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If you are interested in any of these ministries, please contact Beth Miller, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at the church office, 734-662-4536.
Pancake Dinner to Benefit C.A.S.A.
The youth hosted a dinner on April 13 and raised over $700 to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Youth Director's Letter for 2007-2008
The Sol Café: Light for Teen Souls
Youth are invited to come to Calkins Hall (top floor, southeast corner) at 9:15 am for light snacks, beverages, fellowship, music, running videos of youth activities and announcements. At 9:30 a choice of classes meet the diversity of needs and learning styles. We have four class sessions, varying in length from four to ten weeks, through the year. This unique and successful approach rotates leadership, utilizes expertise, and meets the needs of youth.
UMYF: United Methodist Youth Fellowship
On Sunday evenings, September through May, students meet for dinner then separate into two different programs geared toward the needs and interests of each age group. (See pictures of our UMYF 2007 Fall Kickoff on Webshots!)
Annual Mission Trips and Retreats
Junior and Senior High students participate in two retreats, beginning with the fall retreat the last weekend of September. Summer mission trips provide meaningful and life-changing experiences. The Jr. High students lead VBS at Zeba Indian Mission. Sr. High trips vary each year to offer different mission experiences.
Related forms:
- Zeba Jr High Mission Trip Info and Registration Form
- Prescription Medication form
- Group Norms and Expectations Code of Behavior 2007-2008
Check out pictures of past retreats!
- SoulFull Retreat , March 2007
- Fall Retreat , September 2006
Check out pictures of past mission trips!
- Zeba Mission Trip, Sr High, July 2007
- Zeba Mission Trip, Jr High, July 2007
- Puerto Rico Mission Trip, June 2007
Help support Youth Missions by enrolling in our Grocery Store Certificate and GLScrip programs. Details.
Bethlehem Inn Drama 2007 Fundraiser "What's the Buzz in Bethlehem?"
We raised over $4,600 toward youth missions! Check out our online photo album.
Confirmation Classes
Beginning January 13, 2008, confimation classes based on UMC curriculum are offered for seventh through twelfth grade. This program emphasizes mentoring young Christians in the faith and concludes with Confirmation in June. Several times during the process, parents and journey companions attend class with the youth.
Youth/Parent Handbook
Updated every September, this publication offers complete details and dates for all planned youth programming.
Divine Light Pictures
The World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation in southeast Michigan awarded their annual Peace Maker Prize on January 27, 2007 to our youth who have formed an independent film production crew. Honored for their work with a major prize for diversity, our youth are helping communities talk to each other. Read the Press Release! Filming is complete on a second documentary focusing on prayer.
The Strangely Warmed Players
This drama troupe combines Christian ministry and offbeat comedy to create an entertaining and enlightening duo. Reflecting the Wesleyan tradition of bringing Christ's teachings to the masses, the Players bring an engaging collection of modern parables to a media generation.
Academy Awards
This annual spring banquet celebrates 12th graders and their contributions to our youth ministry. Parents of 12th graders are invited, as well as all adult leaders of youth. Online photo album: Academy Awards 2007
Build a Church in Bulgaria
The 2006 mission trip to Bulgaria generated so much excitement and enthusiasm, the youth of our church wanted to raise the funds necessary to build a church there. As of the end of March 2007, they have exceeded their goal of $40,000 to build a Methodist church in the city of Yambol! Check out the website that was set up for this project!
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