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Are you helping your kids too much? A statement like that seems hard to wrap our heads around in a Christian community. After all, we want the best for our kids. What does the Bible say about this? Click here to find out.

Dave Jans
Assistant Youth Director

High school can be tedious. Finding yourself in a society based on the false idea of perfection can create false illusions of who you have to be. Monday afternoon one of my friends approached me, saying there was a girl in the bathroom eating by herself on the floor, crying. She told me she felt terrible for the girl but didn't know what to do. She asked me if she should ask the girl to sit with her, to which I said, "yes". She had me follow her into the bathroom as she asked. Her eyes lit up, you could tell she didn't expect this to happen. My friend invited her to sit at the table, we helped her to her feet, and she thanked us. To my friend that cared so much for this girl, she is the prime example of how God's love can show through us.

 

Melanie Shepherd

Communications Connector 

Plant High School, Junior

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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This Week's November Birthdays 

 

10 Alexandra Glor

11 Race Belmont

11 Brooke Belmont
13 Rachel Arnold
14 Dane Babis
14 Thomas Leach
16 Blakely Byrd
16 Tapley Borucke

This Week's Challenge:

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Wind Bag Teaser

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.
The final six commandments illustrate a key truth about God - he cares a great deal about how we treat each other. In fact, these commandments were so revolutionary at the time because they showed that everyone had worth and value. God gave us these laws, not as some type of admissions test into heaven, but as instructions on how to live and be free in him. He knows that not only is our relationship with him important, but so are the relationships he has placed in our lives. 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 44 days until Christmas? 
LAST CHANCE 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 Friday.

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.

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

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