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Youth Ministry (updated May 7, 2008)
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In tune with the needs of youth today. In our youth ministry there are many opportunities for grades 7-12. The program is split up into two groups, the Seniors High (9-12) and the Junior High (7-8).
Grades
9-12
Sunday School
9-12th Grade Sunday School:
9:30 a.m.
Year 2 Confirmation: May 18, June 1 is Confirmation Sunday. Class begins with
lunch together following 2nd service and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Senior
High Mission Trip (grades 9-12)
The Senior High work trip for 2008 will take place at the Rosebud
Sioux Reservation in
The
host agency is the Tree of Life Ministry which began in 1985 to
assist needy families with home repairs.
The ministry has expanded its work from the Rosebud
Reservation to the Lower Brule, Crow Creek and part of the Pine
ridge Reservations. Tree
of Life is a multi-denominational, cross-cultural mission that seeks
to build a bridge of friendship and respect between the great Sioux
Nation and the Church. It
is sponsored by the Dakotas Conference of the
Grades
7-8
Sunday School
Year 1 Confirmation Class at 9:30 a.m. , room 008
7th Grade Sunday School : 9:30 a.m., room 003
Junior
High Work Trip (grades 7 & 8)
Pictured
Confirmation
Sunday—June 1
On Sunday, June 1 at 9 a.m. (new one service Sunday), we will be
welcoming our Confirmands into full membership of the church.
Youth being confirmed and their families are asked to arrive
at 8 a.m. for a group picture.
The Year 1 Confirmation class will be serving juice and rolls
in the coffee house.
More
Youth Opportunities
Youth Choir Soul Singers-
Rotational music program offering youth the opportunity to sing upbeat,
religious music and play hand bells with other teens, 6:30 -7:00 on Wednesdays.
Youth Leadership Team -
Youth interested in
taking a leadership role with youth, meet with the Director of Youth
Ministries to plan activities for the year.
YAC (Youth Annual Conference) -
Youth representatives attend a yearly statewide conference promoting
Christian fellowship, small discipleship groups and leadership
training.
Alternative Spring Break -
Youth are hosted by our friends in Hispanic Ministry at our
sister-church, Principe De Paz, in San Antonio
Youth Service-
All youth are welcome to participate in a variety of service
projects, regularly throughout the year, usually on Wednesday
evenings during youth group.
Volunteering
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Sunday morning and office volunteer positions and representation on
church leadership committees, including Administrative Council
Scholarships -
Two college scholarships are awarded to youth entering college who
have shown leadership in service to the church and community.
High School Graduates
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Quarterly lunches on college campuses with the Senior Pastor and
Director of Youth Ministries. Reunion for all graduates during Winter break.
High School Graduates Reunion:
Winter Break
Our youth are very active in our church and community making this world a better place. If you like to see more activities that the youth do follow this link to the youth picture page. The up load might take some time.
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Click here to go to Youth Picture Page - Part 1 |
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Click here to go to Youth Picture Page - Part 2 |
United Methodist Youth Websites:
Have questions concerning Youth Ministry? Email us.
12321 Hickman Road 
Des Moines Iowa
50323
Phone: 515-270-9226 Fax: 515-270-0838
mandi@whumc.org