Youth & Family Ministries June 2016

Quick Reference We welcome God’s children of all ages to join us in worship on Saturday afternoons at 4:30 or on Sunday mornings at 8:30. Confirmation Classes meet on Wednesday nights. Classes begin at 6:15 and end at 7:30 unless otherwise noted on the syllabus.

Sunday School meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45. Except when otherwise noted on the Sunday School calendar. Children beginning 4K through 6

th grade from our

church and community are welcome to participate in Sunday School. Confirmation classes meet on Wednesday nights beginning at 6:15pm. Students are welcome to enroll as early as 7

th grade.

Our Confirmation program is a 3 year program that combines study of scripture, faith application, prayer, worship, discipleship, and fellowship. JR Youth Fellowship is open to children from 3

rd-6

th

grade. JR Youth meets once a month from October-May. They generally meet after Sunday School until noon, except when they have special activities or events planned. SR Youth Fellowship welcomes youth from 7

th –

12th grade.

SR Youth Fellowship meets for specific projects throughout the year. Our faith community at Salem enjoys times of fellowship for people of all ages throughout the year. Watch for upcoming events and opportunities in the Chapel Chimes.

Sign up for VBS! July 10, 17, 24

(church picnic July 31)

8:30am-noon

UCC Church Camp Why not go to Pilgrim Center or Moon

Beach and experience one of our

wonderful UCC Church camps this

summer?

There are camps for children,

families, grandparent and

me, teens, and adults.

UCC Church camp catalogs

are available in the Gathering

area.

Salem does have scholarships

available for half of the fee up

to $100; contact the church

office for more details.

For Youth Fellowship at Lakeview Campground

July 20 (1pm) until July 21 (noon)

Signup & Permissions slips are due on or before July 10

Cost is $10 per person

Youth (completed 4th grade and up) are invited to help at VBS

A training session is being planned.

Please contact Marsha in the church office if you’d like to be

a part of this fun summer ministry!

Confirmation Orientation

Students entering 7th grade are eligible to begin the Confirmation

process. An orientation meeting is scheduled for June 1 at 6:30pm

in the church library. Please RSVP to the church office by May 15 if

you have a student interested in joining the class.

Confirmation Instructor Needed:

We are seeking an instructor to

teach class. This an active ministry

at Salem and we are looking for

someone with energy and interest

in leading our youth as they begin

the Confirmation process.

Encouraging, engaging, asking

questions, searching, and finding a

way together. Please contact Rev

Hoppert if you are interested in

being a part of our Confirmation

teaching team.

Classes begin Sept 7 and begin at

6:15pm and end at 7:30pm on

Wednesday nights.

Music is a pathway to God. Join us as

we lift our voices in praise in worship on

June 26. You can help by sharing your

favorite hymn below and submitting it to

the church office before June 12.

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What is your favorite hymn?

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Why is it your favorite?

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What memories do you associate with this

song? ____________________________

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Would you be willing to share your story in

worship? (not required) YES NO

If so, please provide your name and how to

best contact you. ____________________

Mission is who we are and what we are called to do

Join us for worship

the weekend of June 11 & 12

To hear about the good things happening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast because of Back

Bay Mission

Featuring photos and reflections from our mission team. The loose offering from this weekend will benefit Back Bay Mission.

NYE update!

We are part of a group of 30

participants traveling to National

Youth Event in Orlando Florida

July 26-30. Please keep our

group in your prayers as we

prepare for this opportunity to

be present with thousands of

other UCC youth.

Salem Kid’s Camp

Hands on faith. Learning and

seeing God at work in our lives

and experiences.

Coming in August.

More details to come in the July

Chapel Chimes.

Salem UCC VBS Registration Form

4k-4th grade

July 10, 17, 24

Each VBS day is a new story & activities so come when you can

Parent’s Information Name (first & last) Street Address City, State, & ZIP Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Children’s Information Child’s Name Sex Birth Date Grade M / F M / F M / F M / F M / F

I CAN HELP! ______ I’ll teach a class ______ I’ll be a helper ______ I’ll help any way I can

In case of Emergency Please list the phone number where you can be reached during VBS Please list an emergency contact if a parent cannot be reached during VBS Name Phone Number Relationship to child

Does your child have any allergies that teachers/staff need to be aware of? YES NO If yes, please describe: Does your child take any medications that teachers/staff need to be aware of? YES NO If yes, please describe: Are there any special conditions teachers/staff need to be aware of? YES NO If yes, please describe: While I understand that every reasonable precaution will be taken, in the event of an emergency I authorize any member of the VBS staff to get emergency help for my son/daughter as is deemed appropriate. I understand that every attempt will be made to contact me in case of an emergency. I understand that my child may be photographed during VBS and those photographs may be used for promotional materials for the church (perhaps in the Chapel Chimes or on the church’s website). Your child’s name will not accompany any photographs online.

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