Frankfort First UMC
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Witnessing in the Capital of Kentucky since 1790

Youth Ministry

U.    M.    Y.     F.

(United Methodist Youth Fellowship)

The church is very proud of its ministry to and through our young people.  We invite and strive to actively involve all middle school and high school students in our church to participate in our programs, and their leadership is an essential part of this church's overall ministry. 

Wednesdays
Recharge Sessions (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm). This is a time of study, reflection, worship to "recharge" our batteries and to help us get through the week.  Middle and high schoolers split into two groups and have a time of devotion and reflection as well as share in our fun-filled lives.

Sundays
Worship Services at 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am.  Our 8:30 am and 11:00 am services are traditional in nature and beautiful in their handling of music and scripture. The 9:00 service entitled Good News at Nine offers a contemporary flair to worship with the inclusion of drama, music played by a rock band and multi-media devices.  We feel it is essential to worship God freely and offer many opportunities to do this in our church.

Middle and High School Sunday School in the Lighthouse (10 am - 10:50 am).  We use curriculum which connects our experience of life and popular culture to our experience of God's word in scripture.  Our teachers are great, and innovative, so don't miss this time of growing in faith.   
 
SUNDAY EVENING SCHEDULE
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. 
We have open gym/play time each Sunday afternoon starting at 3:30.  This may involve an organized game of volleyball/dodgeball/basketball or may be just free time.  From there, we split up into age-based groups to do fun activities.  A field trip is always a possibilty so be prepared to have fun.  Youth always have a say in what we do during these afternoon sessions.
 
But Wait, There's More...
Here's our calendar for the upcoming months.... 
 
February
               
1              Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30)
5              "Souper Bowl Bash" and flag football tourney (4:00 – 8:00) Bring canned goods!!!!
8              Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30)
10           Drive-in movie @ church featuring "E.T." (5:30 p.m.)
12           Joint worship service at St. John A.M.E. (4:00 p.m.)
15           Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30)
19           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
22           Ash Wednesday Service (6:30-7:30)
26           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
29           Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30)
                                Lenten study
March
 
4              open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
7              Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30) - Lenten study
10           Winter Jam,   Rupp Arena    (6:00 pm.)                          $10
11           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
14           Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30) - Lenten study
18           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
21           Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30) - Lenten study
24           Go Frankfort Dodgeball Tourney (6:00 p.m.)
25           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
28           Recharge Bible Study Session (6:30-7:30) - Lenten study
April
1              open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
2 – 6        Spring Break activities (tbd but could include…)
                                                - Bike trek
                                                - ropes course
                                                - shopping mall visit
                                                - nursing home visit
                                                - day trip
               
7              Day Between Service
8              Easter
11           Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
15           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
18            Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
22            open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
25            Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
29           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
May
2              Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
6              open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
9             Talent Show
11           Lexington Legends Game                                                     $7 tix (minimum of 10)
13           Mother’s Day
16           Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
20           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
23           Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)     
27           Memorial Day weekend
June
3              open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
6              Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)
10           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
14-17      SURGE Weekend Retreat: Lake Junaluska, NC
20           Recharge Session (6:30-7:30)     
21-23      Icthus Music Festival
24           open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
25-29      Vacation Bible School
 
July
1              open gym (3:30 – 5:00) Endeavor groups (5:00 – 6:00)
15           Church-wide picnic
20           Summer lock-in
                             rock concert
                             underground church
                             dodgeball tourney
                             movie