Welcome to Youth Ministry at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church.

We are located at 4455 E. Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our community outreach programs and youth initiatives are designed to go from our church into the community to help those in need.

Confirmation & Sr. High Retreat registration forms are past due!  Please turn yours in as quickly as possible.  Retreat is February 18-20 at Mingus Mountain UMC Camp.

This Week in Youth Ministry:
Sunday, February 5:

• SML (Sunday Morning Live) - Grades 7-12 meet in the chapel from 9:30-9:45 a.m. for gathering, youth ministry announcements, prayer, and music.
• 7th Grade Confirmation - "About Worship" with Ron Maryhew in the chapel from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• 8th Grade Confirmation - "The End of the World and Life After Death" with Krysten Paynter in room H5 from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• Christian Development & Exploration (CD&E) - "The First Face of Christianity: Team Challenge on Who Jesus Really Was" with Mary Sue Ingraham in room H7 from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• Sing to Hymn (Youth Praise Band) - Rehearsal from 11:00-1:00 p.m. in the chapel
  
• Youth Choir - Rehearsal from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the choir room (**PLEASE note the time change due to the Super Bowl!)
• V.I.B.E. (Sunday Evening Fellowship) - Super Bowl Party in H1 from 4:00 p.m. until...the game is over!  Dinner and snacks provided.  Come enjoy the game on the big screens.

Wednesday, February 8:

• Christian Group of Young Men (CGYM) - Senior High Guy's Small Group meets on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the Youth Lounge.
• Sr. High Girl's Small Group - Now meets Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room (F8) starting February 8.  This covenant group is open to all girls in grades 9-12.  Come early and get dinner at the Wednesday Evening Feast in the Fellowship Center. 
  

Next Week in Youth Ministry:
Sunday, February 12:

• SML (Sunday Morning Live) - Grades 7-12 meet in the chapel from 9:30-9:45 a.m. for gathering, youth ministry announcements, prayer, and music.
  
• 7th Grade Confirmation - "Our Hymnal" with Lori Wiggs in the chapel from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• 8th Grade Confirmation - "Our Historical Beliefs: The Creeds" with Maggie Wilder in room H5 from 9:45-10:40 a.m
• Christian Development & Exploration (CD&E) - "Abraham Lincoln: How Faith Shaped an American President and Changed the Course of a Nation" with Deb Pryor in room H7 from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• Sing to Hymn (Youth Praise Band) - Rehearsal from 11:00-1:00 p.m. in the chapel
• Youth Choir - Rehearsal from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the choir room
  
• V.I.B.E. (Sunday Evening Fellowship) - PVUMC hosts the District Valentine's Dance from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center.  Come and party with the other youth groups in our district!
  

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Coming Up:

• Confirmation & Sr. High Retreat - February 18-20, 2012 (President's Day Weekend).  Please make this an event a priority for your student.  Registration forms are due by February 1.
  
• Annual Youth Dinner & Auction - Sunday, April 22, 2012.  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year for youth missions and youth choir tour.  Please add this to your calendar!