Youth News!
Confirmation Sunday – On January 29 during our 11:00 am worship service we will welcome our confrimands into our church body and celebrate the decisions they have made to be followers of Christ. Please plan to be there to support our confirmands.
Sunday Youth Fellowship - Meets every Sunday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for food, games, fellowship and of course we talk about God! Every Youth Fellowship is special but there are a few that will be extra special this fall.
"How Not to Date a Loser" : Choosing Healthy Relationships – January 22 – This seminar is offered to teens (9th-12th grade) who’d like to learn skills to: Pinpoint the qualities you want in a boyfriend/girlfriend, determine if someone has integrity (is honest, reliable) and is trustworthy, recognize unhealthy behaviors in others and in yourself. Facilitated by Derek Struchtemeyer, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor and Rev. Lynne E. Smith NGFCC, Minister of Education. Registration fee is $25.00/person (includes dinner). Register by January 16.
Spiritual Life Retreat at Camp Glisson – March 16–18 – The weekend will be stocked full of spiritual kindling that will help spark a scorching passion in your faith journeys. Worship, small groups, fun and games, experiential activities and much more will get you "fired up" as you join in building a lasting "B-On Fire" with other youth groups from across the conference. Register by February 3, the cost is $135.
Minute to Win It – February 9 – You’ve seen the TV show - now you can play the game with your friends! We’ll divide into teams and compete to win the tackiest trophy you’ve ever seen!
Pancake Supper – February 12 – This fundraiser puts the fun in fundraiser! We meet to cook pancakes for our congregation but it’s not all work, we have a pancake eating contest! A portion of the proceeds will go toward our Stop Hunger Now meal packaging.
Destination Unknown – February 26 – We’ll meet at the church at 5:00 pm and head out. For a clue to where we’re going read Luke 14:7-24. Dinner will be included. We need to know if you’re coming so please register by February 21.
Mall Scavenger Hunt – March 4 - You asked for it and we’re delivering. We’ll leave the church at 3:30pm and head to the mall for the hunt then we’ll return to the church for dinner afterwards. We need to know if you’re coming so please register by March 2.
Movie Under the Stars – We’ve rented an outdoor screen, chosen the movie, the popcorn is ready, and all we need is you! We’ll meet on April 14 from 7:30 - 10:30 pm at the Davis’ home for the screening. Discussion of the movie will be on April 15 during Youth Fellowship. Dinner will be served so we need to know how many are coming, please register by April 12.
Senior Recognition – In May we’ll be honoring our graduating seniors with a special dinner. Date and time to be announced.
We will not have our regularly scheduled Youth Fellowship on the following dates OR will change times on the following dates:
January 1 – New Year’s Day – No Youth
January 15 – MLK weekend – No Youth
January 22 – How Not to Date a Loser for High School – No youth for Middle School
February 19 – President’s Day weekend – No Youth
March 4 – Mall Scavenger Hunt – Meet early at 3:30 and dinner afterwards
March 18 – Weekend of the Spiritual Life Retreat – No Youth
April 1 – Spring Break – No Youth
April 8 – Easter – No Youth
April 22 – Weekend of 30 Hour Famine – No Youth
May 13 – Mother’s Day – No Youth
Help our youth and the earth at the same time! We have started a recycling program to help raise funds for our youth ministry. We’re accepting empty inkjets, laser toners, laptops, iPods & cell phones. Drop boxes are in the youth rooms, Welcome Center and CLC Lobby. Thanks for supporting us!
Mission Opportunities
Hinton Rural Life Center – July 15–20, 2012 – Kingswood is sponsoring a mission trip to Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC. Hinton Rural Life Center is a mission agency of the United Methodist Church and creates opportunities for work teams (adult and youth – rising 8th graders and up) to serve with others in repairing or building homes with local families and to grow in their understanding of faith in action. This mission trip has been a highlight for many in our congregation and one that is highly anticipated. If you are interested in participating please contact Dondra Davis at 770–457–1317 ext: 22 or ddavis@kingswoodumc.org no later than January 31, 2011. Space is limited!
30 Hour Famine – April 20–21 – Our fast begins at 12:00 noon then we gather at the church at 6:00 pm where we will stay together overnight and throughout the day. We’ll have lots of activities to keep us occupied – games, juice breaks and we’ll serve others in our community. Then at 6:00 pm we’ll break our fast as Pastor Brian leads us in Holy Communion right before our feast! It’s sure to be a lot of fun and life–changing. More information on registration and fundraising will be coming soon.
KidStuff Sale – Our youth are needed to help with the KidStuff Sale on Sunday, March 18 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 22 between 4:00 and 9:00 pm and Saturday, March 24 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm. There are many different areas where we can help out before, during and after the sale!
For more information about the Youth Ministry at Kingswood please contact Dondra Davis at ddavis@kingswoodumc.org or 770-457-1317 ext: 22
