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Weekly Update – 6/30/09

This week:

• Tuesday, June 30, 11-1 PM —Summer Feeding Program.
• Sunday, July 5, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast

 Coming Up:

• Tuesday, July 7, 11-1 PM —Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. Open to all youth.  However, Jr. High students must be accompanied by a parent.  Please contact Matt even if you’re only able to help a few times this summer.
• Saturday, July 11, 8 AM till finished—Service Saturday and Free Slurpee Day Devo, Meet at the church at 8 AM
• Sunday July 12, 9:15 AM—Sunday School
• Friday, July 17, 6-9 PM—Devo Location TBA
• Sunday July 19, 9:15 AM—Sunday School
• Thursday—Saturday, July 23-25—Peer Ministry Retreat at Harr’s Ranch
• Sunday July 26, 9:15 AM—Sunday School
• Sunday July 26, After 10:30 service—Youth Praise Team Practice
• Friday, July 31, 6-9 PM— Devo Location TBA

Weekly Update – 6/15/09
 
This week:

• Monday-Thursday, June 15-18—VBS. Youth are encouraged to serve during VBS. See Matt for details and flyers for times.
• Tuesday, June 16, 11-1 PM —Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. Open to all youth.  However, Jr. High students must be accompanied by a parent. 
• Sunday-Saturday, June 21-27—Mission Trip. We will meet at the church Sunday at 8:30 AM and return Saturday at 2:00 PM.

Coming Up:

• Tuesday, June 23, 11-1 PM —Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. Open to all youth.  However, Jr. High students must be accompanied by a parent.  Please contact Matt even if your only able to help a few times this summer.
• Sunday, June 28, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sharing. The mission trip participants will share from their mission trip experiences during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday July 5, 9:15 AM– Pancake Breakfast

Weekly Update – 6/8/09
This week:

• Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10 6:15-9 PM.  Call Event: YOU are custom designed and custom called for a custom designed life! God does not only call pastors and professional church staff. Rather, God calls everyone. More importantly, God is CALLING YOU. Energetic and fun, this seminar will provide valuable scriptural insight, practical wisdom, and more importantly time for understanding your unique individuality, recognizing God’s guiding hand, and even grappling with two of life’s more practical yet significant questions: Who am I? & What am I to do? Cost: $25 ($10 if you already own a reflection guide).
•  Tuesday, June 9, 11-1 PM —Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. Open to all youth.  However, Jr. High students must be accompanied by a parent.  Please contact Matt even if your only able to help a few times this summer. 
• Saturday, June 13, 10 AM-5PM—Work Day at the Johnson’s. The Johnsons bought the whole youth group for a day’s worth of work. Get to their house at 10 AM (pack some snacks if you will get hungry). We’ll eat hot dogs around 2 PM, do a little swimming, and finish up any projects. Contact Matt or Zach if you need a ride or directions.
• Sunday, June 14, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.
• Sunday, June 14, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice after church in preparation for the Taste of Hope.
• Sunday, June 14, 5-8:30 PM— VBS kicks off and the Taste of Hope.  Youth are encouraged to serve during VBS.
• Sunday, June 14,  All permission slips and final payments are due for the Mission Trip to Rogers, AR. 

Coming Up:

• Sunday-Thursday, June 14-18—VBS. Youth are encouraged to serve during VBS. See Matt for details and flyers for times.
• Tuesday, June 16, 11-1 PM PM —Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. Open to all youth.  However, Jr. High students must be accompanied by a parent.  Please contact Matt even if your only able to help a few times this summer.
• Sunday-Saturday, June 21-27—Mission Trip. We will meet at the church Sunday at 8:30 AM and return Saturday at 2:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 28, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sharing. The mission trip participants will share from their mission trip experiences during the Sunday school hour.

This week:

• Wednesday, June 3, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
• Sunday, June 7, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.

Coming Up:

• No youth praise team practice during June.
• Sunday, June 14, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.
• Tuesdays, Starting June 9, 11 AM-1PM—Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of Child’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. See Matt for details.
• Saturday, June 13, 10 AM-5PM—Work Day at the Johnson’s. The Johnsons bought the whole youth group for a day’s worth of work. Get to their house at 10 AM (pack some snacks if you will get hungry). We’ll eat hot dogs around 2 PM, do a little swimming, and finish up any projects. Contact Matt or Zach if you need a ride or directions.
• Sunday-Thursday, June 14-18—VBS. Youth are encouraged to serve during VBS. See Matt for details and flyers for times.
• Sunday-Saturday, June 21-27—Mission Trip. We will meet at the church Sunday at 8:30 AM and return Saturday at 2:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 28, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sharing. The mission trip participants will share from their mission trip experiences during the Sunday school hour.

Lots of important things happening this week. Our new intern Zach just started today… check below for opportunities to get to meet him!

