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 Weekly E-news May 17, 2013
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Dear youth and parents,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at Jessica Vacketta's ordination service on Sunday afternoon. The service was a joyous, meaningful, and tear-filled recognition of Jessica's gifts, calling, and commitment to her vocation as a minister. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the handmade white and gold stole she received from the youth and parents of UCC - she loved it and looks forward to wearing it for many years to come. If you weren't able to make the service, be sure to congratulate JV on her graduation from Brite and ordination to ministry the next time you see her. I should have some photos from the service to share in next week's e-news.
Read on for information about youth end-of-the-year parties, mission trip registration, volunteering for Vacation Bible School, and more!
Grace and Peace,
Russ
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Youth end-of-the-year parties this Sunday evening
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The end of the school year is upon us, and our middle and high school youth will celebrate with end-of-the-year parties this Sunday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. Here are the details on the parties:
 CYF pool party (grades 9-12) will be hosted by the Ruiz family at their home (2528 Greene Ave.) Bring $5 to help cover dinner, and wear or bring your swimsuit and a towel if you plan to swim. Jessica promises there will be Settlers of Catan for interested gamers.
Chi Rho water games party (grades 6-8) will take place in the grassy yard adjacent to the church. Wear a swimsuit under a t-shirt and shorts, bring sandals or water shoes to wear, and bring $5 to help cover dinner. It will be a fun night filled with zany outdoor water games, so come cool off at church!
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Space still available on mission trips to Memphis and Houston
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ Have you signed up for one of our two youth mission trips planned for this summer? It's not too late! Here are the details 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!
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Youth volunteers needed for Vacation Bible School
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