MAY 2017
YOUTH MINISTRY
UPDATE
 

Dear Youth, Parents, & Leaders,

When things get busy with high anticipation as to all that needs to be done as a school year draws to a close, one good thing to do is to pause and remember all that has already been done.  We have opportunities for new memories in May, but also a time to pause and remember all that God has done in our youth ministry this past school year at our End-of-Semesta Fiesta on May 21.

Another good moment to pause is on Mother's Day, which we celebrate this month. Most mothers would say that "it's never all done" and "there's always something to do."  Well, on a mother's special day, what a gift to stop and think of all she has accomplished.  Also, what a gift youth could give their mothers by letting them know you have noticed all the good she has accomplished-- just by being herself!

One final reason to pause this May is to remember all God has done.   Psalm 111:1-4 says, "Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord!"  We just celebrated Easter a couple of weeks ago-- the biggest reason in human history to remember and to celebrate the resurrection of Christ our Lord!

When life gets busy this month, pause... breathe... and remember all God has done, perhaps specifically in your own families and in our youth ministry.  Let it be a time of thanksgiving and also a time of supplication in prayer for what's to come!
 
You are loved and you are prayed for!  Pay careful attention to our up-coming events!  Don't get lost in the details.  May God bless you all as you balance your time among homework, sports, jobs, clubs, family, and church!  See you soon :)
 
With  YOUth on My Heart,
Jonathan Hale <><
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

We will be ending our Sunday night "Escape" series with our own great escapes (& a game of laser tag)!

Sunday, May 7
3:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 due May 7
(includes supper)

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
for all of our student ministry's 2016-2017 week-to-week volunteers
Monday, May 8th
6:00 p.m.
Sogo's Japanese Restaurant
970 Branchview Dr. NE, Concord
 
 
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Twitter:
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Instagram:
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Our youth Wednesday night small groups and Sunday night youth group will take a break during the summer months, but we will continue with Sunday school and some special events!
All FBC-K youth will have a small role on Youth Sunday (June 4) during the worship through sign language piece. 

You will learn only 2 words, but need to learn when to enter/exit the stage.  

We will have a special Youth Sunday practice (for this and for everything else) on Wednesday night, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.  Please make every effort to be there.  Thank you!
Youth Camping Trip
(Mountains this year)
May 26-29 with "Papa Wallace"
Cost: $40 due May 21 at the Fiesta

Spring Spectacular
Myrtle Beach, SC


Saturday, May 6th
8:00 a.m. - Midnight

$15 due April 30
To-bring list will be on our youth downloads web page.


Saturday, May 13th
8:00 a.m. until... (depends on project)

There is no "youth specific" project this year, as the youth are encouraged to work alongside their church family of all ages, inter-generationally.

There are at least 4 different opportunities (at this time) available that would suite a teenager well (and some opportunities for growth and skill development, too)!

Sign up in the hallway outside the sanctuary on the big white table.
End-of-Semesta Fiesta
Sunday, May 21
5:00-7:00 p.m.

FBC-K Fellowship Hall

Let's celebrate our year in youth ministry at First Baptist!

Taco meat and dessert is provided. Parents are asked to bring sides (a separate e-mail will be sent with these details).
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Happy May Birthdays!

Brynn Thompson
May 16

Emma Wallace
May 17

James Harris
May 21

Please let Jonathan know if a youth group member or adult leader has a birthday that 
was inadvertently omitted.  Thank you!
**LOOKING AHEAD**

Grad/Youth Sunday
June 4, 2017
Graduate Coffee at 9:00 &
final rehearsals during Sunday School


Mission Fuge (MFUGE)
June 26-July 1

Final balances are due June 4. Most owe $150. Contact Jonathan if you are unsure of your balance.

High School Mission Trip
Center for Student Missions
Philadelphia, PA
July 15-21
Balances due July 9. Most owe $265. Contact Jonathan if you are unsure of your balance.