This week:

• Wednesday, May 27 & June 3, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality. Come meet Zach for the first time!
• Saturday, May 30, 10-12 PM—Youth Praise Team Final Practice.
• Saturday, May 30, 5-8 PM—Youth Ministry Open House. The whole congregation is invited to meet new Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter. Hosted at Mark and Tammy Hill’s house. Dinner served. Bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. We will have a formal time of introductions and Q&A with Zach at 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, May 31, 8:00 AM & 10:30—Youth-led Worship services.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.
• Sunday, May 31, noon—Mission Trip Meeting. A brief mandatory meeting for all mission trip participants & parents. We will go over details and give your final balance.

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
• Sunday, June 7 & 14, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.
• Tuesdays, Starting June 9, 11 AM-1PM—Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of CHISD’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. See Matt for details.
• Saturday, June 13, 10 AM-5PM—Work Day at the Johnson’s. The Johnsons bought the whole youth group for a day’s worth of work. Get to their house at 10 AM (pack some snacks if you will get hungry). We’ll eat hot dogs around 2 PM, do a little swimming, and finish up any projects. Contact Matt or Zach if you need a ride or directions.
• Sunday, June 14, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Sunday-Thursday, June 14-18—VBS. Youth are encouraged to serve  during VBS. See Matt for details and flyers for times.
• Sunday-Saturday, June 21-27—Mission Trip. We will meet at the church Sunday at 8:30 AM and return Saturday at 2:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 28, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sharing. The mission trip participants will share from their mission trip experiences during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, June 28, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.

The June youth ministry calendar can be downloaded at http://hopeyouthministry.com/calendar/. There’s lots of really important things coming up the next two weeks. Make sure to read carefully.

This week:

• Wednesday, May 20, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality. Pizza at 6:00, video starts at 7:00.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:15-10:15 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2009 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 24, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.

Coming Up:

• Tuesday, May 26—Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter arrives. Tuesday will be Zach’s first full day on the job, which makes the following night’s Spirituality Seminar will be the first opportunity to get to meet Zach.
• Wednesday, May 27 & June 3, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
• Saturday, May 30, 10-12 PM—Youth Praise Team Final Practice.
• Saturday, May 30, 5-8 PM—Youth Ministry Open House. The whole congregation is invited to meet new Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter. Hosted at Mark and Tammy Hill’s house. Dinner served. Bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. We will have a formal time of introductions and Q&A with Zach at 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, May 31, 8:00 AM & 10:30—Youth-led Worship services.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.
• Sunday, May 31, noon—Mission Trip Meeting. A brief mandatory meeting for all mission trip participants & parents. We will go over details and give your final balance.
• Tuesdays, Starting June 9, 11 AM-1PM—Summer Feeding Program. Every Tuesday we will volunteer at High Pointe Elementary as part of CHISD’s summer feeding program. We will leave the church promptly at 11 AM and return at 1 PM. Anyone age 18 or older must have a background check badge with CHISD. See Matt for details.
• Saturday, June 13, 10 AM-5PM—Work Day at the Johnson’s. The Johnsons bought the whole youth group for a day’s worth of work. Get to their house at 10 AM (pack some snacks if you will get hungry). We’ll eat hot dogs around 2 PM, do a little swimming, and finish up any projects. Contact Matt or Zach if you need a ride or directions.
• Sunday, June 14, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Sunday-Thursday, June 14-18—VBS. Youth are encouraged to serve  during VBS. See Matt for details and flyers for times.
• Sunday-Saturday, June 21-27—Mission Trip. We will meet at the church Sunday at 8:30 AM and return Saturday at 2:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 28, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sharing. The mission trip participants will share from their mission trip experiences during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, June 28, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.

This week:

• Wednesday, May 13—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
  • 6 PM—Pizza & Games
  • 7-8 PM—Video & Discussion
• Friday, May 15, 7-9 PM—Youth Night Out: Outdoor Game Night. Come up to church Friday for some outdoor games. Possibilities include: basketball, knockout, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, soccer, or crazy games you’ve never heard of. Dress appropriately and bring any sports equipment you might want to use. Water will be available, but no snacks.
• Sunday, May 17, 9:15 AM—Sunday School for High school & Jr. High.
• Sunday, May 17, 6-8 PM—Last Inner Mission of the year! Hosted by the Bengtsons.

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, May 20, 27 & June 3—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:15-10:15 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2009 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 24, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Tuesday, May 26—Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter arrives. Tuesday will be Zach’s first full day on the job, which makes the following nights Spirituality Seminar will be the first opportunity to get to meet Zach.
• Saturday, May 30, 10-12 PM—Youth Praise Team Final Practice.
• Saturday, May 30, 5-8 PM—Youth Ministry Open House. The whole congregation is invited to meet new Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter. Hosted at Mark and Tammy Hill’s house. Dinner served. Bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. We will have a formal time of introductions and Q&A with Zach at 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, May 31, 8:00 AM & 10:30—Youth-led Worship services.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.

Changes! Two things that have changed recently -

• The May calendar has been shifted around. I just uploaded a new version at http://hopeyouthministry.com/calendar/
• There are big changes happening between Pastor Wendy, myself, and hiring a new youth ministry intern. Please go to http://www.hopelutheran.net/resources/newsletter/ and read the April and May edition of the Heralds of Hope if you have not yet done so.

