Children & Youth

Please click here for a copy of the permission slip in MS Word format:permission slip

Trinity UMC Youth are going digital! In order to keep you better informed of our ministry and to be good stewards of our finances, we will be communicating more via e-mail. Once a month a youth newsletter will be sent to your mailbox. Updates and weekly reminders will be sent to your e-mail account. Please sign up for e-mail in the youth building or by e-mailing egrottumc@carolinas.rr.com.

Weekly Activities
Join us each Sunday from 5-7PM for food, fun, fellowship, and football on the front lawn. From 5-6 we hang out, play games, and share a snack supper. At 6PM we split into our two groups: Middle High and Senior High.

After School Coffee House/Study Hall each Tuesday during the school year from 3:30-5PM for high school students. Come hang out with your friends, play some basketball, do some homework and even get tutoring if you need it. Free Food!

Wednesday Morning Breakfast. High school students are welcome to join us each Wednesday at 8am for Krispy Kreme donuts and a time of encouragement and prayer before they start their days at school.

Each Wednesday 8 am: Breakfast for Life: Senior Highs are invited to come for breakfast and a word of encouragement and prayer before school. Start your day out with friends and God’s word.

Senior Highs -- don’t forget that every week we have an after school coffee house/study hall from 3:30-5 pm on Tuesday and a prayer breakfast on Wednesday at 8 am.

Youth meetings for grades 6-12 each Sunday from 5-7 p.m.

Senior high and middle school youth

Breakfast 4 Life: Every Wednesday, the senior high youth are invited to breakfast and a devotion time in the youth building each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. Invite your friends for cappuccino, donuts, and, of course Hawaiian Bread, and to hear God’s word!

Please keep a lookout for the blue cards in the mail to keep you updated on any changes or additions to our schedule. Also listen for phone trees!

Youth Mission Trip

When: July 2009

Where: Slidell, Louisiana (near new Orleans)

Cost: $215 but could cost less depending on fund raisers; $25 deposit due October 12

Who: All youth who will be 14 or older by July 1, 2009

Arrangements for this trip are being made through Project NOAH, a disaster relief and emergency home repair outreach ministry sponsored by Slidell First UMC in Slidell, LA. The trip will be a week long; 5 days there plus travel time and a stop overnight in Atlanta on the way home. During the day, we will go to a work site to do repairs; during the evenings there are activities and devotions. The cost includes meals, drinks, and lodging at a local church, construction materials, and evening activities. Please talk to Erin for more details. Applications for Project NOAH began processing on October 1st. Let's not miss out on this awesome opportunity to serve and grow in our faith!

Other Events
5th Quarter: During the fall we open up the church after home football games for any middle school student who would like to come hang out and play games.

Football Season is underway! All senior high youth are invited to come hang out in the youth building after A.L. Brown High School's home games until midnight. Bring a friend! Adult volunteers are always welcome; please talk to Erin if you would like to help.

We also participate in local mission projects such as Samaritan’s Table and the Crop Walk. In addition to our weekly activities there are lots of fun things going on as well, check back to see upcoming events often.

Desire or Require
Students who have the desire to be a part of our fun activities such as retreats and lock-ins will be asked to demonstrate that desire by their actions. They will be expected to attend meetings and to lend their support in at least one fundraiser and two service projects during the year. Parents will be asked to support their youth in planning fundraising activities, serving as chaperones, or assisting in other ways. We set these minimum standards not as requirements, but as a way to determine a student’s desire to be a part of the program.

College Ministries
Our college students meet for Sunday school during breaks. In addition to Sunday school we organize some social events including the now annual Spaghetti Supper Christmas Dinner. During the school year our students receive the Alive Now devotional in the mail and a care package around finals time.

