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"Love is what we are born with
Fear is what we learn.
The spiritual journey is ...the unlearning
of fear and prejudices
and the acceptance of love back in our hearts.
Love is the essential reality
and our purpose on earth.
To be consciously aware of it,
to experience love in ourselves and others
is the meaning of life.
Meaning does not lie in things.
Meaning lies in us."
~Marianne Williamson
Hello Everyone!
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Wow! Sunday was amazing. I am so proud of each of you. I was blown away with how wonderful you all did. The amount of compliments, praise, encouragement and support has been overwhelming. I can't tell you how many people have told me how impressed they were with your talent, dedication, poise, joy, intelligence and gifts. I am so glad you had a chance to show off your skills. 
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Youth Sunday happen. Whether your help came in the form of directing music, driving students to practice, organizing communion or prayers it all contributed to a beautiful and memorable Sunday.
What's Going On This Week?
5th and 6th Grade Group
We will have our second official 5th and 6th Grade Group today, Wednesday, May 9th from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm.
Come join your peers as we play capture the flag and talk about what it means to stand up for what you believe in.
Bring your Bibles!
Sunday School
Jr. High and Sr. High will meet at 9:00 am this Sunday. Sr. High is in the basement. 
Jr. High is in the Youth Room and we will be discussing "Temple."
Sr. High Co
nfirmation
Our Sr. High Confirmation class will begin this Sunday, May 13th. We will meet in the Youth Room from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Please complete the readings prior to class (21-36, p. 101-107, p. 115-122). The topic for this week is "Who is Jesus and why should I care?"
If you have yet to pick up a
book please do so ASAP.
UMYF
No UMYF this week. Spend time appreciating your wonderful mothers, grandmothers and special women in your life.
Chill S
esh
Chill Sesh will continue to meet from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm. Come do your homework, listen to music and chill.
Happy Birthday
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
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. We need a Youth Coordinator to make this happen.
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.
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!
Put Them on Your Calendar
(For all of these events please email me if you are going so I can provide enough transportation).
Loaves & Fishes Ministry
Jr. High and Sr. High students are welcome to serve at the Loaves and Fishes soap kitchen on May, 20th. This will be our May service project. We will leave the church at 1:00 pm and return no later than 5:00 pm.
Parents, we need drivers!!
Youth Serving During Service
The youth h
ave 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.
2012 Camp Dates
The theme of the camp is.........."Secrets of the Kingdom!"
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
The last day to get the regular pricing for camp is May 15th. 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 there is any Sr. High student who would still like to attend SSP please let me know. I have 1 spot open.
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 28th) to camp at Yosemite before heading to our SSP placement.
Youth please join the "SSP Coarsegold; Week 5". 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 suppo
rtive 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 need some help with. There are also a number of capacities in which you can help serve. Click here for the full list!
Specifically need helpf ro the End of the Year Banquet happening June 3rd from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.
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.
Congratulations to the Youth Band members who were accidently left off the bulletin. Brenton Scher, Emily Sorger, Elizabeth Tarangelo, Emily Templin. Director: Tim Klooster. Sorry for the oversight. You are awesome!
Congratulations to Austin Killeen who made the finals for the mile at Oak Crest Middle School.
Congratulations to Emily Sorger who was nominated for Best Actress for her work in the "Jungle Book" at the Off Broadway Theater.
Good luck on all your AP tests. I know you're gonna rock 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,
Chelsea
