Follower Youth E-News!

Action Item

1. Turn in: Winter Retreat "Intent to Participate" and $25 Due Dec. 15
2. Volunteers needed for Followers' Activities

Join Us! Up Next! Come often; come as you!

12/8 Sunday

• 9 AM Coffee and Chat--Meet in Youth Room between 9-9:10 AM
• 11:45 -12:45: Youth Council and Mission Trip Meeting

12/10 Tuesday, 4 PM - 8 PM

Davanni’s on Grand (Cleveland and Grand Aves) and dine-in or take out only.

12/18, Wednesday, 6 PM - 9 PM

• Followers Christmas Party in the Wesley Room. (1-2 more people needed to set up)

Meet-ups December 12 and 14!

Gratitude and Celebrations!

Action Requests:

• Turn in registration and $25 deposit* By Dec 15
• PDF below or get a copy from Cindy.
• If you have questions or you would like a conversation, please text Cindy to set up a time.

Actions Requested:

1. Sign up Genius-- One stop SHOP.

• We are close! We would like to have at least 1 more for Christmas Party on 12/18 and 1 more male chaperone for Winter Retreat!
• Details in link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADAD29A5F5C16-53260572-followers

Sunday, December 8, 2024, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Fellowship Hall

• Who: All Youth and Parent(s)

Part 1: Chat and Dream about the following main topics

• Christmas Pageant (Music idea?)
• Christmas Party Planning
• Winter Retreat Planning

Part 2: Mission Trip

• Fundraising Planning
• Flight updates
• Updates on deadlines and chaperones!

• Food: Light Lunch/snack.

*6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Follower Youth Go to Central High School's Orchestra Concert (see Follower Ava!)

• Thank you, Nate Woodward, Adult Volunteer
• We will take one car or two. We will text when we leave the high school. Could be done earlier.

• 9-10 Faith Formation
• 10:30 the worship includes the Children's Christmas Pageant

*6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Follower Youth Christmas Party!

Adult Volunteer Amy W. and....? Certified volunteers, see sign-up link if you can support: : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADAD29A5F5C16-53260572-followers

What to Expect:

• Food (pizza)
• Games and White Elephant Gift Exchange

What to Bring:

• White Elephant Gift Wrapped (something from home or something bought under $5)
• Snack to share

Come join me for the following:

• Thursday, December 12, 7 - 8:30PM-ish, Central High School's Symphonic Band Concert with Jazz Band. See Ava and Maizie! I will sit in the balcony. Free and donation is encouraged.

• Saturday, December 14, 7-8:30 PM, Roseville Area High School's Alice by Heart Musical Production (come see Marais!). If you cannot make Saturday, then know it is showing Dec. 12 - 14. Here is link for tickets and times--scroll way downs: https://rahs.isd623.org/activities/hometown-ticketing

Stay Tuned for Hockey Game Meet-up on Friday, January 4.

Thank you, Maizie, Harper, and Evelyn for sharing the story for Multigenerational Faith Formation on Dec. 1

Thank you, Maizie, Evelyn, and Alex for participating in the Hanging of Greens, or decorating our church.

Thank you, Kelly S., for being Adult Volunteer on Wed., 12/4.

Feel free to get copies from me.

• NOTE: I am flexible to move these times around on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday according to the needs of Followers youth and their families, volunteers, and Young Adults. Just text/call/email and we can find a time.
  

  My cell phone is on usually until 9pm Sunday - Thursday to answer short questions and/or set up future chat times.
  

  Generally:

  • Sunday: 8:30-1:30 PM
  • Monday: 1- 4 PM/Flexible
  • Tuesday: 9-12pm/Flexible
  • Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM (in office)
  • Thursday - Flexible
  • Friday/Saturday OFF (unless special event weekend).

*Generally 20 hours/week; and depends on 2nd job needs. Sunday and Wednesday are the most set.

Rugs are ordered! And more! Almost done!

Consider signing up for one month to keep our five (5) drains clear around the church. Please contact Nita Hanson (nitahanson@gmail.com/651/238-1037) for more information.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.

Email: cindy@faumc.net
Website: faumc.net
Location: Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church
Phone: 763.321.8077
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070005524629