YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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Thanks to our 8th Graders idea, we are hosting Friendsgivings this Sunday (think Thanksgiving-themed potlucks with some fun, games, and gratitude thrown in)! Here's where you can find everything you need to know:

MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Click the family name for directions)

6th & 7th Grade Girls

6-7:30 pm (this group is meeting later than usual)

Host Family: The Kostrzynskis

If anyone needs a ride to/from the Kostrzynskis, please let me know!

6th & 7th Grade Boys

5:30-7 pm

Host Family: The Harrises

8th Graders

5:30-7 pm

Host Family: The Guises

HIGH SCHOOL

9th-12th Graders

High schoolers are meeting 5:30-7 pm in the Congegation House for Friendsgiving.

Chef Courtney will be preparing dinner like usual, but you're invited to bring in a favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert! Click here to sign up.

Parents: we could use some help in the kitchen this Sunday

THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

This year's Christmas Pageant will be held on December 11th at 4:00 pm and we are excited for our youth to be in leadership for this special worship service! Rehearsals start this Sunday (11/20) at 4:30, Sunday 12/4 at 4:30, and Saturday 12/10 at 10:30 am. If you want to be an actor in the Pageant but haven't heard from Matt this week, send a reply so we make sure we get you on the list. If you want to sing or play an instrument, please contact Sarah.

LIVING OUT OUR VISION THIS WEEK

DCPC worships this Sunday at 8:45 am (traditional), 9:45 am (casual), & 11 am (traditional). All worship services are in the Congregation House.

Youth Music is meeting this Sunday in the Choir Room at 4:30. Let Sarah Allred know if you're interested. The first rehearsal for the Christmas Pageant is also at 4:30 pm this Sunday.

Screen & Scripture (intergenerational Sunday school class, 9:45 in the youth lounge) is talking Black Panther this Sunday!

Youth Group: Middle Schoolers will be celebrating their Friendsgivings off-site while high schoolers will be celebrating all together at DCPC and looking towards the new holiday season.

A great place that our middle and high schoolers can make a difference is in DCPC's Children's Ministry! Talk to Jenny Alexander if you are interested. Note: we will not be hosting children's ministry training after Youth Group this Sunday.

YOUTH PARENTS DINNER - 12/4

All parents of middle and high schoolers are invited to join other parents for dinner during Youth Group at Mandolino's on Sunday December 4th. Drop off your kids at the Congregation House and then join us for dinner and an opportunity to connect with other parents who are in the same boat as you.

FALL RETREAT FOLLOW-UP

We had a great Fall Retreat last weekend at Camp Canaan! You can see some snapshots of our adventures here, listen to the soundtrack for our weekend here, and parents can get more information on how to continue the conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit by clicking here: middle school | high school. Huge thank you to the students and leaders who made it all possible!

SUMMER TRIPS UPDATE

Thanks to everyone who shared ideas about summer trips! We want you to be part of the final selection process so next week's email will have a menu of opportunities that you can vote for. We'll take all of those into consideration when making our final decision. And to say thank you, your vote will get you a discount on trips when it comes time to sign up!

JOIN THE KITCHEN TEAM

In order to ensure that we can continue to provide our youth with meals before youth group, we need your help! Would you consider committing to two Sundays between now and the end of the year to volunteer in the kitchen to provide meals? It requires arriving a little early at 4:45, and helping set out food and utensils, making drinks, and cleaning up afterwards. Thank you for making our youth group meals possible and sign up today!