Hope Youth Ministry

This Week

• Wednesday, May 11—Interlude (Jr. High & High School). To help us transition between the school year and summer, come to “Interlude” on Wednesdays. We will watch & discuss Francis Chan’s videos on the basics of the Christian faith (scroll to the bottom for a trailer of this week’s video). Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner ($3/person)
  • 6:15-7:15—Games & Fellowship
  • 7:15-8:00—DVD & Discussion
• Saturday, May 14—No dodgeball. We have moved it to next Saturday, May 21.
• Sunday, May 15, 9:00 AM— Sunday School. We will continue to study the Old Testament.
• Sunday, May 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house. This is the last Inner Mission of the school year. I hope everyone will make a special effort to be there to wrap up the year!

Coming Soon

• Wednesdays, May 18 & 25—Interlude (Jr. High & High School). To help us transition between the school year and summer, come to “Interlude” on Wednesdays. We will watch & discuss Francis Chan’s videos on the basics of the Christian faith. Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner ($3/person)
  • 6:15-7:00—DVD & Discussion
  • 7:00-8:00—Games and fellowship
• Saturday, May 21, Noon-1:30 PM – Youth Praise Team practice.
• Saturday, May 21, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Dodgeball. Snacks & drinks will be served (This was moved from May 14).
• Sunday, May 22, 9 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2011 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 22, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.
• Saturday, May 28, Noon-1:30 PM – Youth Praise Team practice.
• Sunday, May 29, 10:00 AM – Youth-led worship service. Youth need to be here at 9:00 AM.
• Sundays in May, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school (when there aren’t other things going on). We will continue studying the Old Testament.

Matt is on vacation through Saturday, May 7. If you have questions about Confirmation or Confirmation Sunday, email or call Pastor Joel or Jill Heyerdahl.

Confirmands, don’t forget to get Jill 7 pictures of you for the Confirmation Sunday slide show. We need your pictures by Wednesday!

This Week

• Wednesday, May 4—Confirmation meal at the Berthelsen’s house. Confirmands will prepare for Confirmation Sunday by walking through the service. This meal will be for Confirmands only. Please drop students off at the church 6:00 PM. Please pick them up at 8:30 PM at the Berthelsen’s house.
• Saturday, May 7, Noon-1:30 PM – Youth Praise Team practice.
• Sunday, May 8, 9:00 AM – Sunday School.
• Sunday, May 8, 10:00 AM – Confirmation Sunday. Confirmands will be confirmed during the 10 AM worship service. A cake & punch reception will follow.

Coming Soon

• Wednesdays, May 11, 18, & 25—Interlude (Jr. High & High School). To help us transition between the school year and summer, come to “Interlude” on Wednesdays. We will watch & discuss Francis Chan’s videos on the basics of the Christian faith. Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner ($3/person)
  • 6:15-7:00—DVD & Discussion
  • 7:00-8:00—Games and fellowship
• Saturday, May 14, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Dodgeball. Snacks & drinks will be served.
• Sunday, May 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house.
• Saturday, May 21, Noon-1:30 PM – Youth Praise Team practice.
• Sunday, May 22, 9 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2011 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 22, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.
• Saturday, May 28, Noon-1:30 PM – Youth Praise Team practice.
• Sunday, May 29, 10:00 AM – Youth-led worship service. Youth need to be here at 9:00 AM.
• Sundays in May, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school (when there aren’t other things going on). We will continue studying the Old Testament.

Confirmands, don’t forget to get Jill 7 pictures of you for the Confirmation Sunday slide show. We need your pictures by Sunday.

This Weekend

• Friday, April 29, 6:30-9 PM—Garage Sale Preparation. We will be setting up for the following morning’s garage sale.
• Saturday, April 30, 7 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale. Earn money for this year’s mission trip. Youth need to be here absolutely no later than 6:30 AM. We will likely need until at least 1:00 PM to clean up.
• Sunday, May 1, 9 AM—Special Congregational Meeting. Confirmed youth are voting members of our congregation and encourage to vote during Sunday’s meeting.
• Sunday, May 1, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s house.

Next Week

• Wednesday, May 4—Confirmation meal at the Berthelsen’s house. Confirmands will prepare for Confirmation Sunday by walking through the service. This meal will be for Confirmands only. Please drop students off at the church 6:00 PM. Please pick them up at 8:30 PM at the Berthelsen’s house. Email Matt for an address if you do not have a church directory.
• Sunday, May 8, 10 AM—Confirmation Sunday. Confirmands will be confirmed during the 10 AM worship service. A cake & punch reception will follow.

