Youth group 9/11/11

Because this was the 10th anniversary of 9/11 that made the math pretty easy for me tonight.  The kids, in 6th - 12th grade, would have been in -4th through 2nd grade at the time of the attacks.  So, for tonight, we just talked more about bad people in general, the loss that we have felt with recent students dying, and the presentation we had at our high school recently about the Columbine killings.

So...  Why does gos let these things happen?  I threw the question out there and just let in hang in the air.

There wasn't much of a response, and I did answer the question, but only after 5-6 minutes of awkward guesses.  I hope I got them thinking.

Overall, I did have a good time tonight.  There were a few kids there that hadn't been at the Sunday nights, but had often come to the Wednesday night dinners.

This week we are planning for the future!  We have a meeting on Tuesday about the future of the Youth Group and I'm happy to be a part of that.  My days are numbered in Clewiston, but this church has a great opportunity and I hope they can fully take advantage of it.

Let us know if you need a ride to church!!!

Let me know who you asked to make a dessert. If you haven't then GET TO IT!!! We need at least 20!!!

HI!!! Remember that tonight is Wed night dinner!!! Let Mark or I know if you need a ride. Also, we are doing a desert auction in 2 weeks (March 30). Ask people at dinner tonight if they would be willing to bake a desert for us. (If you don't know anyone, ask PJ who would be good!!!)

Hey everyone!!! I hope you ane enjoying your time off!! It's almost 1, so I hope you are up!!! we are not going to the lock in this weekend because only a couple of kids were interested and able to go. We will have one at our church before the end of the school year. Keep your ears open!!! Also, the next two Wednesdays after this one are youth group fundraisers, be sure to participate!!! Remember the website: umyfclewiston.blogspot.com . THANKS and GOD Bless you!!! Be safe!!!

Also, if you plan on going to the lock in this Friday and you won't be here tonight let me know tonight!!! PEACE!!!!

Wassup!!! Let us know if you need a ride to youth group tonight!!! Remember we start at 515!!! Did you turn your clock forward as well??? COOL BEANS!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to church!!! Also!!!! Set your clocks forward this morning!!!

Also, let me know if you need a ride this morning!!!

Our BBQ is TODAY!!! I'd like our help to come at 10. Also, we are still accepting cash sales, so encourage your friends and family to come out. If you have them mention your name, you will get credit for the sale. it's $7!!!

Remember that we are making cookies tonight at 530!!! Come and help out! Also, I want the youth here at around 10 tomorrow morning. REMEMBER: If you wanna do stuff this summer, sell tickets and put in your time!!! Be sure to sign in tonight and tomorrow and at all fundraising events!!!

Let us know if you need a ride tonight!!! Also, give me an update on your ticket sales!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to youth!!! See ya later! Remember we start at 515!!! Thanks!

Let us know if you need a ride!!! GO TO YOUR CHURCH, wherever that may be!!!

AHH!!! It's on Saturday!!!!!!! Sorry!!!

REMINDER: Our chicken BBQ fundraiser is next Thursday!!! Sell your tickets, get some more!!! Also, we will need help in the morning, from 10 until 2. Support your youth group so we can support you!!!

Let me know if you can participate in ticket sales today. We will probably be back in town around noon!!!

Wassup!!! You had better be selling tickets if you wanna do our trips this summer!!! Also, just support your youth group!!! See me at school if you need some. Also, we are meeting at noon on Saturday to call through the directory to try and sell tickets. If you are available I expect you to come! I want to do dome awesome stuff but we NEED some MONEY if we want to do awesome stuff!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to dinner!!!

Youth Group HOY

Hey there youth grouppers!!!

First, I got some business with you!!!

Form 1: What are you doing this summer?

Form 2: What are some ways adults can help the youth program???

Also, there is a district lock in at the end of spring break, March 18-19!!! It says until Sunday, but I think we'll check out Sat evening. Registration form

Also, we talked about ALCOHOL!!! Check this out.

That's all I have...

SANKS

Let us know if you need a ride to youth group!!! Remember that we start at 515!!! See ya!!!

Get up!!! Go to church!!! Let us know if you need a ride!!!

Anyone available to work at the fair today and tomorrow??? I have a couple, I need a couple more!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to dinner!!!

I still have few kids who have volunteered for the fair. If you want to go on one of our trips and do other fun stuff this summer, get out there!!! It typically starts at 6 and we stay to about 930.

Someone got sick and can't make it to the fair. Can someone take his place??? Tonight from 6 to 11 (or as late as you can stay).

HI!!! Let Mark or Gerardo know if you need a ride to youth group tonight!!! PEACE!!!

HI!!! Let Mark or Gerardo know if you need a ride to youth group tonight!!! PEACE!!!

Sorry to bug you again... But does anyone know a good place in town to buy candy bars in bulk???

