Middle School Youth Events for the week of January 23-29, 2012:

Posted on January 23, 2012 by ktinney

Hi all,

 Hope your week is starting out great! Last night at CrossRoads we were able to continue our series on “Spiritual Growth” by talking about being lead by the Holy Spirit and other spiritual mentors that God places in your life. In devotion we discussed and tried to get a basic/better understanding about what the Holy Spirit is and how God can work through us using His Holy Spirit. In their small group time, the students were able to ask questions and discuss the Holy Spirit, how it has or is working in their lives and the fruits of the Spirit that we see or hope to see flourish. They also discussed existing and potential spiritual mentors that they have in their lives that can help them grow even more in their relationship with God. It was a great night!

We will continue this series on growth for the next several weeks and lead into the series, “Go” (Just like our church’s theme of Gather, Grow, Go). The “Go” series will talk more about serving locally and internationally and how we can serve in our everyday lives. I will be dedicating one Sunday Night CrossRoads in the international missions portion to talking about my trips to Kenya and Costa Rica. This will be a night for both youth and their parents (many of you have asked about the trip and it’ll be a great time to share pictures and stories with all of you!). The “Go” series will also help prepare our hearts for our week of local missions during Spring Break!

Our 9:39 Sunday School students will be attending the Disciple Life Celebration Sunday School hour in the South Campus Sanctuary. This will be a great event for our students to learn more about international missions. This Sunday School hour will be lead by Dan Dunn and Edwin & Sonia Brenes from the “Love in the Streets Ministry” of Costa Rica! Adults Sunday School classes will be attending as well!

On a different note, I have attached the permission form for SLR for you again this week here: SLR Registration Form.  Spaces for this retreat are limited, so please register as soon as possible. We already have 14 students registered in the first week! :) This retreat is held at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA. Spiritual Life Retreat is sponsored by the North Georgia Conference Youth Ministries for grades 6-12. “B-On Fire,” the theme of the weekend, will be our torch as we explore how to keep the smoldering coals of the Holy Spirit burning within us, based on Luke 24: 32 – “And they said one to another, Did not our hearts burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened us to the Scriptures?” The weekend is stocked full of spiritual kindling that will help spark a scorching passion in our youth group’s faith journeys. Worship, small groups, fun and games, experiential activities and much more will get our youth “fired up” as we join in building a lasting “B-On Fire” with other youth groups from across the conference. I have also attached the SLR information packet here: SLR Information Packet 2012. If you student is registered, print this out and fill out the last 3 pages. Turn these into Kimmie to be given to Camp Glisson. If your students is debating about whether or not to attend, take a look to check out what SLR is all about! (Both of these attachments are also available on  this website under the forms and MS Trips sections!)

Looking forward to seeing your youth this week- where? Check out the weekly events attachment and find out where they can jump in here: Middle School Youth Events January 23-29, 2012!

 God bless,

 Kimmie

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High School “Friday Flyer”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by cmoss

January 20, 2012

CrossRoads- Spiritual Growth
Join us this Sunday for CrossRoads. Dinner is at 5:30 in the Youth Diner($3).  We will then meet in the South Campus Sanctuary from 6-8pm for music, games and group time.  This week we are talking about “The Spirit in Spiritual Growth”.

HS Senior Experience 2012
This Sunday we begin our new program for seniors in high school called Senior Experience.  We will meet at the regular CrossRoads time of 5:30 for dinner before moving upstairs with the entire high school group for worship and/or game time.  When they begin their regular devotion and small group time, we will break away to another room for the Senior Experience. 

REfuel
We will have our Youth Connection time in the Youth Center from 5:30-6:30pm.  This is a great time to grab some food and hang out with friends.  Following the Youth Connection we meet together for our REfuel Bible Study at the NEW TIME from 6:30-7:30pm. This Wednesday we will be writing students who are now enlisted in the Military.  Please come early to help encourage these students.

Super Bowl Party – February 5
The High School Youth will be meeting at a local home from 5pm until halftime. We will have all the comforts of home and football in on a big screen. Guys are to bring a 2 liter drink and girls bring a snack (chips, crackers, etc…). Pizza will be provided. 

Night of Worship—February 12th
On Sunday, February 12th, we will have a night of praise and worship for all youth and adults. This Night of Worship will focus on God’s Unfailing Love leading into Valentine’s Day. Worship will be from 6:15-7:15 including the return of Kimmie Tinney, The Josh Davis Band and our own praise band. Afterward the worship we will have time to fellowship and discuss the nights topic. Feel free to bring family and friends for this special night! Official end time will be 8:00pm.

