Monday, August 26, 2019

August (Notes from Parent Meeting, Volunteering, and more!)





       Communication:
  • Help us best communicate with you by reading the YOUTH BLAST every Monday!
  • Follow us on Instagram (nrumc_youth) and join our Facebook page (North Raleigh United Methodist Youth Ministries) to stay informed on all upcoming ministry news!
  • If you have not yet done our online registration for the year, please fill it out ASAP. This form will not only register your student for Youth Group, Sunday School, Music and Creative ministries, but will also update your contact information for the year!
  • Our website (nrumc.org) got a makeover. Check it out!
  • Turn in a health/consent form for 2019-2020!

    Discipleship
  • Our goal is to make disciples who love and follow Jesus Christ. We strive to keep this priority at the forefront of all programming, activities, and events. 
  • It can be challenging to measure transformation and spiritual growth, but we have three strategies that we believe will help our ministry be sustainable and impact lives:
    • Intergenerational: We see and understand the importance of youth knowing and having relationships with individuals of all ages in our congregation, and recognize that our youth bring important gifts and abilities to our community.
    • Interconnected: We believe students benefit from being included in the WHOLE life of the church, its culture, and its mission. We long to see our church in mission together as the body of Christ, connected in ministry and in vision. 
    • Relational: Relationships are at the heart of our youth ministry. Our goal is to create a space where youth grow relationships with one another, with their ministry leaders, and most importantly with God. We believe this happens best through consistent small groups participation. 
  • Sunday School is designed to guide students in their biblical knowledge and understanding.
    High School Sunday School: 9-12th grade in room Y1
    Middle School Sunday School 6-8th grade in Youth Main Room
       Family Support:
  • Nick and Jen want to do all they can to support you as the spiritual leader in your families. Please let us know how we can be a resource for you and know that we pray for you regularly.
  • If you can do ONE thing to provide spiritual leadership for your family it's this:
    Be in worship together regularly.  (We can show you the research that says so.)
    Make serving together a priority this year. 
     Needs:
  • Adults to help at Kick-Off (Sept. 7 at Honeycutt Park)
  • Confirmation Table Leaders (Sundays 12:30-2:00pm)
  • Sunday School Teacher Subs (Sundays 9:45-10:45)
  • Meal Team for HS Fall Retreat (Sept. 20-22)
  • Golf Tournament committee members
  • Christmas Party Team

    Upcoming Events:
  • First Wednesday, Sept. 4
  • Kick- Off Party Saturday Sept. 7 at Honeycutt Park, 5-8pm, BRING $5 and invite a friend!
  • Registration deadline for HS Fall Retreat is September 15th!
  • Worship on the Lawn, Thursday September 19th  (This is a brand new event! Come support!)
  • High School (Guys and Gals) Fall Retreat September 20-22. Registration OPEN NOW!