The letter to the parents of middle school youth will be posted soon.
Meanwhile, here is the letter from last year to give you some idea of
typical middle school activities. |
09/20/05
Dear Parents of Middle School Youth,
I know that calendaring and planning are vitally important for families. So, for your convenience, below are printed the important 6th-8th grade dates for this year that along with our regular Sunday night fellowships make up our youth program. Please keep this list on the fridge or near your calendar and consider making room in your young person’s life for these important moments.
Yours In Christ,
Carl Thomas Gladstone, Deacon
Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2005: Confirmation Retreat
Experience “Standing Inside the Fire” at Echo Grove Camp. It's our confirmands' first in depth look for themselves at what it means to be a part of a vibrant Christian community. Games and activities will lead up to a covenant service around the campfire Saturday night just before returning home.
October 7: CLC Middle School ROC
Bring your friends to the CLC for some righteous fun! Middle School ROC's are our front porch ministry to new students who might be interested in going deeper after checking us out. Lots of sports and great fun make these nights a perfect opportunity for getting new people excited about Birmingham First youth ministry!
October 29: GOD GAMES*
Presented by the Detroit East District Youth Council at Metropolitan UMC in Detroit. This is our chance to compete with other United Methodist youth groups in our area. In a series of events that evening, come prove our status as the best Iron Chefs, the best Trivia players, and the best DODGEBALLERS!
November 4-6: All Middle School Retreat
At Echo Grove Camp we'll bring all the middle school grades together for fellowship, some time away from the hustle and bustle, an opportunity for some great Capture the Flag, and some great worship times.
December 30-31: New Year's EVE EVE Lock-In, CLC
This year we're backing up the lock-in one day in order to leave room for family New Year's Eve plans. Same fun games in the CLC, same Midnight Devotions, new date!
January 29, 2006: Mission to Baldwin Soup Kitchen
February 3: CLC Super Friday
February 20-24: 5th-6th Grade Sneedville Mission Trip
6th graders get the chance to be the “older” youth on this exciting mission trip to Sneedville, TN where many of our left over rummage sale items go to clothe persons in need in this rural mountain town. We'll work at the clothes distribution center, visit farms, do yard work, eat at local restaurants, and hang out with local youth from Sneedville!
March 10-12, 2006: Confirmation Capstone Retreat,
For Confirmands, their parents, and faith friends at Lake Louise United Methodist Camp in beautiful northern Michigan. Come enjoy sledding and exploring your confirmation experience.
April 18-21, 2006 Motown Mission Trip (7th & 8th Grade)
Our second year for this trip, we'll experience Detroit and serve the people there through the ministries of Metropolitan, Central, and Cass United Methodist Churches. We'll also experience the culture of Detroit through visits to the DIA and other cultural centers!
April 22, 2006: Confirmands Rally
At Adrian College with Bishop Johnathon Keaton and about 400 other Confirmands from all over Michigan!
May 12, 2006: CLC Middle School ROC
June 15-18, 2006: ICHTHUS Music Festival*
This Christian music festival was started in 1970 with the leadership of our very own Rev. Jack Harnish. Come to enjoy Wilmore, KY and three days of great music and camping. And meet youth from all over the country!
*indicates brand new events this year