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"Sometimes I think the biggest challenge in talking about the church is telling ourselves the truth about it—acknowledging the scars, staring down the ugly bits, marveling at its resiliency, and believing that this flawed and magnificent body is enough, for now, to carry us through the world and into the arms of Christ."
- Rachel Held Evans,
Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church
Part VII: Marriage, page 248
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The opportunities for youth to be involved in the life of the church keep pouring in.
We've had youth hand out
Trunk-or-Treat
postcards in worship the last two weeks and I appreciate your help in spreading the word.
Now is the time to register
, if your family wants to host a trunk this year. Please sign up in advance!
Bible Sunday
was a wonderful experience and I've heard from people of many generations who appreciated having a moment to celebrate our young people receiving their new Bibles. May your home be a place of exploring the Word together and seeking Jesus through the stories that echo into our time and place.
We're taking a group of teens to
The Event
. Some parents may remember this back when it was called JUMYs or UMYs. Well,
registration is due
, so let's go for it! And yes,
we definitely need a MOM who will join us for the weekend, please!
Finally, there's a big need for more families to please sign up for the
Bread Break Sunday Night Meals
. We'll have new options in 2018 with a newly-designed kitchen and for 2017 we need families who can step up to the plate and sign up, thanks.
The leaves are changing, the school year is settling into a groove, and Jesus loves you. It is a good time to be a part of something wonderful, my friends.
In Christ,
Rev. Nate Melcher
Associate Pastor
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"THE EVENT" REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 WEEK!
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Time for a Methodist Road Trip!
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The Event at Craguns
Nov. 3-5, $150
WE NEED A MOM TO COME WITH US!
DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25!
Confirmation Students, spend a weekend at
Craguns Resort
filled with games, service projects, a live rock band, workshops, new friends, a pool, nature walks, worship, and one of the most fun road trips ever. Meet United Methodist teens from across the state!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
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Register to host a trunk at Trunk-or-Treat!
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What's your trunk's theme?
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Trunk-or-Treat
Oct. 29, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Third year's the charm, plus a new parking lot doesn't hurt for this amazing outreach event aimed at families in our church and our neighborhood!
We line up our vehicles, decorate our trunks, and neighborhood kids trick-or-treat at our trunks (hence,
trunk
-or-treat). Can't be there? Donate a bag of treats so we don't run out!
Teens:
We're doing "Spooky Labs," a fun experience aimed at little ones.
Parents:
Register
to host a trunk in the Spoo-Kay Corral or offer indoor hospitality at the Cocoa Cabana!
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Sunday Night Youth Fellowship
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LAST WEEK: Playstation Game Night
THIS WEEK:
Trunk-or-Treat Prep
Oct. 22, 5:30pm-6:30pm
We have a great idea of what we're doing for Spooky Labs. This week, we'll wrap it up and do another great small group check-in.
NEXT WEEK:
Trunk-or-Treat!
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Bring your Bible to class!
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Last Week:
We broke into small groups and tried to see how much we already knew about the Bible: its stories, its origins, and its order of events.
This Week: Bibles, so bring yours!
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Parents, we need Sunday night meals!
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We can't do it without parents!
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NEW DROP-IN CLASS FOR PARENTS!
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Sunday Evenings, 7:00pm-8:00pm, in the Church of Youth Room
Parents! Invite a friend and be a part of this brand-new drop-in group! We watch a documentary episode, short film, or a film in parts and explore its themes and ideas for our faith, our lives, and our God in a casual group discussion. Gatherings are facilitated by Pastor Nate Melcher. Yes, we will have popcorn! Open to all adults, so invite a friend!
#livetoinvite
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A co-production of Frontline and American Experience for PBS,
God in America
examines the history of religions in what is now the United States from around 1600 to 2010. We'll see priests and Pueblos, early Methodism, the Civil War, religion and schools, the trial of evolution, the simultaneous rise of Billy Graham and Martin Luther King, and today's religious pluralistic society.
Oct. 22: The Rise of Methodism
- A young man on the verge of his calling stumbles upon early Methodist camp revival meetings and has a converted heart. Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson discerns how best to read scripture for his own faith.
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December Event: "Force for Change" Lock-In
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"Force for Change" Lock-In & Field Trip
Dec. 15, 7:00pm - Dec. 16, 12:00pm, Cost TBA, Fundraiser event, too!
Let's be a Force for Change! We'll go to
Feed My Starving Children
, watch Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, get some sleep, then wake up early to catch a matinee of
Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi
on opening weekend!
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Get ready for major events, like...
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10.25 "The Event" Registration Due!
10.29 Trunk-or-Treat
11.03-11.05 "The Event"
12.15 "Force for Change Star Wars Lock-In
03.14 Ash Wednesday Worship
03.30 Good Friday Worship
06.24-06.30 LYFE Camp 2018
07.21-07.29 Senior High Mission Trip
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Church of Youth Ministries of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Rev. Nate Melcher, Associate Pastor
511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403-3223
This email is sent in the highest spirit of Christian love. If you think something is "lost in translation" between us, please contact me so we can explore it together. Thank you. -nm
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