Sunday, August 28: Youth Ministry Launch Party, 4-6:30pm. All youth and their families invited to an Amazing Race-style competition followed by a potluck and worship together to prepare for going back to school. Please sign-up here to bring food to the pot-luck!

Saturday, Sept. 10: Community Tailgate Party, 11am-3pm.

All-age event watching the away UNC football game, with children's and youth activities, musical performances, free food, and bouncy houses! We're also looking for youth and adult volunteers to help facilitate some of the fun. Help out with face painting, crafts, etc. Sign up here for a volunteer shift!

Sept. 16-18: Youth Fall Retreat at YMCA Camp Weaver. One last summery get-away, with worship together, games, free time, and water play. We've always loved our time at Camp Weaver, and it's a great way to get to know everyone and bond for the school year! Please register now at this link!.

While there are many ways for parents to engage the youth ministry, we are currently actively recruiting for U-Crew Sunday night adult leaders and High School Sunday school teachers. Parents, please follow this link to let us know the ways you are interested in helping out with youth ministry this year, from chaperoning, to driving, from hosting to planning.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and donations to help the flood victims in Kentucky. Many of you are aware that we have been praying particularly for the family at the site we called "Stampede Blanket." Their home was completely washed away by the floods and we were worried because no one could find them. I am happy to report that Martin and Tina have been located, and they are safe and staying with some friends. We will continue to hold them in our prayers as they come up with a plan for where to live in the future.

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