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                April 25, 2014

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in this issue
Final Youth Sunday planning at youth groups this Sunday
RSVP today to honor our graduates at the Senior Banquet
Mission trip registration: CYF deadline is approaching
Registration continues for camps at Disciples Crossing
Youth (and parents): Volunteer to help with VBS this summer

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Dear youth and parents,

It was great to see so many of you in worship on Easter Sunday, and I hope that it was a meaningful day for you. I am especially appreciative of everyone who went out of their way to help first time guests and infrequent attendees find their way around the building and into empty seats in the sanctuary, which were in short supply. That kind of hospitality goes a long way toward creating a positive experience for people who join us for worship, and the work of our greeters, ushers, and others who were simply looking for opportunities to help did not go unnoticed.

Read on for more information about Youth Sunday preparation, the upcoming Senior Banquet, registration for camps and mission trips, and more.


Grace and Peace,
Russ 
     


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Final Youth Sunday planning at youth groups this Sunday
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Youth in grades 6-12 will be leading our morning worship services on Sunday, May 4 and we will finish our planning for the services at Sunday evening youth groups this Sunday, April 27. We encourage all youth to be present to contribute to the service planning and rehearsal, and if you are interested in a speaking part it is important that you be present this Sunday. Also, be sure to mark your calendar for rehearsal on Saturday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m.

Remember that our Sunday evening activities include a snack supper for $3 in the 3rd Floor Kitchen at 6 p.m. followed by youth group meetings from 6:30 - 7:45.
  
 


 


RSVP today to honor our graduates at the Senior Banquet
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University Christian Church invites you to come honor our 2014 high school graduates at the Senior Banquet on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m in Fellowship Hall. During the evening we'll share a dinner catered by Pulido's, take time to meet each of the graduates, see photos and memorabilia from their journeys, and send them off with a gift and the blessing of their church family. RSVP's for dinner are needed by May 1, so be sure to e-mail Susan Rogers at [email protected] to let her know the number in your party. The cost for dinner is $10 per person.   




 


Mission trip registration: CYF deadline is approaching
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Registration flyers for our summer youth mission trips are available! Here are the details on both trips:

The Chi Rho Mission Trip to Austin for grades 6-8 will take place June 15-18. The group will be working at several different organizations and cooling off at Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels 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 White Swan, Washington for grades 9-12 will take place June 29 - July 6. The group will be working at Yakama Christian Mission, then taking in the beauty of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, Cannon Beach, and Portland, Oregon. Cost is $375 per person and full or half scholarships are available upon request. Full details are available on the registration flyer. Airfare for this trip will be booked around May 6, so be sure to get your form in by Sunday, May 4.

Registrations will be processed by Pam Santangelo in the UCC business office, and you can turn in the completed registration flyer and $50 deposit to the main reception desk (along with your summer camp forms) to get them into Pam's mailbox.
Click here for a tally sheet to figure out your check totals in advance. 

 


Registration continues for camps at Disciples Crossing
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Youth and 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 12 different camps spread across the summer, each with a different focus. Use the links below to access:

Camp descriptions, dates, and prices (2 pages)
 
 
Remember that UCC is covering half of the registration cost for those who register early (already reflected in the documents above), and additional scholarships are available to cover the early-bird price if needed. Camp forms will be processed by Pam Santangelo in the UCC business office this year, and you're welcome to drop off your forms at the main reception desk at any time to get them into Pam's mailbox. The regular price deadline for camps is Sunday, May 11, so be sure to turn in your forms by that date! 
 

 


Youth (and parents): Volunteer to help with VBS this summer
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From Kera Watts, Director of Children's Ministry:  

 

Feeling sad that you are too old to participate in Vacation Bible School? Don't be - we NEED YOU! Take time during VBS week (June 24-27 from 9 a.m. - noon) to step back to your preschool or elementary days and share some of your energy, enthusiasm, and spirit with kids. More importantly, young children are looking up to you, think you are great, and want to be like you. Create relationships that will last years by spending time with kids during VBS teaching, learning, and having fun together.

You can sign
up as a volunteer online by clicking here. We need to know you are coming so we can match you with the best job available, so please take the time to clear your calendar for June 24-27 and sign up today!  Additional VBS information is available at www.ucckids.org.

 


Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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May 3 - Youth Sunday rehearsal - 1 p.m.
May 4 - Youth Sunday in morning worship services
May 4 - Year-end water games party for youth groups - 5-7 p.m.
May 4 - Registration deadline for CYF Mission Trip to Washington
May 7 - Senior Banquet honoring high school graduates
May 11 - Regular price deadline for summer camp registrations
May 18 - Roots end-of-year event - 10 a.m. 


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