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The Youth Ministry Program of First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove seeks to provide opportunities to grow in faith, connect with others, and nurture service oriented individuals to live out Christ's love in the world. We provide a number of opportunities for youth in the community.

Senior High Mission Trip Stock Sale

April 22, 2013 - 3:44pm

This year, July 21st -27th, the high school youth will travel to Hastings, MI for a mission trip. The high school students will spend the week completing home repair projects for members of the community- and they need your help to get there!

Make an “investment” in this wonderful mission by purchasing stock in the trip! Mission Trip Stock will be available for purchase Sunday mornings beginning May 5th for $10 a share. 

DGFUMC Scholarship

April 22, 2013 - 3:37pm

Each year, the DGFUMC community offers scholarships to college students who have been important leaders in the life of our church. Beginning May 1st, members of the congregation will have the opportunity to donate to this scholarship. Special offering envelopes will be in the pews on Sunday mornings throughout the entire month of May for individuals seeking to contribute to this important fund. Please consider supporting this church tradition!

Students interested in applying for the scholarship may fill out an application (available below and in the office beginning May 1st) and return it to the office by July 1st. Winners will be announced in early July and be honored at a special worship service in August.

Mission Trip to the United Church of Rogers Park

April 16, 2013 - 4:25pm

All DGFUMC youth entering 7th-12th grade in the Fall are invited to our local mission trip to the United Church of Rogers Park July 14th-17th. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to serve the Chicago community! Registration for the trip can be found below and is due Sunday, June 9th.

Chapel Choir End of the Year Banquet

We will be celebrating another great year of Chapel Choir on Wednesday, May 1st from 6-9PM at Ashton Place. All choir members are invitied to take part in this celebration!

Location: 
Ashton Place
Date: 
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 6:00pm

Rescue in the Night - Children's Cantata

April 8, 2013 - 2:55pm

Connection, Chorister and Cherub Choirs

Present

RESCUE IN THE NIGHT

The Story of
Daniel in the Lions’ Den

Sunday, May 5 at the 9:30 & 11:00 Worship Services

Please come to worship on Sunday, May 5 to hear our children sing about the story of Daniel in the Lions' Den (with the Cherubs being the ferocious lions!). You are guaranteed to enjoy this lighthearted but faithful performance of the Biblical story of courage and obedience.

Onward Bound Lock-In

May 10th-11th is a very important Confirmation retreat for 7th and 8th graders. This retreat will be a Lock-In at the church from 8PM Friday evening to 8AM Saturday morning. All students (especially those who will be getting Confirmed this year) are strongly encouraged to attend!

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, May 10, 2013 - 8:00pm

Summer Activities Meeting

Think everything stops in the Youth Ministry program once summer starts? Think again! There are a number of opportunities this summer for you to stay connected with your friends,  continue to grow your faith, and earn credits for choir tour and mission trip.

Parents and students are invited to attend our Summer Activities Meeting to check out the 2013 summer schedule and learn more about important volunteer needs. 

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 12:15pm

Youth Group on Instagram

March 25, 2013 - 8:39am

Chapel Choir Tour BusYou can now follow the tour with photos on Instagram. We have our own page for the DGFUMC Youth Group.

Grant has already uploaded pictures from our first day in Carbondale and our second in Walls, Mississipi, taking in Graceland on the way.

Day 2 Choir Tour

March 25, 2013 - 8:17am

At the end of Day 2, we recall a multitude of accomplishments that we did not foresee.   Our bus driver received the nickname, Mr. Wonderful, a few years ago from another choir ensemble.  They were traveling in the New England area during a series of winter snowstorms, Jeff made them a promise that they would not have to have to suffer walking through a storm while dressed in their long black gowns.  The week of storms took pause each time they gave their concerts.   Mr. Wonderful travels took us through 5 different states and some heavy rain storms.  Just as his name promised, the rains would stop for each of our travel and lunch breaks.

Day 1 Choir Tour

March 25, 2013 - 8:16am

Kick off at DGFUMC with introduction of bus driver Jeff, goodbyes to family and blessing of the tour by Katie Kiss.  All the luggage, equipment and food were packed on the bus for departure at 6 AM.  We toured Southern Illinois University campus upon arrival in Carbondale.  Dinner was provided by members of the Carbondale United Methodist Church.  They served the world’s best smoked barbeque baked beans, pulled pork, salad and many fresh vegetables.  Red velvet cake and brownies were served to celebrate birthdays for Kelsey, Leah, Luke and Rebecca.  Then we left with our host families and had a great time. I know from my first experience that the families were fantastic.  I slept well and woke up to eggs and bacon.  It doesn’t get much better than that.  The church showed us great hospitality and we all are truly grateful to be a part of their service this morning.

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