Spring Retreat

Come and join us for our second annual Spring Retreat, February 24-26.  Ok, it’s a little earlier than spring this year, but it will be a great way to prepare for the upcoming season.  We will meet at Trinity UMC, Friday at 8pm for registration.  The whole weekend will be led by a team or adults from GCUMC, Trinity UMC and students from ONU.  The retreat will end at 12pm on Sunday with a pit luck dinner for parents, youth and families.  The cost of the retreat is $10 per student and a covered dish for the potluck Sunday lunch.

Souper Bowl Party

Thank you to all of you that came out to enjoy the Super Bowl at GCUMC.  We had over 40 people and 20 different soups to enjoy.  We had a great time in the name of the Lord.  Thank you for supplying us with soup, love and hospitality.

30 Hour Famine

This April, 20^th-21^st our youth will be joining the efforts of hundreds of thousands of young people all over the nation who will set aside the usual “stuff” that fills their daily lives. Instead, they will attend World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine because they are “LOVE HUNGRY” – the theme for this year. By going without food, our youth get a taste of what the world’s poorest children and families face every day. Prior to the event weekend, students will be encouraged to gather can goods and other items to donate to the Grove City Food Pantry.  Our group will also be performing hands-on service projects during the weekend in order to make a difference in our community.

Boy’s Chrysalis Next Weekend

Chrysalis is a unique form of ministry for youth and young adults, ages 15-24. The roots of the Chrysalis Flight and Chrysalis Journey are deeply planted in its parent movement, the Walk to Emmaus. Much like the Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis is a three day experience of God's love and grace in the context of a prayerful Christian community. This community will consist of other people your age in worship, prayer, fellowship, creative expression, recreation, singing, and discussion. You'll experience the love of God through prayers and the acts of service from a loving support community.  Sponsor’s act now, we are still accepting applications for this weekend, February 18-20! 

New this week!!

Winterfeast 2012

Our youth would like to cordially invite you our annual Winterfeast Dinner. On February 10, 2011 at 6:30pm, in the Worship Center, our youth will provide an elegant chicken parmisagn dinner, accompanied by live music, dance floor as well as a silent auction. All proceeds will go, specifically, to each youth who serves, in order to earn funds for GCUMC ministries, such as Christian Adventure Camp and Youth Mission Trips. Tickets are $15 each and our on sale today in the Great Hall. For more information or to help with this event please contact Alice Kinsinger at AKinsing@columbus.rr.com, Brandi Blackstone at brandiblackstone@gmail.com, or Rob Pemberton at 614-403-0140.

Do you want to help gather items for the Winterfeast Silent Auction?

Often friends and families, who benefit from the Youth Minsitry at GCUMC, want to assist in our

fundraising efforts. Collecting auction items is an easy way to show your support for our Winterfeast fundraiser, whether or not you attend the event. We are seeking items, gift cards, services, and

complete baskets for our silent auction. To help with this event please contact Alice Kinsinger at AKinsing@columbus.rr.com, Brandi Blackstone at brandiblackstone@gmail.com, or Rob Pemberton at 614-403-0140. See the Tower Times for more great ideas.

Spring Retreat

Come and join us for our second annual Spring Retreat, February 24-26. Ok, it’s a little earlier than spring this year, but it will be a great way to prepare for the upcoming season. We will meet at Trinity UMC, Friday at 8pm for registration. The whole weekend will be led by a team or adults from GCUMC, Trinity UMC and students from ONU. The retreat will end at 12pm on Sunday with a pit luck dinner for parents, youth and families. The cost of the retreat is $10 per student and a covered dish for the potluck Sunday lunch.

Souper Bowl Party

Sunday February 5 at 6:30pm the youth of GCUMC will be having a Super Bowl Party instead of regular youth group. Youth are encouraged to attend, bring a friend and have a good time. The game room will be open, the game will be on and food will be aplenty. All attendants are also encouraged to bring his/her favorite soup to share with the group. Bowls and spoons will be provided, but if you bring your own you won’t be shunned. . For more info or to reserve a sopt for your special soup, please contact Alice Kinsinger at AKinsing@columbus.rr.com.

