I want to invite you to join the youth from First Church and me for the activites we have planned for the coming months.  Why?  Good question.  Christians all need a place where we can have fellowship with our sisters and brothers in Christ.  We need times to share laughter, ministry, and prayer.  We need a safe haven from the S T R E S S E S of life.  Your youth group is that place.    The youth group is a place where we are in ministry to others through mission projects.  The youth group is a place where we can invite our friends from school to join the fun.  Everyone is welcome.  The youth group is where we are free to ask the tough questions of life without ridicule.  We will seek answers to these questions from the Bible and our sisters and brothers in Christ who may have w a l k e d a similar path as us. firstyouthnews Youth turned in 520 lbs. of cans on Aug. 15.  Thanks! Keep those cans coming!! Mark your calender, invite a friend, and get ready for a great year.  Following is important information for all students in grades 6 - 12. Sunday, September 13 at noon: Meet at church to leave for the Epworth Forest Youth Rally.  We will join approximately 3,000 other youth to enjoy Plumb (a Christian Rock/Alternative band) and Sarah Masen (a contemporary Christian singer).  You will need to make a reservation with Joyce Shannon, 824-2854, by September 6.  The cost is $5.00 for registration, plus money for lunch and spending money if you want T-shirts, CDs, etc.  Bring a sack supper to eat between concerts.  We will return by 10:00 pm. Sunday, September 20 at 4:00 pm: Meet at church to build a float with Circle of Friends followed by pizza. Sunday, September 27 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm: Youth meeting at church.