Severe drought in the Horn of Africa has left more than 11 million people in need of our help. 30 Hour Famine is nationwide movement of teenagers who refuse to accept the status quo, who stand together to make a difference. Starvation, disease, and poverty are not acceptable - and we can do something about it! Join us in our famine as we raise awareness and funds for those who need our help in the Horn of Africa!
For more information, please contact JJ Mannschreck at 248 219 8598 or by email at jj.mannschreck@garrett.edu. We are also in need of chaperones and adult supervision for this event.
Back by popular demand: there will be a Veggie Tale Marathon on Saturday, January 21 for all Youth grades 6-12. Come catch your favorite vegetables in action with fun fellowship and way too many silly songs! Snacks will be provided, and we will certainly be playing games as well! For more information please contact JJ Mannschreck at 248 219 8598, or by email: jj.mannschreck@garrett.edu. And remember: God made you special and God loves you very much!
On January 13-14 there will be a Lock-In in Open Door for all 6th and 7th graders. All are welcome! Sign-Up sheets and permission slips will be available in the Parlor on Sundays. Come and join the fun and fellowship! We are also in need of chaperones for this events, any adults/parents who would like to help - please contact JJ Mannschreck at 248 219 8598 or by email at jjmannschreck@garrett.edu.
Help the Chapel Choir get to New York this Spring Break by sponsoring a bus seat for $25. You can direct your sponsorship to a particular student or have it applied to the tour fund. Sponsor forms are available in the church office or from Chapel Choir members.
Happy Thanksgiving! Everyone from First UMC is invited to the Interfaith Multicultural Thanksgiving Brunch to be held at the Islamic Foundation on Sunday, November 27, from 11am to 1pm. You can find more details here. It is a wonderful experience and I encourage you to come - individuals and families - all are welcome. Because our hosts from the Mohammed Webb Foundation are supplying main dishes we need to give them an RSVP right away. Please contact Laura Temple if you plan to come.
The regular Sunday Night Youth Group Program will be on March 4.
Happy Thanksgiving! Everyone from First UMC is invited to the Interfaith Multicultural Thanksgiving Brunch to be held at the Islamic Foundation on Sunday, November 27, from 11am to 1pm. You can find more details 
