Belonging. Believing. Becoming.

A NOTE FROM BOBBY PATTON, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Hello Christ Church Family!


I wanted to really push for a few things today as we look ahead to the coming season. The first is Friendsgiving on November 26th in the Youth Center. The time frame is 6 - 7:30pm. While students are encouraged to bring food, it does not need to be homemade! I also want to make sure that you take this time to sign up for Winter Blitz. There are options within the registration form, including an overnight option for High Schoolers. Finally, the Laudate Overnight Retreat is right on the heels of Winter Blitz on January 26th-27th, please don't forget to sign up for that, too. More details and links to sign up for all of these are below!


See you Sunday!

Bobby

AM HAPPENINGS 

9 am - Laudate and Middle School Handbells Sing and Ring in Worship 

Handbells - 8 am warm-up in Sanctuary; Laudate - 8:30 am warm-up in the Choir Room. Concert Attire.


10 am - Youth Faith Formation 

Please join us in the Youth Center for Faith Formation! Hope to see you there!


11:15 am - Middle School Handbells Ring in Worship

PM HAPPENINGS

4 pm - High School Handbells in the Handbell Room, Middle School Handbells in the Chapel


5 pm - One Voice Rehearsal in the Choir Room, Laudate Rehearsal in the Chapel



6 pm - Youth Group in Youth Center

DON'T MISS OUT

Wednesday Night Hang Out Is NOT Meeting Next Week!

The church building will be closed on Wednesday, November 22 - Have a great Thanksgiving! Join us the following Wednesday, November 29 from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center. 


Youth Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving is a chance for students to gather and share their favorites as we enjoy a meal together as a Youth Ministry Family. Students are asked to bring a drink, side dish or dessert that they would love to share with the group. Turkey will be provided by Bobby. We will also be sharing some creative ways to be thankful for our church and the many people who have already poured their time, love and energy into our youth group! Sign up here.


Laudate Winter Retreat is January 26 - 27, 2024!

We will be spending Friday and Saturday together with food, fun, and fellowship and sing for several organizations in the Louisville metro area. Check in at church Friday evening at 6 pm, we'll conclude on Saturday at 3 pm. This event is FREE! Please contact Dan Blosser with questions. Register here!


Registration is NOW OPEN for Next Summer's Mission Trip!

We are partnering with GO Ministries to travel to the Dominican Republic from June 18 - 25, 2024 and we are inviting our youth and their families, as well as anyone in the congregation to participate! We will be working alongside Dominican and Haitian brothers and sisters to serve communities, shed light on the local church, and bring glory to God. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, November 19 at 10 am in Fellowship Hall to discuss trip details, price and the basic itinerary. Please contact Mike Porter with questions. To register for the trip, please click here.


Christ Church is Hosting Winter Blitz! 

Winter Blitz is a KY Methodist annual retreat for youth all around the state (6th -12th grades) to connect, worship and grow in God's love. CCUM is thrilled to host it this winter in our own Fellowship Hall. Registration is now open, so please sign up here!


Reminder for 8th Graders - Registration for Confirmation 2024 is Open! 

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. If your 8th grader plans to participate, you can register them here. Please contact Leanne Hadley with any questions.


Parents, thanks for your continued help with food donations! Please sign up for Youth Faith Formation breakfast goodies here!


Parents, we kindly ask that you please fill out this form to update the medical and emergency information for your kids for the 2023-2024 year. Thank you! 


Resources

A fantastic read that can be picked up by either adults or teens, Please Sorry Thanks by Mark Batterson helps us to live better spiritually, mentally and emotionally. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to aim to connect with others better or is just looking for some self improvement. ~Bobby

Blessings,

The Youth Ministry Team