Lent is an invitation for all of us to take a fresh look at Jesus, listen to him with fresh ears and be prepared to see ourselves and our world differently.
The Lenten season begins on Wednesday, February 18 when Youth Director Rev. Howie Snyder, members of the Connection Choir and Onward Bound students will be leading a creative Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Help Save Kid’s Lives! Ignite Students (grades 6th-12th) go 30 Hours without eating in order to raise money for children malnourished and/or dying of hunger in Third World Countries. Students must raise at least $35 to participate in the 30 Hour Famine. That is just over $1 per hour of the fast and is the amount of money that will feed a child for a month. Students start the Famine on their own by stopping eating anything but juice and water on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7AM. They then meet at the church for a Lock-in at 7pm on Friday. We will go without food until 1PM, Saturday, when we will break the fast with a Pot-Luck meal provided by the parents. During our time together, we will talk about hunger, worship, play games, juice breaks, and have fun being hungry together! For more information, call Howie at the church @ (630) 968-7120, ext. 203.
If your son/daughter is not physically capable of fasting for 30 hours, he or she can still participate in a modified fast. Please contact Howie if you would like to discuss this option.
Please see the registration form below for more information.
Fundraising Packets have arrived – pick up yours! You can also set-up an online account and start seeking support online. Go to 30hourfamine.org and join team: IGNITE STUDENT MINISTRIES.
Announcing our Senior High Youth Winter Retreat! Director of Youth Ministries, Howie Snyder, has planned a trip to SpringHill Camps in Evart, Michigan January 2-4, 2015. This phenomenal camp program includes top-notch speaker Brock Morgan and worship band Sevenglory. There are a wide variety of activities for youth to get involved with including; indoor swimming pool, snow tubing, cross country skiing, broomball tournament, horse trail rides, paintball and more.
The cost is $138, with a deposit of $50. Youth can use credits and scholarships are available as well if needed. Registration forms are available below and are due by December 7.
In this 90-minute workshop, professionals from Kennedy Educational Services and the Illinois Trade Association, offer their knowledge to guide you in your family’s college search, selection and funding. Discover creative new ways for you to fund your children’s education. Understand the importance of applying to the right colleges for your student. Learn how to empower yourself and your student in the college application and selection process.
Here’s what participants have said about these workshops:
–“Very helpful! I learned a lot.”
–“We don’t feel so overwhelmed by this process anymore.”
–“I wish I had known this information before my first child went to college!”
–“I’ve been to other college funding workshops; yours was the most helpful and gave me the most information.”
The DGFUMC Ignite All Youth Lock-In will be held on Friday, August 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The youth will be staying in the church, playing games, learning about God and watching movies.
Incoming 6th Graders are welcome to attend from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The registration form is below. Contact Howie Snyder to RSVP or for any questions.
Our second Wash and Worship youth car wash will take place Sunday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Have your car washed while you attend worship. All donations received benefit youth ministries.
Lent is an invitation for all of us to take a fresh look at Jesus, listen to him with fresh ears and be prepared to see ourselves and our world differently.
Help Save Kid’s Lives! Ignite Students (grades 6th-12th) go 30 Hours without eating in order to raise money for children malnourished and/or dying of hunger in Third World Countries. Students must raise at least $35 to participate in the 30 Hour Famine. That is just over $1 per hour of the fast and is the amount of money that will feed a child for a month. Students start the Famine on their own by stopping eating anything but juice and water on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7AM. They then meet at the church for a Lock-in at 7pm on Friday. We will go without food until 1PM, Saturday, when we will break the fast with a Pot-Luck meal provided by the parents. During our time together, we will talk about hunger, worship, play games, juice breaks, and have fun being hungry together! For more information, call Howie at the church @ (630) 968-7120, ext. 203.
Announcing our Senior High Youth Winter Retreat! Director of Youth Ministries, Howie Snyder, has planned a trip to 
Friday, November 14 to Saturday, November 15
In this 90-minute workshop, professionals from Kennedy Educational Services and the Illinois Trade Association, offer their knowledge to guide you in your family’s college search, selection and funding. Discover creative new ways for you to fund your children’s education. Understand the importance of applying to the right colleges for your student. Learn how to empower yourself and your student in the college application and selection process.
The DGFUMC Ignite All Youth Lock-In will be held on Friday, August 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The youth will be staying in the church, playing games, learning about God and watching movies. 
Our second Wash and Worship youth car wash will take place Sunday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Have your car washed while you attend worship. All donations received benefit youth ministries.
