Throughout history, God has called God’s people, and God’s people have responded in a variety of ways. Some, like Jesus’ mother Mary, answered “Here I am.” Others, like the prophet Jonah, ran away from God’s call. Still others, like the prophet Samuel, didn’t understand at first, but sought the wisdom of others.
God still calls God’s people today—calling Christians to lives of discipleship, and calling individuals to many kinds of ministries. Some people are called to volunteer ministries, some are called to professional ministries in the Church, and some are called to professional ministries in communities, organizations, or businesses.
This summer, I’d like to give you the opportunity to get together with other people your age to listen for and explore God’s call in your life. I am inviting juniors because you are about to start (or are already) making major decisions about what to do with the next several years of your life. These decisions will likely shape the course of the rest of your life—and I want God’s call on you to be a part of that process.
What I would like to do is meet as a group for 3 or 4 weekly sessions in the afternoon or evening this summer. I am happy to have any current juniors in the group—they don’t have to be members of First UMC. Please just let me know if you are interested, send me an e-mail address that you’ll check, and we’ll work to find a time when we can all meet. Please let me know by May 22nd if you are interested.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Summer Activity Deadlines Are Near!
The sign-up deadlines for Summer Stretch and the Middle School Mission are very close.
The Summer Stretch deadline is Wednesday, May 12th. The cost for Summer Stretch is only $75 with a $25 deposit due with registration. Forms are available online.
The Middle School Mission deadline is Monday, May 17th. The cost is only $100, and the First UMC Foundation has agreed to cover half the cost for members of First - you you can go for only $50. Forms are available online.
These are great new opportunities for middle school students to live and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ this summer! I hope you will join us.
The Summer Stretch deadline is Wednesday, May 12th. The cost for Summer Stretch is only $75 with a $25 deposit due with registration. Forms are available online.
The Middle School Mission deadline is Monday, May 17th. The cost is only $100, and the First UMC Foundation has agreed to cover half the cost for members of First - you you can go for only $50. Forms are available online.
These are great new opportunities for middle school students to live and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ this summer! I hope you will join us.
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