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  Weekly E-news
              April 12, 2013

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Volunteer at the Youth Garage Sale today or tomorrow!
CYF + 8th grade Movie Night this Sunday at youth groups
6th-7th grade Game Night at youth groups this Sunday
Early bird discount for summer camps ends this Sunday
Sign up now for mission trips to Memphis and Houston
Buy a Disciples Crossing shirt and support a great cause

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Dear youth and parents,

 

I can't stress this enough: We need your help!  If you have an hour or two that you can spare for the Garage Sale, come on out and we'll put you to work.  Read on for details on that and more upcoming youth events.



Grace and Peace,
Russ 



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Volunteer at the Youth Garage Sale today or tomorrow!
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The past two youth garage sales have raised a combined $20,000 in scholarship money to help send kids to camps, retreats, and mission trips.  This year's garage sale starts today, and we still need a LOT of volunteers to make it happen.  Even if you can only spare an hour to stop by Fellowship Hall, that one hour makes a big difference.  Can you spare an hour or two to help send more kids to life-changing camps and mission trips?
 
Below is a list of shifts and specific needs.  Take a look, pick a place you can help, and (if you're willing to take one extra step) e-mail the volunteer coordinator, Robin Nelson, at robin.nelson69@yahoo.com so she can add you to the schedule and balance out the shifts.  There are jobs set aside specifically for YOUTH volunteers at the preview sale on Friday (10 youth needed) and the main sale on Saturday (20 youth needed).
 
Friday, April 12 (pricing items, final prep, Preview Sale)
1-3 p.m.
3-5 p.m. (Preview Sale begins at 4 p.m.)
5-7 p.m. (Preview Sale ends at 7 p.m.)
 
Saturday, April 13 (Sale Day: need cashiers, security, and general helpers)
7-10 a.m.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
3 p.m. - Finish (clean-up shift)
 
One final note: Youth who work the sale will earn individual credit for camps and trips for every hour they work (up to 20 hours, estimated at $10-$20 per hour) similar to TCU football parking.  So parents, be sure to bring your kids along to help out and earn some family credit for future use!  (Also, Robin will be bringing a batch of homemade cookies for the youth as an additional "thank you" on Sunday - so look forward to that!)

 

 

 

CYF + 8th grade Movie Night this Sunday at youth groups
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From Jessica Vacketta, Assistant Minister for High School: 

 

This SMovie Night Ticketunday evening the high school & 8th grade youth will be watching a movie in Parable Pictures from 6:15- 8:00 p.m. (FREE ice cream and popcorn as well!) In order to have a brief discussion following the movie, we'll start the show at 6:15 sharp. If you are planning on eating snack supper, please arrive at 6 p.m. As always, invite your friends!

 

 

 

 

6th-7th grade Game Night at youth groups this Sunday
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From Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister for Middle School:  Game Night graphic

 

  After completing our Lenten series on noticing God and working hard last week on Service Sunday, the 6th and 7th graders will be having a GAME NIGHT this week during youth group time (6:30-7:45 p.m.)  Join us as we will be spending the evening playing some of our favorite games and trying out some new ones too. Feel free to bring a friend to this event as well! See you Sunday night!  

 

  

  

 


Early bird discount for summer camps ends this Sunday
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Youth anBell at Disciples Crossingd children from Pre-K through 12th grade have the opportunity to grow closer to God and one another this summer at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. There are nine different camps spread across the summer, each with a different focus.  Use the links below to access:

A full list of camp descriptions, dates, and prices
  
  
  
Remember that UCC is covering $100 of the registration cost for those who register early for 6th-12th grade camps (already reflected in the documents above), and additional full or half scholarships are available to cover the early-bird price if needed.  The early bird discounts end Sunday, so be sure to complete your form, turn it in to Sharyn Peterson in the youth office, and have a great time at camp this summer!

 

 


Sign up now for mission trips to Memphis and Houston
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Registration flyers for our summer youth mission trips are now available! Here's the skinny on both trips:

The Chi Rho Mission Trip to Houston for grades 6-8 will take place June 9-12. The group will be working at the Houston Food Bank for several days and cooling off at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston at the end of the trip. Cost is $175 per person and full or half scholarships are available upon request. Full details are available on the registration flyer.

The CYF Mission Trip to Memphis for grades 9-12 will take place June 30 - July 6. The group will be working at several inner city agencies, touring Rhodes College, and visiting several cultural attractions in the area (including the National Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel). Cost is $350 per person and full or half scholarships are available upon request. Full details are available on the registration flyer.

If you're ready to sign up, simply turn in your registration flyer and $50 deposit to Sharyn Peterson in the youth office and we'll see you in the trip! 

  

 

Buy a Disciples Crossing shirt and support a great cause
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From Lindsay Puckett, UCC junior and TBA Youth Ministry Council member:

 

Disciples CrosFuture Is Now t-shirt graphicsing, our church camp in Athens, has provided hospitality for camping and retreat ministries for 65 years. The Future Is Now Capital Campaign will shift Disciples Crossing into a new vision for the future by building a Gathering Center that will seat 300 and a Spiritual Renewal Center that provides hotel-style accommodations that suit even more groups and events.

You can support this capital campaign by purchasing a Disciples Crossing t-shirt (back view pictured to the left).  All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the Future Is Now Capital Campaign to help reach the goal.

 

Click here for an order form to get your t-shirt(s), or visit the Disciples Crossing website for capital campaign photos, details, and an online donation link.

 

 



Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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April 12-13 - Garage Sale benefiting youth camp scholarships
April 14: Disciples Class baptisms & confirmations in worship services
April 19-20 - "Just Say Know" sexuality curriculum teacher training

May 1 - Senior Banquet - 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
May 5 - Youth Sunday in morning worship services
June 9-12 - Chi Rho Mission Trip to Houston
June 30 - July 6 - CYF Mission Trip to Memphis 

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