Epiphany Extravaganza
January 2, 2022

7:00 - 11:00 PM - White Elephant Gift Exchange (MS & HS)
11:00 PM - 8:00 AM - Middle School Lock-In
What's the biggest way to kick off the New Year with Mt. Zion UMC Youth? How about an EXTRAVAGANZA!?!

Join us on January 2 as we host our Epiphany Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange with a major twist! This year everyone is invited to join us for an extended party from 7 pm - 11 pm that will include dinner, snacks, White Elephant Gift Exchange, games, and fun. Everyone is invited to join us in your most festive gear, Christmas Pajamas that we wore for PJ Sunday work!

Pick up from the Epiphany Party for High School and anyone not staying the night for the Lock-In will be at 11:00 pm.

At 11 pm, our high school friends will be picked up to go home, and our middle school friends will be given the opportunity to stay overnight at the church for their well deserved Lock-In. Our middle school students earned this lock-in by their incredible volunteering at the Pumpkin Patch in 2021! Pick up from the Lock-In will be at 8:00 am.


WHITE ELEPHAT GIFT EXCHANGE

Everyone is invited to bring a wrapped gift for the exchange. There is no limit on the value of the gifts, but we encourage everyone to bring something worth about $10 or less.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

There are volunteer positions on the Sign Up Genius for adults who would like to attend the Epiphany Party, Lock-In, and provide snacks and breakfast items. Adult volunteers is necessary to be able to host an event like this one, so please RSVP if you know you can stay the night! We cannot make this happen without you!
2022 Retreats, Mission Trips, and Camp Glisson
Last Chance to Register for Winter Retreat is January 5!

Confirmation Retreat (March 4-6) - $135 before January 1/$155 after January 1
Spiritual Life Retreat (March 25-27) - $135 before January 15/$155 after January 15

Gilmer Relief and Service Project (GRASP) High School Mission Trip (June 9-12) - TBD
Middle School Mission Trip (Possibly Camp Craddock) Date TBD - TBD
Camp Glisson 2022 (Registration is opening SOON!)


Additionally, please complete the following survey to assist us in planning the dates for Spiritual Life Retreat in March. There are some conflicts regarding Winter Break and prom season, so we want to ensure we attend on the weekend that most interested students can attend! The SLR Survey Form link is HERE.
11:00 Traditional Service
Acolyte Sign Ups
We are excited for our acolytes to participate in our the 11:00 service.

Our goal is to include three acolytes for each 11:00 service, but we can make due with two or even just one! All students 6th - 12th grade are welcome to acolyte!
Sign up below!

All acolytes should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to service time for
your instructions!
Confirmation 2022
Class Meets at 10:00
Youth Area
We are excited to invite any 7th, 8th, or 9th graders who have not completed Confirmation yet to join this year's Confirmation Class.

 Confirmation classes meet at 10:00 am during the Sunday School hour in the Youth Area.
Find Out How You Can Get Involved With Mt. Zion Youth Ministries!
Have you ever considered all the different ways that you can serve alongside the students of Mt. Zion UMC? There is guaranteed to be a place for every adult to find an opportunity to build relationships with the members of our Youth Ministry.

Did you know that statistics indicate that students who have five dedicated Christian adults actively participating in their life will have a higher success rate of maintaining their faith into college?

Our biggest needs include:

Middle School Boys Small Group Leader - Adult male volunteer who can commit to spending Wednesday evenings with a small group of guys. Time includes short devotion and ability to let them be energized.

Sunday School Teachers - Leaders who can commit to a rotation-based schedule of teaching middle school or high school students. Curriculum varies depending on interest and topic, and can be adapted for whoever needs it!

If you are interested in leading a small group on Wednesday nights, please contact Montana Hamby at montana.hamby@mtzionumc.org.
Check Out All The Information You Might Have Missed!
Are you excited about the beginning of a new school year with the Youth Ministry of Mt. Zion UMC? Take a look at everything we have planned for Fall 2021!
What's Happening with Mt. Zion Youth Ministries?

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services 5 pm, 7 pm, & 11 pm
January 2 - Epiphany White Elephant Party and Patch Champion Lock In - 7-11 pm (HS)