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  Weekly E-news
              April 16, 2010

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in this issue
CYF Lock-In for grades 9-12 tonight!
Support next weekend's Chi Rho 30-Hour Famine Lock-In
Youth volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School - June 15-18
Summer camp and mission trip registration continues


Dear youth and parents,
 
First off, I want to say thanks to everyone who participated in Sarah's baby shower this past Sunday. We appreciate all the gifts, and I know Sarah had a really great time. Special thanks to Ginger Alford, Stacy McCoy, Kellie Morton, Kalen Ruiz, and Lerii Smith for putting together and hosting the shower.

Second, I needed to let you know that when the baby arrives I am planning to take at least two weeks of paternity leave to spend time with Sarah and Bell. After yesterday's check-up, it looks like the baby will probably arrive in a week or so. Anna, Jessica, and Sharyn will all be doing a fabulous job of leading and supporting the youth ministry while I'm away.

Lastly, thanks to everyone who came prepared for our Camp Registration Sunday this past week. Sharyn said this is the smoothest it's ever gone, and we were able to deliver a huge stack of camp registrations to the TBA office in time for the early bird deadline yesterday. Read on to see how you can still sign up for summer camps or mission trips, and be sure to read about our upcoming youth lock-ins and an opportunity for youth to volunteer with Vacation Bible School this summer.

Grace and Peace,
Russ
 

CYF Lock-in for grades 9-12 tonight!
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Our high school youth will be having a lock-in at UCC
tonight, with registration beginning at 7 p.m. and the event concluding at 8 a.m. tomorrow after a pancake breakfast.  You can download a copy of the CYF Lock-In information flyer by clicking here.  If you are planning to attend and have not RSVP'd, please e-mail Jessica Vacketta ASAP at jessica@uccftw.com.

Thanks in advance to all of the adults who have volunteered to help with different shifts and projects at the lock-in. Your help is appreciated!


Support next weekend's Chi Rho 30-Hour Famine Lock-In
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Our middle school youth have set a goal of raising $7,200 to feed 20 children for a year by Friday, April 23.  To support our youth, you can stop by the table in the Gallery after worship this Sunday, talk to one of our Chi Rho youth, or donate online by clicking here.  If Chi Rho succeeds in achieving their goal, the Lanter family will host a party for the youth at their home in May.  Every youth is welcome to help raise money for starving children, even if they are unable to attend the lock-in.  Envelopes are available in the youth office, during Sunday school, and at youth group on Sunday evening.

 

The Chi Rho Lock-In begins Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m. To register your youth or volunteer to help as an adult, click here to download the info packet. Though there are many ways to help, the biggest current need is drivers for the group's service project from 8:45 a.m. - noon on Saturday, April 24. 




Youth volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School - June 15-18

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VBS Going Green logoYouth in grades 6-12 are invited to volunteer for UCC's annual Vacation Bible School, scheduled for June 15-18 (Tuesday - Friday).  This year's theme is "Going Green: The Earth Our Home" and youth can volunteer to help with preschool or grades K-3.  There are many areas to volunteer, including recreation, storytelling, music, crafts, decorations, snacks, and serving as an assistant group leader. Click here to download the youth volunteer form, and turn the completed form in to the youth or children's ministry office.
 


Summer camp and mission trip registration continues
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Anna's staff photoThe deadline for the early bird discount has passed, but you can still register for summer camps and mission trips. The tally sheet linked below has been updated with the regular camp registration costs, so if you're ready to register for a summer camp or mission trip...

Click here to download a tally sheet for camps and trips.

Click here to download a copy of the summer camp registration form. Just need the dates for each of the camps? You can view or download them as a PDF file by clicking here.

Click here to download the reservation flyer for the Chi Rho Mission Trip (grades 6-8) to Athens, Texas, where we'll work on a number of renovation projects at our church camp, Disciples Crossing. Dates for the trip are June 6-9.

Click here to download the reservation flyer for the CYF Mission Trip (grades 9-12) to Yakama Christian Mission, a Disciple mission center located on a reservation in White Swan, Washington. Dates for the trip are July 18-25.


Youth events on the horizon...
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April 16 - CYF Lock-In (grades 9-12)
April 23 - Chi Rho Lock-In (grades 6-8)
May 2 - First Sunday Lunch for youth and parents
May 9 - Youth Sunday (8:45 and 11:00 services)
May 12 - Senior Banquet honoring UCC's high school graduates - 6:30 p.m.
May 14-15 - Long-range curriculum planning retreat with Youth Ministry Architects
June 6-9 - Chi Rho Mission Trip to Athens
July 18-25 - CYF Mission Trip to Yakama Christian Mission, White Swan, WA


Staff Links
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Russ Boyd, Associate Minister for Youth - E-mail Russ
Anna Ross, Assistant Minister for Chi Rho (grades 6-8) - E-mail Anna
Jessica Vacketta, Assistant Minister for CYF (grades 9-12) - E-mail Jessica
Sharyn Peterson, Ministry Assistant for Congregation Life - E-mail Sharyn
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