Week of April 14, 2024

Our weekly news & updates

HS and MS Students

Youth Group

April 14, 5 - 7 p.m., Hickey Hall, Bingo Party

We have invited special guests to this fun spring event. Don't miss it. Bring your grandparents and friends for a great night of fun!

Dinner will be served.

Youth Release and Youth Waiver

Confirmation Class

April 14, 5 - 7 p.m. - Dinner will be served. Students will join the Bingo Party at 6 p.m.

Bingo Party - this Sunday!

Bingo Party

Sunday, April 14, 5 - 7 p.m., Hickey Hall

The youth leadership team is hosting a Bingo Night for Grandparents and friends on Sunday, April 14 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. during youth group. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Anyone aged MS and up are welcome. If you have any questions, email Jodi Stuermer here.

Third Thursday Dinner

Alibi

16700 Rochester Rd, Troy

April 18, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a FREE dinner out! All HS students and their friends are welcome. Bring your smile and a big appetite.

Children & Youth Music Program

Sunday, April 14, Students will be performing during the 11 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary

Sunday, April 21 - Rehearsal

Youth Choir: 4:15 - 5 p.m. Choir Room

Children’s Choir: 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Choir Room

All children and youth are invited to participate in the music program which will be showcased on Sunday, April 14 & May 12 at the 11 a.m. service.

Rehearsal dates are April 21, 28 & May 5.

Parent Gathering Group

Sunday, April 21,

5 - 7 p.m. in Hickey Hall*

Email Rachel Henry with questions.

Social Media: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Tuesday, April 23; 7 - 9 p.m., Hickey Hall

St. Paul’s Adult Ministries, Health Ministries and Stephen Ministries will host a seminar on social media and the mental and physical impact of social media on people of all ages. Dangers and benefits will be discussed along with healthy strategies for social media use.

Featured speakers will be:

• Adam Hamilton, Clinical Director, Oakland Community Health Network

• Sgt. Jonathan Elges, Computer Crime Unit, Oakland County Sheriff Dept.

• Christina Harvey, MPH, Health Education Consultant, Oakland Schools

• Andrea Zellner, Learning Design Consultant, Oakland Schools

This is a free program that will be open to the public.

Hands with Detroit

Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cass Community Social Services

St. Paul’s is organizing a team to work at Hands with Detroit. We will be helping in the kitchen and with maintenance projects. St. Paul’s will also be providing materials to make 25 hygiene kits. Youth are able to attend and we have transportation for any interested students.

Please contact John Kelly to register. See more

Off Campus End of Year Party!

Sky Zone Shelby Township

50810 Sabrina Dr., Shelby Township

May 5, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Drop off at 5 p.m. at Sky Zone and pick up at 7:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate our last youth group of the school year. Friends are welcome. RSVP to Jodi here by April 26. Sky Zone requires a waiver that must be filled out by a parent or legal guardian. You will not be able to participate without a waiver. Dinner will be served.

Scholarships Available

Application Deadline is April 15

St. Paul’s Scholarships are available to eligible members of St. Paul’s UMC who have demonstrated service to the church or community. Scholarships may be used for tuition or room and board at an accredited college or university, vocational program, apprenticeship or training program. See more.

St. Paul’s UWF Scholarship

St. Paul’s United Women in Faith offer scholarships for women and youth members of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Scholarships of $250 will be available for higher education and summer camp. See more.