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A NOTE FROM BOBBY PATTON, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Hello Everyone!


My message this week is specifically for the students:


Ever wished, even for a moment, that your parents were out of the picture and you could do whatever you wanted? Ever seen a younger sibling not receive the punishment they absolutely deserved for something you would have easily been grounded for doing? Have you ever been really sorry for something or ashamed of something to the point that you didn’t know what to do?


Jesus told an incredible story about some of these same experiences: it's a story about a dad and two sons. It’s a story of wanting to have your own way and wanting someone else to get what they deserve. It’s also a story about a really good father. Rev. Leigh Ann Maynard will be joining us for the next three weeks as we spend some time in the Parable of the Lost Son. This parable illustrates the heart of the Gospel and shows us what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. We look forward to welcoming Pastor Leigh Ann and hope to see you this Sunday morning at 10 am for The Return of the Prodigal Son.


Can’t wait to see you this weekend!

Bobby

AM HAPPENINGS 

10 am - Faith Formation in the Youth Center

PM HAPPENINGS 

6 pm - Youth Group in the Youth Center

DON'T MISS OUT

Youth T-Shirts

Don't forget that we have CCUM Youth t-shirts available to purchase for $7! Please reach out to Bobby or Pastor Amy to get yours!

New Year Schedule

  • Youth Hangout has resumed meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm
  • Youth Group resumes this Sunday, January 12 at 6 pm
  • Youth Music resumes Sunday, January 26 at 4 pm (Handbells), 5 pm (Choirs)


Youth Fundraiser!

Our annual Youth Fundraiser is on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, right after the 11:15 am worship service. We'll have lunch, a Super Bowl snack table (to purchase goodies for your party), our sponsorship board, plus the famous cake auction! We'll need your help to make it a success:

  • Sign up to bring Super Bowl Snacks here!
  • Sign up for a volunteer shift here!


Laudate Winter Retreat 2025

Laudate is hosting its annual Winter Retreat on January 24-25! Join us for two days of food, fun, fellowship, and opportunities to sing for several organizations around the Louisville metro area. Check-in begins Friday evening at 6 pm for an overnight stay at the church. Please pack a sack lunch for Saturday, and we'll wrap up back at church by 2 pm. This event is FREE! Questions? Email Ben Williams. Register here!


Winter Blitz

Join us for this KY Methodist annual retreat - a time for youth from all around the state (6th -12th grades) to connect, worship and grow in God's love. This year, Broadway United Methodist in Bowling Green will host. Register here!


Confirmation 2025

Final call for 8th graders! Confirmation is an important milestone in one's spiritual life. It's an exciting time of exploring, learning and discerning what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist. Youth participating learn and practice ways to keep growing in faith and how to live into the vows taken during Confirmation. Here are some important dates - please note the Parent Meetings are Sunday and Wednesday:

  • Parent Meetings (2 Options) - January 12 or January 15
  • Confirmation 101 Retreat - February 21 - 22
  • Weekly Small Groups - February 23 - April 6 (Not March 30)
  • Closing Retreat and Rehearsal - April 11 - 12
  • Confirmation Sunday - Palm Sunday, April 13

Registration is open - sign up here!


Next Summer's Mission Trip

We are partnering once again with GO Ministries to travel to the Dominican Republic from June 24 - July 1, 2025 and we are inviting our youth and their families, as well as anyone in the congregation to participate! Estimated cost is $2200 a person and includes GO Ministries fee, airfare, one bag, and trip insurance. Please contact Mike Porter with any questions. You can sign up for the trip here!


Parents, thanks for your continued support! Whether it’s signing up to provide breakfast snacks on Sunday morning or offering to volunteer, you help make a lot of things happen!

  • To volunteer to help with a Sunday morning or an event, click here.
  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Faith Formation breakfast goodies, please click here.
  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Group dinner, please click here.

Blessings,

The Youth Ministry Team