Laser Quest!

Parent Newsletter and Laser Quest Sign Ups!

Here's the link to this week's YouthSpecialties Parent Newsletter "Real Parents." Find something interesting? Something you disagreed with? Comment on this site!

Also--we are going to Laser Quest this Sunday..here's the details:

Sunday, Sept. 27
Meet in Youth Room @ 4:45pm
$15/youth
Must have current medical form on file (www.npfirstumc.org/christianedyouthministry.htm )
Must have signed up on Youth Room Door

Who Are You?

At Youth Group last night we talked about our identity--if your name was in the dictionary, what would your definition be? Here were some of the answers:

"A cheerleader"
"Daughter of Mike and Diana"
"Soccer player"
"United Methodist"
"Rock star dude!"
"Caucasian/White"

We had a great discussion about what our "definitions" might be, but then there was a new question--how would God write your definition? We looked at a list of "I am..." statements, this list composed by Neil Anderson. Each student picked one that seemed significant to him or her. Some popular ones were:


Ephesians 2:10
I am God's workmanship.

Colossians 1:13-14
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.

John 15:15
As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.

Check out the list--what stands out to you? How are you basing your identity in Christ?

Pix from the Amazing Race!

9.13.09....IT'S HERE!

Youth Group kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 13th at 5:01pm. Bring a friend or an entire team and get ready for the race of your life! Meet in the Youth Room. Parents can pick up at 6:30pm.

Gooo Quakers!

Great job Quakers on your home win against Westbranch last night! What a blow-out! Pumped to watch Joe Behrendt make some great kicks, and Josh Bichsel (sophomore-soon-to-turn-super-star) get some action as QB in the fourth. This was my first home game due to some major schedule conflicts last fall, and it was an awesome experience. QTs looked excellent--way to go Paige, Preston, Steph, and Emily! Tried to make faces at Livi Powell who was cheering directly in front of me--she coolly ignored me...probably a good idea! :) Band sounded great. Also got to see all of the other fall sports introduced! Can't wait to get to more games and matches. Headed out to the boys and girls varsity soccer games against Dover tonight!

P.S...I may live in Quakerland, but I'm a big supporter of our youth in Dover sports! Abby Helbling is rocking the tennis courts, Rachel Foltz is dominating 8th grade v-ball, and Megan Foltz is introducing the world to her super-speed in middle school cross country!

First September Post!

Ah, fall. Well...September anyway! As much as I hate change, I love this transition into football season, cooler temperatures, school, etc...I'm a contradiction, I know.

First off, here's this week's Youth Specialities RealParents Newsletter!

Second...did you get your September calendar??? More importantly, did you get your super cool Amazing Race tattoo? Our Amazing Race (Kickoff Party) is Sunday, Sept. 13 from 5-6:30pm and if you show up with that tattoo, you'll win a prize! Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to be outside. Want to create your Amazing Race team ahead of time? Bring a couple of friends along!

The momentum doesn't stop there! The Youth Group is rollin' full steam ahead! Sunday, Sept. 20 is our first "normal" (are we ever normal?) youth group meeting...Junior High 5-6:30pm and Senior High 6-7:30pm. Please bring $2 for dinner.

Then on Sept. 27, bring your competitive spirit! We are rockin' THREE games at Laser Quest! Meet at 4:45pm to head up to Canton. More info to come soon!

All sorts of exciting things...keep checking back for more info, listen for announcments in service, and even watch facebook!