Friends,
The next few Sundays are very important days in the Christian calendar. I hope and pray you will take the time to reflect upon them both on your own and within the Christian community through worship and UMYF. Come out and be counted!
Best,
Chuck
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
1 April 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
I hope everyone is enjoying their time away from the stress, homework, and early mornings. Spring Break is a time of renewal, friends, and adventure. I hope everyone is taking a chance to partake in a little of each over this week. I also hope that we keep in mind the coming of Easter and the resurrection of the Christ. There are so many things to be thankful for this Spring, and I hope together we can celebrate those gifts and create many more.
This coming Sunday we will be finished with our viewing of Gandhi. After the movie we will have our discussion on Lent, sacrifice, and redemption. I hope that everyone that has been attending can come as we finish up this fun and insightful series.
Beginning 3 May 2009, we will be having Bible Study right before UMYF. We will start at 5PM and go right until 6PM. We will use the lectionary as our guide and discuss topics that are raised Sunday mornings through the Gospels and Epistles. I hope that this will provide those looking for some deep and serious theological conversation a chance to converse and think deeply about God. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me to talk.
This coming Sunday is Palm or Passion Sunday. I ask that you make it a priority to come and worship on Sunday, both in worship service and Sunday School. The next couple of Sundays are two of the most important dates in our Christian calendar. Please make a point of being present and active.
To all confirmands, your attendance has waned and has not gone unnoticed. Please be mindful again, that attendance in services is a major part of the process of confirmation. By being absent you miss out on so much. Please make it a priority to be in attendance for the remainder of this process.
I have put the Salkehatchie forms in the mail. You and your parents should be receiving them shortly. Please fill them out and remit ASAP.
Enjoy the rest of your Spring Break and be safe! If you are in town give me a call.
Best,
Chuck
I hope everyone is enjoying their time away from the stress, homework, and early mornings. Spring Break is a time of renewal, friends, and adventure. I hope everyone is taking a chance to partake in a little of each over this week. I also hope that we keep in mind the coming of Easter and the resurrection of the Christ. There are so many things to be thankful for this Spring, and I hope together we can celebrate those gifts and create many more.
This coming Sunday we will be finished with our viewing of Gandhi. After the movie we will have our discussion on Lent, sacrifice, and redemption. I hope that everyone that has been attending can come as we finish up this fun and insightful series.
Beginning 3 May 2009, we will be having Bible Study right before UMYF. We will start at 5PM and go right until 6PM. We will use the lectionary as our guide and discuss topics that are raised Sunday mornings through the Gospels and Epistles. I hope that this will provide those looking for some deep and serious theological conversation a chance to converse and think deeply about God. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me to talk.
This coming Sunday is Palm or Passion Sunday. I ask that you make it a priority to come and worship on Sunday, both in worship service and Sunday School. The next couple of Sundays are two of the most important dates in our Christian calendar. Please make a point of being present and active.
To all confirmands, your attendance has waned and has not gone unnoticed. Please be mindful again, that attendance in services is a major part of the process of confirmation. By being absent you miss out on so much. Please make it a priority to be in attendance for the remainder of this process.
I have put the Salkehatchie forms in the mail. You and your parents should be receiving them shortly. Please fill them out and remit ASAP.
Enjoy the rest of your Spring Break and be safe! If you are in town give me a call.
Best,
Chuck
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
25 March 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
I hope this note finds everyone enjoying the first real signs of Spring! I know Spring Break is around the corner, and I hope that everyone will be safe and smart. For those who are not going out of town, I will be here all week. We should get together and have some fun. I was accepted into the Durham Salkehatchie Summer Mission Project. The camp is the week of 13-20 June, 2009. I would like to take as many people with me as possible, so please fill out the paperwork and return it with your monies ASAP!
I spoke to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this morning at McCracken Junior High. I spoke about persistence and faith. I think a great time was had by all and the message touched a few people. We will have Socratic Club this week, but there will be NO UMYF on Sunday and NO CONFIRMATION CLASS due to Spring Break.
I hope you will take this opportunity to rest up and come back rejuvenated. Attendance on Sunday morning has been waning, especially for the potential confirmands. Need I remind you that regular attendance in worship is a REQUIREMENT of all confirmands. I can not stress enough the seriousness of this requirement. If attendance does not pick up soon, I will begin to keep attendance. Please do not make me do this! Have a great break and be ready to continue strong when you return!
Best,
Chuck
I hope this note finds everyone enjoying the first real signs of Spring! I know Spring Break is around the corner, and I hope that everyone will be safe and smart. For those who are not going out of town, I will be here all week. We should get together and have some fun. I was accepted into the Durham Salkehatchie Summer Mission Project. The camp is the week of 13-20 June, 2009. I would like to take as many people with me as possible, so please fill out the paperwork and return it with your monies ASAP!