Okay, back to the normal stuff. This week:

• This Wednesday, May 6, 5:45-8:30 PM—Last Regular Wednesday Schedule (see below for May 13 and after):
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:30-8:30—Cross-Examination
• Friday, May 8, 6-9 PM—Confirmand Evening Retreat for 8th Graders. Youth being confirmed May 10 will go over the Confirmation service and then go out to dinner.
• Saturday, May 9, 10 AM-Noon—Youth Praise Team Practice. This has been changed so that the youth do not have to practice on Sunday. Please note this change!
• Sunday, May 10, 10:30 AM—Confirmation Sunday. Eighth grade students will be Confirmed during the 10:30 worship service. A cake and punch reception will follow.

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, May 13, 20, 27 & June 3 ~ Wednesdays—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
  • 6 PM—Pizza & Games
  • 7-8 PM—Video & Discussion
• Friday, May 15—Youth Night Out. TBA. If the Dallas Mavericks are still in the playoffs, we will watch the game together. If not, we will go to a “Plan B.” An decision will be made on Wednesday May 13.
• Sunday, May 17, 6-8 PM—Last Inner Mission of the year! Hosted by the Bengtsons.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:15-10:15 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2009 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 24, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Tuesday, May 26—Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter arrives sometime this day, which makes the following nights Spirituality Seminar will be the first opportunity to get to meet Zach.
• Saturday, May 30, 10-12 PM—Youth Praise Team Final Practice.
• Saturday, May 30, 5-8 PM—Youth Ministry Open House. The whole congregation is invited to meet new Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter. Hosted at Mark and Tammy Hill’s house. Dinner served. Bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. We will have a formal time of introductions and Q&A with Zach at 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, May 31, 8:00 AM & 10:30—Youth-led Worship services.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.

This week:

• Tonight, Wednesday, April 22, 29, & May 6, 5:45-8:30 PM—Regular Wednesday Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:30-8:30—Cross-Examination
• Friday, April 24, 6:30-9:00 PM—Garage Sale Setup. Youth will set up for the following day’s Garage Sale Fundraiser.
• Saturday, April 25, 8:00 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale Fundraiser. Youth need to be here at 7:00 AM to begin setting up. We will likely need at least an hour to clean up afterwards.
• Sunday, April 26, 9:15 AM—Prayer Walk. Adults and youth will join together this morning to go on a prayer walk to pray for our local neighborhood.
• Sunday, April 26, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.

Coming up:

• Wednesday, April 29 & May 6, 5:45-8:30 PM—Regular Wednesday Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:30-8:30—Cross-Examination
• Friday, May 8, 6-9 PM—Confirmand Evening Retreat for 8th Graders. Youth being confirmed May 10 will go over the Confirmation service and then go out to dinner.
• Sunday, May 10, 10:30 AM—Confirmation Sunday. Eighth grade students will be Confirmed during the 10:30 worship service. A cake and punch reception will follow.
• Sunday, May 10, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Wednesdays, May 13-June 3, 6-8 PM—Spirituality Seminar. Between Confirmation Sunday and the summer, we will host a Spirituality Seminar for jr. high and high school to discuss 2 videos that dive deep into the area of spirituality.
  • 6-7 PM—Pizza & Games
  • 7-8 PM—Video & Discussion
• Friday, May 15—Youth Night Out. TBA.
• Sunday, May 17, 6-8 PM—Last Inner Mission of the year! Hosted by the Bengtsons.
• Sunday, May 24, 9:15-10:00 AM—Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Youth need to be here at 8 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, May 24, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Tuesday, May 26—Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter arrives.
• Saturday, May 30, 10-12 PM—Youth Praise Team Final Practice.
• Saturday, May 30, 5-8 PM—Youth Ministry Open House. The whole congregation is invited to meet new Youth Ministry Intern Zach Poulter. Hosted at Mark and Tammy Hill’s house. Dinner served. Bring your swimsuit if you want to swim. We will have a formal time of introductions and Q&A with Zach at 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, May 31, 8:00 AM & 10:30—Youth-led Worship services.
• Sunday, May 31, 9:15 AM—Mission Trip Sunday School. May 31-June 21 we will have Sunday school on the theme of missions. This is mandatory for Mission Trip participants.

This week:

• Wednesday, April 15—New Wednesday Schedule begins. Note change for Cross-examination.
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:30-8:30—Cross-Examination
• Sunday, April 19, 9:15 AM—Sunday School
  • High School: We will join the adults for a discussion on the ELCA statement on sexuality
  • Jr. High: Faith Lens
• Sunday, April 19, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house. We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.

Coming up:

• Friday, April 24, 6:30-9:00 PM—Garage Sale Setup. Youth will set up for the following day’s Garage Sale Fundraiser.
• Saturday, April 25, 8:00 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale Fundraiser. Youth need to be here at 7:00 AM to begin setting up. We will likely need at least an hour to clean up afterwards.
• Sunday, April 26, 9:15 AM—Prayer Walk. Adults and youth will join together this morning to go on a prayer walk to pray for our local neighborhood.
• Sunday, April 26, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.