Spiritual Life Retreat
Before you know it, the Spiritual Life Retreat, March 2-4 @ Camp Glisson will be here! This year is going to be amazing! We’re going to “Be On Fire” for God! We will be learning the worship music for this retreat during CrossRoads Worship before we even arrive @ Glisson and coming back to share the music and message with our congregation on March 11th at the 9:39 service. Student can start registration today and continue to sign up until February 19th- spaces will be limited so sign up as soon as possible to hold your spot. Students are welcome to invite and bring friends!

Join Us In Prayer
Beginning Sunday, January 12th, we will be praying for our church and everything associated with it.  We will have teams of two or more meet in the prayer room located off the gathering room to pray for each service.  Times are 8:30, 9:39/9:45 and 11:05.  Prayer time will last approximately 1 hour. If you aren’t comfortable praying aloud, you don’t have to.  God doesn’t ask for fancy words or lengthy prayers.  Prayer is about time spent with him  and a sincere heart.
This is a great opportunity for families to pray together and to pray for the church. A great time to commune with your Father while meeting the needs of the church. Sign-up sheets are available outside the main sanctuary and the Family Life Center each Sunday.  Sign up for as many Sundays as you like.  A reminder will be sent to the email you provide. If you have questions, please contact Pam McLerran at mclerranp@comcast.net.

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Middle School Youth Events for the week of January 16-22, 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ktinney

Hey all!

 I was so glad to have a normal CrossRoads on Sunday Night! I have missed our youth so much! It was great to fellowship together and start our new series on growing spiritually! We have a lot of great opportunities for outreach and other activities coming up. Take a look at our weekly events and other upcoming future events here: Middle School Youth Events January 16-22, 2012!

 I have also attached the registration form for Spiritual Life Retreat (March 2-4 @ Camp Glisson) here: SLR Registration Form! This year is going to be amazing! We’re going to “Be On Fire” for God! We will be learning the worship music for this retreat during CrossRoads Worship before we even arrive @ Glisson and coming back to share the music and message with our congregation on March 11th at the 9:39 service. Student can start registration today and continue to sign up until February 19th- spaces will be limited so sign up as soon as possible to hold your spot. Students are welcome to invite and bring friends!

 Hope you have a wonderful week! Praying for all of you and our youth daily!

 In Him,

 Kimmie

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Posted on January 10, 2012 by ktinney

Hey All!

Marta Futral is a wonderful volunteer that runs our youth suppers and she is in need of parent volunteers! She has set up this new website (see below) to contact her, sign up and see the calendar. Please consider signing up and helping serve dinner one night with our youth! Thanks so much for your help!

 Have a blessed day,

 Kimmie

 Hello!

You have been invited by Martha Futral to sign up for “Youth Supper Volunteers.” Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet.

To sign up, go to:

 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B45AFAF23A46-youth/2683358

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Middle School Weekly Events: Jan. 9-15, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by ktinney

Hi Middle School Youth!

  We are back from an absolutely amazing trip to Orlando! We were able to learn and share about God’s Kingdom while visiting the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom in Disney! The students were able to take what they learned from our weekend devotionals and tell other what “God’s Kingdom” is about through their words, actions, and even when they were asked about their shirts! A BIG thank you to all of the chaperone that went with us! All of your were so helpful in making it a safe and fun trip for these kids.

    We are back in the swing of things this week! We will have ReFuel this Wednesday and our first CrossRoads of the new year this Sunday! I hope to see all of our youth there (and some new ones too)! I have missed them greatly! We will be talking about being a New Creation in Christ this New Year!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

   This week we will meet in the South Campus Sanctuary because we are opening our usual space to the Created By God bunch! Please check out our weekly events calendar attached to your weekly email (or click here: Middle School Youth Events January 9-15, 2012 )! I have put in some upcoming dates for you to mark on your calendars!

   Registration for Spring Confirmation has begun! Parent Orientation meeting will be held on February 19th @1:30 in the South Campus Sanctuary. Sessions will begin on February 26th. You can find the Spring Confirmation registration form and calendar attached to your weekly email on this website under the forms section (or click here: Confirmation Registration Form Spring 2012  and Spring Confirmation 2012 Schedule) and at all the information stations at each campus!

   Hope all of you have begun a very happy New Year! Looking forward to another year of serving God and serving in this ministry with you!

In Him,

 Kimmie

   

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HS Christmas Party THIS Sunday

Posted on December 14, 2011 by cmoss

Merry Christmas!