OK... I need help!!! We were given a booth at the fair. If you can help with set up or are willing to work the booth for a day LET ME KNOW!!! Also, we are going to try and sell deserts! If you can bake bring it on!!!

Let us know if you need a ride tonight!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to youth group! Let us know BEFORE 4!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to church!

Let us know if you need a ride to dinner!!!

I still haven't received sub money from some of you!!! I need it ASAP!!!!!!!

Sorry!!! I ment the 20th!!!

I will be away the 18th. I would like a couple of volunteers to help me out. I would like a couple of kids to give their testimony or present a lesson. I also would like for someone to plan a game as well. Let me know if you're interested in helping!!!

We have had trouble at the church and are unable to watch the superbowl here. Mark has offered his place but he can't fit a lot of kids in his place. So, if you can watch the game elsewhere please do so! Also, feel free to stop by and get some food just to take home. Sorry for the confusion!!! We will have regular group next week at 515.

HEY!!! Remember the superbowl is tonight at 630. ALSO we ONLY want youth group members as there have been problems with open events in the past.

Let us know if you need a ride to church!!!

Let me know how your sales are going. We need an approximate count so we can buy supplies. Text me soon!!!

Be sure to sell your tickets!!! Let me know if you need more!

Wassup!!! Let me know if you need picked up for dinner!!!

Let us know if you need a ride to youth tonight!!! Remember that all youth will be meeting at 5:15!!! WOWZERS!

Hey!!! Let us know if you need a ride to church! God Bless Ya'll!!!

Let us know if you would like a ride to dinner!!!

The time is for the Sunday Youth Group!!! Sorry for any confusion.

All youth will meet at 5:15 again. For details, see the blog: umyfclewiston.blogspot.com

We are going to (re)combine the groups!

After talking with Pastor John tonight, we decided to recombine the groups for youth group. The logistics of working at a different time were not beneficial for anyone, and as a result attendance dropped to next to nothing.

I also was contemplating to myself yesterday at youth group that the younger kids would have had a lot of playing kickball with us, and that there were some elements of having a combined group that I really missed.

We agreed that the activity time and dinner would be appropriate for combined groups. And we also agreed that the lesson and worship times should be separated.

So, our basic game plan is as follows:
5:15(ish) - Game / Activity / Surprise me!
6:00 - Announcements and Dinner (Thanks Judy!!!)
6:30 - Middle School and High School Activities
7:30 - "The van leaves in 37 seconds!!!"

I HOPE and PRAY that this will work great for everyone involved!

David Duane Sankey, M.Ed.

Youth Grouppings!!!

"God gave me you for the ups and downs!" - That song was in my head for most of the day!

I think we had a good meeting tonight... And if there wasn't any football it would have been even better! But, we did go up to the high school and we played some kick ball. I did not get on base as Dylan magically knew where I was going to kick each time... You'd think I would have gone with a grounder?

We talked for a little bit about how God is not fair (in a way that is good for us). It's easy to see in the tale of the Prodigal Son, but a little more difficult to swallow when thinking about the criminal on the cross. Is being saved right before you doe "cheating?" Rather, I think that our only sadness should be that they were not saved sooner.

We are also doing a fundraiser for Superbowl Sunday, and we'll have a few more in the future. STAY TUNED!!!

Sank-a-sarus REX

Sr High: remember to let us know if you need a ride!!! Be on time tonight, 5:15! We're gonna be outside for a bit so bring a jacket if you think you'll need one.

Today in church!

We had a really good presentation in church today by a little group called SpitiTed. They came and spoke to our Sunday School class before church. They were awesome! John's website is at: www.jonathots.com. We got some of his materials and will probably have a movie night soon with one of his movies.

I guess that's it! I just felt moved and had to write something. God Bless!!!

SANKEY

We won't have the middle school youth group for the time being. More details to follow!

Let us know if you need a ride to church!

We could use a little help at the church today at 530. We're having a special presentation tomorrow and they'll need some help moving stuff in. If 5 or 6 of you could show up that'd help out a lot. Thanks!

Let me know if you need a ride tonight!!! I'm doing the van pickups tonight.

I'm back!!! 20-11

Hi there!

Well, I'm here again typing instead of sleeping! Oh well! Yesterday was the first regular youth group we had this year. This week at youth group a student got sick, but thankfully I have a few adult helpers that came weekly and one of them was able to help take care of him. I also shared my personal testimony with the group as our message. I managed to not mention a single girlfriend through the whole speech, and when I asked for questions no one asked. I wonder if they were paying attention?

We have a bunch of events coming up that we will share with the group VERY soon. We want to go to Camp Pioneer and Creation this summer, and both will cost a good chunk of money for each of the youth. But all the kids who put in the time will be able to experience the great events we're putting on.

God Bless!!!

Dave Sankey