Upcoming Events

The Youth Ministries Scoop – November 09

Wed., Nov. 18:
2:50 pm – Mid High Pickup goes to Into the Fire. We’ll glaze some ceramics. Bring $10-$20 to purchase your ceramic piece. Girls bring snacks, guys bring drinks. Bring a Permission Form and a Health Form if you don’t have one on file. Please be sure to RSVP if you do not have a standing reservation.

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team. For grades 8 through 12. No special drama skills are needed. Meet in the Senior High room.

5:30-6:15 pm or 6:20-7:15 pm -- Mid High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. Youth floor. The 5:30 pm groups are for youth participating in our Mid High Handbell choir at 6:20 pm.

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Truth Project for senior high youth. Led by Rebecca and Perry (Jr.) Murdaugh, and John (Jr.) and Julie Seward.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. On the youth floor unless someone has offered their home. Check with your adult mentors if you are not sure where to meet.

Thurs., Nov. 19, 6:40 am – Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A. For grades 8-12.

Fri., Nov. 20 to Sat., Nov. 21 – Confirmation Retreat to Lake Junaluska, NC (near Asheville). All confirmands are expected to attend this important retreat to the center of all things United Methodist in the southeastern U.S. On Friday, we’ll meet at church at 5 pm for departure, and return to the church about 5 pm on Saturday. We’ll have a great time bonding and visit the SEJ Heritage Museum and the World Methodist Museum, among other things. Parents are not expected to attend this retreat, but do hold March 13 for a parent-confirmand day retreat at Buffalo Mountain Camp. To register for the Lake J Retreat by Sunday, Nov. 15, give Dan or the Connection Point your payment of $60 – payable to Munsey Church – which covers your transportation, meals (except for travels meals of Fri. dinner), lodging, and fees. A Permission Form and a notarized Health Form (both available on our website at www.munsey.org) must be turned in by the time of departure on Friday. Also bring: your Bible; pen; journal; $ for Friday dinner stop; sleeping bag or linens/blanket (you may get a twin bed or share a double bed, so bring both types); pillow; towel; washcloth; toiletries; snacks to share; board games/playing cards; and warm clothes (we’ll be outside some). Let Dan know if you need financial assistance.

Sun., Nov. 22
4 pm – Youth Praise Band.

6:15 pm to 8 pm – UMYF Snack Supper, Mid High Youth Group, & Sr. High Youth Group. We’ll begin with our snack supper in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll host a Thanksgiving Party at John Sevier housing.

Wed., Nov. 25 – No youth activities. But do join us for the church-wide dinner and 6:15pm Thanksgiving Service in the Sanctuary.

Thurs., Nov. 26 – No prayer breakfast. Happy Thanksgiving! Be thankful for all God has given you (even though you didn’t get a chicken biscuit this morning)!

Sun., Nov. 29 – No evening youth activities.

Wed., Dec. 2, 2:50 pm – Mid High Pickup. Girls bring drinks, guys bring snacks. Bring a Permission Form and a Health Form if you don’t have one on file. Please be sure to RSVP if you do not have a standing reservation.

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team. For grades 8 through 12. No special drama skills are needed. Meet in the Senior High room.

5:30-6:15 pm or 6:20-7:15 pm -- Mid High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. Youth floor. The 5:30 pm groups are for youth participating in our Mid High Handbell choir at 6:20 pm.

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Truth Project for senior high youth. Led by Rebecca and Perry (Jr.) Murdaugh, and John (Jr.) and Julie Seward.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. On the youth floor unless someone has offered their home. Check with your adult mentors if you are not sure where to meet.

Thurs., Dec. 3, 6:40 am – Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A. For grades 8-12.

Sun., Dec. 6:
4 pm – Youth Praise Band.

Wed., Dec. 9:
2:50 pm – Mid High Pickup. Girls bring snacks, guys bring drinks. Bring a Permission Form and a Health Form if you don’t have one on file. Please be sure to RSVP if you do not have a standing reservation.

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team. For grades 8 through 12. No special drama skills are needed. Meet in the Senior High room.

5:30-6:15 pm or 6:20-7:15 pm -- Mid High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. Youth floor. The 5:30 pm groups are for youth participating in our Mid High Handbell choir at 6:20 pm.

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Truth Project for senior high youth. Led by Rebecca and Perry (Jr.) Murdaugh, and John (Jr.) and Julie Seward.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. On the youth floor unless someone has offered their home. Check with your adult mentors if you are not sure where to meet.

Thurs., Dec. 10, 6:40 am – Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A. For grades 8-12.

Sun., Dec. 13 – in lieu of regular evening youth activities, join us for Christmas Lessons & Carols at 6:30 pm.

Wed., Dec. 16:
2:50 pm – Mid High Pickup. Girls bring drinks, guys bring snacks. Bring a Permission Form and a Health Form if you don’t have one on file. Please be sure to RSVP if you do not have a standing reservation.

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team. For grades 8 through 12. No special drama skills are needed. Meet in the Senior High room.

5:30-6:15 pm or 6:20-7:15 pm -- Mid High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. Youth floor. The 5:30 pm groups are for youth participating in our Mid High Handbell choir at 6:20 pm.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. On the youth floor unless someone has offered their home. Check with your adult mentors if you are not sure where to meet.

Thurs., Dec. 17, 6:40 am – Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A. For grades 8-12.

