Hang in there for one more week students, then you are free. While the semester may be winding down, I feel busy as ever. Jaquie and I moved into a house we are renting this weekend (same area as our old apartment) and love the new place! It is still growing on Bailey though, she seems a little stressed out by the change. But, we get to head to the beach this weekend for a time to relax. I will be out of the office from Friday until next Wednesday. As always, if you really really need me, my phone number is below. Since you will not get a weekly update until next Wednesday, here is what you need to get by:

No Wednesday night programs this week! (May 23rd) Recharge has ended and Wing-It Wednesday will not kick off until May 30th.

No Youth programs Sunday night! (May 27th) I will be out, many of you are also traveling, and its always nice to spend some time with your family. Go have a cookout for Memorial Day! There will be Sunday School classes on this day.

Wing-It Wednesday – May 30th, 5:30-7pm in the Attic, just come and hangout! We’ll play some board and video games, put a TV show up on the big screen and relax as summer sets in. Feel free to bring your dinner if you aren’t eating before or after.

Summer Events: The calendar is online and on my bulletin board. Sign up sheets for events that need them are in these places as well. Please let me know if you have a question about what is happening this summer.

Summer HS Sunday School: We are giving Wally a much deserved break from the 11am Sunday School class these next 2 months. If you would like to take a turn teaching a week, please let me know! We could use a few more volunteers.

Congratulations to all the Seniors! I am proud of you all and hope you enjoy your graduation weekend a lot. Jaquie and I very much wish we would be in town to see ya’ll walk, but when you are getting 4 different households in your family together for vacations, it is hard to find a perfect dayte. Don’t eat too much cake at the first party you go to or you won’t have room for anything at the next!

Have a blessed day!

Kevin Dalton
Director of Youth Ministries
Acworth UMC
kevin
(678) 525-2358
acworthumcyouth.com

Once again, a big thank you to all the mothers out there for all you do for us! I hope your kids did a good job honoring you this weekend. We took my mom to a hibachi restaurant for lunch yesterday which she enjoyed, and it ended with Bobby Cox holding the door for us on the way out, which I thought was awesome! But as we roll along, I know that everyone’s lives seem to get busier each day. To help with that, our whole summer schedule has been laid out and you can find the calendar on the website, along with the registration form. I will explain a few things about the summer below, too. Also, as we continue to improve the youth group programs, I promise to communicate all changes and plans so no one gets left out. That being said, please let me know if you hear of anyone that does not receive this email each week since it is the first way I announce things often; such as…

We (AUMC) gathered 197 pairs of shoes for Soles for Souls! Thanks to everyone that donated these past weeks.

Bible Study Cookout this Wednesday night! All grades will be going to the Hall’s house for a time of fellowship and food. Meet by the bus at 5:45 and we will be back at 7:30. If you can drive your self and meet us there, that would be helpful to make sure we have enough seats. Their address is: 4306 Grand Oaks Dr. Kennesaw, GA. You don’t have to bring anything (so make sure you thank the Hall’s!). This is also the last week of Recharge. Wing-It Wednesday will start on May 30th.

Rendezvous ends this Sunday We will take the weekend of Memorial Day off from youth and start up Summer Bible Study on June 3rd. But come this week, 5:30-7 in the Attic for our last meeting with a chance to say thank you and goodbye to the seniors!

Summer things: As I mentioned, Wing-It Wednesday starts May 30th, our first summer activity. We will simply be hanging out in the Attic from 5:30-7 for fun and fellowship. Next is the Summer Kick-Off Lock-In on June 1st! Cost is $10 and you need to register by May 30th. After that, some of the things you’ll see on the calendar include: Bible Study on Sundays from 5:30-7:30 in the Attic (actual study will be 6-7ish with hangout time before and after), Open Attic at any point means come hangout at the posted time!, Wing-It Wednesdays are all listed as what we are doing…and most importantly we are helping with the Summer Lunch Program! On the days it is listed, we need 3-5 volunteers to pack lunches. This is our first step to getting more local service opportunities as we search for new and unique ways to help our community.

Culebra Bake Sale: We started off with a great week, earning around $460 for the trip! Thank you to all who brought sweets. We will be continuing the bake sale this Sunday. Please bring something if you can to sell and talk to Rebecca Gwin if you want to help man the table. As for the actual trip, if you are a student and considering coming, I need to know by THIS WEDNESDAY! All members already on the team should receive an email today about first payment and plane tickets.

While we wrap up the semester, I pray that your test stress stays low and you enjoy each last day! If you have questions about anything for the summer, let me know. Have a fantastic week!

Kevin Dalton
Director of Youth Ministries
Acworth UMC
kevin
(678) 525-2358
acworthumcyouth.com

I hope that everyone is having a fantastic week. If not, I’m sorry but it’s almost the weekend! As you have noticed (hopefully!), this Sunday is Mother’s Day but we are still having Youth. I love and respect mothers a ton and do not mean to take anyone away from celebrating their mom. However, we have had few truly normal nights at Youth this semester with everything that’s been going on. Therefore, for anyone who is not honoring mothers between 5:30-7 on Sunday evening, we are still meeting.

The Middle School Guys group will be hanging out and playing games, so wear some good shoes as you’ll probably be outside some!
The 9-10th Grade Girls will (probably) be doing a coffee run to Starbucks.
The 11-12th Grade Guys will be spending the first half catching up and discussing scripture, and the second half playing the Church Disc Golf Course (bring a disc!).

All other groups’ plans are still being finalized, but if any group ends up leaving campus, we will make sure to notify parents before leaving.

A big thank you to all the mothers out there for the hard work they put in for us with all that they have done and continue to do!

Kevin Dalton
Director of Youth Ministries
Acworth UMC
kevin
(678) 525-2358
acworthumcyouth.com

As promised, here is the announcement of all things AUMC Youth Summer. Attached is the calendar, permission form for events that require registration, and the new medical form. Every medical form on file expires at the end of May, so everyone needs to turn in a new one. (Our secretary, Joan, is a notary so you can turn it in to me un-notarized and I will have her take care of it.)

A few things to highlight:
1. The first big event is a Summer Kick-Off Lock-In on June 1st! This is for all grades and costs $10. The night begins at 8pm and pick-up is at 7am the next morning. This is an on-campus lock-in.
2. The only events that are separated are Mountasia (middle school only) and Tubing in Helen (high school only).
3. Summer Games camp is being offered twice, June 25-29 and July 9-13. Each week is the same program. Please visit summergamesgeorgia.com for info and registration.
4. Every time the calendar says “Summer Lunch Program” is a day that the Youth are in charge of putting together the lunches. We will need 4-8 volunteers on those days to help!
5. Wing-It Wednesdays are all planned out and each week’s activity is listed on the calendar.
6. “Open Attic” means come hangout for any period of time during the posted times! Bring lunch or a snack, or your favorite board game!
7. Sunday nights: the Attic will be open 5:30-7:30 with Bible Study for all ages happening together from 6-7 in The Attic.
8. Brainstorm Session: this is a time for an open discussion on where we want our youth group to go and what we want to do. We will start having these every couple of months and everyone is welcome!

This might seem to be a lot of information at once, but I like to keep ya’ll informed and hope this helps you plan your summer! If you have any questions about what’s going on, please ask. Have a great day!

Kevin Dalton
Director of Youth Ministries
Acworth UMC
kevin
(678) 525-2358
acworthumcyouth.com

2012 Summer Events Permission Form.pdf

Medical Release Form 2012-2013.pdf

Summer 2012 Calendar.pdf