Coming Soon

• Wednesdays, May 11, 18, & 25—Interlude (Jr. High & High School). To help us transition between the school year and summer, come to “Interlude” on Wednesdays. We will watch & discuss Francis Chan’s videos on the basics of the Christian faith. Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner ($3/person)
  • 6:15-7:00—DVD & Discussion
  • 7:00-8:00—Games and fellowship
• Saturday, May 14, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Dodgeball. Snacks & drinks will be served.
• Sunday, May 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house.
• Sunday, May 22, 9 AM—Senior Breakfast. The high school class of 2011 will be honored during the Sunday school hour.
• Sunday, May 22, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.
• Sundays in May, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.

This Week

Maundy Thursday is almost here! Even if you have not been a part of planning and preparation up until this point, we can use all the help we can get! We will be serving a Passover Seder meal and need help with readers, servers, foot washing, powerpoint, and more.

• Wednesday, April 20, 5:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday Rehearsal. Pizza will be served for dinner. There is no Confirmation this evening. Confirmands can help with Maundy Thursday!
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday. We will be serving and leading a Passover Seder dinner. Youth need to arrive no later than 5:30 PM, earlier if possible.

Coming Soon

• Sunday, April 24, 9:00 AM—Easter Breakfast. Youth will prepare a pancake breakfast for Easter Sunday to raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip. Please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, April 24—No Sunday school due to Pancake Breakfast.
• Friday, April 29, 6:30-9 PM—Garage Sale Preparation. We will be setting up for the following morning’s garage sale.
• Saturday, April 30, 7 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale. Youth need to be here absolutely no later than 6:30 AM. We will likely need until at least 1:00 PM to clean up.
• Sunday, May 8 – Confirmation Sunday!

This Weekend

Most of the time spent over the next week or so will be in preparation for Maundy Thursday. Even if you have not been a part of planning and preparation up until this point, we can use all the help we can get! We will be serving a Passover Seder meal and need help with readers, servers, foot washing, powerpoint, and more.

• Sunday, April 17, 9 AM – Sunday School.
• Sunday, April 17, 6-8 PM – Maundy Thursday practice. Dinner will be served.

Coming Soon

• Wednesday, April 20, 6-8:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Rehearsal. Pizza will be served for dinner. There is no Confirmation this evening. Confirmands can help with Maundy Thursday!
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday. We will be serving and leading a Passover Seder dinner. Youth need to arrive at 5:30 PM.
• Sunday, April 24, 9:00 AM—Easter Breakfast. Youth will prepare a pancake breakfast for Easter Sunday to raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip. Please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, April 24—No Sunday school due to Pancake Breakfast.
• Friday, April 29, 6:30-9 PM—Garage Sale Preparation. We will be setting up for the following morning’s garage sale.
• Saturday, April 30, 7 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale. Youth need to be here absolutely no later than 6:30 AM. We will likely need until at least 1:00 PM to clean up.

This Weekend

• Friday-Sunday, April 8-10—Sky Ranch Retreat. Meet at the church at 6:00 PM. We will eat pizza when we arrive at Sky Ranch. We will return Sunday at 11:30am. If you have not yet paid or brought your paperwork, I need $110 per person and a Sky Ranch Retreat Participant Agreement signed by each participant and their parent. We will return to church at 11:30 AM Sunday morning. All forms and information can be found at hopeyouthministry.com/skyranch.
• Sunday, April 10—No Sunday school due to retreat.

Coming Soon

• Wednesdays April 13—Wednesdays during Lent:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Sunday, April 17, 6:30-8:00 PM—Soul Emergence. Another change to the calendar.
• Wednesday, April 20, 6-8:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Rehearsal. Pizza will be served for dinner. There is no Confirmation this evening.
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday. Youth need to arrive at 5:30 PM.
• Sunday, April 24, 9:00 AM—Easter Breakfast. Youth will prepare a pancake breakfast for Easter Sunday to raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip. Please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, April 24—No Sunday school due to Pancake Breakfast.
• Friday, April 29, 6:30-9 PM—Garage Sale Preparation. We will be setting up for the following morning’s garage sale.
• Saturday, April 30, 7 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale. Youth need to be here absolutely no later than 6:30 AM. We will likely need until at least 1:00 PM to clean up.

Some changes have been made to the April calendar. Some are still pending. See below for an updated list of events.

This Week

• Wednesday, March 30 – Wednesday Lenten Schedule:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Sunday, April 3, 9:00 AM—Hope’s Direction forum with Bishop Kanouse. All youth will attend the forum instead of normal Sunday school.
• Sunday, April 3 – No Inner Mission. This is one of the changes to the calendar.

