4-4-12

"Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there."  ~Clarence W. Hall

Hello Everyone!

Between the Pancake Breakfast, Butter Braids and Fair Trade Chocolate and Coffee sales we were busy on Sunday, but what a huge success. A big thank you to everyone who helped by cooking, cleaning, selling, organizing and eating!

I hope as Easter approaches you will be able to find some time alone with God and remember all that Jesus did for us on the cross. It's not just about the death but about the resurrection! Rejoice!   

What's Going On This Week?

Confirmation

Confirmation class will meet in the Youth Room from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm today (Wednesday, March 28). Our topic for today's class is "The Bible and Membership Vows."

Next Wednesday we will not have our regularly scheduled meeting. Instead we will meet at 10:00 am-12:00 pm for our Service Project.

Sunday School

There will be no Sunday School this week due to the Easter. Please sit with your families and make sure to say "Hi"!

Also if you are interested in helping out in the nursery during first service please email Shannon Karlicek (kids@encinitaschurch.com).

She needs about 6 youth to help out.

UMYF

There will be no UMYF this week due to Easter. Have a great break!

Chill Sesh

Happy Birthday

Raya Klooster (April 4th)

Evan Killeen (April 4th)

Please let me know when your birthdays are so we can all celebrate and wish you a

Happy Birthday!

Fundraising Efforts

Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate

While we will be taking this Sunday off, youth will now be in charge of selling Fair Trade Chocolate and Coffee in between service. If you are interested in helping out please let me know.

Please visit our booth to help us not only raise money for the youth program but to support these fair trade efforts, while enjoying tasty treats.

Spreebird Deals

Similar to Groupon, Spreebird is a daily deals website that offers 50-90% off great local restaurants, spas, kids' activities and more.

How it Works:

* Visit www.spreebird.com to sign up.

* For every new subscriber that purchases a Spreebird Deal, eScrip will contribute

$1.00 to our group.

* Plus, Spreebird Deals will also contribute 10% of their profits to our group everytime you buy!

I've been doing this for over a week now and there are some great deals! Just make sure to enter San Dieguito United Methodist Church so we get the profits.

Let's Communicate

Facebook

Like the SDUMC Youth Group page. This is a GREAT way to connect to other students involved in UMYF, to share pictures and receive updates about upcoming events. Like Us!

Also you can get daily inspirations, watch videos and read articles that might interest you! 

The Tebow Effect

Put Them on Your Calendar

(For all of these events please email me if you are going so I can provide enough transportation). 

Sr. High Youth Council

Youth Council will meet this Monday, April 16th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Sorry we had to reschedule.

Come discuss past events and upcoming programs. We'll specifically be talking about dodgeball, Youth Sunday, Sr. banquet and other exciting events.

Sr. High Introduction to Christian Faith Class

Any Sr. High student who has not been confirmed or who has a desire to take an Introduction to the Christian Faith class is welcome to sign-up for a 4-session course taught by myself and Rev. Martha.

These classes will take place on the following Sundays from 11:15 am-12:45 pm; May 13th, May 20th, May 27th and June 3rd.

If you are interested in these classes please email me.

Soul Surfer

Bethany Hamilton will be giving a talk in Oceanside at New Song Community Church during the services below. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first serve bases beginning with Easter services on April 4.

Saturday, April 21, 7 pm

Sunday, April 22, 8 am, 9:30 an, 11:15 am

New Song Community Church

3985 Mission Ave

Oceanside

www.newsongchurch.com

Youth Serving During Service

The youth have been asked to participate in their larger church community by serving during worship services. These jobs will primarily take place before Sunday School. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for the congregation to see your beautiful, servant-like faces. Tasks can include lighting the candle, ringing the warning bell, serving communion or reading scripture. 

I encourage you all to sign-up for at least one job. Click here to sign-up.

District-Wide Dodgeball Tournament

Where: Salt Creek Rec. Center

When: Sunday, April 22nd 2:30 pm-5:30pm. Meet at SDUMC at 2:00 pm and return no later than 6:00 pm.

Registration date: April 15th

Cost: $10 per player. All proceeds will go to Stock a School!

Rules: 8 players per team (4 girl minimum)

Theme: DISNEY! Teams dress as their favorite Disney movie.

Refreshments included and there will be other activities while your team waits to play.

Beach Clean-Up

Youth are welcomed and encouraged to join our group as we help to clean-up Moonlight Beach.

Please click here to register click here. Please register for the North County-Costal region. We can meet at the church at 8:30 am to go down together.

Vern and Dolores Jones Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are members of SDUMC and plan to attend college this fall. The Vern and Dolores Jones Endowment Fund offers scholarships for first year students.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, April 29th. Please email me for an application.

2012 Camp Dates

The theme of the camp is.........."Secrets of the Kingdom!" Registration for Camp will be coming in early 2012 so keep an eye out for that announcement.

Below are the dates.

Sr. High Camp (students entering 10th grade to 2012 Graduates): July 8-14

Jr. High Camp: (students entering 7th grade to those entering 9th grade): July 15-21

Camp registration forms are out. Please email me if you are interested in attending and I will get you the form.

You may pay the full amount now or pay a deposit amount of $75 to hold your spot.

SSP

If you have not given your $200.00 deposit yet please do so ASAP. Please look out for the email with information regarding medical insurance, schedule, rules and timeline. The signed copies are due this Sunday, April 8^th.

We got our SSP placement!!!!! Wahoo. We are headed to Coarsegold, CA, Week 5 (July 29 - August 4, 2012). Please note we will be leaving a day early (July 28^th) to camp at Bass Lake before heading to our SSP placement.

Youth please join the "SSP Coarsegold; Week 5" by clicking here. This will help us to connect to the other SSP Coarsgold during week 5.

Parent Volunteers

Thank you so much! I am so blessed to have such a supportive group of parents who strive to help the youth program succeed. We couldn't do it without you.

With that being said there are a number of events coming up that we will need some help with. There are also a number of capacities in which you can help serve. Click here for the full list!

Specifically will need a parent to coordinate the Sr. High District-Wide Dodgeball game...since we'll still be at Jr. High retreat.

Joys/Concerns

As is tradition, I want to share joys and concerns with you all.

If you, your friend who attends this church or your child have any accomplishments you wish to share with the community please let me know. Likewise if you, your friend or child have any prayer concerns let me know so we can be praying and supporting them.

Please always feel free to email, call or stop by my office if you have questions, comments, suggestions or you just want to say hello.

Peace & Love,

Chelsea