A new process for serving in Youth Ministry!

Deep breaths as we begin this crazy busy season coming to the end of the school year! It’s amazing how time flies! I am sending you all prayers for patience, comfort and peace as you navigate the many many pressures on your family during this time.

I would like to try something new with our serving times in youth ministry for the next few weeks. My hope is that this will take some of the pressure off of you to remember to sign up for serving times while also trying to navigate the schedules of your family.

I know there are many factors when it comes to signing up to serve in youth ministry. Whether you are not comfortable teaching a Sunday School class, your students don’t want you around because they want to feel more independent, or you simply can’t add one more thing to your plate. Trust me, I understand!

As members of Trenholm Road we are called to serve in many ways, and sometimes that means stepping out of our comfort zone, helping to lead the the development of our student’s faith or even adding that one more thing. If we can all be willing to give just a couple of hours of our time, it lessens the load on everyone. 

Sunday April 14th's Upper Room was about bearing each other’s burdens, "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2. Let’s carry this together!

Ok, Linda get to the point ;-)! Going forward I will be pre- assigning my adults to serving spots. You should receive a notification on Realm when you have been assigned a serving time. When you see that, if you are able to serve simply select accept and we are good. If you are not able, you will select decline and then please reach out to a fellow parent to replace you and find another time slot for yourself. That’s it!

Please, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns with this process!

I appreciate each and every one of you more than I can say!



Many Blessings,

Linda

Acolytes and Crucifers Needed!

Ushering!

or Be a Door Greeter!

Emily and Elizabeth Anne did a wonderful job singing in the services on Sunday! Below are songs with similar messages as their solos! So proud of you ladies!

Lead on Good Shepard- Patrick Mayberry

Come Thou Fount (I Will Sing)- Chris Tomlin

Important Upcoming Dates

• Saturday, May 4: Ropes Course, email Linda if you want to join us!
• Sunday, May 5: Senior Sunday, End of School Celebration
• Monday, May 6: Youth Core, 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 8: Last Discipleship
• Thursday, May 9: Last Girls Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 10: Church outing to USC Baseball Game, you should have already registered. Contact Linda ASAP if you still want to join!
• Wednesday, May 15: Evening Study Hall for students! More info and RSVP below!
• Sunday, May 19: Confirmation Sunday
• Monday, May 20: Lattes with Linda, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• Friday, May 31: Game Night
• Thursday July 11-Saturday July 13: All Students: Mission Weekend
• Sunday July 21-Friday July 26: Children's Musical Summer Camp, Oh Jonah! Youth help wanted!

Last meeting is next Thursday May 9th at 7:00p.m. at Mrs. Tara's house! Please make sure you have RSVP'd in Realm!

Sunday School

May 5

Wow! Can you believe we are done with formal classes!? Use these next two weeks to make up any missed lessons!

Confirmation will take place on Sunday May 19th, during the 11:00 service. More information will be coming soon!

Don't forget about the breakfast during Sunday school!

UMYF: May 5

5:15- 5:30 p.m. Optional Open Gym

5:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner and Fellowship

6:00-7:00 p.m. Messy UMYF (be prepared to get messy!)

NO UMYF on Sunday May 12- Spend time with your family!

Last Sunday UMYF: May 19

5:15- 5:30 p.m. Optional Open Gym

5:30-6:00 p.m. Dinner and Fellowship

6:00-7:00 p.m. TBD: Kickball Game with the UMM!

Join the children, youth and their families at Founder’s Park for an intergenerational evening of fun!

When:  South Carolina vs. Georgia, Friday May 10th, 5:30pm

What: Baseball game with picnic table seating in the Coke Pavilion located down the left field line. The per person price includes a ticket to the game, seating in the Coke Pavilion, and food: hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, mac and cheese, seasonal fruit, cookies and Coke product drinks through the 7th inning.

Where: Meet outside the gate at Founder’s Park

Cost: $30 per person (children, youth and adults are all the same price)



Email Linda or Ashlea with any questions: youth@trumc.org or ashlea@trumc.org

Are you looking for a quiet place to study for an upcoming EOC, final, test, or work on a project?

Join us at our Youth Study Hall on Wednesday, May 15th! We will be in the youth lounge from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m., providing your favorite snacks.

Come relax on a comfy couch, bean bag chair, or sit at a table - whatever helps you focus and prepare for the end-of-year pressures.

Please RSVP to ensure Mrs. Linda has your favorite snack ready!

This is a dedicated study session, not a lesson or social gathering, but there will be a space for group project work. Feel free to bring a friend along!

Deadline to Register is Friday May 24!

Camp directors select the number of houses we can work on based on the number of students and chaperones signed up! So please register ASAP so we can help as many people as possible!

We need chaperones! Anyone 18 and up will need to fill out the Smart Track Background check in addition to the registration form!



Registration is now open! High School students, Students age 14-28: We will attend the Union Camp from June 15-22, 2024! Use the link below to register!

Scholarships are available, contact Linda!