Youth Activities

After School Program: COME JOIN US ON A JOURNEY WITH JESUS

On A Journey with Jesus:  A Wednesday After-School Program For children, grades K-6 (Click here for registration form) An eight-week session runs from September 24th to November 12th, from 2:00 – 5:30 pm including a 5:20 pm supper.  Another eight week session will begin in January.

Grab your imaginations for an exciting journey through towns in Israel where Jesus’ ministry will come to life right before your eyes!  Join us for a look at Israel as it was in Jesus’ day.  We’re going to learn new songs, make Bible-time crafts, play games and grow to understand just who Jesus is and how we can live in ways that show our love for Him.  And we will have a snack and a meal too!  

Kids discover WHERE Jesus went, WHAT Jesus taught, and HOW it is relevant today.  

This exciting course takes children on a life-changing adventure as they travel with Jesus through the cities where His ministry came alive!  Children will be introduced to 13 places where Jesus walked and lived, and as they discover His attitudes and actions, they’ll begin to understand how they can follow Jesus in their daily lives.  Kids will experience Jesus’ life and ministry through fascinating Bible stories, high-energy games, fresh music with song charts, creative art activities and meaningful worship time.  By the end of their JOURNEY WITH JESUS, children will have grown in their knowledge and understanding of who Jesus is and hot to live as His followers.  

How to Register:  Registrations are now being accepted.  Space is limited to 40 children so please register soon!  To register click here for a form to fill out and send in (one child per form), call 641-792-5736 or email: stluke@iowatelecom.net.

EDUCATION

Preschool through sixth grade Sunday classes - 9:15 - 10:15 AM Sunday, "Live BIG: Live your Belief in God"

• Preschool Leader: Shirley Guillaume
• Pre-Kindergarten Leaders: Dan & Lisa Marston
• 1st through 3rd Grade Leader: Verna Christopher
• 4th through 6th Grade Leader: Karen Clark
• 7th through 8th Grade Leader: Peg Ehler

High School Sunday class - 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday, "Thinking Theologically About Pop Culture"

This class will open students’ eyes to a factor of pop culture of which they are often unaware.  Students examine who’s behind pop culture and how pop culture’s values are different from “kingdom values.”  The will also look at how the church has responded to the pervasive influence of pop culture and what guidance Scripture gives.
Leaders: Jenni & Brad Patty

Vacation Bible School

The dates are set for July 7-11 from 9:00 to 11:30 each morning with a picnic at 11:30 on Friday for family and friends to come see and hear about the week's activities.  A Mission Offering will be received each morning, but there is no fee to attend VBS which is open to kids from the community. Children, 3 years through 6th grade have classes, while 7th graders - adults are leaders and helpers.

The 2008 theme for VBS is "SonWorld Adventure Park"  The children will discover how choosing Jesus is the ticket to the best ride of their lives.  Based on JOshua 24:15, VBS 2008 will help kids learn to make right choices ina  world of options. Co-Directors - Jenni Patty, 641-791-7545 pattys4@pcpartner.net and Pat Patty, 641-236-3541, rppatty@iowatelecom.net.

MUSIC

Jesus Christ’s Joyful Children, JC’s JCs, will meet on Wednesdays at 5:40 p.m. JC’s JCs invites all kids, grades K-6, to come sing and play while we share about Jesus with one another and the church family. There will be songs to sing, skits to act, puppets to make come-alive, and more.  JC's JCs meet September-April.

Chancel Choir

7th grade and older
Director - Jan Lewis, 792-3662, rivers4@netins.net.
Practice - 7:15 - 8:00 pm Weds. evenings, Sept. thru April

SOCIAL

UMYF - United Methodist Youth Fellowship

Open to all 7th - 12th grade students. This group meets the second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Food, fun activities, social time and learning opportunities in a Christian setting. Even if you have never attended before, we would love to have you join us.
Leaders - Brad & Jenni Patti 791-7545 pattys4@pcpartner.net and
Jeff and Ami Murphy 641-792-3293.

Youth Fellowship Mission trip is set for July 30-August 3, 2008.  We will work in the city of Minneapolis through the Urban Servants agency.  Lodging and meals will be at United Methodist Camp Kingswood.  All youth who have completed 7th grade are encouraged to attend along with any adults who also want to participate.   And we need drivers and vehicles.  Reservations need to be made with Jenni Patty (641-791-7545)  by June 15. 

Pop Cans and Bottles for Youth:  The youth collect redeemable cans and bottles to earn money for work trips and projects.  Redeemable cans and bottles can be placed in the wood crate at the NW corner of the parking lot at any time.

United Methodist Camp Catalog is available at the church for persons of all ages to sign up for a camp the most fulfilles their interests.  Church Camp provides an opportunity to achieve new heights, discover new intersts, make new friendws and continue spiritual journeys.  Bring a friend and save $25 off your own registration fee.  Check the catalog at church, call 800-765-1651 or go to www.iaumc.org/camps. 

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