign up.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: MARCH MANDONESS

This month in Screen & Scripture we're returning to a galaxy far, far away to spend some time with The Mandalorian. Join us on Sundays 9:45-10:45 am in the Youth Lounge as we explore what it means for the hunter to become a protector and what that change of heart means for those who follow Christ. Don't forget that S&S is intergenerational and open to youth and adults!

SUNDAY SCHOOL: GEN Z & MENTAL HEALTH

In the second of two Sundays, we're going to recap last week and start looking at some examples of what flourishing looks like in relationships among the generations at home and at church. Join us in room 118 (near the coffee station) 9:45-10:45 am.

Youth Group

5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Congregation House

PARENTS: JOIN THE KITCHEN TEAM!

We have seven more dinners this year and all of them could use a little parental help! The kitchen team sets up for dinner, serves, and cleans up, making a welcoming and fun environment possible. You can sign up for just one or a few! Click here to get more details and pick a Sunday.

8TH GRADERS

Confirmation continues this Sunday! This Sunday we're exploring what Confirmation really means. Is it graduating from church or the start of a new way of loving God, loving others, and loving life? Join us to find out! 8th Graders will be in Room D for dinner & the Youth Group hour.

YOUTH GROUP FOR EVERYONE ELSE

Youth Sunday is students' opportunity to discover what worship is really about by creating and leading every part of the worship service. Last week was the start of the brainstorming for each small group and this week we finalize plans and start practicing, plus food and time with friends and leaders too. Youth Group is 5:30-7 pm in the Congregation House.

DCPC YOUTH SUMMER TRIPS

Today is the last day to register!


HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP to Memphis, TN July 2-7


MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP to Charleston, SC July 23-28


MONTREAT YOUTH CONFERENCE (High Schoolers) July 23-29

SPRING READ FOR PARENTS

The struggles of teenage girls have been well-documented in the news in the last month and more than a little scary for anyone caring for them. With that in mind, parents, grandparents, SGLs, and everyone else is invited to join Matt in reading Reviving Ophelia and come together later in the spring to discuss what we learned and what we want to do with what we learned. Let Matt know if you're interested by sending a reply.

Help Us Pay for Dinner!

You may have noticed that we haven't been charging for Youth Group dinners this school year, and that's something we are glad to do! We will continue to provide dinners this year without asking students to pay because we think that creates a more welcoming environment and because it's just a lot easier for everyone to not have to deal with cash. However, we would welcome any contributions you might want to make to help us break even on meals this year. All you have to do is follow this link and select "Youth Meals" in the dropdown under "Fund."


If keeping track of what meals your kids ate at is a little more than you can deal with right now (we get it!), what about a one-time donation of $40? We are serving 16 meals January-May and most students attend will attend half of them (8) and the meals cost us about $5 each.

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