		Children · Youth · College Students Children's Weekly Programs Wednesday Nights Kid’s Club from 6:30pm to 7:30pm where the children enjoy games, songs, a lesson, and snack. Before Kid’s Club (5pm-5:45pm) children may meet to participate in the Trinity ringers and chimers program. Nursery Two Nurseries during the 10am Sunday school hour (one for infants and the other for toddlers). There also is a nursery during the 11am worship service. Sunday School “LIVE B.I.G.” is underway at Trinity UMC. The children are using a new Sunday School curriculum this fall. This curriculum is called LIVE BIG. It is an age appropriate curriculum that will teach our kids to hear, see, and live their belief in God. Each age group, including 3s and 4s, will have their own class and their own teacher. Each child will receive a student book that will help them in their learning process. This curriculum will help enhance the children’s learning and help them to grow in Christ. Each lesson includes fun and exciting activities as well as a DVD clip that shows children their own age applying the lessons in a real way. Children's Annual Programs Mardi Gas Pancake Dinner- a fun gathering to celebrate the start of lent. Family Weekend- a weekend set aside for families to enjoy fun and fellowship Easter Egg Hunt-Palm Sunday Easter egg hunt includes games, prizes, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny Vacation Bible School- includes games, lessons, snacks, music, story, and so much more. Curriculum changes each year. Kid’s Ahoy- Summer fun days in July where children go on trips and learn about Christ. Fall Festival- includes games, prizes, fun activities, contests, trunk or treat, and much more. Christmas Pageant- children perform and afterwards enjoy dinner and a visit from Santa, who gives out treat bags.
		Youth Program Attention Parents All youth must have a completed permission slip/medical release form on file in order to participate in overnight activities and any youth activity that involves leaving church property. Please fill out a form as soon as possible and return it to Erin at the church. Please click here for a copy of the permission slip in MS Word format:permission slip Trinity UMC Youth are going digital! In order to keep you better informed of our ministry and to be good stewards of our finances, we will be communicating more via e-mail. Once a month a youth newsletter will be sent to your mailbox. Updates and weekly reminders will be sent to your e-mail account. Please sign up for e-mail in the youth building or by e-mailing egrottumc@carolinas.rr.com. Weekly Activities Join us each Sunday from 5-7PM for food, fun, fellowship, and football on the front lawn. From 5-6 we hang out, play games, and share a snack supper. At 6PM we split into our two groups: Middle High and Senior High. After School Coffee House/Study Hall each Tuesday during the school year from 3:30-5PM for high school students. Come hang out with your friends, play some basketball, do some homework and even get tutoring if you need it. Free Food! Wednesday Morning Breakfast. High school students are welcome to join us each Wednesday at 8am for Krispy Kreme donuts and a time of encouragement and prayer before they start their days at school. Upcoming Events Each Wednesday 8 am: Breakfast for Life: Senior Highs are invited to come for breakfast and a word of encouragement and prayer before school. Start your day out with friends and God’s word. Senior Highs -- don’t forget that every week we have an after school coffee house/study hall from 3:30-5 pm on Tuesday and a prayer breakfast on Wednesday at 8 am. Youth meetings for grades 6-12 each Sunday from 5-7 p.m. Senior high and middle school youth Breakfast 4 Life: Every Wednesday, the senior high youth are invited to breakfast and a devotion time in the youth building each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. Invite your friends for cappuccino, donuts, and, of course Hawaiian Bread, and to hear God’s word! Please keep a lookout for the blue cards in the mail to keep you updated on any changes or additions to our schedule. Also listen for phone trees! Youth Mission Trip When: July 2009 Where: Slidell, Louisiana (near new Orleans) Cost: $215 but could cost less depending on fund raisers; $25 deposit due October 12 Who: All youth who will be 14 or older by July 1, 2009 Arrangements for this trip are being made through Project NOAH, a disaster relief and emergency home repair outreach ministry sponsored by Slidell First UMC in Slidell, LA. The trip will be a week long; 5 days there plus travel time and a stop overnight in Atlanta on the way home. During the day, we will go to a work site to do repairs; during the evenings there are activities and devotions. The cost includes meals, drinks, and lodging at a local church, construction materials, and evening activities. Please talk to Erin for more details. Applications for Project NOAH began processing on October 1st. Let's not miss out on this awesome opportunity to serve and grow in our faith! Other Events 5th Quarter: During the fall we open up the church after home football games for any middle school student who would like to come hang out and play games.Football Season is underway! All senior high youth are invited to come hang out in the youth building after A.L. Brown High School's home games until midnight. Bring a friend! Adult volunteers are always welcome; please talk to Erin if you would like to help. We also participate in local mission projects such as Samaritan’s Table and the Crop Walk. In addition to our weekly activities there are lots of fun things going on as well, check back to see upcoming events often. Desire or Require Students who have the desire to be a part of our fun activities such as retreats and lock-ins will be asked to demonstrate that desire by their actions. They will be expected to attend meetings and to lend their support in at least one fundraiser and two service projects during the year. Parents will be asked to support their youth in planning fundraising activities, serving as chaperones, or assisting in other ways. We set these minimum standards not as requirements, but as a way to determine a student’s desire to be a part of the program. College Ministries Our college students meet for Sunday school during breaks. In addition to Sunday school we organize some social events including the now annual Spaghetti Supper Christmas Dinner. During the school year our students receive the Alive Now devotional in the mail and a care package around finals time.

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