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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.

Meet our new Youth Minister

February 26, 2012 - 8:42am

Katie BartholomewOn April 1, Katie Bartholomew will join our church staff as Youth Minister.

Katie grew up near Cleveland, Ohio graduating from Brecksville- Broadview Heights High School. She has a Bachelors Degree in liberal arts with a concentration in religion from Baldwin-Wallace College located in Berea, Ohio where she was an honor society member.

She learned the ins and outs of youth ministry as a Youth Ministry Intern at the Brecksville United Methodist Church, serving as a chaperone at various events, leading Bible study, developing educational curriculum, teaching Sunday School classes, and helping coordinate Vacation Bible School.

Katie is currently enrolled in graduate classes focused on the Old Testament at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston.

Beginning on April 1 Katie will work with our intern JJ Mannschreck and John Smoke to plan for the summer youth activities and to get to know our youth and their families.

Katie will assume full-time responsibilities for our church after her classes are completed in May. Her enthusiasm and excitement about fostering our youth ministry promises to be contagious.

Youth Minister Appointment

February 17, 2012 - 5:22pm

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Kathryn (Katie) Bartholomew has accepted the position of Youth Minister with our church. Katie is a native of Broadview Heights a “suburb” of Cleveland Ohio and a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in religion. Although Katie will not begin her position until April 1, we hope to introduce her to you during worship services on February 26. We will post more information soon.

Movie Night: iRobot

iRobotThe Youth Group will be watching the movie, iRobot, starring Will Smith. There will be snacks and fellowship along with a discussion of the movie afterwards.

This movie is rated PG-13 and so those under 13 must have Parental Approval through the permission slip. Sign up in the narthex between services!

For more information contact JJ Mannschreck.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Room
Date: 
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

30 Hour Famine!

The 30 Hour Famine is a Lock-In style Youth event of fun and fellowship combined with raising awareness of the global hunger crisis. Youth come to the Church on Friday afternoon after school and stay through the night until about 4:30pm on Saturday. There will be tons of games and group activities along with some free time and maybe even some sleeping! We are flexible on scheduling if people need to come late, leave early or leave for a time and come back. After our famine is over, we will break our fast together with a community meal! Youth are encouraged to raise donations to send to the hungry, but they can also just come to learn and have some fun! For more information check out www.30hourfamine.org or contact JJ Mannschreck.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Room
Date: 
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 3:00pm

Glow in the Dark Volleyball/Laser Tag Lock-In

There will be a Glow in the Dark Volleyball tournament followed by an over-night laser tag lock-in on March 3-4. More information will become available at a later date.

Location: 
Open Door/Gym/Laser Tag Place
Date: 
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 6:00pm

Chapel Choir Tour 2012 - New York City

Chapel Choir 2011

The 41st Annual Chapel Choir Spring Break Tour will take place March 24-31, with New York City as the destination. The title of this year’s musical mission trip, “Outside My Own Little World,” will feature music about faith, hope, compassion and those around us who are less fortunate. A total of 41 youth and seven adults will participate.

Directed by Chad Goetz and accompanied by Bobbi Mielcarski, the choir will have the unique opportunity to perform at and tour the United Nations headquarters while in New York City. They will also ride the Staten Island Ferry, visit the 9/11 Memorial, attend a Broadway show, take a Behind the Scenes tour of NBC Studios and do other sightseeing.

They will present a pre-tour concert on Sunday, March 18 at First Church of the Nazarene in Lemont at 7:00 p.m. and two home concerts on Sunday, April 1 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.

The Chapel Choir is very appreciative of the continued support provided by members of this church.

41st Chapel Choir Annual Spring Break Tour

Sunday, March 18 – Pre-Tour Concert
First Church of the Nazarene
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, IL

Saturday, March 24
Hope Ridge UMC
Mentor, OH

Sunday, March 25
Sing at Mentor UMC 9:00 worship service
Mentor, OH

Overnight and evening performance at
St. Paul’s UMC
State College, PA

Monday, March 26
Chatham UMC
Chatham, NJ

Tuesday, March 27 – Wednesday, March 28
Staying at Holiday Inn Manhattan
New York City

Date: 
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 6:00am

Thanks from the Chapel Choir

February 3, 2012 - 9:46pm

Thanks to the 137 people who came to the Mongolian Grill on Jan. 31st in support of the Chapel Choir. A total of $868 was raised between the $3 donation per plate from the restaurant and the generous tips left by patrons. Sincere appreciation is also expressed to our six guest grillers: Joette Conger, Chad Goetz, JJ Mannschreck, Bobbi Mielcarski, Rev. Jim McDonald, and Bruce Ritter.

Senior High Ski Trip

All senior high (grades 8-12) are invited to spend some time on the slopes. We will be heading to Devil's Head Ski Resort at 6:00am on Saturday, February 4th and returning at 11:00am on Sunday, February 5th.

Sign up and permissions slips are available by clicking below or in the parlor on Sundays and in the church office. Each child must fill out both the DGFUMC and the Devil's Head Permission Slips.

We need chaperones! If you are interested contact jj at jj.mannschreck@garrett.edu.

Location: 
Devil's Head Ski Resort
Date: 
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 6:00am

Valentine's Day Youth Fundraiser

January 18, 2012 - 12:51pm

Cupcakes

The youth will be baking and decorating cupcakes and heart shaped cakes for Valentine's Day to help raise money for Youth Activities.

The cost of a cake is $14 and cupcakes are $4. Cakes and cupcakes are available in both white and red velvet with your choice of butter cream or cream cheese frosting in either red or pink.

Your cake will be ready for pick up on Sunday, February 12th. Order forms are available to download by clicking the link below or in the parlor on Sundays and in the church office anytime.

Order forms are due to the church office by Wednesday, February 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact JJ at 248.219.8598 or jj.mannschreck@garrett.edu

Chapel Choir Fundraiser at B.D.'s Mongolian Grill!

bd Mongolian GrillCome help support the DGFUMC Youth Ministries program at Mongolian Grill in Bolingbrook on January 31st, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

It's easy! Just tell your server that you are there for the DGFUMC Fundraiser and youth ministry will get $3 per person.

This event will feature 5 Guest Grillers from DGFUMC! The Guest Grillers will prepare your food just like the pros! Please bring extra money to tip your favorite Griller as all tips generated are ours!

Proceeds will help fund the 41st Chapel Choir Tour to New York City, March 24th - 31st.

So, bring your friends, family, and anyone that enjoys a good meal and wants to support our Chapel Choir!

Location: 
B.D.'s Mongolian Grill
619 E. Boughton Rd. Suite 150, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440
Date: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 3:00pm

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