pizza, trees, deviled eggs, sing, splash and DEADLINE!

Well the summer is rolling along as we wrap up AMPED and I just want to say what a fantastic job your kids are doing in serving each night.  I am continually impressed with the way they don’t just see this as them helping out but really embrace it as an opportunity to serve and invest in these younger kids.  They really are doing great!!

As we move forward Ill be giving a little more of an explanation on things than I usually do in order to make sure those new to our group know what in the world Im talking about.  I want to ask that you guys be in prayer over this summer.  Pray God use every opportunity we have to get together to be a space for growth.  Growth in relationship with each other and growth in communion with Him. Here we go!!!

Hang Night - This Sunday, June 10 -6:00pm-8:00pm - $3

We will just simply gather at the building to hang out with each other and play games.  The $3 is to help cover the cost of dinner. This will be happening most every Sunday night through out the summer.

Enocity #1 - Monday, June 11 - 2:00pm-5:00pm

The request for Enocity to return this summer has been granted.  We will meet at the building then load up on the bus to go to the park where we just hang out in our Enos.  If your kid doesn’t have an Eno or hammock… that is ok, Ill have extras. We will return back to the building by 5:00pm for pick-up.   

Softball Game and Potluck - Wednesday, June 13 - 6:00pm

This is more of a church wide event but just wanted to drop a reminder that it is happening.  If you want to participate in the game (for those age 16 and up) you can sign up HERE.  If you want to help out in bringing something to the potluck side of things you can sign up HERE.

Abide #2 - Thursday, June 14 - 6:00pm - Calvary Baptist Church

The Youth minister at Calvary Baptist has invited us to their place for our second Abide.  Jake will be leading worship there and Im excited to see what we’ve been doing here grow into more of a city wide thing.  

Lake Day - Saturday, June 16 - Sunshine Pointe - 1:00pm-7:00pm

Our first lake day is next Saturday! Everyone bring can drinks or waters and guys bring a side item to go with burgers and girls bring dessert items.  Parents and families are welcome to come hang out if you desire.  

CAMP DEADLINE!!! - Sunday, June 17

Camp is July 8-13 and the deadline for registration is bolting towards us next Sunday.  Register your camper online HERE.  The cost is $125 and can be paid online HERE or checks made to UCC can be placed in my palm or box. 

Its summer time and everything is great....

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!!!!!

Summer Kick-Off Cook-out - Sunday, May 27 - 6:00pm - Sunshine Pointe

The interns are here! New 7th graders and their Families will be here! The Summer is Here! Therefore we must gather and welcome these things into our lives and celebrate.  Burgers and Hot dogs will be provided but we do need you guys to pitch in to bring some other things.  You can click HERE to sign-up for something!

ABIDE #1 - May 31 - 6:00pm - Youth Area

Camp - July 8-13 - $125

If you want to get a jump on things… You can register your camper HERE.  Deadline for Registration will be June 17.

Mystery Road Trip - July 22-26 - Price still in review

This is for those in grades 9-12. This is something Ive been wanting to do for many years and we are going to make it happen this year! It’s exactly what you think it is… we are going on a road trip and they wont know where we are headed.  The trip will be designed in a way to stretch us spiritually as well as to have a ton of fun. We will be going places and doing things that everyone will love so they dont have to worry about it being something they might not be into.... like camping.  More info to come, but I just wanted to get it on your brain.  

May 27 - Summer Kick-off Cookout at Sunshine Pointe

May 31 - Abide #1

June 3 - BMX Outreach Event

June 4-7 - Amped

June 14 - Abide #2

June 16 - Lake Day

July 4 - Abide #3

July 8-13 - Camp

July 15 - Lake Day

July 19 - Abide #4

July 22-26 - Mystery Road Trip

July 29-30 - Jr. High Retreat

August 2 - Abide #5

August 4 - Lake Day

Tassels, Break, Hamburgers and Bikes

Graduation Sunday - This Sunday, May 6

This upcoming Sunday will be Graduation Sunday.  All UY families are invited to join us for a lunch following 2nd service in the youth area to honor our graduating Seniors.  

UY Family Group (teens)

We will meeting at the building at 6:00pm this Sunday for a time of discussion.

Wednesday Nights this Summer

May 9th will be our last Wednesday night gathering as we take a break for the summer.  After May 9th we will not be meeting regularly on Wednesday night but we will be supplementing 5 nights of worship (ABIDE) through out the Summer.  Those dates will be set in the upcoming week.

Summer Kick-Off Cook-Out - May 27

All UY families are invited to join us at Sunshine Pointe at 5:00pm, Sunday May 27 to kick-off our summer welcoming the interns and the new 7th graders and their families into the group.  We have quite a few brand new families joining us this go around so come help welcome them into the UY army with their new youth groupers.  

BMX Exhibition/Amped - June 3-7

The term “VBS” has been laid to rest along side “booster booster be a booster” and moving forward this week will lovingly be known as AMPED.  AMPED will be June 4-7 from 6:00pm-8:00pm each evening with an option to eat together at 5:00pm.  In an effort to righteously kick off the week and draw in members of the community there will be a BMX exhibition on Sunday, June 3 at 5:00pm…. This ties into the theme of AMPED.   We are planning to make this as big of an event as we can and are really trying to get the word out to the community.  I tell you all of this because we are going to need your help in order to pull off this really great outreach opportunity.  You can click HERE to check out the different areas you might be willing to serve at AMPED as well as an option to help with the Outcast BMX Event. 

