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Youth Ministry > For Parents > Melissa's Top 10
March/February 2008
Also available as Acrobat PDF. | Past Top 10s....
Here are an additional 5 Items to add to the February Issue!
#1 GARAGE SALE: Month Of Details!
- You can still bring donations to church! The last day we’ll accept donations is March 5th.
- Students can earn discount coupons for MDR by working Sunday, March 9 from 5-9pm, after school on March 10-13, and the Sale on March 14-15. Signing up is only necessary for working the actual Sale, otherwise, just show up and sign in to get credit. Sign ups will be available beginning March 1st.
- We need many adult hands too from March 9-15!! If you can help, please contact Melissa!
- Sale Dates: Friday, March 14 (9-5pm) and Saturday, March 15 (9-2pm)
#2 Easter Celebration!!
Celebrate the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday! Worship Services are at 8:15am
and 11am, with our Agape Breakfast at 9:40am. This year, the Agape Breakfast is
a family-friendly event! A few students will be asked to serve for small
portions of the breakfast so they can enjoy the morning with their family. Hope
to see you there!
#3 Middle School Lock-In: March 28-29
Our annual Middle School Lock-In is being planned! Cost is $20 (scholarships are
available). Times are Friday at 7pm to Saturday at 8am. Friends are encouraged
to join us, just make sure we have a Medical Release form on
file. Flyers will be coming with student March/April calendars and are
available at church and on the website.
#4 Memorial Day Retreat 2008!!
Our theme this year is Thrive or Survive from John 10:10 (I
have come that they may have life; and have it to the full). We will be
looking for staff beginning in March. Even though you are a parent, you are not
exempt from being able to come to MDR! We need both counselors and program
staff. We have a Parent-Free Policy at MDR, you can assure your students! Flyers
and sign ups for MDR will be available on April 27th!!
#5 INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES! Can You Help?!?
- Contribute to the Garage Sale Bake Sale (Contact Kristin Pimblett/Allyson Kramer)
- Be a Table Host at the Agape Breakfast (sit at a table and initiate conversation!)
- Sit on the Auction planning committee (Contact Melissa)
- Provide breakfast for high school Sunday school (Contact Freda Everett)
- Provide snacks for Pipeline (Contact Melissa)
- Help work the Garage Sale (Contact Melissa)
#1 Student Activities
Our Adult Volunteers and I are making a concerted effort to see students in
action! But we need help gathering times and dates of events, games,
performances, etc. Please remember us when you get information about your
student’s activities. We will also be calling to collect information in the
coming months.
#2 Parent Gathering—Thank you!
It was a great joy to meet with all of you on January 15th! I hope you were
encouraged and enjoyed the discussion. Mark your calendars now for our next
Gathering on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm.
#3 Garage Sale
We have begun collections for our Gigantic Garage Sale! You can bring your
donations to church anytime between now and March 9th. I will have a sign up for
student help the week of March 9th-15th. By helping with the Sale, Students will
earn coupons towards their cost of MDR 2008. We also need many adult hands to
help with the Sale—remember all proceeds allow us to charge only $80 for MDR
instead of almost $200!!
#4 World Awareness Weekend (30 Hour Famine)
In addition to the 30 Hour Famine, the high school students will be expanding
their awareness and involvement in the world through World Awareness Weekend.
The dates are the same, February 22-23. Students can collect money for the 30
Hour Famine, fasting is optional, but we will also be exploring International
Justice Mission and Loose Change to Loosen Chains.
#5 Memorial Day Retreat 2008!!
I’m so excited!! We have all the big pieces together for our annual weekend at
Camp Seymour! Our theme this year is Thrive or Survive from John
10:10 (I have come that they may have life; and have it to the full). We
will be looking for Staff beginning in March. Even though you are a parent, you
are not exempt from being able to come to MDR! We need both counselors and
program staff. You won’t even have to see your student!
#6 Welcome Sarah Packard!!
I’m thrilled that Sarah Packard has started as our Youth Intern until June. She
will be working 10 hours a week. Sarah has been very involved in our middle
school program, especially at Pipeline on Wednesday nights. She brings a ton of
energy and love to serve others.
#7 Check out CPYU.ORG!
Is your student’s culture a complete mystery to you? Here’s a great resource for
parents—Center for Parent/Youth
Understanding. They have a great weekly email newsletter and have an
extensive website. It’s an easy way to keep up with the issues that your
students are dealing with every day!
#8 Easter Celebration!!
Celebrate the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday! Worship Services are at 8:15am and
11am, with our Agape Breakfast at 9:40am. This year, the Agape Breakfast is a
family-friendly event! A few students will be asked to serve for small portions
of the breakfast so they can enjoy the morning with their family. Hope to see
you there!
#9 Upcoming Events
February 22-23: World Awareness Weekend (30 Hour Famine)
March 16: All Youth Sunday school in Rap Hall
March 23: All Family Agape Breakfast on Easter Sunday
March 28-29: Middle School Lock-In
June 23-27: Vacation Bible School
August 2008: Lake Chelan Retreat
#10 Involvement Opportunities
- Contribute to the Garage Sale Bake Sale (Contact Kristin Pimblett/Allyson Kramer)
- Be a Table Host at the Agape Breakfast (sit at a table and make sure people are talking!)
Past Top 10s
Questions? Need more info?
Contact me at church (935-4477) or by email (Melissa@wspc.org)
if you are available to help with any of the above!! Your participation (behind
the scenes or in a more visible role) is integral in the success of our ministry
here at West Side! Thank you for your support!
Melissa Shults, Minister to Youth