First Tuesday of the Month!

So, here is a new bit of information that hasn't made it out in the calendars, etc.:

The FIRST TUESDAY of every month, we will meet at 5:30 for PIZZA! Be sure to come on out for free dinner - and bring a friend!

That means Sept. 4th, we will be having PIZZA again!

I mean, you can't turn down pizza, can you?!

Two Quick Things

1. Check out our updated youth webpage at www.mainstreetumc.net! Click on the "Youth - FourTwelve" link on the left side panel.

2. In the Chimes, the Fall Retreat date was incorrect. The date listed in the previous post is correct!

That is all for now!

What's Going On

I can't believe that today is the first day of school. Where did the time go? Summer seemed to be over in a flash! Anyway, new school year means a whole slew of new youth activities! So, here's the update with what is going on:

• Bible study starts TOMORROW, Tuesday from 6:00-7:00. Since its the first one, you are welcome to join us for FREE PIZZA at 5:30!

• Parents' Meeting is on Sunday from 6:00-8:00. Come with your parents and learn all about the new youth program, get your forms signed, and sign up for fun retreats this fall!

• YAR! - Youth Annual Retreat for MIDDLE SCHOOL will be on Oct. 19-21. Sign up on Pastor Nicole's door. Cost is $50. You must be signed up, paid in full, and have your forms filled out by Tuesday night, Sept. 4th!

• Fall Retreat - Oct. 26-28th at Lake Williamson in Carlinville. All youth are invited to participate. Cost is $50. Space is limited. Sign up now on Pastor Nicole's door. You must be signed up by Sunday, Oct. 14th.

So, as you can see, we have a LOT going on right now! How exciting! Let me know if you have any questions!

OH, and we have officially named the youth group - FourTwelve! So, keep on rockin' FourTwelvers!

UMYF Ideas?

Hey All!

I've started putting together the calendar for fall. But, I need your help! I need you guys to give me some ideas of fun things to do during UMYF time on Sundays. This can be anything from bowling to board games.

So, got an idea? Leave a comment and I'll see how we can work it in!

Enco Tour '07

Well, we made it back from Georgia. And I think its safe to say that everyone had a pretty good time. Despite rain and humidity, we were able to do a lot of really fun things. We saw some dolphins and other sea life, half the group saw a mother sea turtle laying eggs and a baby sea turtle climbing out into the ocean. We spent time at the beach, in the historic town of Savannah, and at the St. Simon's Island Pier.

We sang at several churches and the choir did amazing. We definitely saw God moving through us this past week. And that was an amazing feeling.

And now its back to the grind, but I'm actually pretty excited about that because we've got a lot of things coming up for the youth. The new school year is right around the corner and that means our youth program will be going into full swing!

So, I hope to be seeing you around soon!