Youth Group
Youth Ministry Updates:
Youth Group Meets
Sunday Nights from 6:30-7:30
Come join us, bring a friend!
The Youth Group continues to meet each Sunday for fellowship, inspiration, and opportunities for service. Attendance ranges between 6 and 20, depending on the night, and volunteer advisors are working together to see that the youth have the best possible experience here at their church. Discussions about the focus and future of the youth ministry program are ongoing, but the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our youth is clearly present.
Upcoming events are being e-mailed to the youth and advisors weekly. If you would like to receive e-mail or a mailing of the upcoming events, please contact Addie in the church office (786-3868), or send a quick e-mail to ucwarsaw@frontiernet.net.
January 20th-Roller Skating & Dinner in Buffalo
January 27th- Youth ministry Sunday with contemporary worship
Mrs. Saxton is starting a youth singing group, and is looking for volunteers. If you would like to sing, please let the church office know.
The next scheduled meeting is January 13th, at 6:30 p.m.- Come and bring a friend!
It is wonderful to have so many involved in our Sunday Youth Group! Each of you is a blessing, and all are welcome here. You will get a weekly reminder of all the things that are happening here in the church, so you can choose to participate in some of the many activities. Here’s what’s coming up:
Sunday Dec 9th, 6:30 p.m:
Game night at the church- a fun evening of games in the Fellowship hall, ending with the favorite “hide and seek” in the church building-with a twist!!Â
Friday Dec 14th, 7-10 p.m: Cookie baking at the church! Come join us as we bake cookies that will be taken to shut-ins when we go caroling.
Saturday Dec 15th 2 p.m: Caroling!!! We will take the cookies we have baked and deliver them to shut-in members of the congregation-and bring Christmas cheer by singing Christmas carols for them!!
Sunday Dec 16th 6:30 p.m: Youth Group Christmas Party!! A fun evening to celebrate with your friends (old and new!) Bring a gift to share (either canned food for the food pantry to help the needy, or a new book for a preschool child that will be given to Headstart.)
Friday Dec 28th 8p.m-8a.m.- Youth Group Lock-IN at the Church!! 12 hours of fun, fellowship and opportunities to grow!!
Other Events to mark on your calendar!!
The United Church of Warsaw has a Christmas Pageant on Dec 16th at 10:00 a.m. Young people LEAD THE WORSHIP SERVICE by acting out the story of Christmas! All youth are welcome to participate in the pageant, but you must let the church ofice know if you are interested (786-3868.) Rehearsal is Sunday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. here at the church.
Also, Mrs. Saxton is starting a yotuh singing group, and is looking for volunteers. If you would like to sing, please let the church office know!
Events Coming Up in January!January 20th Roller Skating and dinner in Buffalo
January 27th Youth Ministry Sunday:
 with CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP (PRAISE BAND)Â
Worried? Things getting you down? Do you have a problem that is really bothering you?Do you just need someone to talk to? You can call Pastor Kim (786-3868.) She is available to listen to you whenever you want to talk. That is one of the great things of being part of a church family- you are NEVER alone!
Have Questions? Contact your youth advisors! Contact your youth advisors: Kathy Humphrey: 786-3341 Ryan Burley: 943-8350 Ted LaWall: 786-3346 Hans Kunze: 495-6797 Hugh TenHagen: 786-3127 Brenda Blake: 786-5398 Steve Meyer: 322-7396 Deb Baker: 786-2115 Pastor Kim: 786-3868
Youth Ministry Updates:
Youth Group Meets
Sunday Nights from 6:30-7:30
Come join us, bring a friend!
- Youth Group will meet on Dec 2nd, 9th, and 16th, then take a break for the holidays.
- The Youth Group continues to meet each Sunday for fellowship, inspiration, and opportunities for service. Attendance ranges between 6 and 20, depending on the night, and volunteer advisors are working together to see that the youth have the best possible experience here at their church. Discussions about the focus and future of the youth ministry program are ongoing, but the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our youth is clearly present.
- At the youth group meeting on November 25th, our young people began training as Assistant Sound Technicians. They can now assist with the sound ministry for Sunday worship, working as apprentices with our Sound Technicians. Any youth who would like to participate in this ministry but missed the orientation should let Addie in the church office know that they want to be included as an Assistant Sound Technician.Â
 GVA Youth Calendar
2007-2008
Fall Retreat, September 14-16, @ Wellsville UCC
Make new friends… Enjoy a weekend away before your homework piles up…
Catch the Spirit!
Shanty Town, November 2-3, @ Henrietta UCC
Sleep in a box… Eat lots of chili… Raise money for a new Habitat House…
See the friends you made at the fall retreat!
A Fast that Lasts, January 11-12, @ Spencerport UCC
Amaze yourself with the power of fasting… Learn about hunger in the world…
Raise money for One Great Hour of Sharing… More friends and fun!
Family Mission Day February 18 & 19 @ Salem Nutrition Center,
Serve a delicious lunch… Make an impact in Rochester… Friends and more…
Bring the whole family… Reward yourself at the bowling party afterwards!
Sponsored by the GVA Program & Mission Support Committee
New York State Youth Event at Watson Homestead, March 7-9.
Swim, dance, play… Worship, sing, and pray… Attend cool workshops…
See the friends you met at the fall retreat… Meet new friends from all over NY!
Sponsored by the NY Conference
Spring Fling at St. John’s Meadows, DTBA,
Dance with the stars… Oops, I mean the seniors… Eat yummy treats…
Practice for the prom… Or just watch… Make a grandma or grandpa smile!
Sponsored by Mountain Rise UCC
ABC Walk-a-Thon, May 30-31 starting @ Salem UCC
Get in shape… See downtown… Raise money for the Salem Nutrition Center…
Bring your whole family… Invite your old friends… Make new friends!