San Angelo, Texas, Sierra Vista United Methodist Church

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Our Sunday evening youth program is one of the strongest in the city. We believe that ministering to and with youth is a very important aspect of the ministry of the church.

Our UMYF groups, which include youth in grades 7 - 12, meet on Sundays. Watch for the weekly postcards to let you know what activity we’re doing.

SUMMER UMYF HOURS
Beginning Sunday, June 1st, UMYF will begin meeting from 6:00-8:00 pm, unless stated differently on your weekly card. Each week will center around a different activity, and the time will depend on what the activity is for the week.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Beginning Sunday, June 1st, all Youth will meet together for Sunday School, in Room 102, until we get a schedule set up. More information coming later.

UMYF & YOUTH UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS

Wednesdays	Jr. High Bible Study and Sr. High Bible Study
August 14-17	Chrysalis for girls - Tina Glass leading
Saturday, August 16	Youth Parent Rally

Thank You - Thank You!!

I want to thank the many, many volunteers who have helped our Youth Group during the past few months. We’ve had adults travel with us skiing, mentors for Confirmation, cooks & servers for Grace & Grub, volunteers for Choir Rally & the Confirmation Retreat, Bible Study teachers, 6-Pack leaders, Sunday School teachers, Confirmation Celebration, all kinds of volunteers for the Youth Musical, helpers for the Senior Luncheon, and walkers for Relay for Life. Boy, what a Spring!

God Bless You All, Joy & Tina

THANK YOU PRAYER PARTNERS!
I want to thank each individual who was a Prayer Partner for the 150 Youth at Sierra Vista. Some of you were revealed on May 10th & 18th and June 8th. If you were absent or your Youth was absent on one of those days, please, please send them a card telling them who you are.

It’s a great opportunity for the Youth to have someone extra praying for them in the Spring. Thank you for praying for them, sending cards and loving them. Your support for our Youth programs helps us be better Christian individuals and a great Youth group!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES
Jr. High Bible Study is in Room 104, in the Life Center, on Wednesdays beginning at 6:00 pm. Carly Allen and Tyler Lacy are the teachers.

Sr. High Bible Study is in Room 102, in the Life Center, on Wednesdays beginning at 6:00 pm. Sarah Pipkin and Stacy Lee are the teachers.

Come and enjoy fellowship together. Call Joy with questions.

JR. HIGH MISSION TRIP MOMENT
by Sherrod Wilder

I had a lot of fun on this Mission Trip. I mean, making new friends was really fun. I got to work in 3 gardens helping pull weeds around plants, and by putting down fertilizer. Then, at the Food Bank, I got to put frozen bread in banana boxes. The 2nd and 3rd days, I got to put black beans in bags, (thousands and thousands of pounds of black beans in bags!!!) It was so much fun.

SR. HIGH MISSION TRIP
by Scott Motl

Well, this being my last trip as a youth in Sierra Vista, I’m sure I will remember this mission trip forever. Not only because it was my last, but also because of the people I experienced it with and because of the people we helped. So, instead of writing a novel, I’m just going to put some phrases down that define each day for me.

Day 1: They’re not in Kansas anymore!
Day 2: Scrape! Piggy Back Rides...
Day 3: Prime! Prime! Prime!
Day 4: Prime & Paint!!, JOSH HAMILTON GOD-AIDED WALK OFF HOME RUN!!! (I Called That!...)
Day 5: Paint & Finish!; Jesus...the re-gifter!
Day 6: Water slides!

I will remember so many things just by reading these phrases to jog my memory, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to experience it all with. I’m going to miss all of you guys Thanks!!

*UPCOMING CHRYSALIS WEEKENDS ARE:*
August 14-17 ..... #311	Another girls weekend-Tina Glass Leading
This retreat helps disciple Youth. It is a Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon retreat and is hosted here in San Angelo. There are still spots open so contact Joy for more information.

YOUTH PARENT RALLY
Shannon Right Choices for Youth is hosting a Parent Rally on Saturday, August 16th, from 1:00-5:00 pm in the CJ Davidson Center at ASU. The guest speakers are Greg Dunham, Johnny Burkhalter, Shawn Baxter and Mike Hernandez. Admission is FREE.

CONGRATS TO OUR SENIORS

If you see any of these Seniors, give them a hug or a handshake. We are graduating another great group.

Jeff Bryan	Taylor Cambre	JaNelle Conaway
Tracey Dusek	Jessica Glass	Kendra Glass
Leslie Goben	Sarah Hower	Erin Huffman
Zack Johnson	Jenna Jones	John Kirgis
Jarrett Louder	Amy McCollum	Jenna Mims
Lauren Montgomery	Colin Mortimore	Scott Motl
Derek Ponsetti	Luis Santana	Catherine Solomon
Abby Thiry	Ashley Thoma	Symphony Tomme
Brett Wesley	Erica Wood

CLICK ON THE PRAYER CIRCLE ABOVE TO SHARE
THE FUN OF
SKI TRIP 2008

YOUTH WEEKEND
2008

COMING HOME

(Pictures are being posted as soon as they are edited.)

Click on the suitcase above to enjoy the pictures from Youth Weekend 2008.

Click on the camera below to visit our Sierra Vista Photo Album where you will find links to more pictures of youth activities.