Windex, circle, bus ride, the Ham, ball to the face

Cleaning Party - This Saturday, April 11 - 4:00pm

That’s right, we are going to make a party out of cleaning the youth area.  It’s in need of some deep cleaning so I thought who better to clean it than the ones who messed it up… your sweet children! Dinner will be provided and I actually do anticipate this being fun! Or look at it as a service opportunity, however they need to spin it in their minds is fine with me.  

Family Group (Teens)

UY Family Group will be gathering this Sunday evening at the Boykin house at 6:00pm. Their address is:

707 30th Ave.

Northport, AL 35476

Retreat Info (You can skip this one if your teen is going!)

This is only for those who have kids attending the retreat but in order to cut down on emails you receive, Im just throwing this info in this blog post.

We will be leaving the Church building at 4:30pm on Friday, April 20 and returning by 11:00am on Sunday, April 22.  The idea is to be back in time for second service.  

What they will need to bring:

Bible

Money for 2 fast food meals

Toiletries (Shampoo, soap, deo, etc…)

Towel

Sleeping bag or bedding for bunk bed

Pillow

Active clothes for our Saturday activities and weather appropriate clothing the rest of the time

Im really glad your teen has decided to join us for this and I anticipate God teaching us some great things with our time together.  Please be praying for the weekend and that He will make himself evident to us!

OUTCRY - Monday, April 23 (This is for Juniors and Seniors)

OUTCRY is a one night event in Birmingham.  Its like a conference crammed into one night.  The tickets I have are limited so that’s why the grade limitation.  We will leave the building at 5:00pm and it might be a little late when we get back.  I know it being a school night might be an issue for some but this really should be a great night of worship together.

Click Here if you want to check out the website.  If your Junior or Senior wants to go, the 

ticket is $20

Dodgeball Tournament - Sunday April 29 - 4:00pm-8:00pm

We will be having a Dodgeball tournament to help raise money for our Nicaragua Mission Trip this summer.  The Cost is $30 for a team of 6.  This is for anyone who wants to put a team together. I dont really anticipate you guys as parents putting a team together (feel free to prove me wrong) Im more or less letting you guys know so maybe you can help us spread the word.  Anyone is welcome.  They can register their team and even pay online HERE.

Dates looking ahead

May 6 - Graduation Sunday

May 27 - Summer Kick-off Cookout at Sunshine Pointe

June 3 - BMX Outreach Event

June 4-7 - Amped (formerly known as VBS)

June 16 - Lake Day

July 8-13 - Camp

July 15 - Lake Day

July 22-27 - Mystery Trip.... Its a mystery because I havent been able to nail it down just yet!

August 4 - Lake Day

Time's up! Couches and the road ahead...

Spring Retreat Deadline!

This Sunday, April 8 is the deadline to sign up for our Spring Retreat.  Sign-up is accomplished by way of payment and the cost is $70

Family Group this week!

UY (teens) Family Group will be meeting in the UY area on Sunday at 6:00pm

Dates looking ahead

May 6 - Graduation Sunday

May 27 - Summer Kick-off Cookout at Sunshine Pointe

June 3 - BMX Outreach Event

June 4-7 - Amped (formerly known as VBS)

June 16 - Lake Day

July 8-13 - Camp

July 15 - Lake Day

August 4 - Lake Day

Eggs, Talk, shhhh and new people!

Spring Break-fast for Lunch - This Wednesday March 14 - Noon

We are going to gather at the building and cook some breakfast for Lunch. Just a reason to get together and hang out during their spring break for those that don’t have anything going on! We are indeed having our normal meeting Wednesday night so if someone just needs to stay at the building and hang out after lunch, they are welcome to do that!

UY Teen Family Group this upcoming Sunday

We will be meeting at the Crew home for discussion at 6:00pm.

Spring retreat - April 20-22 

We will be traveling to Citronelle, AL to spend the weekend at Camp Whispering Pines.  The cost will be $70 and the deadline to sign up by way of payment will be April 8.  

Interns

Well It’s Spring break which means summer is approaching at a rapid pace!  As usual, I am super pumped about our summer and can not wait to get things rolling.  Summer time is the life blood of a youth group and allows us to go and do so many great things that we just cant do during the busy school year.  Another great thing about summer… Interns.   Interns bring so much value to the summer in so many different ways and Im excited to introduce them to you!

Robbie Lybarger is from Troy, Ohio and attends Lee University where he is a Biblical and Theological Studies Major.

Neeley is from Cleveland, TN and also attends Lee University where she is studying “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)” and is minoring in Linguistics and Discipleship Ministries  

Just a couple of Quick items

UY Family Group (teens)

We will be meeting this Sunday evening at the home of the Crew’s at 6:00pm.  Also, if you are willing to host one of these gatherings this semester you can still sign up by clicking HERE.

Wednesday Nights

I just wanted to take a second to encourage you to encourage your teens to come on Wednesday nights if they are available.  Wednesday night gatherings are the most important time we have together as far as developing direction and going deeper.  With that being said, I am going to be putting in an exerted effort to make Wednesdays better. One element of making them better is to have everyone there!  Thanks for your help in trying to get them there!

Looking Ahead

Spring Retreat - April 20-22

VBS - June 3-7

Camp - July 8-13