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                 May 16, 2014

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in this issue
Roots end-of-the-year event this Sunday morning
Interested in volunteering with the Room In The Inn ministry?
Stock sale to support mission trips begins Sunday, May 25
Registration continues for the Chi Rho Mission Trip to Austin
Youth (and parents): Volunteer to help with VBS this summer

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Dear youth and parents,

This year the youth ministry introduced Roots, a new program designed to help 6th graders transition into the youth ministry by connecting them with high school mentors
. A dedicated group of high schoolers collaborated with Alison Nicoll to create the program, recruit mentors, communicate with 6th grade families, plan and execute events, and evaluate the program to make it even more effective next year. I'm grateful that our high school youth took the initiative to make this happen. It says a lot that they sensed the need for a program like this, and took it upon themselves to work with the staff to put it together and get it off the ground. If your child participated in the program this year (either as a 6th grader or mentor) I hope that it was a meaningful experience. All of the participants will be gathering Sunday morning during the Sunday school hour to celebrate this inaugural year of Roots, and I'm looking forward to seeing a great program get even better next year with a new group of 6th graders and mentors!

Read on for more information about the upcoming mission trip stock sale, registration for the Chi Rho Mission Trip, and more.


Grace and Peace,
Russ 
     


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Roots end-of-the-year event this Sunday morning
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From Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister for Middle School: 

 

Roots participants! This Sunday, May 18 during the Sunday School hour (10:00-10:50 a.m.), 6th graders and high school mentors will be capping off the end of the Roots year together. During this time we will be catching up with one another, learning about summer plans, and celebrating the relationships we have built with good food and fun activities to commemorate this year. This will be a great way to end our year together and I can't wait to see you there! 

 

 


Interested in volunteering with the Room In The Inn ministry?
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Are you interested in volunteering with Room In The Inn? This incredible ministry provides our homeless neighbors with delicious meals, a shower, good company, and a peaceful night's sleep on Wednesday nights during the coldest and hottest months of the year. Volunteers help prepare and serve meals, dine and play card games with our guests, set up and clean up the dining and sleeping areas and more.

To participate in this ministry, plan to attend the volunteer training this Sunday, May 18 from 12:15 p.m. in the Room In The Inn space (lunch provided) and contact Carol Stewart at [email protected] or 972.239.7769 to RSVP. This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships across generations while making a real difference in the lives of our homeless neighbors, so if you have time to help come be a part of Room In The Inn!

 

 


Stock sale to support mission trips begins Sunday, May 25
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Starting on Sunday morning, May 25 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 on the Yakama Indian Reservation 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 any Sunday morning after either worship service or Sunday school from May 25 - June 22 and one of the trip participants will be happy to help you.
 

 


Registration continues for the Chi Rho Mission Trip to Austin
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Middle school youth have a great opportunity to serve others and have fun together this summer. 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.

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. 

 


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 18 - Roots end-of-year event - 10 a.m.
May 25 - Mission trip stock sale begins - Sunday mornings in the Gallery
June 15-18 - Chi Rho Mission Trip to Austin
June 24-27 - Vacation Bible School (youth volunteers needed)
June 29-July 6 - CYF Mission Trip to Yakama Christian Mission 


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