We love children & youth!

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A summer SERRV work camp
(Yes, we do need to put in a more current photo, but some of us LOVE this one!)
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Senior Youth Group (Grades 9-12) & 
Junior Youth Group (Grades 6-8) 
Note about ages in activities:  Unless listed otherwise, youth events include both junior and senior youth groups (Grades 6-12).

Youth Leader/Coordinator: Rita Murphy
Youth Sunday School Teachers (10:45-11:30 a.m.): Mike Campbell, George Wright, Bryan Beckel
Thanks to others who assist in leadership!
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Kids' Night - 3rd Fridays 
​April 20, May 18, June 15 and more
6-8 pm  

Kids’ Night are usually the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children in grades K-5 are invited to have supper, play games and learn a Bible story. Please let Pastor Marlys or the church office know by the Wednesday before Kids' Night who will attend.  
All children in Kindergarten to Grade 5 are WELCOME !

Church Skating Party

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Sunday, April 15 The Christian Education Team invites members and friends to a Roller Skating Party from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park.  Birthday cake will be served for some special folks. This event is free to members and friends. RSVP to church office (814-695-0072). ​
​Our church praise band leads us in song on occasional Sundays and at other events. Contact Pastor Marlys ​or Janell Byrnes if you are interested in this ministry.
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YOUTH NEWS 
from Coordinator Rita Murphy: 

“He has risen, he is not here.”  Mark 16:6b Let us worship the risen King!
 
  T HANK YOU so much for your generosity at the Spaghetti Luncheon!  Over $450 was added to the National Youth Conference fund because of you!  We really appreciate the combined efforts of the Youth with the Hospitality & Fellowship Team.  Thanks also to Ron & Janell Byrnes for cooking! 
  • The Youth had a super time at the District Volleyball Tournament at Juniata College!  Thanks to Bryan Beckel, Cody Beatty, George Wright and Mike & Lori Campbell for all the time spent in practices.  Also, thanks to Bryan Beckel for being a great coach!
  • Any seniors in high school that would like to help plan Baccalaureate are invited to a meeting in the art room at 2:45 on Tuesday, March 27.  Let Rita know if you want to be a part of Baccalaureate and can’t make the meeting.  (Baccalaureate is May 20 at 7:00 p.m.)
  • Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 7 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  The IGNITE Barnyard Bash will be held at Zion Lutheran Church.  Come, find fun-time mixed with spiritual-time of a prayer labyrinth.  Be sure to invite friends!
  • Join the fun of the Roller Skating Party on Sunday, April 15 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg.
  • The Soup Kitchen Trip (Grades 9-12) at Washington DC will be held April 25-28.  Join in this special mission journey coordinated by our District Youth Cabinet.  Don’t wait – space is limited!
  • IGNITE invites all youth to a combined youth group meeting on Wednesday, April 25 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. 
  • Mark your calendar now:  Youth will lead the Sunday Morning Worship Service on May 6!
  • Sunday School is held each week in the Youth Room.  Come, enjoy the strengthening of our walk with Christ, led by Bryan Beckel, Mike Campbell and George Wright.
  • Camp Blue Diamond has a camp for You!!  Get a form today!!
  • National Youth Conference:  July 21-26 in Fort Collins, CO.  We have officially registered and ordered plane tickets for 4 adults and 6 youth for this tremendous spiritual growth event.  Hold this life-changing event in your prayers.
  • Yes, we still collect aluminum cans.
 
If you have any questions, need forms, or have ideas, please let Rita Murphy know.
May Christ’s message of love and hope be found in us.  

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