30 Hour Famine

February 24-26,2012

 Beginning at 12 midnight on Friday, February 24 our youth will fast for 30 straight hours. We’re getting a crash course in global hunger and we need everyone to be involved. Even if you don’t fast you can pray, asking God to bless our group as we make this “love hungry” sacrifice.

We also need volunteers to chaperone Saturday night and help with breakfast on Sunday morning. Cost for the event is $20 and the basic details are as follows:

• Friday, February 25: 
• Start fasting (on your own) at 12 midnight.
• Saturday, Feb. 26: (Wear work clothes, bring an overnight bag)
• 8:00am – Arrive at FUMC for mission project (Texas ramp build)
• 1:00pm – Return to FUMC for Famine programs and Lock-in.
• (You will be spending the night at FUMC)
• Sunday, Feb. 27:
• 6:00-8:00am: End of Famine breakfast and dismissal.

  

Youth Spring Mission Trip 2012

MARCH 10-17, 2012

Our Destination

We’re tracking out to Cumberland Mountains, TN to work among a Christian community, helping others meet different types of needs (physical, social, emotional and spiritual), and emphasizing faith   development throughout the total experience.

The Work Ahead

While there, we will be building and painting, however our focus will not solely be on the porch you build or the room you paint, but on the relationship you form with the family you serve.  Your relationship will be one that builds upon a foundation Mountain T.O.P. has been laying for many years, reflecting the love of Christ.  Helping at Mountain T.O.P. means the work you do will not only be fulfilling basic needs, but will act as a reminder that all people are loved and belong to the body of Christ.

Cost

Cost for participants is $150. 

This includes a $50 deposit to hold your place

and $100 for other costs.

If the cost is an issue there are scholarships available.

Items to Bring

* An Enthusiastic spirit        * A servant heart

* Bible             *Any musical instrument you play

*Pillow, sheets, and blankets for bunk bed, or a sleeping bag

 * Earplugs      *Enough clothes for the entire week

 * Clothing for doing minor home repair, painting, and yard work (Long pants, close-tied shoes)

 * Jacket          * Raincoat/Waterproof shoes * Sweat Shirt/pants

* Flashlight     * Bug repellent and sunscreen

* Hand wipes for worksite      

* bathroom items (soap, shampoo,  towel, washcloth, etc.)

* shower shoes            * portable camp chair

* $$ for travel meals & offering (~ $35) 

* [optional] $$ for snacks and souvenirs

 Organization

Mountain T.O.P.   http://www.mountain-top.org

Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Project) is an Untied Methodist affiliated mission organization that has been serving the Appalachia area of Tennessee for 35 years.  Mountain T.O.P. has two camps in the Cumberland Mountains which work year-round but heavily during spring break and the summer.

 Questions – contact Justin Miller, Youth Minister

 (940) 723-7151 x25 church office – (903) 243-1421 cell

 

Disciple Now 

March 30-31, 2012

Cost is $20 per person

What is Disciple Now?

An action-packed, Spirit-filled, crazy-fun weekend retreat right in Wichita Falls!  While living out of host homes in the community, we’ll worship, serve, study, and play together, in small groups and as a family of God together as we seek to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.