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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.

This week:

• Wednesday, April 8, 5:45-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday Practice. We will have our final Maundy Thursday practice before the next evening’s worship service. Pizza served.
• Thursday, April 9, 7 PM—Maundy Thursday Worship Service. Youth need to be here at 6 PM.
• Sunday, April 12, 9:15-10:00 AM—Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. We will have a special edition of our monthly pancake breakfast this morning. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.

Coming up:

• 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, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house. We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.
• 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, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

This week:

• This weekend, April 3-5— Confirmation & High School Retreat to Sky Ranch. The high school is invited to our annual Sky Ranch retreat this year. Both the Junior High and High School are invited on the annual Sky Ranch Retreat. Confirmation students will continue their studies and the High School will go through Peer Ministry Training. Meet at the church at 6 PM Friday. We will return at noon Sunday. Cost is $115. Please turn in the required forms and/or remaining payment by tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1.
• Wednesday, April 1, Last Lenten Wednesday Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten Meal (homemade!)
  • 6:00-6:50—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Worship Service
  • 7:45-8:15—Maundy Thursday Prep
• No youth Sunday School April 5 & 12 due to the retreat and Easter.

Coming up:

• Wednesday, April 8, 5:45-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday Practice. We will have our final Maundy Thursday practice before the next evening’s worship service. Pizza served.
• Thursday, April 9, 7 PM—Maundy Thursday Worship Service. Youth need to be here at 6 PM.
• Sunday, April 12, 9:15-10:00 AM—Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. We will have a special edition of our monthly pancake breakfast this morning. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• 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, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house. We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.
• 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, Noon-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

This week:

• Sunday, March 29, 8:00 AM-11:45 AM—Youth-led Worship Services. Youth will lead both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services on this morning.
• Sunday, March 29, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s.

Coming up:

• Only a 9 days away! April 3-5— Confirmation & High School Retreat to Sky Ranch. The high school is invited to our annual Sky Ranch retreat this year. Both the Junior High and High School are invited on the annual Sky Ranch Retreat. Confirmation students will continue their studies and the High School will go through Peer Ministry Training. Meet at the church at 6 PM Friday. We will return at noon Sunday. Let Matt know ASAP if you are coming so he can order materials. Cost is $115.
• Wednesday, April 1, Last Lenten Wednesday Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten Meal (homemade!)
  • 6:00-6:50—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Worship Service
  • 7:45-8:15—Maundy Thursday Prep
• Wednesday, April 8, 5:45-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday Practice. We will have our final Maundy Thursday practice before the next evening’s worship service. Pizza served.
• Thursday, April 9, 7 PM—Maundy Thursday Worship Service. Youth need to be here at 6 PM.
• Sunday, April 12, 9:15-10:00 AM—Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. We will have a special edition of our monthly pancake breakfast this morning. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• 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
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

April 3-5— Confirmation & High School Retreat to Sky Ranch. The high school is invited to our annual Sky Ranch retreat this year. While Confirmation will be continuing their studies and discussions, the High School will be going through Peer Ministry Training. Let Matt know ASAP if you are coming so he can order materials. Cost is $115.

This week:

• Wednesday, March 18, 3-8 PM—Youth Lenten Dinner. The youth will prepare the meal for the church this night. Be here at 3:00 so we can begin cooking. Dinner begins at 5:45.
• Sunday, March 22, 11:45 AM—Youth Auction. Youth will volunteer their services to be bid on by the congregation. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Fund. Lunch served.
• Sunday, March 22, 12:45-2:00 PM—Youth Praise Team.

Coming up:

• Sunday, March 29, 8:00 AM-11:45 AM—Youth-led Worship Services. Youth will lead both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services on this morning.
• Sunday, March 29, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

April 3-5— Confirmation & High School Retreat to Sky Ranch. The high school is invited to our annual Sky Ranch retreat this year. While Confirmation will be continuing their studies and discussions, the High School will be going through Peer Ministry Training. Let Matt know ASAP if you are coming so he can order materials. Cost is $115.

This week:

• Wednesdays, March 4-April 1—Lenten Wednesday Schedule
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 6:00-6:50 PM—Owning It! (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Lenten Worship Service
  • 7:45-8:30—Maundy Thursday Prep
• Sunday, March 15, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast.

Coming up:

• March 16-20—Spring Break. Be on the lookout for last-minute events that may come together over spring break.
• Wednesday, March 18, 3-8 PM—Youth Lenten Dinner. The youth will prepare the meal for the church this night. Be here at 3:00 so we can begin cooking. Dinner begins at 5:45.
• Sunday, March 22, 11:45 AM—Youth Auction. Youth will volunteer their services to be bid on by the congregation. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Fund. Lunch served.
• Sunday, March 22, 12:45-2:00 PM—Youth Praise Team.
• Sunday, March 29, 8:00 AM-11:45 AM—Youth-led Worship Services. Youth will lead both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services on this morning.
• Sunday, March 29, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.