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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.

Have you ever had a pie thrown in your face?

October 13, 2012 - 8:21am

CROP Stop SignI haven’t, and as far as I know neither has John Smoke. Unfortunately for us, that is all about to change! You may have heard us engaging in some good-spirited competitive conversations or seen the posters on the church walls with pies surrounding our faces. This Sunday, pies will be thrown. But what’s it all about?

This Sunday, October 14th, First UMC is teaming up with churches and organization all around the area to walk in the annual CROP Walk. This walk drums up financial and moral support for a variety of organizations that seek to fight hunger in our local communities, our nation, and around the world. After hearing about the walk, I immediately knew I wanted to help out and was positive that others would, too. I talked to John and found out that he was positive others would want to help as well. We were both SO positive that we decided to enter into a friendly challenge between our ministries. So, this Sunday, whoever has more students from his or her ministry (for John that’s Kindergarteners-5th Grade, for me it’s 6th-12th graders) walking alongside him or her in the walk, gets to throw pies in the other person’s face.

Haunted Corn Maze

All Senior and Junior High Youth are invited to head to Jonamac's Haunted Corn Maze in Malta, IL. We'll leave from Open Door at 4:30PM and return to the church at 9:30PM. Cost to attend is $10. Sign-up in the Parlor after worship! 

Date: 
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 4:30pm

Onward Bound Lock-In

We're kicking off the Onward Bound season right with a lock-in October 5th-October 6th. Come for a few hours or come for the night to get to know your fellow Onward Bounders, dive deeper into your faith, and have fun!

The lock-in starts at 7PM on Friday night and goes until 10AM Saturday morning.

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 7:00pm

Fall Fun Festival!!

Celebrate Fall with the Youth Group! Junior and Senior High youth are invited to the DGFUMC Fall Fun Festival October 28th! Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy fall food and games! Meet in Open Door from 4-6PM. 

Date: 
Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 6:15pm

Crop Walk and Ignite!

Join the Junior and Senior High youth as we walk the CROP Walk and raise money to eradicate hunger on the local, national, and international level. The youth group will be walking together in the 27th Annual South DuPage CROP Hunger Walk. Registration starts at 1:30PM and the Walk begins at 2:00PM. Following the walk, we'll head back to Open Door for a joint youth group.  There will NOT be dinner this week!

For more information about the walk, visit www.dgfumc.org/cropwalk and sign up with the DGFUMC Youth team!

Date: 
Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 1:30pm

Back to School Bowling/ Game Night!

Come hang out Friday, September 28th from 7-9PM in the Youth Room to beat the back-to-school blues with some fun! We'll bowl (in the church!!), eat, and play any and all board games. Bring your favorite game to share for the evening!

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 7:00pm

Onward Bound

Onward Bound begins with our student-parent meeting and registration Wednesday, September 12th @ 6:30PM in the Chapel. 

We meet the following dates starting in the Youth Room from 6:30-8PM.

Location: 
Chapel
Open Door
Date: 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 6:30pm

Chapel Choir Rehearsal

Come join us for our first rehearsal on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7PM!

Date: 
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 7:00pm

5th Quarter

So the football game is over... now what? Come hang out in Open Door! We'll have food, music, and lots of space to hang out. Didn't go to the game? Come anyway! We'll be hanging out with Middle School from 8-9:30 P.M. and High School from 9:30-11 P.M.!

Date: 
Friday, September 14, 2012 - 8:00pm

Chapel Choir Kick-off!

We are celebrating the beginning of Chapel Choir this year, with a kick-off supper! 

We will meet on Wednesday, August 29nd at 6:30PM in Pastor Jim and Pastor Greta's backyard for official registration, food, and fun! (Rain location will be in the Gym)

Following dinner, choir members will rehearse until 8:45PM and adults interested in helping with choir this year will meet briefly.

Date: 
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 6:30pm

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