Happy Monday,       

 

I hope everyone had a BEAUTIFUL weekend.  It is so nice to see the warmer temperatures and the sun shinning.  Please READ this email carefully. 

 

Brandon’s Thoughts:

 

IT’S BACK!!!!!!!

 

This Sunday we are taking UMYF on the ROAD and bringing back one of the biggest hits from last year……“Destination Unknown.”  The purpose of these trips is to link locations from around our community with Scripture and faith issues.  Both groups will meet at 5:00pm at the North Campus and should return by 7:30pm. 

 

In the past I have asked for parents to volunteer and help provide additional transportation but unfortunately I haven’t had a lot of success with that approach.  So when you drop your children off at youth please plan on staying and if your children are old enough to drive please leave your cell phones on so I can contact you if we need additional transportation.

 

We have been blessed with lots of youth and I want to make sure EVERYONE can make this trip.  Remember because of our Safe Sanctuary Policy youth are NOT allowed to drive on official youth outings.

   

Read 1 John 2:1-6 for a clue.

 

UMYF Schedule:

 

March 9:    Junior High – “Breakfast with Brandon” – 7:15am

March 10:  Senior High – “Breakfast with Brandon” – 7:30am

March 10:  “Called”- 6:30pm- Youth Center

March 14:  DESTINATION UNKNOWN - 5:00pm- Both Groups

March 19:  Sr. High Camping Trip-4:15pm- Youth Center

March 22:  Youth Fundraising Meal- Wesley Fellowship Hall

 

Fundraising Events:

Monday is the hardest day of the week and the youth want to make your Monday one to remember.  The youth will be providing a Fellowship Meal Monday, March 22^nd in the Wesley Fellowship Hall from 5-7:30pm.  Please come out and enjoy Scott Bellamy’s World Famous Chicken Bog.  Proceeds will benefit the Youth Summer Mission Projects.

 

Sr. High Camping Trip:

 

Friday, March 19^th- Students MUST sign up in advanced.

 

We will be camping at the Park Family River House and will need to leave Friday, March 19^th by 4:15pm to set up camp.  Youth will NOT be able to drive and will have to ride the buses.  We will eat before we get to camp and will have snack food and breakfast on Saturday morning.

 

Students MUST have a signed waiver and permission form.

 

Taylor Time:

 

This has been VERY successful but I am still missing a few families.

 

My goal is to spend quality time with each of the youth and their families, because the church is just a building.  The spiritual formation and foundations need to start at home.  It’s very simple, just let me know when a good time is to visit and I will be there.   For example some families have invited me over for dinner, dessert or just to sit and chat.  Just shoot me an email and we can set up a time. 

 

Senior Scholarship Applications:

 

Applications for the Senior Scholarship are now available.  You can access the application online at the church website.  www.fumcmb.org.  Remember you have to be a member of First Church and a senior in High School.  Applications are due March 28^th.

 

2010 Summer Retreats:

*Now taking registration and sign up for Lake Junaluska and Breeze Camps.*

 

·        June 12^th-19^th- Salkehatchie Blythewood

·        June 19^th-26^th- Salkehatchie Catawba-FULL

·        July 4^th-8^th- Youth in Missions- Lake Junaluska- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 12^th-16^th- Breeze- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 25^th-31^st- Bahamas Mission Project-FULL

 

Don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook Page- “First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach UMYF” for all the latest UMYF NEWS.

 

Brandon J. Taylor

Hope you have a GREAT Weekend!

 

UMYF Schedule:

 

March 7:  UMYF

                  5:00-6:15pm- Junior High (6^th-8^th Grade)

                  6:15-7:30pm- Senior High (9^th-12^th Grade) 

 

Destination Unknown:

 

Sunday, March 14^th- 5-7:30pm- BOTH GROUPS

DESTINATION UNKNOWN is a mystery program that links locations from around our community with Scripture and faith issues. 

 

WE WILL NEED ADULT DRIVERS!!!!!!!!

 

Senior High Camping Trip:

 

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 19^th – More Information coming soon.

 

Taylor Time:

 

This has been VERY successful but I am still missing a few families.

 

My goal is to spend quality time with each of the youth and their families, because the church is just a building.  The spiritual formation and foundations need to start at home.  It’s very simple, just let me know when a good time is to visit and I will be there.   For example some families have invited me over for dinner, dessert or just to sit and chat.  Just shoot me an email and we can set up a time. 

 

Don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook Page- “First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach UMYF” for all the latest UMYF NEWS.

           

Brandon J. Taylor

Happy Monday,       

 

I hope everyone had a BLESSED weekend.  I feel like I have NEW energy and I am so EXCITED about this Youth Ministry Program.  

