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SOUTH GATE YOUTH MINISTRY      

South Gate has always been concerned about the youth of the community and has attempted to provide a variety of meaningful activities that will give better understanding and enrichment possibilities for the youth seeking to live the Christian life. The influence of the school, the home, and the church are all very necessary to provide the best opportunities for young lives to grow. On this basis, the following opportunities are provided.

YOUTH CHOIR - Spirit Singers

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:15 p.m.

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Confirmation Class is held each year for 8th graders. Weekly classes will be held January 20 through May 5 with Confirmation on Sunday, May 9 .

SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES 9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

MIDDLE LEVEL (Grade 6) will use topics from CONNECT - Life and Christian Faith for Youth. This class will meet in the room across from the Library on the main level.

MIDDLE LEVEL (Grade 7 & 8) will use topics from CONNECT - Life and Christian Faith for Youth. This class will meet in east Fellowship Hall.

SENIOR HIGH (Grades 9 - 12) will use QUESTIONS Senior Highs Ask Bible, life and faith. The class meets in west Fellowship Hall.

WORSHIP 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Youth are encouraged to be a part of a Sunday morning worship service at either 8:30 or 10:45 a.m. Youth may be asked to serve as Lay Readers, Ushers and Communion Servers.

YOUTH ENVELOPES

Offering envelopes are provided for all youth. The South Gate Youth Envelope program is an important part of our total youth program for two reasons:

1. The South Gate Youth are a part of the Nebraska United Methodist youth and because of this connection we have a financial responsibility called the Youth Service Fund. This YSF is used to help Nebraska youth by providing funds for special projects and activities. We have used funds from the YSF for past work camps and may apply for more YSF help for future summer work camps to McCurdy School in Espanola, New Mexico or Red Bird Mission at Beverly, Kentucky. 50% of the money that comes in through the youth envelopes goes to the YSF and this has been taking care of our expected responsibility. ($2.00 for each South Gate Youth member).

2. Stewardship is an important part of responsible Christian living. It is our responsibility to use our talents and skills in the best ways possible to maintain and continue God's creation. Christian stewardship is action and following the example of Jesus Christ does make a difference in our lives. Using the youth envelope is one way that youth can practice responsible Christian living and help promote the work of Jesus Christ in the world.

     SOUTH GATE YOUTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE - Sample

                                - September 2004  -  June 2005

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SOUTH GATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - YOUTH CARE FORCE

The South Gate Youth Care Force is comprised of students in Grades 6 through 12. They are enthusiastic young people who wish to share their time and talents with their church family. They know there are many members who may need some assistance or companionship and the Youth Care Force is willing to help. From small tasks to larger projects, the mission of the Youth Care Force is to interact with those that may need a helping hand. By working together, we can become better acquainted and build stronger relationships.

Youth Care Force Coordinators:

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2004 - 2005 South Gate Youth Council

Grade 7 -----

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Grade 8 - ----

----

Grade 9 - ----

----t

Grade 10 - ----

Grade 11 - ----

----

Grade 12 - ----

----

Adults - Myron e-mail: ----

----

----

----

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The South Gate Youth Council will be a great assistance in forming the youth program and will be made up of the Sunday Church School teachers of each of the youth classes and at lease one (and hopefully two) representatives from each of the age group classes. The 2004-2005 youth program is basically the result of discussions held by the Youth Council. We have also discussed some ideas about Sunday Church School classes and the material to be used.

Our plan is to meet at least once a month to plan and carry out the activities for the coming month. We will continue to need the help and support of parents to assist with many of our programs in the future. Thanks for your help and if you have any suggestions for our youth program, contact a member of the Youth Council.

Youth Activities

AUGUST

Sat. 28 MINIATURE GOLFING PARTY - Meet at Adventure Golf Center (56th &

Old Cheney) at 6:30 p.m. All youth, including the new 6th graders, are invited to join

in this evening of fun. Treats and a sharing time will follow at the golf center. Pick up

time is 8:00 p.m. The cost of miniature golfing is $5.00 per person.

Sun. 29 SOUTH GATE YOUTH AND PARENT MEETING at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Hall. There will be juice and donuts for all to enjoy while we review the fall middle level youth (ML) [grades 6, 7 & 8] and senior high (SH) [grades 9, 10, 11 & 12] program, have parent and youth volunteers sign-up for help with youth activities and have a time to answer questions about our fall program.

SEPTEMBER

Wed. 1 SPIRIT SINGERS PRACTICE at 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and each Wednesday during the school year, unless otherwise notified.

Sun. 12 SOUTH GATE “KICKOFF” SUNDAY - planned by Education Committee. Sunday

morning youth classes meet each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. SH meet in youth room (----- teacher), ML (6th & 7th) meet in Fellowship Hall east (---- - teachers), and ML (8th grade) meet in the north room of the educa tion wing (----, ---- - teachers).

YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate Youth friends. Snacks will be available. Note: announcements and occasional special activities may be a part of Youth Hang Nights, as planned by the Youth Council.

Mon. 13 PRAISERINGERS PRACTICE - 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. each Monday unless otherwise

notified.

Sat. 26 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

OCTOBER

Sun. 3 ALL CHURCH BAKED POTATO DINNER sponsored by the youth after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Baked potatoes, toppings, salad and drink will be provided for South Gate families. Free will donation for the Youth Service Fund and South Gate Youth. Youth will help set up, serve and clean up.

Sun. 10 CROP WALK starting with registration at 1:30 p.m. at a Lincoln church. Meet at

South Gate at 1:00 p.m. to pool rides for registration and to be a part of the walk.

Sun. 17 (ALL) MAHONEY STATE PARK MELODRAMA - Leave South Gate at 2:00 p.m. to attend the 3:00 p.m. showing of “Fright in the Night”. Eat at the Mahoney State

Park Lodge after the theater show. Cost: $16.50 for the theater ticket and supper. Checks made out to South Gate Youth need to be turned in to Myron by October 1.

Sun. 24 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

NOVEMBER

Sun. 7 (SH) BREAKFAST - 9:45 a.m. at Bagels and Joe.

Sun. 14 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 21 YOUTH SPONSORED THANKSGIVING DINNER - For South Gate families

after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Free will donation for ‘Habitat for Humanity’ and South Gate Youth. Youth will help set up, serve and clean up after the meal.

HANGING OF THE GREENS - immediately following Thanksgiving dinner. Youth

will make popcorn balls for everyone.

Sun. 28 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER

Sun. 5 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 12 YOUTH/ALL CHURCH CAROLING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY. Meet at the

church at 5:30 p.m. for caroling followed by snacks at the church.

Fri. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE. Spirit Singers and alumni youth will sing at the

6:00 p.m. service.

Sat. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY.

Tue. 28 SENIOR HIGH OVERNIGHT AT THE FARM. Meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. to

pool rides. Bring sleeping bags and warm clothes for possible bobsled rides. Enjoy a

time of games, snacks, videos, etc. We will return to Lincoln by 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

MIDDLE LEVEL PIZZA & SWIMMING - at Larson Life Style Center. More details

later.

NOTE: Youth activities such as ice skating, sledding, volleyball, etc. may be scheduled as opportunities are available.

JANUARY - 2005

Sun. 9 CONFIRMATION CLASS PARENT/YOUTH MEETING at 9:45 a.m.

Wed. 12 CONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS. Class will be held each Wednesday at 6:15p.m.

Sun. 16 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 30 ‘SUPER BOWL’ING PARTY for all youth at Parkway Lanes. We will leave the

church at 12:00 noon (after the second service) for bowling. We’ll stop for a fast food lunch around 1:30 p.m. and return to the church. Bring money for bowling and lunch.

FEBRUARY - 2005

Wed. 9 ASH WEDNESDAY - Worship at 7:00 p.m.

Sun. 13 LENTEN DRAMA SKETCH SERIES - “Whose Cross is it, Anyway?” will be

performed at both services. Additional performances on Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 27.

SOUTH GATE VALENTINE DINNER served by the youth after the second service at 12:00 noon in Memorial Hall. Youth will help with setup, serving and clean up.

Sun. 20 (ALL) YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. Bring games, CD’s

books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate Youth

friends. Snacks will be available.

MARCH - 2005

Sun. 6 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games,

CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 20 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 27 EASTER SUNDAY - South Gate Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. Youth will assist with the service and help with Easter Breakfast for South Gate families at 7:30 a.m.

APRIL - 2005

Sun. 10 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 24 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

MAY - 2005

Sun. 22 YOUTH “HANG NIGHT” 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for all youth. Bring games, CD’s, books to read, homework, etc. Enjoy spending time with your South Gate

Youth friends. Snacks will be available.

Sun. 29 GRADUATION SUNDAY to recognize South Gate youth graduating from high

school. Memorial Day observed this weekend.

JUNE - 2005

Sat. June 4 GRADUATION - Lincoln Southeast, High, Northstar and Northeast.

Sun. June 5 GRADUATION - Lincoln Southwest and East.

June 6-10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - youth are encouraged to volunteer to help with VBS.

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Youth Envelopes

Offering envelopes are available for all youth (call the church office). The South Gate Youth

Envelope program is an important part of our total youth program for two reasons:

1. The South Gate Youth are a part of the Nebraska United Methodist Youth and because of this connection we have a financial responsibility called the Youth Service Fund. This YSF is used to help Nebraska youth by providing funds for special projects and activities. We have used funds from the YSF for past work camps and may apply for more YSF help for future summer work camps at McCurdy School in Espanola, New Mexico or Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. 50% of the money that comes in through the youth envelopes goes to the YSF and this has been taking care of our expected responsibility ($2.00 per Youth Member). The remainder of the offering is split evenly between the church operating budget and the South Gate Youth Ministries Fund.