I spoke to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this morning at McCracken Junior High. I spoke about persistence and faith. I think a great time was had by all and the message touched a few people. We will have Socratic Club this week, but there will be NO UMYF on Sunday and NO CONFIRMATION CLASS due to Spring Break.
I hope you will take this opportunity to rest up and come back rejuvenated. Attendance on Sunday morning has been waning, especially for the potential confirmands. Need I remind you that regular attendance in worship is a REQUIREMENT of all confirmands. I can not stress enough the seriousness of this requirement. If attendance does not pick up soon, I will begin to keep attendance. Please do not make me do this! Have a great break and be ready to continue strong when you return!
Best,
Chuck
United Methodist Scholarships and Loans
United Methodists Can Apply Online for Scholarships, Loans
Students who need financial help for college costs can now apply online for UM scholarships or loans. "We believe this new system is much more convenient for applicants," said Angella Current-Felder, executive director of the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). The online scholarship application went live on January 5. As of March 17, 2009, more than 1,600 applications had been submitted for scholarships for the fall term. Allyson Collinsworth, scholarships administrator, said applications are coming in much faster online than the paper applications did. "Historically our office is able to award around 3,000 students each year. We have received half that number of applications only two months into the application season.
Last year at this time we had only received 400 paper applications," Collinsworth said.
For the 2008/2009 academic year, GBHEM awarded $4.57 million in scholarships to 3,371 students, and $1.95 million in loans to 430 students. Loan applications went online in May 2008 for fall 2008 loans and again in December 2008 for spring 2009 loans.
The response was so overwhelming that the application site was closed within weeks because more applications were received than could be funded. "We are encouraging applicants (especially renewal students) to apply and complete the application early this year to insure they are considered for funding," Collinsworth said. Applicants must submit an official transcript, letters of reference and an essay to the office in one packet to complete the file after the online portion is submitted. The new system also allows the staff to communicate by e-mail about application requirements. Applicants have provided positive feedback about the online application versus the paper applications.
The applications have church and school wizards that enable the applicant to choose their current school and church from a list. These databases contain all accredited institutions within the United States and all known UM churches. That helps Loans and Scholarships staff verify church membership, and will allow the office to communicate more effectively to UM churches and institutions regarding recipients from their local congregations or student body. In addition to online applications, students can now repay their loans online. To learn more, visit www.gbhem.org and click on the Loans and Scholarships button.
Students who need financial help for college costs can now apply online for UM scholarships or loans. "We believe this new system is much more convenient for applicants," said Angella Current-Felder, executive director of the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). The online scholarship application went live on January 5. As of March 17, 2009, more than 1,600 applications had been submitted for scholarships for the fall term. Allyson Collinsworth, scholarships administrator, said applications are coming in much faster online than the paper applications did. "Historically our office is able to award around 3,000 students each year. We have received half that number of applications only two months into the application season.
Last year at this time we had only received 400 paper applications," Collinsworth said.
For the 2008/2009 academic year, GBHEM awarded $4.57 million in scholarships to 3,371 students, and $1.95 million in loans to 430 students. Loan applications went online in May 2008 for fall 2008 loans and again in December 2008 for spring 2009 loans.
The response was so overwhelming that the application site was closed within weeks because more applications were received than could be funded. "We are encouraging applicants (especially renewal students) to apply and complete the application early this year to insure they are considered for funding," Collinsworth said. Applicants must submit an official transcript, letters of reference and an essay to the office in one packet to complete the file after the online portion is submitted. The new system also allows the staff to communicate by e-mail about application requirements. Applicants have provided positive feedback about the online application versus the paper applications.
The applications have church and school wizards that enable the applicant to choose their current school and church from a list. These databases contain all accredited institutions within the United States and all known UM churches. That helps Loans and Scholarships staff verify church membership, and will allow the office to communicate more effectively to UM churches and institutions regarding recipients from their local congregations or student body. In addition to online applications, students can now repay their loans online. To learn more, visit www.gbhem.org and click on the Loans and Scholarships button.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
22 March 2009 Weekly News
All UMYF,
Thanks to everyone who cam out Sunday night despite the dreary weather. We began viewing the 1982 Academy Award winning movie, Ghandi. Starring Sir Ben Kingsley as Ghandi, this movie depicts much of what I believe this Lenten season is about for us as Christian. The themes of sacrifice and redemption are prominent throughout the movie as Ghandi transforms from a British lawyer to a man of the people devoted to people and the cause. We will continue to watch this following Sunday, and we will devote an entire Sunday night session to discussion about the movie, Lent, and much much more! Reviews after our first session of viewing were extremely positive and I know they will continue to be positive.
