Youth

Confirmation class: 
    We have four young people participating in a series of activities to explore their faith and perhaps decide to join the church.  Pastor Linda reports that they having chosen to make a pair of elegant banners for the front of the sanctuary. 
    Also, the youngsters will be working on a Nothing But Nets mission project.  For more information about this mission, please see the United Methodist Church's "Nothing But Nets Campaign" and "Nothing But Nets". When Pastor Linda presented this project to the kids, they calculated that during the length of time they spent with the pastor that morning, 500 people died of Malaria.  Many of these deaths could have been prevented with the use of bed nets at a cost of $10 per net. The class is "psyched" to make a difference in their world!

To celebrate the completion of the confirmation class, the church will host a dinner for the entire church family on May 10th.  Details will follow.

Camp Mechuwana:
    The New England Conference sponsors and operates a camp in Winthrop, Maine.  Each year the camp is host to youth rallies, work parties and many camping opportunities. This year's summer camps are listed on the camp's website: www.mechuwana.org .
    The leadership of the Chebeague church give every Island youngster the opportunity of participating in a Mechuwana camp experience.  The Administrative Council has voted to provide assistance to those who need help in order to attend.  Please speak with Pastor Linda if you or someone you know would benefit from this opportunity.

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