All UMYF,
We have a lot going on this weekend, so I want everyone to be on the same page. We have activities planned for Friday evening and most of Saturday. I hope that between all of these activities people can find some fellowship. A special thanks goes out to all the UMYFers who came out to Ash Wednesday Service last evening.
Friday night is Ladies Night Out! Chuck and Julie will be taking the girls out to dinner, giving everyone attending a chance to fellowship with one another. We have been talking about this for some time but the opportunity finally presented itself and we seized it. We will be departing Trinity Friday, 27 February 2009 at 7:30 PM. Please arrive at the church at 7:15PM. We should be back at the church no later than 9:30PM. Ladies Night Out is open to ladies that regularly attend UMYF and its associated activities. Do not abuse this treat or we will not be able to do this in the future.
Saturday morning we will be involved in a Paintball Tournament at Red Fox Games near Reidville, SC. We will be leaving the church at 9:30AM, so please arrive at 9:15AM. We will be there for most of the day or until players run out of paint. The cost of the trip is $30 cash. This price covers rentals, paint, and food. The $30 must be in cash, as the facility we are using does not accept credit cards or checks. We should be back early afternoon. THERE WILL BE NO UMYF SUNDAY NIGHT, DUE TO A FULL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
Confirmation Classes start this coming Sunday, 1 March 2009. We also have another session of G.A.P. that will meet Sunday at 2:30PM. The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday night at 5PM. If you have any questions about the above mentioned events or activities, please contact me here at the church or by email. Thanks and see you all soon!
Best,
Chuck
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
19 February 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
I hope that everyone that came out last night enjoyed themselves! We had a great crowd show up, and I think everyone enjoyed Game Night. I would encourage as many of you as possible to come to Sunday School and Worship on Sundays. I know all of you are living very busy lives, and you are being pulled in so many different directions. But I believe there is something restorative about giving God just an a few hours of our time weekly to say thank for all He has done and will do in the future. Let us try and make this a priority as we move closer to the Lenten Season.
I think we can all agree the postponing the Ski Trip was a great idea. The weather proved to be everything but agreeable for our weekend getaway. I have signed up for Salkehatchie the week of 13-20 June 2009. They ask you to select two options, so I chose Durham/McMannen and the Penn Center. For those of you who would like to participate, please pick up the necessary forms from my office. You have the option of joining me or you are more than welcome to venture out and select any of the options on your own. Let me know...
Interest for the Youth Spiritual Life Retreat has been mixed as best, so I have contacted Red Fox Games. I have spoke with the owner about an day event on his facility for a Paintball Outing. It will be an all day event, the cost being no more than $25 for the activity portion of the trip. Let me know what you think so we can confirm with Red Fox. Hope everyone is having a great, and I will see you either here at the church or at lunch at school. The Socratic Club meets Wednesday Night. We will continue our discussion of Personalities, Labels, and Outsiders. See you then!
Best,
Chuck
I hope that everyone that came out last night enjoyed themselves! We had a great crowd show up, and I think everyone enjoyed Game Night. I would encourage as many of you as possible to come to Sunday School and Worship on Sundays. I know all of you are living very busy lives, and you are being pulled in so many different directions. But I believe there is something restorative about giving God just an a few hours of our time weekly to say thank for all He has done and will do in the future. Let us try and make this a priority as we move closer to the Lenten Season.
I think we can all agree the postponing the Ski Trip was a great idea. The weather proved to be everything but agreeable for our weekend getaway. I have signed up for Salkehatchie the week of 13-20 June 2009. They ask you to select two options, so I chose Durham/McMannen and the Penn Center. For those of you who would like to participate, please pick up the necessary forms from my office. You have the option of joining me or you are more than welcome to venture out and select any of the options on your own. Let me know...
Interest for the Youth Spiritual Life Retreat has been mixed as best, so I have contacted Red Fox Games. I have spoke with the owner about an day event on his facility for a Paintball Outing. It will be an all day event, the cost being no more than $25 for the activity portion of the trip. Let me know what you think so we can confirm with Red Fox. Hope everyone is having a great, and I will see you either here at the church or at lunch at school. The Socratic Club meets Wednesday Night. We will continue our discussion of Personalities, Labels, and Outsiders. See you then!
