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Do you know what ROFL, 831, 9, BWL mean? If not, then our teens' style of communication and our style is very different. That's probably no surprise, so how do we open the lines of communication with our teens? To find out (and learn what the above short cuts mean, click here.

Walking this journey with you, 
Emily Felgenhauer

Last night, I was stuck in Macon, Georgia in a gas station parking lot for four hours. Coming home on a bus from a crew regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the bearings on the front right tire broke and our tire started to smoke and wasn't safe enough to drive home. They had to send another bus to get us. Once the bus arrived, it was six hours more to Tampa. I cannot begin to tell you how frustrated that bus of 52 crew members was! Sleep deprived and aggravated were two scenarios that's sure to be a recipe for disaster. Amazingly enough, during the four hour wait we kept each other calm. Sure we complained (a lot) but we managed to wait through it and support one of our own who had to be brought to an ambulance. Nine hours later, we all made it home safe and healthy. God showed his love and protection and showed himself in all 52 of us as we took care of each other through this difficult experience. 

 

Melanie Shepherd
Communications Connector 

Plant High School, Junior

This Sunday we are selling Christmas trees and we need youth and adults to help from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.at the Magnolia Building.  Please contact Emily to pick a shift! 



It's that time of year 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. 
BIRTHDAYS
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1 Ryan Ellis
1 Sydney Turton
2 Chandler Schumacher
4 Natalia Alessi
4 Nick Alessi
5 Blake Aull
5 Nikki McCrink
5 Sean Williams
7 Zach Couture
7 Luke Collins
7 William Neely
8 Harris McAllister
8 Colin Kubisiak
10 Alexandra Glor
11 Race Belmont
11 Brooke Belmont
13 Rachel Arnold
14 Dane Babis
14 Thomas Leach
16 Blakely Byrd
16 Tapley Borucke
17 Rachel Hendry
17 Grace Peddy
18 Curry Guyton
20 Nick Hobson
21 Joshua Jackson
21 Alex Cheatham
21 Tori Stone
21 Brianna Ward
22 Leah Kathryn Dosal
22 Karly Underwood
25 David Danielson
25 Graeme Marsh
27 Scott Mooney
28 Hannah Feinerman
29 Suzanna Cronyn
30 Natalie Peric
30 Byrne Litschgi
30 Zack Carson
30 Hadley Robbins

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Youth Praise Team, 4-5:15 p.m. Sunday
Hope to see all of our praise band members at 4 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Youth Praise Team, contact Dave!


Middle and High School Merge, Sunday, 5:15-8 p.m.
How crazy is your life? Doesn't it seem like the weeks go by so fast? Okay, maybe not the school day or your shift at work-but the rest of your time, like your free time-how much of it seems to just disappear before you know it? What if you were more intentional with your time? More specifically, what if you spent time each week pausing, reflecting and acknowledging what God has done for you and everyone else during the week? What if you took time to stop, rest and realize that no matter how much you thought you were in control of every minute, he was really in control all along? 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 51 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 are 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, Guatemala
(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.

Confirmation 
Are you a 7th-12th grade student ready to grow deeper in your faith?  We would love to have you join us on the Confirmation Journey! Confirmation Kick-Off is January 4, 2015 in the Magnolia Building. Classes will be held Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. from January through March. Click here to sign up!

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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.

 

November

Wednesday: MS Bible Study

Sunday: 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