Youth Group!

Back to School time!  Hope everyone has had a safe and happy summer! I have had a great time getting w to know you all over my first 8 months here at Sixth! It’s time to do some planning for the future church year.

First, we will have a youth Sunday school class (more like a gathering, rather than a class) during the Sunday school hour each week (9:50 to 10:45)  in the Parlor.   Youth in 7^th through 12^th are invited come hang out for discussion (current events, scripture, faith and spirituality topics) and perhaps go together for coffee and donuts somewhere nearby.  Amy Whipple and I will be hosting, along with Cliff Johnson.  Please join us!  Our Rally Day breakfast will be held on Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. and regular Sunday school will start Sept. 14.

Thanks to everyone who answered the questions from the Youth Survey.  Here are a few things learned from the survey: (So far there have been 13 survey responses)

• Ø  The majority of you that answered are interested in having youth activities at least twice a month.
• Ø  Preferred days for youth activities are Saturday nights and Sunday evenings. Friday nights, Saturday nights, and Sunday after church were a tie for third place followed by a week night (Mon-Thur) which got the least votes.
• Ø  Almost all of you said that your top priority/interest is in service projects and community volunteering.  Coming in a close second are movie/games nights and outdoor/sports activities.
• Ø  Almost all of you are interesting in continuing to host babysitting nights at the church either monthly or 3 to 4 times a year.

I think the best way to move ahead in scheduling youth group gatherings and activities is not for me to plan for you – but with you!

 I am asking for any interested youth to meet with me at the beginning of each month as a sort of Planning Committee to plan and discuss our calendar activities, service projects, mission trips, etc.

 I have planned a few things for you to mark on your calendar to get us started.  

• Ø  Youth Planning Meeting: Sunday, Sept. 7 after church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  Those interested are invited to meet at the church and go out to lunch together (somewhere close by) and plan for October/November and begin to discuss mission trip opportunities for next summer.
• Ø  Back to School Bash: Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church.  Come for food, games, fellowship, and of course fun.
• Ø  Service Project: Wednesday, Oct. 1. From 5 to 8 p.m. Cook and serve dinner for residents of East End Community House, East Liberty (more details about transportation, etc. will be provided closer to the date.)
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• Please RSVP to me if you can attend any of the above. Jennyrunew@gmail.com

  

The survey is still online so please add your input for future planning purposes! Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TVHZ2QB

I am looking forward to more fun and adventures with everyone. - you are an amazing bunch! 

Here are some photos from our recent Mission Service were trip participants shared their experiences from Nicaragua: