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The Youth Ministry Program of First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove seeks to provide opportunities to grow in faith, connect with others, and nurture service oriented individuals to live out Christ's love in the world. We provide a number of opportunities for youth in the community.

Successful Year for Youth InTent Program

October 28, 2011 - 11:02pm

Youth InTentThere were many weddings, graduations, birthdays and anniversaries this year, meaning a busy year for Don Dunham, Bruce Ritter, 39 youth and a number of parents who assisted in the Youth InTent program this year. Nearly $20,000 in tents, tables and chairs rentals from 63 clients provided revenue to the youth program and earned participating students credit toward future mission trips and choir tours. Three new tents were purchased to keep up with the demand. There were several weekends when practically the entire inventory of eight tents, 26 tables and 200 chairs were in use and others where the same tent was set-up and taken down multiple times over a two or three day span. A very special word of gratitude is expressed to Tim Hopkins, who for the third straight year graciously donated the use of his utility van for towing the trailer and storing chairs.

If anyone knows of an available cargo van for 2012, please contact Don Dunham.

Information about the program is available in the church office and on the web site.

Open Door Opened

October 28, 2011 - 10:16pm

The Open Doora.k.a. Open Door Homework Hang-Out

Our new Youth Room is finally complete! We are finally opening the doors to Open Door!

Open Door will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 2:30pm to 6:00pm for youth from grades 6-12 to come and do homework, play games, eat snacks, and just hang out! Stay for as long as you like, and let's make use of our awesome new youth space!

For more information, feel free to contact JJ Mannschreck (that intern guy).

1 Corinthians 1

October 23, 2011 - 11:07am

Hey guys!

I’ve never written a blog before, and this is my second try – the first one was a bit of a snooze-fest.

Basically this is a reflection for the Senior High peeps at DGFUMC on the book of 1 Corinthians.

We’re going to try and burn through a chapter a week, but some chapters have simply too much awesomeness for just one hour of discussion.

Haunted Corn Maze

Haunted corn mazeWho: DGFUMC Youth and one friend each!

What: A trip to the Haunted Corn Maze in Malta IL.

When: Saturday October 22, 2011,4:30-9:30 pm

Cost: $10 each (please bring cash) plus some for McDonalds.

We do need parents to drive. No one under 25 may drive.

Date: 
Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 4:30pm

Reception for Nick Nicholas

October 14, 2011 - 4:38pm

Nick at the 2010 CROP Hunger WalkOn September 18, Rev. Nick Nicholas, our congregation's youth minister for the past 10 years, announced his plans to pursue other areas of ministry, including teaching at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Nick will continue to lead the Sunday morning Jr. High and Sr. High classes through mid December. In addition, he will continue to lead the Sunday afternoon Jr. High Youth Fellowship through early December, and the evening Sr. High Youth Fellowship through October, and work with the Interfaith experiences that include our church's youth.

So many in our congregation have been especially enriched and encouraged by Nick's ministry, adults as well as youth. There will be an opportunity to celebrate and thank Nick at receptions on December 11, following the morning worship services and also following the Chapel Choir's Christmas concert that evening.

More information will be sent soon about the receptions and a congregational love gift for Nick. 

Interfaith Youth Project 2011

September 30, 2011 - 4:08pm

Interfaith Logo

We are excited to begin our 3rd Annual Interfaith Youth Project!

This year's project will be different than what we've done in the past. We are looking for all interested 6th-12th graders to participate. We again are partnering with the youth from the Mohammed Webb Foundation. In the past, youth from the groups have worked together on service projects to raise money for charities. This was wonderful service and a great way to get to know each other.

This year, we tried to plan activities that would be informative, fun and allow the youth groups to spend time together without requiring any extra time or work outside of Sunday mornings. You may participate in as many weeks as you are able, so if you come 3, or 4, or all 5 times - great! The more you come, the more you will get to know the kids from Webb and the more they will get to know you. If you have participated in the Interfaith project in the past, you will see a lot of familiar faces! Parents are always welcome to come along!

Chapel Choir Tour Mandatory Meeting - Alternative Date

ATTENTION: High School Students and Parents!

All High School students with any interest in attending the 41st Annual Chapel Choir Tour to New York City MUST attend a mandatory informational meeting in the DGFUMC gym at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. This is an alternate date to the Sunday, October 9th meeting.

This meeting is designed to inform both students and parents about the upcoming tour as well allow the Chapel Choir staff to get an idea of the numbers of students that will be involved. Due to the complexities of scheduling and planning a trip to New York City it is of the utmost importance that all students and or their parents attend this meeting and be prepared to make a commitment to regarding their involvement in the trip.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either: Director Chad Goetz at cgoetz@lths.org or Don & Devra Dunham, Tour Directors at don@dgfumc.org or ddfam@comcast.net.

Meeting Topics will include:

  • Preliminary details of the trip, including the itinerary and estimated cost (as well as the availability of financial assistance.)
  • Distribution of forms that require signatures of both youth and parents
  • Discussion of attendance and performance expectations for the year
  • Explanation of the role and expectations of parents Goal and expectations of the choir throughout the year and on tour
  • Time for questions

We are also asking for a $150 deposit (made payable to FUMC) at the meeting. This will help us get a clear understanding of how many will be part of the tour choir and allow us to purchase theater tickets and pay the deposits due for buses and room accommodations in New York City. The deadline for paying the full balance of the tour fee will be late February.

Location: 
Gym
Date: 
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 6:00pm

Chapel Choir Tour Mandatory Meeting

ATTENTION: High School Students and Parents!

All High School students with any interest in attending the 41st Annual Chapel Choir Tour to New York City MUST attend a mandatory informational meeting in the DGFUMC gym at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Food will be provided.

This meeting is designed to inform both students and parents about the upcoming tour as well allow the Chapel Choir staff to get an idea of the numbers of students that will be involved. Due to the complexities of scheduling and planning a trip to New York City it is of the utmost importance that all students and or their parents attend this meeting and be prepared to make a commitment to regarding their involvement in the trip.

Meeting Topics will include:

  • Preliminary details of the trip, including the itinerary and estimated cost (as well as the availability of financial assistance.)
  • Distribution of forms that require signatures of both youth and parents
  • Discussion of attendance and performance expectations for the year
  • Explanation of the role and expectations of parents
  • Goal and expectations of the choir throughout the year and on tour
  • Time for questions

Date: 
Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 11:00am

Ignite Youth Group Meeting

This is first meeting of the school year. We will have snacks, games and time to meet new and old friends!

Location: 
The Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 6:00pm

Kiwanis Day Peanut Fundraiser

Kiwanis Peanut DaysThis is an opportunity for both the Youth of DGFUMC and the Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove to raise money for Youth activities.

We need students, parents and other adults to help. 

Please sign up this Sunday, September 18, in the Parlor, Fellowship Hall or the church office.

Location: 
Jewel on Ogden and 63rd/Main
Date: 
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 9:00am

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