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Listening. It's tough to do. Do you sometimes feel your teeneager isn't listening to you? Are you really listening to your teenager? What's the connection between listening to your teen and having them listen to you? Click here to find out.

Walking this journey with you,
Emily Felgenhauer

Sports are a competitive matter. The point is to win, and athletes have the unfortunate habit of getting upset when they lose. Being a coxswain on the crew team, I deal with the every day harshness of competitive rowing. Our last race on Saturday, The Halloween Regatta, I observed two girls racing against each other in their boats. It was a tight race, and one pulled in front the last minute. You could see on the other's face the misery she felt; the let down. As the winner looked over at her off the water, the smile on her face began to fade as she walked over, and put her hand on the girl's back, pulling her into a hug. She congratulated her on such an amazing race and awarded her lots of compliments, walking with her back to the rower's tent. God was using the winner to show his love through her. He wanted happiness to be reached out to all, even though she did not win the race. 

 

Melanie Shepherd
Communications Connector 

This Sunday we are selling Christmas trees in the Courtyard and we need youth and adults to help from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Courtyard and Magnolia Building.  Please contact
Emily to pick a shift! 


It's that time to start planning the Christmas party for middle school students. The party is 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, so we need to get started! If you are willing to help please contact Emily. 
This Week's Challenge:

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Movin' On Up
No Youth Praise Team this week.


Middle and High School Merge, Sunday, 5:15-8 p.m.
Have you ever said God's name when you were angry or rattled off "OMG"? If so, you may have heard someone talk about you breaking one of the Ten-the one about misusing God's name. But there's much more to this commandment. Just think about it, do you think that's all God was concerned about? Do you think that was the only reason he put it on such an important list? The reality is that we abuse God's name when we choose to use it for our own selfish purposes-and that's a dangerous game that involves more than just a careless slip of the tongue. If we dodge the will of God in the name of God, then we run the risk of missing God entirely. We look forward to seeing you as we talk about this more. Dinner starts at 5:15 p.m. and programming at 6 p.m. Invite a friend and you both get a blue Merge tumbler. 
 NewsNEWS AND EVENTS 
Did you know there are only 58 days until Christmas? 
It's time to reserve your Christmas tree from Youth Ministry! We are selling Fraser Fir Christmas trees with the proceeds helping to provide mission scholarships. You can still reserve your tree via our online form. Trees available until Nov. 14.

Family Mission Trip (June 6-13)
This is an opportunity for families to serve together at El Ayudante ("The Servant") in Leon, Nicaragua (www.nicamissions.com). The initial deposit ($650) is due Dec. 22. For total cost and details, click here. 

High School Mission Trip (July 19-25)
Groups will partner with local ministries and churches to serve those in need through hands-on projects to bring homes back to livable conditions. Youth will minister in the community through children's outreach ministry and serving in clothing and food distribution centers. Cost is $1,200 with deposit due in December. Click here to sign up. Join us for an informational meeting Noon - 1 p.m. on Sunday, Magnolia Building.

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First Priority is a Christian Club that meets at almost all of our Tampa Bay schools. It is a Bible study where we talk about Scripture, pray for our schools, teachers and friends. These clubs are student led but have Youth Pastors from all over the Tampa Bay Area helping lead them. Find your school here.
DatesIMPORTANT DATES 
Click here to view a calendar.

 

October

Wednesday: MS Bible Study 6:30-8 p.m, Magnolia 2nd floor

 

November

Sunday: Communion Sunday no MS Sunday School. Please sit with your parents or Emily in the Sanctuary

Sunday: Christmas Tree Sales in front of Magnolia, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday: Guatemala Informational Meeting, Noon-1 p.m., Magnolia
Sunday: No Praise Team Practice

5: MS Bible Study
9: Christmas Tree Sales in front of Magnolia. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12: MS Bible Study
18: HS Home groups start at 6-8 p.m., Emily's Apartment
19: MS Bible Study
23: Serve Day, no Merge Activities
24-29: No merge activities during Thanksgiving Week
 

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Hyde Park United Methodist
Youth Ministry
500 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.5388