Sign up to help at Winterfeast!!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4FA9A72FA20-winterfeast

Happy New Year!!

Hope you had a great 1st day back to school. No HSBS tonight. Seeya at DFC tmrw morning 7:15am at GCHS.

Christmas Caroling This Sunday!!

On December 11, 2011 the youth and children’s ministries will be Christmas caroling at our local nursring himes. All students and family members should gather in the FLC at 5pm. We will then carpool or walk (depending on group) to our local nursing homes. After caroling we will all meet up again in the FLC of cookies and hot chocolate. Drivers needed. Please contact Ruth Henry ruthh@gcumc.org or Rob Pemberton robp@gcumc.org for more information.

December 4, 2011 Weekly Update Preview

First of the Month Luncheon Today in the Cafe

All members of our church family are encouraged to come enjoy the flavors of a Jamaican Christmas. Sunday, December 4^th, our first of the month will be provided by our 2012 Jamaican Mission Team. Individuals interested in participating in the 2012 Jamaican Mission trip are invited to come help prepare and serve food for the luncheon. All proceeds will be used to help individuals and families afford the trip to Jamaica.

Ski Trip 2012

January 13-15 we will be joining Trinity UMC for a weekend of winter fun. We will leave after school Friday night and return home late Sunday evening. We will be skiing at Peek n Peak and staying at Edward’s Chapel UMC. The cost for the trip will be $100-$175 depending on experience and equipment rental, plus meals $40. Those interested in attending should register with Rob Pemberton by email at robp@gcumc.org and attend a mandatory meeting at Trinity UMC on January 8, 2012, time TBD.

Upcoming Chrysalis Dates

Chrysalis is a unique form of ministry for youth and young adults, ages 15-24. The roots of the Chrysalis Flight and Chrysalis Journey are deeply planted in its parent movement, the Walk to Emmaus. Much like the Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis is a three day experience of God's love and grace in the context of a prayerful Christian community. This community will consist of other people your age in worship, prayer, fellowship, creative expression, recreation, singing, and discussion. You'll experience the love of God through prayers and the acts of service from a loving support community. Sponsor’s act now!

Upcoming Dates

Girls Flight January 14-16

Boys Flight February18-20

Valentine’s Winterfeast

Save the date!! February 10, 2012.

Our youth would like to cordially invite you our annual Valentine's Winterfeast Dinner. On February 10, 2012 at 6:30pm, in the Worship Center, our youth will provide an elegant Dinner, accompanied by live music, dance floor as well as a Silent Auction. All proceeds will go specifically to each youth who serves, to earn funds for GCUMC ministries, such as Christian Adventure Camp and Youth Mission Trips. Tickets are $15 each and go on sale January 22, 2011 in the Great Hall. For more information or to help with Winterfeast please RSVP on Facebook or contact Rob Pemberton at 614-403-0140.

Christmas Caroling

On December 11, 2011 the youth and children’s ministries will be Christmas caroling at our local nursing homes. All students and family members should gather in the FLC at 5pm. We will then carpool or walk (depending on group) to our local nursing homes. After caroling we will all meet up again in the FLC for cookies and hot chocolate. Drivers needed. Please contact Ruth Henry ruthh@gcumc.org or Rob Pemberton robp@gcumc.org for more information.

Sunday Night Youth Programming Getting a Facelift

Staring January 8^th, 2012, we will have a new format for our Sunday evening youth programming. We will continue to meet at the same time, 5-6:30pm, but we will be working hard to give our middle school and high school students a time of their own. Each age group will have a separate game, worship time, snack time and lesson. It will be very exciting. The Sunday night leadership team has been working very hard to create something that will impact our students for Christ and maximize the fun. Come on and check us out!!

YMAC Tmrw

We will be having a Youth Ministry Advisory Council meeting tomorrow evening at 7pm in the Hospitality Room. I hope you can make it. During the meeting we will be focusing mainly on Christian Adventure Camp and the daily schedule. If you plan on attending Camp this year, this would be a great meeting for you to attend. If you are not super interested in Cam, this may be a good meeting to skip. After the talk and run through the daily schedule we will be discussing the future of Small Groups for GCUMC Youth.