Best,
Chuck
Monday, February 16, 2009
Confirmation Class Starting 1 March 2009
Members,
The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church directs the local church to offer membership preparation or confirmation classes to all people, including adults. Confirmation is a rite where baptized individuals recognize the work of God's grace as well as an embrace of being a disciple. In confirmation and membership preparation classes, students learn about Church and the Methodist-Christian theological tradition in order to profess their ultimate faith in Christ. Confirmation is a journey of discovery. It is a time for young people to journey closer to God and one another. It is a time of fellowship and bible study, worship and laughter. In the UMC candidates to be confirmed take a class which covers Christian Doctrine, Theology, United Methodist Church history, stewardship, basic bible study and other topics. Aided by the wonderful leadership of the pastoral staff, each and every member of the Confirmation Class will be given the attention, instruction, and freedom to grow fuller into the persons God has intended them to be. The confirmation candidates that have already signed up, as well as those leading the classes, solicit your prayers and aid as the class gets underway 1 March 2009 with the first session. If any additional youth would like to sign up, please do not hesitate to contact me here at the church. I am also available to discuss confirmation and all the goes along with it as well at your convenience. Through this class we hope to convey that in this life, God has no hands but ours, so our discipleship is of the utmost importance.
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church directs the local church to offer membership preparation or confirmation classes to all people, including adults. Confirmation is a rite where baptized individuals recognize the work of God's grace as well as an embrace of being a disciple. In confirmation and membership preparation classes, students learn about Church and the Methodist-Christian theological tradition in order to profess their ultimate faith in Christ. Confirmation is a journey of discovery. It is a time for young people to journey closer to God and one another. It is a time of fellowship and bible study, worship and laughter. In the UMC candidates to be confirmed take a class which covers Christian Doctrine, Theology, United Methodist Church history, stewardship, basic bible study and other topics. Aided by the wonderful leadership of the pastoral staff, each and every member of the Confirmation Class will be given the attention, instruction, and freedom to grow fuller into the persons God has intended them to be. The confirmation candidates that have already signed up, as well as those leading the classes, solicit your prayers and aid as the class gets underway 1 March 2009 with the first session. If any additional youth would like to sign up, please do not hesitate to contact me here at the church. I am also available to discuss confirmation and all the goes along with it as well at your convenience. Through this class we hope to convey that in this life, God has no hands but ours, so our discipleship is of the utmost importance.
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
Weekly News 15 February 2009
All UMYF,
A special thanks goes out to Leland and Liam for their assistance with skit that was performed for the Children's Sunday School. The willing participation of these two young men made this project possible. Also, when the opportunity arises, please take a moment to check out the new foosball table acquired by the UMYF located on the 2nd floor hallway near the elevator.
Because of the increasing likelihood of poor weather that would not be conducive for skiing the ski trip scheduled for this weekend, 13-15 February 2009 has been postponed. With these poor conditions and temperatures rising, the trip has been postponed until a time when we can enjoy favorable conditions and real snow. Because the trip was cancelled, we will have UMYF this Sunday at 6PM as regularly scheduled.
The Socratic Club will continue to meet weekly on Wednesdays, but I would like to begin to gauge interest in having a Bible Study. Whether it becomes monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly, I would like to propose this idea to those who are interested and desirous of participating. Please also be mindful that Confirmation Classes will be starting soon, and if you would like to participate in these classes let me know so we can get you signed up and prepared.
This coming week, other than our Socratic Club Meeting on Wednesday, we will discuss Mission Trip options for this summer, as well as some domestic Spartanburg options we have. Stayed tuned for more, and I hope you are out supporting your fellow UMYFers in their various sport and scholastic activities. See you around...
Best,Chuck
A special thanks goes out to Leland and Liam for their assistance with skit that was performed for the Children's Sunday School. The willing participation of these two young men made this project possible. Also, when the opportunity arises, please take a moment to check out the new foosball table acquired by the UMYF located on the 2nd floor hallway near the elevator.
