April 16, 2021
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Dear Hennepin Youth & Families
Thursday is brag on your kids day!

Last weekend we launched the "Parents and Friends of HAUMC Youth" Facebook group. Like all massive successes, it's started small, but Thursday's post/prompt was "Thursday is brag on your kids day," and a couple parents took a moment to type up something that their child has done recently that makes them proud.

I know that Facebook groups aren't new, but I want to invite you to join this one, because it's created for parents and other trusted adults who want good things for our youth. It's going to be a great place to discuss how faith and live intersect with people who are in the same stage of life as you. Check it out the next time your scrolling Facebook.




Grace and Peace,

Rick
Upcoming Events
4/25 @ 5 pm - Youth Night on Zoom
5/2 @ 5 pm - Youth Night on Zoom
5/9 @ 5 pm - Youth Night on Zoom

5/16 @ 1pm - Ministry House backyard
5/22 @ 11:30am - Ministry House backyard
5/23 @ 5pm on Zoom

8/3-8/6 - Serve MSP (Local Justice Mission)

Join the Weekly Youth Night Zoom Call by clicking the link below!
Let's Talk!
A lot has happened in the lives of our children, youth and families over the past year. We believe that ministry should reflect our collective lived experiences. Please join Rick and Lynne as they host listening sessions with parents and youth. We invite you to share ideas about what we should keep from our previous ministry offerings, and what changes could be made to better reflect the lessons learned from the past year.
 
Sessions will be held in person in the Ministry House backyard and also on Zoom. Playground supervision for younger kids will be available, and we’ll have fun activities for older kids, too.  

Hennepin Kids Meetings:
Sunday, 5/16 @ 3pm kids - Ministry House backyard
Saturday, 5/22 @ 10am - Ministry House backyard
Sunday, 5/23 @ 5pm on Zoom 

Youth Meetings:
Sunday, 5/16 @ 1pm - Ministry House backyard
Saturday, 5/22 @ 11:30am - Ministry House backyard
Sunday, 5/23 @ 5pm on Zoom

Please use the following sign up genius to help us plan our time
Want to Connect With Students from the Other side of the World?
Ann Carlson, former Director of the Dignity Center, and tireless advocate for students in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone, joined our Youth Night Zoom call last Sunday with an offer for our students.

She invited our students to become pen pals via email with the students in Baiwalla as a way to increase cultural exchange and help the students improve their English skills. If you're interested in becoming a pen pal with a student in Baiwalla, please contact Rick. (rick@haumc.org)
Save the First week of August for Serve MSP!
I want to invite you to save the first week in August for the upcoming Local Justice Mission. As an intentional response to the inequities that have been illuminated and amplified by the pandemic and killing of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police, Hennepin youth will have the opportunity to join youth from all over the Twin Cities for a week of service. The local justice mission is a collaborative effort from five area United Methodist Church's and is open to middle and high school students. More details are coming soon. Please mark your calendars.
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Earth Day is Coming

Youth and parents should are invited to participate in Earth Day Activities on April 1-22. Climate Bingo, is an activity where you download bingo cards and do the required action in them. Some of these actions are as simple as to turn your water off while brushing your teeth, not going over the speed limit, picking up trash, and recycling. When you do the actions, take a picture and post it on HAUMC Facebook page, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Make sure you tag #HennepinHOPE. Every household that posts pictures will receive a free box of Energy Star LED light bulbs!


Get your Climate Bingo and more!
Sunday is Youth Night on Zoom