As far as Salkehatchie is concerned, I my first two choices were Penn Center and Durham. I would like to hear from you about your preferences and choices. Please feel free to call or email so we can discuss this great opportunity. We are also looking for youth that are interested in the church mission trip to Mississippi. The Choctaw Indian Reservation presents all that are going with the chance to help those in need as well as the transformative power of service to another. I hope you will keep this in mind as you begin to formulate your summer plans.
I will continue my visits to the schools, and I hope to bump into you one day soon. A special thanks goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hall for preparing supper for UMYF last night. We appreciate you taking the time to provide these valuable outreach to the youth. Check out the blog and give me feedback on what you like and dislike. You can also keep up with us on Facebook under the Trinity UMYF page. WE WILL NOT HAVE SOCRATIC CLUB WEDNESDAY NIGHT! See you around this week and Sunday!
Best,
Chuck
Thanks to everyone who cam out Sunday night despite the dreary weather. We began viewing the 1982 Academy Award winning movie, Ghandi. Starring Sir Ben Kingsley as Ghandi, this movie depicts much of what I believe this Lenten season is about for us as Christian. The themes of sacrifice and redemption are prominent throughout the movie as Ghandi transforms from a British lawyer to a man of the people devoted to people and the cause. We will continue to watch this following Sunday, and we will devote an entire Sunday night session to discussion about the movie, Lent, and much much more! Reviews after our first session of viewing were extremely positive and I know they will continue to be positive.
As far as Salkehatchie is concerned, I my first two choices were Penn Center and Durham. I would like to hear from you about your preferences and choices. Please feel free to call or email so we can discuss this great opportunity. We are also looking for youth that are interested in the church mission trip to Mississippi. The Choctaw Indian Reservation presents all that are going with the chance to help those in need as well as the transformative power of service to another. I hope you will keep this in mind as you begin to formulate your summer plans.
I will continue my visits to the schools, and I hope to bump into you one day soon. A special thanks goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hall for preparing supper for UMYF last night. We appreciate you taking the time to provide these valuable outreach to the youth. Check out the blog and give me feedback on what you like and dislike. You can also keep up with us on Facebook under the Trinity UMYF page. WE WILL NOT HAVE SOCRATIC CLUB WEDNESDAY NIGHT! See you around this week and Sunday!
Best,
Chuck
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
15 March Weekly News
All UMYF,
I hope everyone had a great time last night at UMYF. A special thanks to Communication Secretary Janna Trammell and her husband, Mike Trammell for providing supper last evening. I hope everyone left with at least one good shirt.
A good group showed up for Confirmation Class. For future reference, Confirmation Class meets every Sunday at 4PM unless otherwise noted. We did some great work last evening with some theological groundwork and continued study of the Christian calendar. I continue to look forward to working with you all as we mover closer and closer to your introduction and presentation to the entire congregation as full members.
Starting 1 April 2009, the Youth Department will no longer be purchasing Wednesday supper for those that attend the Socratic Club. If you wish to stay for dinner, the cost is $6. In the future I would like to do some kind of fundraiser to raise sufficient funds to create a line item in our budget to pay for expenses like groups dinners, etc.
The idea has been floating around about taking a group to see the play that Julie is in Sunday. If you are interested please let me know so we can begin to get a schedule together. The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday at 5PM, and a classmate of mine will be making the Wesley Wednesday presentation as well. If any of you are interested, you should come. Arthur Jones is a brilliant historian, and he is a rising start in the United Methodist Church. Continue to check the blog and Facebook for updates weekly so you can see what is going on with the UMYF.
Best,
Chuck
I hope everyone had a great time last night at UMYF. A special thanks to Communication Secretary Janna Trammell and her husband, Mike Trammell for providing supper last evening. I hope everyone left with at least one good shirt.
A good group showed up for Confirmation Class. For future reference, Confirmation Class meets every Sunday at 4PM unless otherwise noted. We did some great work last evening with some theological groundwork and continued study of the Christian calendar. I continue to look forward to working with you all as we mover closer and closer to your introduction and presentation to the entire congregation as full members.
Starting 1 April 2009, the Youth Department will no longer be purchasing Wednesday supper for those that attend the Socratic Club. If you wish to stay for dinner, the cost is $6. In the future I would like to do some kind of fundraiser to raise sufficient funds to create a line item in our budget to pay for expenses like groups dinners, etc.
The idea has been floating around about taking a group to see the play that Julie is in Sunday. If you are interested please let me know so we can begin to get a schedule together. The Socratic Club will meet Wednesday at 5PM, and a classmate of mine will be making the Wesley Wednesday presentation as well. If any of you are interested, you should come. Arthur Jones is a brilliant historian, and he is a rising start in the United Methodist Church. Continue to check the blog and Facebook for updates weekly so you can see what is going on with the UMYF.
Best,
Chuck
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