Sun., Dec. 20, 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm – UMYF Christmas Parties. Can you host Mid High or Senior High?

Wed., Dec. 23 – no youth activities. Merry Christmas!

Thurs., Dec. 24 – no Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A.

Come to one or all of our Christmas Eve worship services at church.

Fri., Dec. 25 – we celebrate Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, born this day!!!

Sun., Dec. 27 – no evening youth activities. Enjoy your Christmas celebration with your family!

Wed., Dec. 30 – no youth activities. Enjoy the Christmas season!

Thurs., Dec. 31 – no Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A.

Sun., Jan. 3, 6:45 pm to 8 pm – Resurrection Info Meeting. All youth and chaperones attending Resurrection should be present for this meeting. Parents of youth should attend as well. Please bring an offering for the Youth Service Fund.

Resurrection Chaperones Meeting. Following the Resurrection Info Meeting, in the Fellowship Hall.

Wed., Jan. 6:
2:50 pm – Mid High Pickup. Girls bring snacks, guys bring drinks. Bring a Permission Form and a Health Form if you don’t have one on file. Please be sure to RSVP if you do not have a standing reservation.

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team. For grades 8 through 12. No special drama skills are needed. Meet in the Senior High room.

5:30-6:15 pm or 6:20-7:15 pm -- Mid High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. Youth floor. The 5:30 pm groups are for youth participating in our Mid High Handbell choir at 6:20 pm.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. Grade and gender based. On the youth floor unless someone has offered their home. Check with your adult mentors if you are not sure where to meet.

Sun., Jan. 10:
4 pm – Youth Praise Band.

6:15 pm to 8 pm – UMYF Snack Supper, Mid High Youth Group, & Sr. High Youth Group. We’ll begin with our snack supper in the Fellowship Hall. Then we’ll separate into our Mid High Youth Group and Sr. High Youth Group. This will be our pre-Resurrection session. All who will attend Resurrection should be present.

Fri., Jan. 15 to Sun., Jan. 17 – Resurrection youth retreat in Gatlinburg! The most awesomest spiritual retreat on the planet! Featuring speaker Justin Lookadoo and worship leader Kristian Stanfill. Join thousands of your brothers and sisters as we gather to worship Christ and have a great weekend!! To register, turn in your $50 deposit (checks payable to Munsey Church) and registration form to Dan or the Connection Point by Sunday, November 29.

Sun., Jan. 17 – No UMYF.

Sun., Jan. 24:
4 pm – Youth Praise Band.

6:15 pm to 8 pm – UMYF Snack Supper, Mid High Youth Group, & Sr. High Youth Group. We’ll begin with our snack supper in the Fellowship Hall. Then we’ll separate into our Mid High Youth Group and Sr. High Youth Group. This will be our post-Resurrection session. We expect all who attended Resurrection to be present.

Sun., Jan. 31:
4 pm – Youth Praise Band.

Sun., Feb. 7 – UMYF Super Bowl Parties. Can you host Mid High or Senior High?

Sat., Feb. 13, 10 am to 1 pm – Youth Sunday rehearsal. We’ll provide lunch.

Sun., Feb. 14 – Youth Sunday.

Fri., Feb. 26 to Sat., Feb. 27 – 30 Hour Famine to raise funds and awareness about hunger-relief. Get people to sponsor you as you fast for 30 hours. A ministry of World Vision.

Sat., March 13 – Confirmation Day Retreat at Buffalo Mountain Camp for confirmands and parents.

Sat., May 8 – Confirmation Luncheon & Rehearsal.

Sun., May 9 – Confirmation Sunday.

Sun., May 16 – Senior Recognition Sunday and Banquet.

June 20-26 – Youth Mission Trip.

UMYF Sunday Night Snack Supper Schedule: Great thanks to Sherry Long and Wendy Jenkins for serving as our snack supper coordinators. For each Sunday evening, we hope to have two families to assist them in preparing the meal and clean-up. Sherry and Wendy will purchase the food and drinks each week. Please contact Sherry at 477-3426 or bigcsengineer@comcast.net or Wendy 677-9420 or Wendyray@comcast.net if you can help.

Our regular weekly schedule (times are good unless otherwise noted above, except for handbells and choir):

Sunday:

8:45 am – Worship

10:00 am – Sunday School

11:00 am – Worship

4:00 pm – Youth Praise Band, CLC

4:00 pm – Jubilation Ringers, youth handbells, grades 8-12 – schedule coordinated by Beth Miller.

5:00 pm – Genesis 1 Choir -- schedule is coordinated by Doug Grove-DeJarnett.

6:15 pm – Youth Snack Supper

6:40 - 8:00 pm – Youth Group/ UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship)

Wednesday:

2:50 – 5:00 pm – Mid High Pickup

5:30 – 6:15 pm – Mid High Life Groups, track 1.

5:30 – 6:15 pm – Youth Drama Team, grades 8-12.

6:20 – 7:15 pm – Mid High Life Groups, track 2.

6:20 – 7:15 pm – Youth handbells, grades 6-7 – schedule coordinated by Beth Miller.

6:20 – 7:30 pm – Sr. High Life Groups. We allow to 7:30 pm, since some groups meet off-site.

Thursday:

6:40 am – Prayer Breakfast at Chick-fil-A, grades 8-12.