 

Brandon’s Thoughts:

 

This weekend I participated in the Men’s Walk to Emmaus and I must confess I wasn’t really looking forward to it but I am so glad I went.  For me my job is my life and my life’s mission.  I spend every waking minute trying to serve those around me.  My “kids” mean everything to me and from time to time it can wear a person down; spiritually, mentally and physically.

 

This weekend for me was a chance to recharge my battery and WAKE UP.  Joy comes in the morning and morning doesn’t necessarily have to have an A.M. next to it.  Morning happens when you WAKE UP.

 

JOY IS HERE WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!! J

   

Read Luke 22:27 and think about it

 

UMYF Schedule:

 

March 2:  Junior High – “Breakfast with Brandon” – 7:15am

March 3:  Senior High – “Breakfast with Brandon” – 7:30am

March 3:  “Called”- 6:30pm- Youth Center

March 7:  REMEMBER NEW UMYF TIMES………

                  5:00-6:15pm- Junior High (6^th-8^th Grade)

                  6:15-7:30pm- Senior High (9^th-12^th Grade) 

March 14:  DESTINATION UNKNOWN - 5:00pm

 

Softball League:

 

If you or your child is interested in joining the church softball league please contact Vance Shields. (843) 449-9413.  The season begins in April and we need start practicing SOON!!!!

 

Senior Scholarship Applications:

 

Applications for the Senior Scholarship are now available.  You can access the application online at the church website.  www.fumcmb.org.  Remember you have to be a member of First Church and a senior in High School.  Applications are due March 28^th.

 

Destination Unknown:

 

Sunday, March 14^th- 5-7:30pm- BOTH GROUPS

DESTINATION UNKNOWN is a mystery program that links locations from around our community with Scripture and faith issues. 

 

WE WILL NEED ADULT DRIVERS!!!!!!!!

 

Youth in Missions at Lake Junaluska: (July 4^th-8^th)

 

NOW OPEN FOR RISING 7^TH GRADERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Youth in Missions is a growing event of youth and young adults who are striving to love God and God’s people through mission, outreach and social action.  We connect these young people with organizations who are serving God’s people through out City of Opportunity, a space which features non-profit and church organizations serving the world.

 

Youth in Missions offers hands on missions through group mission experiences and hosting a children’s festival for area children.  Youth in Missions has become a premier venue for tomorrow’s social justice leaders to learn and share ideas with today’s pioneers.

 

2010 Summer Retreats:

(For more information on any of our events or retreats please contact Brandon)

 

·        June 12^th-19^th- Salkehatchie Blythewood

·        June 19^th-26^th- Salkehatchie Catawba-FULL

·        July 4^th-8^th- Youth in Missions- Lake Junaluska- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 12^th-16^th- Breeze- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 25^th-31^st- Bahamas Mission Project-FULL

 

Don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook Page- “First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach UMYF” for all the latest UMYF NEWS.

 

Brandon J. Taylor

Softball League:

 If you or your child is interested in joining the church softball league please contact Vance Shields. (843) 449-9413.  The season begins in April and we need start practicing SOON!!!!

Senior Scholarship Applications:

 

Applications for the Senior Scholarship are now available.  You can access the application online at the church website.  www.fumcmb.org.  Remember you have to be a member of First Church and a senior in High School.  Applications are due March 28^th.

Youth In Missions at Lake Junaluska: (July 4^th-8^th)

NOW OPEN FOR RISING 7^TH GRADERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Youth in Missions is a growing event of youth and young adults who are striving to love God and God’s people through mission, outreach and social action.  We connect these young people with organizations who are serving God’s people through out City of Opportunity, a space which features non-profit and church organizations serving the world.

Youth in Missions offers hands on missions through group mission experiences and hosting a children’s festival for area children.  Youth in Missions has become a premier venue for tomorrow’s social justice leaders to learn and share ideas with today’s pioneers.

 Salkehatchie Summer Service:

 We NEED adult VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!

 

Participants must be at least 14 years of age to register and we need at least 4 adults to volunteer to go as well.

 

·        June 12^th-19^th- Salkehatchie Blythewood

·        June 19^th-26^th- Salkehatchie Catawba

2010 Summer Retreats:

(For more information on any of our events or retreats please contact Brandon)

 

·        June 12^th-19^th- Salkehatchie Blythewood

·        June 19^th-26^th- Salkehatchie Catawba-FULL

·        July 4^th-8^th- Youth in Missions- Lake Junaluska- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 12^th-16^th- Breeze- (7^th- 12^th Grade)

·        July 25^th-31^st- Bahamas Mission Project-FULL