For those who missed by new cue ball look, I have indeed shaved my head in celebration of the coming summer months. (In reality, it was an impulse decision which I now regret!) But the summer is quickly approaching, and there's a lot going on around here. Our focus at Sunday night's Parent Gathering was to look back on the year that was and gear up for the summer to be. We didn't have the turn out I was hoping for, but I understand it's a busy time of the year. I'll get everyone up to speed so you are all ready for what's in store as we end look towards an amazing summer line up! Click on the link to the right for more information about the summer.

THIS WEEK:


  • Thursday, Disciple: Dinner @ HOP(6-6:45pm) Gathering in Youth Room (7-8:30pm)
  • Saturday, Disciple Day Away Retreat: 10am - 9pm
  • Sunday, Encounter: Sunday 10-11am
  • NO SNL this week!!: In honor of all the mommies out there!
  • This Sunday, UE Camp Deadline: Registration forms must be turned into me by this Sunday. The money is not as important as the forms.
  • Graduation information: If you have a high school or college graduate, we're recognizing them on Sunday May 31st. Email me their name, where they're graduating from, their plans for after graduation and any other special info you want included.

The Month of May...

  • Sunday Night Live: May 10 = No SNL, May 17 = One Worship (Special time 5:45-8:45pm) May 24 = Guy/Girl Night
  • One Worship Night: Sunday May 17th we have a special night at SNL as we travel to Lampeter Church of the Brethren for One Worship. We gather with 5 other youth groups for some awesome worship with Signs of Scarlet and talk about our mission in the schools for Christ. Special time: 5:45-8:45pm
  • Disciple: May 7th and May 14th are our last Thursday meetings. We will continue to meet at House of Pizza (6-6:45pm) and then start Disciple at 7pm. We'll be welcoming Pastor John to lead our next two Thursdays as we look at the early church.
  • Disciple Day Away Retreat: This Saturday we're celebrating the end of our time in Disciple by heading up to United Zion Camp Grove in Manheim. We've invited all parents of any of our Disciplers to join us for a day of food, games, and time wrapping up our look at God's story together. We're meeting at Grace at 10am, and will be back by 9pm.
  • UE Camp Registration: The Ultimate Experience Camp for 6-8th graders is an amazing 5 day getaway with water slide, rock climbing, night games, worship and an experience in God's Word like they've never had before. Forms are due to me this Sunday, May 10th. (UE runs June 11-15)
  • Youth Camp Registration: Visit Pocono Plateau's website for more details, including online registering. Youth Camp has been a staple of Grace Youth Group for years and this year will be no different. A $100 scholarship is available per child simply by asking me! Please register and pay for camp, let me know you want the scholarship, and I will send a check in your name via the mail.
  • Creation Festival Sign Up: The largest Christian concert/camping experience in the country, this 5 day event is a MUST-DO at some point in your teen's life! (Not to mention you adults!) To recieve an early bird discount, I need a check (written to "Grace UMC" with "Creation" in the memo line) for $105 by Sunday May 17th. The next price per ticket is $115. Click here to visit the official Creation website.
  • Breakfast at Water Street: Saturday May 30th we are serving breakfast at Water Street Rescue Mission, serving and connecting with people in our own community in need of food and shelter. We can only take 10 teens, so they must sign up. We meet at Grace at 7am and will be back at 10am.
  • Graduation/Confirmation Sunday: Sunday May 31st we recognize our confirmation class of 2009 and all high school, college and other graduates.
  • Encounter Breakfast: Sunday May 31st also marks our last Sunday Encounter for the school year as we break for the summer months. We will be having a more relaxed time of fellowship and food from 10-11am.
  • BBQ Bash: And to wrap up the day of celebrations, we are celebrating the end of the school year just a week early with barbeque and games. Special time is 5:30-8:30pm out in the corner field of the church. *If weather is bad, we will have a normal SNL from 6:30-8:30 and the rain date for the Bash will be June 21st.