Famine: an extreme scarcity of food

The 30 Hour Famine, as the title suggests, is a fast lasting 30 hours. From noon (or after lunch) on Friday the 25th, to 6:00 pm Saturday the 26th. During this time period we will be focusing on hunger; what it is, where it is, and what it feels like.

Hunger: a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient

The Famine includes activities such as:
- Cardboard houses (Jr. High)
- Hide-and-seek in the dark (Sr. High)
- Prayer Walk
- Praise Band
- Collecting canned food for CareNet
- A "feast" breaking the fast
- Collection for World Vision (Youth)

The Famine IS an over-night event. Therefore, you will need a sleeping bag, clothes, and tolietries. To help you deal with the hunger, it is wise to bring gum and non-citrus juices.

The Famine is a great way to help out your community while becoming closer to God and your fellow peers! You DO make a difference!

*Will be updated with more information frequently.

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YOUTH CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER:
Here’s what’s happening at youth group during December
·  Thursday, Dec. 2 – we are providing dinner for the Wesley Foundation at WCU. If you can help by either providing food OR going there to help serve please let Margaret or Lee Gale know.
·  Sunday Dec. 5— Cantata practice @ 10:55 am (during Children’s Church). We will practice the little kids’songs and need youth helpers there!
– 4:30 pm – we will rehearse with the older elementary for the Cantata (downstairs –Children’s Church room), then have a snack supper 6:00 pm – It’s an “ADVENTure” as we look at the meaning of Advent and preparing for the coming of the Messiah.
·  Friday, Dec. 10— The youth Sunday School class discussed the possibility of attending the special planetarium showing at Young Harris College. If you are interested in attending the show, please let Margaret or James Freeman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) know as soon as possible!
·  Saturday, Dec. 11 – We will meet at the church @ 9:15 a.m. for the final rehearsal for the Cantata.
·  Sunday, Dec. 12 – 6:00 pm. It’s our youth Christmas party! You are asked to bring a wrapped gift (under $10) for our surprise gift exchange, along with a canned good for CareNet.
·  Wednesday, Dec. 15 – 5:45 pm. You’ll want to be here for our church-wide “Round the Table Carol Sing.” We’ll have a great time together enjoying good food, fellowship, and singing Christmas carols.
·  Sunday, Dec. 19 – 6:00 pm. The youth families are going caroling! Meet here ready to go at 6 pm as we share the good news of Jesus Christ through our favorite Christmas carols.
·  Sunday, Dec. 26 – youth group will NOT meet so that you may enjoy time with your family

Coming up soon!
·  Sunday, Jan. 23—we are hosting a district youth event in conjunction with the District Leadership Conference. Adults will fil our church for training that afternoon while youth from across the Waynesville district will meet across the street in Tartan Hall for an afternoon of games, worship and more!
·  Fri-Sat, Feb. 25-26—it’s our annual 30 hour Famine. The other United Methodist churches in our area have been invited to participate with us in this annual weekend of hunger awareness and collecting cans for CareNet.
Some great discussions are going on in the Youth Sunday School!
Join us each Sunday from 9:45 – 10:45 am in the Blaine House as we connect the Bible to life.

Each Thursday night the Walk meets at 6:00 pm – another opportunity for young people in the community to connect with Christ!
YOUTH—MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR
THE WEEK OF July 10, 2011.
We will be attending YOUTH 2011 in Indiana with a mission project included on the trip over. For more information on this International UMY gathering, go to www.youth2011.net

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM—DECEMBER 12TH @ 11:00 A.M

WHO: Kids of all ages from toddlers through high schoolers.

WHAT: Youth and Kids are invited to help us celebrate the Christmas Season by participating in Special Music / Cantata on December 12, 2010 at the 10:55 Worship Service.

WHEN: Toddlers through 2nd Graders will practice songs during Children's Church (all Sundays in November and 1st week in December). Older Children's Church kids (Grades 3rd - 5th) are also invited to participate during Children's Church (play handbells/narrators/etc.) in the younger kid's performance by teaming up to help them learn the songs. The younger kids will be performing on Sunday, December 12 at the beginning of the service. Dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday morning (time TDA) on December 11, 2010.

3rd - 5th Intermediate Grades and Youth Group will practice on these Sundays
November 14,

November 21 and

December 5 from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

Youth - a meal will be served immediately following practice before your youth group program. We will be performing two songs as part of the Cantata on December 12, 2010. Dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday morning (time TDA) on December11, 2010

WHERE: First United Methodist Church - Children's Church-downstairs classroom on Sunday mornings. Youth/older elementary kids will meet in the Adult Chancel Choir Room on select Sunday afternoons/evening.

PLUS - Adult helpers will be needed with rehearsals and costumes. Do you want to help?? Please here contact to Theresa Ramsey or at 369-7411 for more information.

Here's what's up!

Hope all YOUth are having a great summer! Here are some things we don't want you to miss out on - invite a friend!

Youth Sunday School happening EVERY Sunday from 9:45 - 10:45 am in the Blaine House. Join us as we learn more about connecting faith and life!

The youth are in charge of the toy section for the church wide bazaar later this month - and we need EVERYONE to help out! Please let me or Linda Sterrett know if you are available to help during any or all of these times:

setting up any time Monday - Thursday (especially on Mon. and Tues.) July 26-29 and for the actual bazaar (Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31). Youth, parents, friends - we need LOTS of help!

This is both a lot of fun but also an important way of raising money to help others in need through a variety of missions, both here in Franklin and in other places around the world. It's a great way to put your faith into action!

Also - there are a couple of youth openings still available for the mission trip to Copperhill, TN on Aug. 1-6. Please let me know immediately if you are interested as we have to turn in our final roster very soon!

Some upcoming events -

• July 25 – attend River of Life worship and hike after
• Aug. 1 - 6 - mission trip to Copperhill, TN (final registration and payment due by July 1).
• Aug. 8 - tubing, gem mining and cookout at Rose Creek mines
• Aug. 11 – counselor meeting   5:30 pm
• Aug. 29 – back to school kickoff with parents meeting
• The Walk meets year round EVERY Thursday with dinner provided. If you can help with a meal, please sign up on the list in Memorial Hall.
• Interested in being a part of our churchwide hiking club? Contact Wes Hirsch or Fred Jones for more info.

Questions about any aspect of our youth ministry? Be sure to contact either This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Linda Sterrett.

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