Coming Soon

• Wednesdays, April 6 & 13—Wednesdays during Lent:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Friday-Sunday, April 8-10—Sky Ranch Retreat. This is for all youth: Confirmation & High School. Meet at the church at 6:00 PM. We will eat pizza when we arrive at Sky Ranch. We will return Sunday at 11:30am. Cost is $110 per person and due the day of the retreat. Contact Matt as soon as possible if cost will be an issue.
• Sunday, April 10—No Sunday school due to retreat.
• Sunday, April 17—Inner Mission or Soul Emergence. Another change to the calendar. Stay tuned for the final decision on this.
• Wednesday, April 20, 6-8:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Rehearsal. Pizza will be served for dinner. There is no Confirmation this evening.
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday. Youth need to arrive at 5:30 PM.
• Sunday, April 24, 9:00 AM—Easter Breakfast. Youth will prepare a pancake breakfast for Easter Sunday to raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip. Please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, April 24—No Sunday school due to Pancake Breakfast.
• Friday, April 29, 6:30-9 PM—Garage Sale Preparation. We will be setting up for the following morning’s garage sale.
• Saturday, April 30, 7 AM-Noon—Youth Garage Sale. Youth need to be here absolutely no later than 6:30 AM. We will likely need until at least 1:00 PM to clean up.

The April calendar is available for download at www.hopeyouthministry.com/calendar.

This Weekend

• Sunday, March 20, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• Sunday, March 27, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.

Coming Soon

• Sunday, April 3 & 17, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• Sunday, April 3, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s house. Come for food, fellowship, and insights into faith. We are continuing to talk about how God is uniquely calling and shaping you.
• Wednesdays, April 6 & 13—Wednesdays during Lent:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Friday-Sunday, April 8-10—Sky Ranch Retreat. This is for all youth: Confirmation & High School. Meet at the church at 6:00 PM. We will eat pizza when we arrive at Sky Ranch. We will return Sunday at 11:30am.
• Sunday, April 10—No Sunday school due to retreat.
• Sunday, April 17, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house.
• Wednesday, April 20, 6-8:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Rehearsal. Pizza will be served for dinner.
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 PM—Maundy Thursday. Youth need to arrive at 5:30 PM.
• Sunday, April 24, 9:00 AM—Easter Breakfast. Youth will prepare a pancake breakfast for Easter Sunday to raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip. Please arrive no later than 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, April 24—No Sunday school due to Pancake Breakfast.

This Week

• Wednesday, March 16, 4:00 PM—Lenten Dinner Preparation. Youth will prepare the Lenten dinner for this evening. Youth can begin arriving at 4:00 PM to begin preparation. If you can’t be here by 4:00, get here as early as you can. Plan to stay as late as 8:30 to help clean up. No other youth activities this week. Confirmation students can earn service hours by helping prepare the meal.
• Sunday, March 20, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• Sunday, March 20, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house. Come for food, fellowship, and insights into faith. We are continuing to talk about how God is uniquely calling and shaping you.

Coming Soon

• Sundays, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• Beginning March 23—Wednesdays during Lent:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Sunday, March 27, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

April 8-10—Retreat to Sky Ranch for the whole youth group. Anyone in 7th-12th grade is welcome to come. Cost will be $110 per person. Please let Matt know as soon as possible if cost will be a problem.

This Weekend

• Sunday, March 6, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• Sunday, February 6, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s house (sorry for the typo in last Sunday’s bulletin saying it was at the Pender’s). Come for food, fellowship, and insights into faith. We are continuing to talk about how God is uniquely calling and shaping you.

Coming Soon

• Sundays, 9:00 AM—Sunday school for junior high and high school. We will continue studying the Old Testament.
• March 9 ~ Ash Wednesday:
  • 6:00 PM—Lenten Dinner
  • 7:00—Ash Wednesday Worship
  • No other activities
• Wednesday, March 16—Lenten Dinner Preparation. Youth will prepare the Lenten dinner for this evening. Youth can begin arriving at 4:00 PM to begin preparation. Worship begins at 7:00 PM. No other youth activities this week.
• Sunday, March 20, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Pender’s house.
• Beginning March 23—Wednesdays during Lent:
  • 5:30 PM—Maundy Thursday Prep
  • 6:00 PM—Dinner
  • 6:00-6:55 PM—Confirmation
  • 6:15 PM—Chimes Choir
  • 7:00 PM—Worship Service
• Sunday, March 27, 6:30-8 PM—Soul Emergence. A unique worship experience that gives your soul space to connect with God. Held at the church.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

April 8-10—Retreat to Sky Ranch for the whole youth group.