Because of the increasing likelihood of poor weather that would not be conducive for skiing the ski trip scheduled for this weekend, 13-15 February 2009 has been postponed. With these poor conditions and temperatures rising, the trip has been postponed until a time when we can enjoy favorable conditions and real snow. Because the trip was cancelled, we will have UMYF this Sunday at 6PM as regularly scheduled.
The Socratic Club will continue to meet weekly on Wednesdays, but I would like to begin to gauge interest in having a Bible Study. Whether it becomes monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly, I would like to propose this idea to those who are interested and desirous of participating. Please also be mindful that Confirmation Classes will be starting soon, and if you would like to participate in these classes let me know so we can get you signed up and prepared.
This coming week, other than our Socratic Club Meeting on Wednesday, we will discuss Mission Trip options for this summer, as well as some domestic Spartanburg options we have. Stayed tuned for more, and I hope you are out supporting your fellow UMYFers in their various sport and scholastic activities. See you around...
Best,Chuck
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Souper Bowl Victory!!!!
All,
2nd Presbyterian Soup Kitchen and the Trinity UMYF thank all the members of Trinity United Methodist Church for their consistent support of the Souper Bowl. The game was fantastic this year, but the support of the church membership was even better. This year we exceeded last year's mark, raising nearly $1,500. for a worthy local cause. Many hungry individuals will be able to take rest and enjoy a warm meal thanks to the generosity and grace of Trinity United Methodist Church. So on behalf of the Trinity UMYF, again, I thank you!
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
2nd Presbyterian Soup Kitchen and the Trinity UMYF thank all the members of Trinity United Methodist Church for their consistent support of the Souper Bowl. The game was fantastic this year, but the support of the church membership was even better. This year we exceeded last year's mark, raising nearly $1,500. for a worthy local cause. Many hungry individuals will be able to take rest and enjoy a warm meal thanks to the generosity and grace of Trinity United Methodist Church. So on behalf of the Trinity UMYF, again, I thank you!
His Grace and Peace,
Chuck
5 February 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
Thanks to all who came out last Wednesday and Sunday morning. People are slowly starting to register for the Ski Trip. Registration forms can be picked up in my office, the main church office, or the Welcome Center. Registration forms and the deposit are due to me no later than 8 Feb, 2009, by the end of UMYF. I also need to start hearing from people about the Springmaid Retreat at the end of month, 27 Feb- 1 March, 2009. If interest is high, we will confirm, if not the trip will be cancelled. A great job was done Sunday with the collection for the Souper Bowl. The final total, $1,486.20 puts us over last years total by quite a bit. The money will go a long way to helping the 2nd Presbyterian Soup Kitchen here in Spartanburg. Congrats Trinity UMYF!
We need to begin discussions on our Salkehatchie destination this year, and the Church Mission Trip to Mississippi. Please begin thinking about these summer plans.
The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday night continuing our discussion from last week. Dinner will be served after we meet. Instead of Sunday School this week, the UMYF will be participating with the children Sunday School, please come out and support this ministry. Also, keep supporting you boys' basketball teams, they are doing great. Keep up with what is going on with out blog and Facebook. See your guys around...
Best,
Chuck
Thanks to all who came out last Wednesday and Sunday morning. People are slowly starting to register for the Ski Trip. Registration forms can be picked up in my office, the main church office, or the Welcome Center. Registration forms and the deposit are due to me no later than 8 Feb, 2009, by the end of UMYF. I also need to start hearing from people about the Springmaid Retreat at the end of month, 27 Feb- 1 March, 2009. If interest is high, we will confirm, if not the trip will be cancelled. A great job was done Sunday with the collection for the Souper Bowl. The final total, $1,486.20 puts us over last years total by quite a bit. The money will go a long way to helping the 2nd Presbyterian Soup Kitchen here in Spartanburg. Congrats Trinity UMYF!
We need to begin discussions on our Salkehatchie destination this year, and the Church Mission Trip to Mississippi. Please begin thinking about these summer plans.
The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday night continuing our discussion from last week. Dinner will be served after we meet. Instead of Sunday School this week, the UMYF will be participating with the children Sunday School, please come out and support this ministry. Also, keep supporting you boys' basketball teams, they are doing great. Keep up with what is going on with out blog and Facebook. See your guys around...
Best,
Chuck
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