The Stitch on Youth
UMYF December Program
December 14 – Bring Gifts for Crossroads Youth Home Residents
There are girls and boys, ages 0-17. The following is the list of needs for the youth home: clothing, socks, underwear, shoes, tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, diapers, wipes, twin sheets, towels, wash cloths, CD players, toys, learning toys, blankets, jackets, blenders, mixers, microwaves, toaster ovens, spoons, forks, and non-breakable plates and cups.
December 21 – Christmas Caroling at Homewood Residence
6:00 Carol to Independent Living in Dining Hall Area
6:30 Carol to Assisted Living in Dining Hall Area
After Caroling we will have refreshments in the all-purpose room.
Please meet us at Homewood at 5:45p.m. and have parents pick you up by 8:30p.m.
Christmas Eve Family Service – “Remembering the Gift of Snowflakes”
At the 5:00p.m.service, the reflection will begin as we remember the gift of snowflakes on Christmas Eve of 2004. Families are invited to make cut-out snowflakes with white paper. The goal is to hang them in the sanctuary before the service. If you can make a few bring them to the church by Wednesday, December 21st so the preparations for hanging in the sanctuary can be done.
Blessing of the Children and Gifts – Christmas Day
On Christmas Day at the 10am worship service, each child is invited to bring one gift to the worship service. Parents are invited to participate in the selection of the special gift. Discussion questions can include: What gift would you like to bring before God in worship? How might God use this gift to draw you closer to Jesus when you are playing? Do you want to give thanks for a toy or another special gift? The Blessing will take place during worship when the children are called to the front of the sanctuary. We look forward to blessing the children and gifts as God looks forward to blessing us with the gift of Jesus.
Watch Night Party of Praise (New year’s Eve)
Saturday, December 31st at Williams’s House (180 Musket)
6pm - morning
The evening will include cook-out style dinner, Midnight Praise Service, bonfire fireworks, and camp-out. Those spending the night need to bring change of clothes for church, bed-roll, flashlight, essential toiletries, and tent (if you have one to share). In the event of a burn ban or severely inclement weather the location will be changed to church building.
UMYF January Program – What Matters Most – Jesus Every Day in Every Way
Come and start the New Year focusing on What Matters Most. Don’t forget to bring a friend to Wednesday Night UMYF from 6:30-8:30p.m. Remember your compassion offering.
January 4 – Pursuing the Real Jesus
January 11 – Connecting Experiences to Truth
January 18 – A God Centered Life
January 25 – Re-telling Jesus’ Parables
Midwinter Retreat Dates…
More Information at www.reachingyouth.org
MW1 January 20-22, 06 -Mt. Wesley / Jr. High - Brown Band, Micah Nicolaus
MW2 January 27-29, 06 -HEB EV / Sr. High - Mark Swayze, Micah Nicolaus
MW3 February 3-5, 06 -Mt. Wesley / Sr. High - Kory Bomar, Derrick Campbell
MW4 February 10-12, 06 -Mt. Wesley / Jr. High - Mark Swayze, Ryan Barnett
MW5 February, 17-19, 06 -HEB SH / Sr. High - Mark Swayze, Ryan Barnett
MW6 February, 24-26, 06 -Mt. Wesley / Jr. High - Kory Bomar, Eric Keller
Highlighted Dates are open on Becker’s Calendar. Jan 20-12 FUMC Staff Retreat and Feb 10 is the 50s Dinner Dance.
