Youth Newsletter

Week of 11-17-2009

Ephesians 6:7-8, “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…”

 

Youth-Led Worship This Sunday and Every Sunday  9 am in The Refuge! Worship with other youth in this service targeted for teens! This week music by Revelation and Middle and Senior High messages by Katie Brock and John Emerson. Come and experience God. 

 

D-Teams: All our D-Teams are open to get plugged in to studying the Bible and growing together in Christ!

Middle High Co-ed meets Sundays 7-8:30 pm in The Refuge

Middle High Girls 1 meets Mondays 7-8:30pm at The Frederick’s

Middle High Girls 2 meets Mondays 7-8:30pm tonight at the Oasis at OE

High School Guys meets Tuesdays 7-8:30pm in The Refuge

High School Girls meet Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm this week in the Blue Room of the Chapel

 

F.R.O.G. Video Contest: Use your creative talents to come up with a video around the theme Fully Rely on God! Videos can be funny, weird, or serious and no more than 2 minutes in length. Submit videos to Allison by November 17. Prizes awarded to everyone who participates!

ROCK  Retreat 2010 Registration

January 22-24 Ocean City, MD

Deadline: December 1st

 

All youth grades 6-12 are invited to this year’s Rock Retreat in Ocean City! Join us for this awesome weekend of worship with Unsearchable Riches, speaking with Stephen Gallaher, and tons of fun! You are encouraged to invite your friends! Pick up forms in youth-led worship, the office, or from Allison. Sign-up early! There are limited amount of spaces and it is first come first serve. ALL forms and $110 check payable to OEUMC due by December 1st. We don’t want anyone not to go because of finances so if you need assistance please contact Allison.

 

Creative Arts Ministry: We have a new youth Creative Arts Ministry to explore faith and scripture through different art medias. If you are interested in photography, painting, graphic arts, or can draw an awesome stick figure and want to learn how to use these as tools for spiritual formation this will be a great ministry for you to get involved with. This ministry is also serving other ministries in our church by using their creative gifts. For more information contact Katie Brock kabrock@students.wesleyseminary.edu  

 

Upcoming Service Opportunities:  

 

Summer 2010 Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia: There will be an informational meeting on Nov 22nd at Noon in The Refuge (Please note time change) for all those interested in joining the Philly 2010 Mission Team! This team is open to all youth currently in grades 6th through 12th, college age, and any adults who would like to serve with the youth. Parents are encouraged to attend the meeting with their child.  Trip dates are July 18-23 2010.

Shepherds Table:  We serve meals at Shepherd’s Table the 2nd Thursday of each month. Youth need to be 16 years of age or be a high school student and have a parent serve with you. We meet at Brigham Hall at 4:15 and return by 8:30pm.  If you would like to join us please contact Debbie Emerson at debemerson@verizon.net.  SSL approved.  

 

DC Thanksgiving Basket Distribution: Saturday Nov 21, Time 8am-2pm. Volunteers are needed to distribute Thanksgiving baskets to deserving DC families. This is in conjunction with the World Mission Extension Center and is a separate distribution from our Oakdale Emory collection currently taking place. To sign-up to participate contact Josh Sarracino jsarracino@csaac.org This is a great opportunity for families and all ages to serve together!

 

 November 21 Fannie Mae National Walk to Help the Homeless! Please go to www.helpthehomelessdc.org  Once you click the link from the drop down menu, select Shepherd’s Table and click "Go" and follow the instructions to sign up!  Please consider passing the link on to family, friends, co-workers­­, community members. Remember that everyone who walks makes a huge difference in the lives of those who are without homes! Registration costs $25 for those 26 and older and $15 for those 25 and under. You can add to your donation fee and help us even more!  100% of registration fees and donations directly support the important work of Shepherd's Table!

 

Happening This Week:

Mon:    Middle School Girls D-Teams

Tues:   High School D-Teams

Wed:   JN! Rehearsal 7pm Brigham Hall

Sat:     Creative Arts Ministry 10 am Refuge

Sun:    Youth Worship 9 am Refuge

            Mission Trip Meeting Noon Refuge

            Middle High D-Team 7 pm Refuge