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 Weekly E-News September 26, 2014
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Dear youth and parents,
We received the registration materials for our upcoming fall retreats at Disciples Crossing, and I'm excited to share that the camp has put a lot of effort into creating an online registration process for camps and retreats this year. There's a little work to do on our church's end to set up an online payment process that will connect with the camp's registration page, but you should see the registration info online soon. I'm hoping this will make registration much easier for everyone involved, and will be looking for feedback to help our church and the camp improve the process for the midwinter retreats.
Read on for information about the next youth football parking fundraiser, signing up to provide a snack supper, and a few events coming up on the horizon.
Grace and Peace,
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Next youth football parking fundraiser is October 4
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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.
The next TCU home game is Saturday, October 4 against Oklahoma. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m., and we will need volunteers in shifts from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to control access to our season parking lots and direct cars/take money for the daily parking lots. We typically have a shortage in the later shifts closer to kickoff, so if you have a flexible schedule you're encouraged to help fill those slots. You can reserve your shift (up to 3 hours) by clicking the button below:
All volunteers are required to sign up online in advance of the fundraiser. If you are having trouble with the SignUpGenius page, please contact me at russ@uccftw.com and I will schedule your shift for you.
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Want a one-time volunteer gig? Provide a snack supper!
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Youth parents! See the youth up close, personal and appreciative by serving Snack Supper on Sunday night. Snack supper is a great way to see and get to know the youth, and it's fun!
 The commitment is for one Sunday evening, from about 5:45-7 p.m., plus cooking or shopping time - you decide how much time you want to spend on preparation. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. in the third floor kitchen for 30-40 youth, children, and college students. All the paper goods, cutlery, drink supplies, and most condiments are there for you. You provide the food, fix lemonade (provided), serve everything and clean up. You can choose to donate the meal, or you can be reimbursed up to $100 if you provide itemized receipts. You will receive a reminder e-mail the week before your snack supper that includes additional useful tips and suggested menus.
The third floor kitchen can be used anytime after 2:30 p.m. on Sundays for advance prep. (Sandwiches are just as popular as anything else, so cooking isn't required if that's not your thing.) If you prefer to purchase all or part of the food already prepared, that's great too. There's also a fridge and freezer you can stash things in.
Ready to volunteer? Use the link below to select a date:
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Youth events and key dates on the horizon...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ September 28 - Women's Ministries luncheon - 12:15 p.m.
October 4 - TCU vs. Oklahoma football parking fundraiser - 2:30 p.m. kickoff
October 26 - Trunk-or-Treat - Volunteers needed at 5:30 p.m.
November 7-9 - Chi Rho Fall Retreat (grades 6-8) at Disciples Crossing
November 14-16 - CYF Fall Retreat (grades 9-12) at Disciples Crossing
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Russ Boyd, Associate Minister for Youth - E-mail Russ
Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister for Middle School - E-mail Alison
Michael Yandell, Assistant Minister for High School - E-mail Michael
Susan Henry, Ministry Assistant - E-mail Susan
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