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  Weekly E-news

              June 14, 2013

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in this issue
Freshmen head to Disciples Crossing for Niner's Camp
Buy mission trip stock and support youth work projects
UCC Youth summer fellowship events - join the fun!
Space still available on CYF Mission Trip to Memphis

  

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Chi Rho Mission Trip 2013 group photo

 

Dear youth and parents,

 

I returned from the Chi Rho Mission Trip to Houston on Wednesday night, and we had a great experience serving at the Houston Food Bank, exploring the city, and growing closer to God and one another through worship, small groups, and fellowship activities. If you would like a detailed recap of the trip, be sure to buy stock in our mission trips this Sunday in the Gallery and you'll secure a place at our Shareholders Luncheon on August 4 where you'll hear stories and see photos from both youth mission trips.

 

Our staff will be spread out this coming week as Alison heads home to visit her family and the Amandas travel to Disciples Crossing to counsel at Chi Rho Camp for the North Texas Area (Disciple churches in and around Dallas).  Jessica and I will both be in the office next week if you need to reach one of the youth ministers.  

 

Read on for information about the mission trip stock sale, summer youth fellowship events, and more!

Grace and Peace,
Russ 



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Freshmen head to Disciples Crossing for Niner's Camp
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Five of UCC's 9th grade youth will meet on Monday to travel to Niner's Camp at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. During the week our group will join with youth and adults from other Disciples churches in the area to grow closer to God and one another on holy ground. Please keep this group in your prayers, and pick up a pre-addressed postcard in the Gallery on Sunday to send mail to one of our campers or counselors.

Parents: Remember to meet at UCC at 8 a.m. on Monday morning for the camp carpool!
 
 

 


Buy mission trip stock and support youth work projects
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This Sunday morning our congregation has an opportunity to buy stock in our youth mission trips at the table located in the Gallery.  At $10 per share, the stock will fund work projects in Memphis and earns an invitation to a "shareholders luncheon" at the end of the summer to hear about the trips.  If you or your child can't make the trip, this is a great way to support youth missions and get an exclusive report about the trips afterward.  Just stop by the table in the Gallery on Sunday morning after either worship service or Sunday school.
     
 

 


UCC Youth summer fellowship events - join the fun!
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UCC's youth ministry is sponsoring a number of fun fellowship events this summer, so be sure to mark your calendars.  Here's what's coming up:

Chi Rho (completed grades 6-8)
July 10: Outing to Main Event - 1 p.m.
July 30: Texas Rangers ballgame - 5:30 p.m.
August 2: Outing to Burger's Lake - 1 p.m.

CYF (completed grades 9-12)
June 28: Outing to play Whirlyball - 1 p.m.
July 11: Outing to Coyote Drive-In - 8 p.m.
July 30: Texas Rangers ballgame - 5:30 p.m.

Watch the e-news each week for details on these events and we'll look forward to seeing you for some summer fun!
 

 


Space still available on CYF Mission Trip to Memphis
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Have you signed up for our high school mission trip?  It's not too late!  Here are the details:

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! 
 
 


Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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June 17-22: Niner's Camp at Disciples Crossing - meet at 8 a.m.
June 24-29: Chi Rho Camp at Disciples Crossing - meet at 8 a.m.
June 25-28: Vacation Bible School (youth volunteers needed)
June 26: CYF Mission Trip meeting - 7 p.m. in 207
June 28: CYF outing to play Whirlyball - 1-4 p.m. 
June 30 - July 6: CYF Mission Trip to Memphis
August 9-11: Back-to-School Retreat for incoming 6th-12th graders 


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