2. Stewardship is an important part of responsible Christian living. It is our responsibility to use our talent and skills in the best ways possible to maintain and continue God’s creation. Christian stewardship is action, and following the example of Jesus Christ does make a difference in our lives. Using the youth envelope is one way that youth can practice responsible Christian living and help promote the work of Jesus Christ in the world.

South Gate Youth Ministry

South Gate has always been concerned about the youth of the community and has attempted to provide a variety of meaningful activities that will give better understanding and enrichment possibilities for the youth seeking to live the Christian life. The influence of the school, the home and the church are all very necessary to provide the best opportunities for young lives to grow. On this basis, the following opportunities are provided:

* Youth Choir -- Spirit Singers Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.

* Sunday Morning Sunday School Classes 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Middle Level (Grades 6 & 7) will use topics from Exploring Our Faith. This class will meet in East Fellowship Hall (basement). Instructors: ----

Middle Level (Grade 8) will meet in the room across from the library using the Faith in Motion series which should be a good confirmation follow-up study for this class. Instructors: ----.

Senior High (Grades 9 - 12) will use the 3V Bible study series Radical Jesus which focuses on comprehension (what’s the text), interpretation (what’s the context) and application (what’s next). The class will meet in the classroom west of the library. Facilitators: ----.

* Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Regular Schedule

Summer Worship Schedule -- (Begins June 6) -- 9:30 AM Worship & Sunday School -- (Regular Schedule resumes Sept 12.)

Youth are encouraged to be a part of a Sunday morning worship service at either 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. Youth may be asked to serve as Lay Readers, Ushers and Communion Servers.

Driving Policies

The issue of when and where we should allow the youth to drive to our youth activities has become a “hot topic.” Some families are comfortable with their youth driving to these events and others have expressed concerns. The new policy is that when activities are planned away from the church, it will be the responsibility of each family to make their own arrangements regarding transportation. In the past we have carpooled to these activities. Now we are asking that you make the needed arrangements to have your youth arrive at the activity. If you wish to carpool, we encourage you to call other families to arrange your own carpool.

Middle Level Activities - We have a few activities being planned that will involve meeting at the church in which we will provide arranged carpooling.

We have three trips planned outside of Lincoln. For those activities, we are asking that no youth drive to these events. We will be providing adult drivers and will carpool from the South Gate parking lot.

Watch the Key for Updates and Deadlines

We will not be sending out fliers as we did last year, rather we ask that you use this listing of activities and the Key to learn the latest on upcoming youth events. The youth activities will be listed in the Key that is sent out on the 1st of each month. Look for the “Just 4 Youth” banner.

Please note that the deadline for youth items for the Key is the 22nd of each month. If you have signed up to coordinate an activity, we ask that you place a small notice in the Key for the month the activity will occur with specific information about the event. If you are placing information in the Key for the following month, your deadline is the 22nd of the prior month.

Watch for Deadlines

Many of the youth activities have specific deadlines listed. Please note these deadlines and call the contact person prior to the date listed. Several of the activities (like the glow zone bowling) require reservations and cannot be changed after the deadline is passed.

If you have any questions about youth activities, do not hesitate to contact

Questions
Myron & Marilyn Oehlerking .

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In July, 1997, a group of our youth and parents traveled to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for a work camp.  They are planning another work camp trip in the year 2000 to McCurdy School in New Mexico.

While the Youth were on their Kentucky trip, they also did some sight-seeing in Washington DC and checked out Chesapeake Bay.  Link to page with more Red Bird Mission Trip pictures is below.

The Children's Sunday School Classes combine to act out the Nativity Story for worship service.

The South Gate Youth work together during the Lenten season to put on a drama for the Worship services.

Many South Gate Youth, grades 6 - 12, are involved in the Spirit Singers Choir.  They sing during worship two or three times a month.

Crusader Choir (Grades 2 - 5) sings for Sunday Service

Children line up with Palms for Palm Sunday Processional

Some of the South Gate High School youth get together frequently just to "Hang Out"

The Various Sunday School Classes are busy - learning about God"s Love

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              CHILDREN'S   NEWS            

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN  for South Gate Preschool for upcoming School Year

       Preschool classes for 4 and 5 year olds:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.  or  12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

       Preschool classes for 3 year olds:  Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

       Children's Day Out Program for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds:  Monday through Friday - variety of sessions

       Infant/Toddler Room care:  Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

 Contact Mary at South Gate Preschool  489-7302

Pre Schoolers Play before class starts

South Gate Preschool Playground Area from South West

  Please send comments or suggestions to Gene S. at horizongls@aol.com .   New Church Event pictures are always appreciated! You will get them back after they are scanned in.