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  Weekly E-news
              June 25, 2010

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in this issue
CYF invited to Trotter family lake house this Sunday
Chi Rho outing to Museum of Science & History / IMAX theater
CYF outing to Granbury for drive-in movie next Friday
UCC Youth summer activities - join the fun!
Mission Trip Stock Sale continues this Sunday morning in the Gallery


Dear youth and parents,
 
Sorry to hit you with two e-news installments this week, but we got off schedule a couple of weeks back and I need to get back to our typical Friday morning weekly e-mail.  There are three great fellowship outings coming up this week, so be sure to read on for all the details!

I also want you to know that I will be away from Monday until Wednesday of next week to serve as a workshop leader at the Christian Youth Leadership Seminar.  This week-long camp at Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat brings together over 100 Disciple youth from across Texas and New Mexico who are preparing to serve on their local youth leadership councils.  UCC's own Lance James, Sheridan Ruiz, and Shelby Smith will be attending as they prepare to represent our church on the TBA Youth Ministry Council.  Please keep this group in your prayers as they learn practical leadership skills and practices for spiritual growth that will help them to be servant leaders at camp and here at UCC.

Grace and Peace,
Russ


CYF invited to Trotter family lake house this Sunday afternoon
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Ski boat clip artInterested in a day on the lake to beat the summer heat?  Macy Trotter and family have invited UCC's high school youth to spend an afternoon at their house on Lake Worth this Sunday afternoon, June 27.  It promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of jet skiing, boating, tubing, paddle bikes, beach volleyball, and more!  Please bring a snack or drink to share with the group. We will meet at the church at 12:45p.m. If you're an adult who is willing to drive (or have any questions), contact Jessica Vacketta at [email protected].

If you would prefer to meet at the Trotter house, contact Jessica for the address.


Chi Rho outing to Museum of Science & History / IMAX theater
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 UCC's youth who have completed grades 6-8 are invited to an outing to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History this Wednesday, June 30.  The group will meet at the church at 9 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. after exploring the museum, seeing the IMAX movie "Adrenaline Rush," and sharing a picnic lunch.  The cost is $15 per person (includes museum admission, IMAX ticket, and lunch) and friends are welcome.

If you're an adult interested in driving (or have questions) contact Anna Ross at [email protected].



CYF outing to Granbury for drive-in movie next Friday
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30 Hour Famine logo Our high school youth will be making a trip to Granbury on Friday, July 2 to see a movie at the Brazos Drive-In.  The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. to carpool down to Granbury, and should return around 11:30 p.m.  The movie will not be announced until next week, so be sure to check the Brazos Drive-In website to see what's playing.  (My money is on Toy Story 3.)  Adult driver/chaperones are needed for this outing, so contact Jessica Vacketta at [email protected] to help out.

Do you hate the idea of traveling to Granbury without stopping for a meal at Babe's Chicken Dinner House?  CYF sponsor Doug Cox is organizing a group to drive down early for dinner before the movie!  If that sounds good to you, contact Doug at [email protected] and let him know you'd like to participate.
 


UCC Youth summer activities - join the fun! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We have a number of great fellowship events for youth coming up this summer, so be sure to mark your calendars and check the e-news each week for details!
Here's what's in store:
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Chi Rho (completed grades 6-8)

June 30: Science and History Museum / IMAX Theater - 9:45 a.m.
July 7: Outing to Main Event - 1:00 p.m.

July 28: Texas Rangers baseball game - 6:00 p.m.
July 31: Horseback riding and pool party at Midgleys' - 9:00 a.m.

CYF (completed grades 9-12)

July 2: Trip to Granbury for movie at Brazos Drive-In - 7:30 p.m.
July 28: Texas Rangers baseball game - 6:00 p.m.
July 31: Dinner and ice skating in Arlington - 6:00 p.m.



Mission Trip Stock Sale ends this Sunday morning in the Gallery
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Stock sale graphic This Sunday is the last opportunity to buy stock in our youth mission trips at the table located in the Gallery. At $10 per share, the stock helps reduce the cost of each trip for participating youth and earns an invitation to a "shareholders luncheon" at the end of the summer to hear about the trips.  If you or your child can't make the trip, this is a great way to support youth missions and get an exclusive report about the trips afterward.  Just stop by the table in the Gallery Sunday morning after either service or Sunday school.
 


Youth events on the horizon...
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June 27 - CYF afternoon at Trotter family lake house - meet at 12:45 p.m.
June 30 - Chi Rho trip to Science and History Museum / IMAX Theater - 9:00 a.m.
July 2 - CYF trip to Granbury for drive-in movie - 7:30 p.m.
July 7 - Chi Rho outing to Main Event - 1 p.m.
July 5-10 - Niner's Camp (9th grade) at Disciples Crossing
July 11-17 - Eighter's Camp (8th grade) at Disciples Crossing
July 18-25 - CYF Mission Trip to Yakama Christian Mission, White Swan, WA
July 28 - Chi Rho and CYF to Texas Rangers baseball game - 6 p.m.


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
Will Brown, Summer Youth Ministry Intern - E-mail Will
Hannah Fisher, Summer Youth Ministry Intern - E-mail Hannah
Sharyn Peterson, Ministry Assistant for Congregation Life - E-mail Sharyn
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