Rise Youth Ministry

There is no RISE tonight! Today is a day for you to celebrate & do something for or with your Mom! Raising you is a hard job!

Don't worry though! Rise will return next Sunday afternoon at 2:45 with GIVE| El Paraiso Food Pantry as we serve those who are hungry. See you then!

Hey!  For everyone who has asked, we aren't able to go swimming this week, but we will gather at the church at 5pm to hang out and play games until the Fishing With a Mission Fish Fry and awards ceremony begins at 6pm!  Come have some fun, and then stay and eat some fish with us!  Call me if you have questions!

Join us in Room 206 tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a special presentation & a night of playing games! It is going to be an important night to be a part of if you want you voice heard as a part of the FUMC McAllen family. Come be a part of our discussion and have some fun with us!

Here are the necessary details you need if you are attending the Youth Worship Conference coming up April 20-22 . For conference specifics, visit www.reachingyouth.org. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at 956.878.8275.

When to be at McFirst to leave:  
12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, April 20. (I will be here between 11:30 & 11:45 if you want to get here a bit early and get your stuff loaded.) You should already have eaten lunch or bring a lunch with you for the road. We will be getting on the road quickly, so don’t mess around.

What to bring: 
A good attitude, 1 Bag with clothes for 2 days (in addition to what you will be wearing), swimsuit (we might have time to swim... girls must bring one piece or a dark shirt to cover 2 piece), toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, $$ for a possible mall trip, snack money, pillow (if you want it), medications, a notebook & pen/pencil to take notes with, your Bible. Plan on wearing jeans to church on Sunday morning.

If you choose to take an iPod, portable DVD player, Nintendo DS, etc., they will be left in the van during conference time (you can use them on the trip up and back).

Whatever you bring that doesn’t fit into one medium sized bag, you must hold in your lap during the trip – In other words, don’t bring 2 suitcases.

What not to bring:  

Anything you don’t want stolen, negativity, revealing clothes (if you don’t know what that means, ask your mom or dad), anything prohibited on the worship conference flyer.

When we will be back:

Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m. (6 to 8 window) on Sunday evening, April 22. We will call from Falfurrias to give parents a heads up about exact arrival time.

Hotel Information:
Drury Inn & Suites Near La Cantera, 15806 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249, 210-696-0800 (https://druryhotels.com/PropertyOverview.aspx?Property=0141)

blessings,

Shane

 

Jesus fed hungry people! So do we! Don't forget that this is Food Pantry Sunday! Meet at FUMC at 2:45 to head over to El Paraiso! We will return to the church at 6:00 p.m. Call if you have any questions!

A Bunch of you have asked me about Youth Worship Conference, but no one has brought me a registration form. Sad Face... .

I don't know about you guys, but I'm planning on going for the weekend to San Antonio and having my life enriched by the fellowship, worship, and learning - And I'd love it if a couple of you would do me a solid and come with me :) How about it? Who's coming? The cost for the whole weekend is $130 - that covers travel, registration, two nights lodging, & meals - that's really a pretty good deal! If you need a registration form, you can download it here, or you can get one from the church office.

But seriously, if you want to participate, I need to know ASAP. Your registration is due to me by Wednesday, April 11th  SUNDAY, APRIL 15th. That's very soon. If you are writing a check, make it out to: FUMC.

Let me know what you plan on doing....

blessings,

Shane+

This is a reminder for all youth from FUMC McAllen that are participating in Youth-Led Maundy Thursday Worship.  Our "Dress" Rehearsal is tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 4) at 6:00 p.m.  We should wrap up by 8:00 p.m.  Also, you will need to be at the church on Thursday night (April 5) by 5:45 p.m.

If you are able to arrive a little early on Wednesday to help set up chairs and get some additional practice, that would be excellent as well.  Contact me if you have any questions!

blessings,

Shane 

Youth Worship Conference is a gathering where we explore different ways to participate in and lead Worship.  So.... get an early start and participate in our Youth-Led Maundy Thursday Worship - it's kind of a pre-requisite for attending YWC this year.  Check out the video announcement below for more information...  Practice for Maundy Thursday Worship will take place tonight from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  and we will have a dress rehearsal on Wednesday night (April 4) at 6:00pm.  Everyone's help is needed!

Here's a video of Peter Gabriel performing "Here Comes the Flood" - one of the pieces that will be used during our Worship time together - It's amazing!

Come hang out tonight, March 27th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sonic on 10th Street in McAllen!

Bring your friends and come hang out even if you aren't going to play! If you scratching your head and wondering what HANTIS even is, watch the video below to learn the rules and allow yourself to get stoked about playing! See you tonight!

Youth Worship Conference is a gathering where we explore different ways to participate in and lead Worship.  So.... get an early start and participate in our Youth-Led Maundy Thursday Worship - it's kind of a pre-requisite for attending YWC this year.  Check out the video announcement below for more information...  Practice for Maundy Thursday Worship will take place on the next two Sundays (3/25 & 4/1) at 5 p.m.  Everyone's help is needed!

Here's a video of Peter Gabriel performing "Here Comes the Flood" - one of the pieces that will be used during our Worship time together - It's amazing!