The HS youth will have their annual Christmas Party and Progressive Dinner this Sunday, December 18th. We will meet in the South Campus Sanctuary (Youth Sanctuary) at 5pm to kick off the progressive dinner. We will then travel to the Johnson’s home for appetizers. Our second stop will be the Hickory Springs Clubhouses for dinner and then the Mercer’s House for Dessert and Gift Exchange (see schedule below).

If you be willing to help provide an appetizer or dessert for the home stops we ask that the girls bring a desserts and guys bring an appetizer (chips, dip, salsa, cheese, pigs-in-a-blanket, etc…).

The students will also have a “White Elephant” gift exchange. This is something inexpensive and fun to give. This may be an item already used from the home or something purchased under… $10. The gift should be wrapped (or bagged) with no name on it. We will do the gift exchange at the dessert house.

We will then return to the Youth Center by 8pm. I hope you are able to attend.

Thank you!

In HIS service,
Chris Moss

Progressive Dinner Schedule

5:00 p.m. Students arrive

5:15 p.m. Depart for Johnson home (APPETIZER)
4848 Registry Drive; Kennesaw, GA 30152

5:55p.m. Depart for Hickory Springs Clubhouse (MAIN COURSE)
Off of Hadaway Road

6:00 p.m. Dinner @ Hickory Springs Clubhouse

6:45 p.m. Depart for Mercer home

53 Lewellen Dr.; Marietta, GA 30064
(Sweet Pine Creek Subdivision off of Midway Road)

7:00 p.m. The Mercer home (DESSERT/ GIFT EXCHANGE)

8:00 p.m. Depart for Due West UMC

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CrossRoads- December 11 – Ice Skating and Christmas Concert

Posted on December 9, 2011 by cmoss

Here is our schedule for this Sunday:
1:00pm – Meet at Youth Center for check-in
1:30pm – Leave for the Ice Forum**
2:00pm – Ice skating session begins
4:00pm – Ice skating session ends
4:30pm – Return to Due West UMC
4:30pm – Dinner/ Social time / games
5:30pm – Head over to North Campus for Concert
6:00pm – Concert Begins
7:30pm – Pick up Time at North Campus Sanctuary

**REMEMBER to bring your permission form which you can download at www.duewestyouth.org/forms, and to bring $12 for ice skating and dinner.

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High School Ski Trip Info Meeting THIS Sunday!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by cmoss

An informational meeting for the High School Winter Ski Trip will be this Sunday, December 4th at 4:30pm in the South Campus Sanctuary. Please make every effort to attend to register, make payments and to hear more about the trip.

HS Winter Ski Trip—Dec. 30-Jan. 2
The Due West UMC High School will be traveling once again to Snowshoe, WV on Dec. 30 for our annual ski trip.  We will be skiing at Snowshoe Ski Resort and staying on top of the mountain. Registration forms are now available online, in the Youth Center and outside the Youth Offices in Admin II. THIS YEAR WE ARE LIMITED TO 36 SPOTS.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER!

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Special CrossRoads: “The Greatest Gift” this Sunday Night!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ktinney

We will have a special CrossRoads this Sunday, December 4th. Both High school and Middle School Youth will stay in the South Campus for the entire CrossRoads to talk about The Greatest Gift, Jesus.

We will be collecting cereal donations and hats/ gloves for the families at the Garden and making a special hand painted bench with scriptures for the Garden from our Youth.

Check in and Dinner will be downstairs in the Youth Center at 5:30.  CrossRoads will take place from 6-8pm.  Youth are welcome to invite and bring their friends!

 

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Middle School Events for the week of November 28- December 4, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ktinney

Hi all,

Thank you for a wonderful Night of Worship last night! Thank you to all who helped make this night possible: set up and clean up crews, dinner crews, scripture readers, people that shared what they were thankful for, the Hales, the video crew, speakers and musicians! Thank you to the families and friends that came out to worship with our youth! We loved having you here!

Click here: Middle School Youth Events November 28- December 4, 2011 to find our middle school weekly schedule. Please take a look and check out all the fun things coming up!

We will have a special CrossRoads this Sunday, December 4th. We will stay in the South Campus for the entire CrossRoads on this night to join High School to talk about The Greatest Gift, Jesus. We will be collecting cereal donations and hats/ gloves for the families at the Garden and making a special hand painted bench with scriptures for the Garden from our Youth. Youth are welcome to bring their friends!

Don’t forget to find and fill out the forms for the upcoming events under the forms section of this website. Your student will need a permission form to participate in the ice skating, caroling and Cobb Christmas (Cobb Christmas is for those age 14 and up) because they are all off campus. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks so much! Have a wonderful week!

 In Him,

Kimmie

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