Kick Off Sunday, September 11
Join Us for Kick Off!!!
KICK OFF Sunday!!! Mark your calendars for September 11! This will be a fun and exciting day to kick off Sunday School & Confirmation,
High School Sunday School, Adult Education,
going back to  2 services(8:45 and 10:45 AM),
jum ping on inflatables and a great chance of outdoor fun and fellowship at the  grill out/potluck dinner!!! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert.
It is a GREAT time to be at Celebration! We invite you to join us as we continue to reach out and serve the children, youth, and families of Celebration through programs, events, and time learning about God. Below you will see many opportunities to build relationships with God and one another. We look forward to another great year. 
Kick Off Events

Wed, Sept 7 Youth Group Kick Off
Big changes are coming to youth group this year. Our 6-8th grade and high school youth groups will now have their own time and we will be serving a meal. See children and youth section below for times and more information. 

Sun, Sept 11 Kick Off Sunday Morning   A big day at Celebration as we go back to two services, launch our children's, youth, and adult programming, and get together for our annual grill out and potluck meal with inflatables, games, fellowship, and lots of family fun. See Kick Off schedule below for times.

Wed, Sept 14 at 6:30 PM Adult Opportunities Kick Off 
Our adults will be kicking off Women's group, Fast Track Disciple, and Parenting Group. See Adult Opportunities below for more information.


Thurs, Sept 15 at 6:30 PM Thursday Women's Group
We are starting a second opportunity for those who would prefer to attend on a Thursday night. See Adult Opportunities below for more information.

Fri, Sept 16 5th Quarter
Middle School, High School, and even Intermediate School youth will have events related to 3 home football games this year. See 5th Quarter article below for more information.

Kick Off Sunday Schedule for Sun, Sept 11
  • 8:45 AM Worship First Service
  • 9:45 AM Sunday School Kick Off with Family Service
  • 9:45 AM Confirmation Kick Off
  • 9:45 AM High School Bible Study
  • 9:45 AM Adult Education
  • 10:45 AM Worship Second Service
  • 11:45 AM Kick Off Celebration Grill out/Potluck
Children and Youth Ministry
At 6 PM our 6-8th grade youth group will meet for new activities, games, and a chance to grow in our faith. 
At 7 PM we will be serving a meal for both groups . There will be no cost to our youth and we will be looking for adults to help prepare the meals.
At 7:30 PM our high school youth group will meet for an opportunity to grow in our faith and in our relationships with one another. 
In addition, we will continue to have special events such as movies, trips to Bethany Meadows, and bowling.  
Sunday School and our 
NEW FAMILY SERVICE
A new year of Sunday School begins on Kick Off Sunday , September 11  at  9:45 AM .  Our program serves children Pre-K through 5th grade and is made up of 5 different rotational stories. Each story will be taught over 5 weeks and will teach kids the importance of loving our neighbor through science, games, cooking, art, story, and missions. 

New this year is a Family Worship Service during the weeks between rotations. Kick Off Sunday is our first opportunity for our families to join their children for a service featuring music, skits, and time for everyone to learn about upcoming rotations and review the previous one.  Come join the fun!
5th Quarter is back at Celebration
Our first 5th Quarter is Friday, Sept 16  and there are activities for three groups of students.
  • For the INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5-6th), we have a TAILGATE before the game with food, inflatables and fun next to the football field.
  • After the game, we have the MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8th) 5TH QUARTER at Celebration UMC beginning at 9 PM.
  • HIGH SCHOOL 5TH QUARTER is at Brandon Valley Assembly of God
At Celebration for Middle School 5th Quarter
Sept 16 Inflatables night.
Sept 23 BBQ Night
Oct 14  Pizza Night
If you are an adult who is able to help, please contact John.
Register NOW for Sunday School, Confirmation, and Youth Group  
Click the link to register your child for classes. The classes will start on September 11.
Sunday School registration LINK.
Confirmation/Youth Group Registration LINK.
ATTENTION: ALL High School Students! P lease plan to attend High School Sunday School beginning Sept 11 at our Kick Off Sunday! We will meet for some fun lessons, games, and treats. ALL High School students are invited, welcome, and encouraged to come and be a part of our class. Any questions, contact Lila Van Horn or Carolyn Gacke. 
Adult Opportunities
Please register for any of these opportunities by email to jj@alliancecom.net or by calling Jeanne in the office to get materials ordered.
Adult Education - Half Truths
Adult Education, Sunday mornings. Begins Sept 11 @ 9:45 AM. This class will follow the current sermon series. Everyone is welcome to join! Linda Gallo leads this group.                                                              
Half Truths
Disciple Fast Track
This 24 week Bible Study provides a viable option for busy people seeking  knowledge of the Bible. Participants read a manageable 3-5 chapters of the Bible daily in preparation for the weekly meetings. Mark/Susan Biggins and Heather Bratland will be co-leading this class on Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 8 PM on September 14.
Video
Parenting Class - Ready to Launch
Christian parents are not seeking mere behavior modification in their children but the growth of truly godly passions. "Training a child up in the way he should go" must be done intentionally, with the mind and heart of God. Based on Psalm 127, this study plumbs the wisdom of the Bible about the goals of parenting, the stages of discipline, the role of the church, and strategies to shape the heart toward the gospel.
This 7 week class will be led by Stacy Walters and begins Wednesday, Sept 14 @ 6:30 PM.
Check it out!
Women's Group - When God Doesn't Fix It We will be offering Women's Group on both Wednesday(begins Sept 14) and Thursday(begins Sept 15) evenings from       6:30 PM - 8 PM. We will have child care available on Wednesdays. It will be the same study both nights. In this 6 week study, we examine the twists and turns of life and how God uses crises to bring you closer to God. You'll see how God uses individuals in spite of their flaws and brokenness. Wednesday's group will be led by Jeanne Jensen and Thursday's group will be led by Sheri Carmon. Please call the office if you are interested or have any questions. You are invited to bring a friend!   
Men's Group - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
We will be starting a Men's Group with Pastor Joel at the parsonage on Sept 21. We'll be grilling burgers and dogs and having great conversation on what's to come. Let us know if you will make it, so we know how many to fix!
Divorce Support Group - Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM
We will have divorce support groups beginning in Oct. for both men and women. The meetings will be held every other week for each group from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Oct 4 will be Mens and Oct 11 will be Womens. The cost for this class is $20 for materials. Leader: Pastor Joel