Random Updates

Zion's DCE Intern is safely in Nebraska preparing for her Mid-Year Conference which is the next three days.  She will return to Farmington Thursday night.

WE STILL NEED ANOTHER ADULT FOR GIRLS' NIGHT!  Jen can only stay until 9 a.m., so we need another adult to come to Sarah's until 11 a.m.  It would be nice if this third adult could stay the whole night, but we for sure need her in the morning!  Girls, if you didn't sign up on Sarah's door to RSVP, please call or email her to let her know you're coming!

The Man Retreat is all set to go!  If you haven't signed up on Sarah's door for this event, please call or email her to let her know if the men should be expecting you!

Jan. 31st is our next meeting for participants in the National Youth Gathering and their families.  We will discuss a few updates on fundraising and the trip and get started on a group covenant!

The February youth newsletter was in your mailboxes at church this morning.  Let Sarah know if you have any questions!  February will include:

• Confirmation Lessons = 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 3rd and 10th (Wednesdays), 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 14th, 21st, and 28th (Sundays for Lent accomodations)
• Joyful Noise is back Mondays at 6:30 p.m.!
• All of February = Confirmation and Youth servant event! We’re collecting nonperishable food items for Echo Food Bank plus 9V batteries for a future servant event! Youth need to help sort items and provide boxes to place in the entryway.
• Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, 7:30 p.m. = Youth ministry purpose meeting right after confirmation—Come for round two to help us decide what the purpose of our youth group is!  (SEE POST BELOW FOR SUMMARY OF THE LAST MEETING.)
• Friday, Feb. 5th, 6-9 p.m.= Youth Improv Night! Bring a snack to share and come ready to have fun and do some (PG) improvisational acting! Friends and parents are welcome! A sign-up sheet will be posted.
• Sunday, Feb. 7th = Before we all run home for the Superbowl, the NYG youth will be serving breakfast for lunch after worship as a fundraiser! Sandra and Jenny are heading this one up!
• Sunday, Feb. 14th, 4/5 p.m. = Valentine’s Day Family Movie Night! Parents are invited to dine, and youth will be doing the cooking for their parents! Youth need to come by 4 p.m. to help set up and cook. Any recommendations for a Christian love-themed movie? Let Sarah know if you have one we can borrow.
• Wednesday, Feb. 17th = Ash Wednesday, and the NYG youth will be serving dinner before worship. We’ll take a freewill offering as a fundraiser. Call time is 5 p.m. wearing your youth group shirt, and we need an adult to help run this event smoothly!
• Friday to Saturday, Feb. 26th to 27th, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. = Youth Lock-In! Bring a friend and snacks and drinks to share, plus lots of energy to make it through a night of games, friendship, and devotions! We’ll need plenty of adult chaperones, and a sign-up sheet will be posted.

Blessings in Jesus!