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     Weekly E-News

                 August 30, 2013

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in this issue
Sunday night youth groups begin on September 8
Sign up for UCC Youth text alerts and stay in the loop
Earn money for camps and trips by parking for TCU football
"The Future Is Now" capital campaign for Disciples Crossing

 

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Dear youth and parents,

Hello from Korea (for the last time)!  Tomorrow morning my Army Reserve unit will begin the 22 hour trip home (counting busses, flights, and layovers), and thanks to the international date line we will actually return on the same day we departed.  I heard great things about Promotion Sunday and the Youth Family Roundup last weekend, and I'm looking forward to being back in church this Sunday!

Read on for details about our Sunday evening youth program, UCC Youth text alerts, the first TCU football parking fundraiser of they year, and more.

Grace and Peace,
Russ 
     


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Sunday night youth groups begin on September 8
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Our regular Sunday evening youth programs begin on September 8, and all youth in grades 6-12 will be gathering for dinner followed by (depending on the week) prayer, play, discussion, service, bonding, and more. Here's the Sunday evening schedule:


5 p.m. - The Search alternative worship in Fellowship Hall
6 p.m. - Snack supper in 3rd Floor Kitchen ($3)
6:30 - Chi Rho (grades 6-8) and CYF (9-12) youth groups

7:45 - You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here

 

 


Sign up for UCC Youth text alerts and stay in the loop
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One of the best ways to keep up with youth events at UCC is by signing up for our text messaging service.  If you'd like to sign up, it's quick and easy:


1. Compose a text message to 423-464-4342
2. In the body of the message, put:

 join *UCCFTW  YourFirstName  YourLastName

(Example: join *UCCFTW Johnny Exampleton)

3. That's it! 


We will automatically add you to the appropriate groups (middle school, high school, even things like mission trips when you register) and you'll get occasional reminders and updates that are relevant to you. Sign up today and stay in the loop!

 

 


Earn money for camps and trips by parking for TCU football
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Football season is here again, and youth and parents have the opportunity to raise money by parking cars in the church lots for TCU football games. Part of the money raised goes into youth and youth handbell choir reserve funds, and part goes into the individual accounts of those who work each game to use for camps, retreats, trips, and other church events. This year, each hour is worth $50 per family member who works.  For a good introduction to how our parking operation is organized, click here for details on the setup we used last season.

The first TCU home game is Saturday, September 7 against Southeastern Louisiana with an 11 a.m. kickoff.  We will need volunteers in 1-2 hour shifts to control access to our season parking lots and direct cars/take money for the daily parking lots. Specifically, we will need about 10 people there at 7 a.m., another 8-10 between 8 and 9 a.m., and 3-4 people (at least 2 adults) who will get there at 9:30 or 10 and commit to stay until 30 minutes after kickoff.  If you have additional questions about this fundraiser, please email Mike Morton at m_morton@sbcglobal.net.
 

 

 


"The Future Is Now" capital campaign for Disciples Crossing
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The Disciples Crossing Capital Campaign is well underway, but UCC's Youth and Outreach committees need your help in supporting much needed upgrades and expansions at Disciples Crossing Camp in Athens. Your gift would become a part of UCC's goal to raise $100,000 to support the total campaign effort of $1.25 million. We have reached 45% of our $100,000 goal, and hope to have all gifts and pledges collected by September 15.

 

The capital campaign will allow new construction, renovation of existing facilities, and the establishment of an endowment for ongoing maintenance.  Highlights include:

- A new 5,400 sq ft lakeside multi-purpose facility that can be used for large gatherings (150+) including assemblies, worship services, and concerts.

 

 - A spiritual renewal center that provides hotel-style accommodations for marriage enrichment events, elders retreats, and other adult-focused gatherings.

 

- Upgrades to existing parking lots and technology.  

 

Many of us have witnessed or experienced the impact of time spent on holy ground at Disciples Crossing. Please prayerfully consider sharing a gift to support this important project. You can watch a video about the campaign or make a pledge or gift online here.

 


Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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August 28 - Youth handbell choirs begin - 6:30 & 7:35 p.m.
September 7 - Football parking fundraiser - TCU vs. SE Louisiana
September 8 - Snack supper and youth group meetings begin - 6 p.m.
September 28 - Football parking fundraiser - TCU vs. SMU


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