Souper Bowl of Caring
February 3, 2012 at 6:42 am by Denni
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This Sunday, February 5 is Souper Bowl Sunday. Yes, that is spelled right. See, while most of us might never ever go the Super Bowl, let alone ever have a chance of playing in it, we can all be a part of the starting line up for Elm Springs to tackle hunger. When you come to church Sunday morning and to the potluck Sunday night at 5:00 p.m., please bring a canned or boxed food good (ex. beans, soup, cereal or this month’s mission item – mac and cheese) that can be donated to a local food pantry; you can also attach a dollar bill to the item.
This is a part of a nationwide effort that started in 1990 when a youth group in South Carolina decided to do something to help others through Super Bowl Sunday. After that the Souper Bowl of Caring has been growing and getting stronger each year. Last year they collected $3,212,276.07 in cash and food items for 118 Charities! You can check out their website at souperbowl.org
And make sure when you come to the potluck you bring a friend and your favorite tailgate foods to share. There may even be a big game playing in the Fellowship Hall.
Go Team!
Denni Palmer
Director of Christian Education
Elm Springs United Methodist Church
January 25, 2012 at 12:29 pm by Denni
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UPCOMING YOUTH CALENDAR ITEMS:
Wednesday, January 25 is the Elm Springs Winter Olympics.
TONIGHT IS THE DEADLINE TO TURN IN FORMS AND FUNDS FOR VERITAS.
Sunday, January 29 is a Youth Council meeting (all officers and adult leaders need to attend) at noon. Lunch is provided.
Sky Vacation Bible School
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Click above to register for this year’s Vacation Bible School!
July 16-20, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Elm Springs United Methodist Church
Resolution Reinforcements
January 1, 2012 at 7:38 am by Denni
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Did you resolve to…
lose weight? Come to TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Mondays at 6pm in Crisler Hall.
exercise? 8am exercise group or Tuesday night Yoga at 6:30 (coming soon – Square Dance!)
end bad habits? Celebrate Recovery meets every Friday and is support for recovering from hurts, hangups and habits. Dinner at 6pm, worship and groups at 7pm.
make friends? Join a Sunday school class! Classes meet at 10am on Sundays for all ages.
NEW YEAR’S EVE SQUARE DANCE at 6pm
December 26, 2011 at 7:23 am by Denni
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Everyone is welcome to attend our New Year’s Eve Square Dance and Potluck. There is no charge and we ask that you bring a dish to share. We will have experienced teachers and a caller. You do not need to have a partner or experience – just come and join us!
There will be childcare offered by our youth from 6pm-9pm (they will be accepting a love offering to go towards missions and scholarships.)
So, what are Conference and District events?
August 4, 2011 at 7:04 pm by Denni
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As United Methodists, we are divided into geographic zones somewhat like school districts or sports leagues. Currently we are in the Arkansas Annual Conference, which means all United Methodist Churches in the state are in the same conference. Each conference is then broken down into districts. We are currently in the Northwest District (Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll Counties) but we may be merging with the West District (Fort Smith region). In our state, there has been an ongoing commitment to youth ministry. The Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM or ACCYM) has events throughout the year. Our District Council on Youth Ministries (DCYM) also does some events. I hope you will try to attend one of these during this coming year! Keep an eye on the calendar for “district” or “conference” events.
Ozark Missions Project: Summer 2012
August 4, 2011 at 6:42 pm by Denni
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Ozark Mission Project
We would like the youth feedback on doing this mission for 8th to 12th graders. This is a United Methodist based group that has been doing missions around Arkansas for 25 years.
Youth Officers
July 20, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Denni
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Our 2011-2012 Youth Officers for the Elm Springs United Methodist Youth
President – Zoe Keller
Vice President – Sarah Zimmerman
12th Grade Representative – open
11th Grade Representative – Carley McGaugh
10th Grade Representative -Avery Hodson
9th Grade Representative – Catrina Taylor
8th Grade Representative – Fu Xin Keller
7th Grade Representative – Matthew Burgin (waiting confirmation)
6th Grade Representative – Gretchen Palmer
Wednesday Night Schedule
July 20, 2011 at 10:57 am by Denni
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August 17, 6pm-8pm – One Night
Games, food, fun as we start back to school. Prizes to the person who brings the most people, and the grade who brings the most canned goods for missions. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
August 24, 6pm-8pm – Elbow Grease
Finish off the youth space; bring a small item from home that represents you that will be added to the room. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
August 31, 6pm-8pm – Elm Spring’s Got Talent
Come and share in fun; take the stage if you want to share your talent! Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
September 7, 6pm-8pm – Mission Trip Information Night
All youth who are interested in going on the mission trip next year and their parents/guardians need to attend. Even if you don’t think you are going, come and see how you can support our teams. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
September 14, 6pm-8pm – Canned Food Scavenger Hunt
We will be collecting canned foods for Bread of Life at First United Methodist Springdale. Consent forms required. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
September 21, 6pm-8pm – Retro Night
We are bringing back former youth group eras to share about their experiences and do some games. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
September 28, 6pm-8pm – Dime Store Dance
why not have a dance on a Wednesday? If you feel you want to wear something new, then make sure nothing is more than $10 from a local thrift store. Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group Events and Forms
July 20, 2011 at 10:36 am by Denni
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YOUTH WHO’S WHO 2011-2012You can download and print these forms for upcoming youth events. They are in .pdf form. Forms are also available at the church. For any event offsite, youth must have the Annual Participation Form plus the consent form(s) for that activity.
Annual Participation Form 2011-2012
Consent Form Wild River CountryEvent
