Dear youth and parents,
 
I hope that you enjoyed the inspiring worship services that our youth led this past Sunday. Every year I am more and more impressed by the ways that our young people express their faith and put together sermons, music, drama, and more to communicate a theme to the congregation.  Thanks again to Anna Ross and Jessica Vacketta for all the work they did over the last few weeks to coordinate, rehearse, contact, schedule, and double-check so that the vision and enthusiasm of our youth could come through in the Sunday services.

Last night we also had a great time celebrating our high school graduates at the Senior Banquet.  Fellowship Hall looked great with tables decorated in honor of each graduate and display boards featuring senior photos and baby photos.  Thanks to Jessica Vacketta for all the work she did to coordinate the event, to the planning committee (Amy Brown, Laurie Hix, Kristi Hoban, Charlece James, and Cathy Taylor) for their work to make sure each piece was in place and made for a special evening, and to Ginger Alford for a great (and time-consuming) slide show.  I know our seniors appreciated the love and recognition they received from their church family.

I will be working my way back into an office routine this weekend as my paternity leave wraps up.  Read on for info on the upcoming Chi Rho Pool Party, UCC's continued work with Youth Ministry Architects, a mission trip deadline, and more.

Grace and Peace,
Russ

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