VBS 2011 was a great success with the largest attendance in several years. Below are the youth in the various activites provided by the school. Thanks to everyone for their help and attendances.

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VBS is comming soon

Dude, It’s All About Jesus…

On those hot summer days the best place to be is the beach! As kids explore the wonders of the beach, they’ll also discover the Big Answers to the Big Questions about Jesus, who He is and why they need Him. At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS, kids learn that there is only one truth: Jesus.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) for area youth will be held July 24 through July 28 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at the First United Methodist Church.

Come early !! for a FREE MEAL FOR THE FAMILY AT 5:30 PM with VBS starting at 6:00 pm. Please sign up early so that meal plans can be made, materials ordered, and special plans can be made for this great event. For more information please contact the church or check out the FUMC website.

Thoughts to Live By

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."  1 Tim 4-12

Summer Youth Program

The kids will be out of school soon! Do they need some supervised activities for the summer starting in June?

Problem solved the Summer Youth Program will fill those needs meeting week days and providing some FUN, COOL and not boring activities.  Never too late to join in

SUMMER YOUTH INTERNS
The Education Cluster would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Summer Youth Interns. Jessica Wallace and Lydia Jahner are the interns for this summer and they will be planning children and youth activities throughout the summer months. Jessica is a junior at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa where she is majoring in Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading and early childhood education. Lydia is a junior at Central College in Pella, Iowa where she is majoring in Russian and Political Science. Both young women have a strong background in leadership and child development activities. They are a blessing to the church, so be sure to thank them as you see them this summer.

Youth Programming Schedule.

                                           On Mondays
We invite the K thru 2nd graders to come from 9 - 10 am for the Explorers Club.  
The Kid’s Club 3^rd thru 5^th  will meet from 10:30-12 noon
                                             On Wednesdays

 The Summer Youth Groups which make up both groups will meet from 6:30 -8pm

Go Tim Go

Tim won the 3200 at the Panthers Relays on Saturday and the Knoxville Panthers won the meet running away from the rest.  Congratuations to Tim and the team. 

Salt & Light Company Meeting

On Sunday, April 3 from 4-6 pm the Salt & Light Company will be having their regular meeting. Youth in 6th to 12th grade are encouraged to attend. This will be a fun time for youth to get together and learn about God.

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
April 9th - Helping serve pancakes at the UMM breakfast, followed by helping clean the church


April 10th - Salt & Light Company 4-6


May 15th - Salt & Light Company 4-6


June 12th - Salt & Light Company 4-6


July 10th - Salt & Light Company 4-6


July 20th - Wesley Woods Concert Event (more details to come)


 We will be meeting once per month for a time of fellowship and learning. If you have questions or are interested in helping contact Brian & Katie Bishop or Jill Findley.

Good Friday Morning Day Camp

Here are some activities from Good Friday Day Camp. The offering was Non-perishable food items or cash donations for Helping Hands food pantry.

 The Grinch stole Easter

Where are the lost sheep?We are looking for lost sheep
!

 Break time.  They had to set on the floor!