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"Through Christ we see, as in a mirror, the spotless and excellent face of God" ~ Clement of Rome
Hello Everyone!
I hope you all enjoyed a great weekend with your mom! Again you impressed everyone at the Mother's Luncheon!
I know you are busy preparing for the end of the year...finals, musicals, sports. I don't know how you all do it. I hope you are remembering to take care of yourselves and remember these wonderful moments.
What's Going On This Week?
5th and 6th Grade Group
Our 5th and 6th Grade Group will meet at Moonlight Beach today, May 16th from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm. Come have fun in the sun as we play games, eat snacks and hang out with each other.
Remember: 1 Timothy 4:12!!!!!
Sunday School
There will be NO Sr. High or Jr. High Sunday School this week due to Music Sunday.
If you're not performing come watch! We'll meet in the front of the church at 8:50 am so we can sit together.
Jr. High remember: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Sr. High Confirmation
Our Sr. High Confirmation class will mee this Sunday, May 20th. We will meet in the Youth Room from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
Please complete the readings prior to class (p. 69-84, p. 85-100). The topic for this week is "God; Can I trust God?"
Loaves & Fishes Ministry
Jr. High and Sr. High students are welcome to serve at the Loaves
and Fishes soup kitchen on May, 20th. This will be our May service project.
We will leave the church at 1:30 pm and return no later than 5:00 pm.
Parents, we need drivers!!
Sr. High Youth Council
We will meet this coming Monday, May 21st from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in my office.
We have a lot to discuss, including summer planning. Please don't miss it!
Chill Sesh
Chill Sesh will continue to meet from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm. Come do your homework, listen to music and chill.
Happy Birthday 
Happy Birthday Brad Madren (May 17th)
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).
Youth Day at Annual Conference
This year we will be attending Youth Day at Annual Conference on June 16th. We will leave the church at 7:30 am and return around 8:00 pm.
If you are interested in attending you must register by June 8th.
Youth Day at Annual Conference: Registration Form
The cost is $15 and T-shirts are $10. Please email me if you are interested so we can plan carpools.
End of the Year/Senior Banquet
On June 3rd we will have our End of the Year Banquet and our Celebration of the graduating seniors. We will meet in Founder's Hall from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.
Dress to impress! We'll have time for lots of pictures, share a meal, reminisce about an amazing year and wish our seniors well.
Vacation Bible School Volunteers
San Dieguito UMC Vacation Bible School presents Operation Overboard! If you are interested in helping with VBS this year please see the link below for the Volunteer Form.
Vacation Bible School will take place from August 6-10 and meet 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
Vacation Bible School: Volunteer Form
Youth Serving During Service
The youth have been asked to participate in their larger churc
h 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 available.
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) so we can hike in Yosemite National Park, 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 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 need some help with. There are also a number of capacities in which you can help serve. Click here for the full list!
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,
Chelsea
