Week of April 21, 2024

Our weekly news & updates

HS and MS Students

Youth Group

April 21, 5 - 7 p.m., Hickey Hall

Important Conversations with Pastor Elbert

Did you know that the only body that can speak on behalf of the whole United Methodist Church is our General Conference and that they only meet once every four years?

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 General Conference of the United Methodist Church was postponed until April 23 - May 3, 2024.

This Sunday all are invited to join Pastor Elbert for an informative conversation about who we are as United Methodists, how we are organized, who is a part of the General Conference and what do they do, and some of the conversations that will be before the General Conference including dialogue about LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Our youth and confirmands will join us from 5 - 6 pm and then proceed to the parlor for their youth group activities. At 6:30 pm, we'll share a light dinner together.

April 28 - YouLead and Youth Potluck

May 5 - Off Campus end of year PARTY at SkyZone. *See bottom of newsletter for further instructions.

Dinner will be served.

Youth Release and Youth Waiver

Confirmation Class

April 21, 5 - 7 p.m. - *Hickey hall.

Important Conversations with Pastor Elbert (see description above)

Students will join youth group in the Parlor at 6 p.m. for a service project for Hands with Detroit and dinner.

April 28, 5 - 7 p.m. - Class and Youth Potluck. Please bring your favorite dish to share for dinner.

May 5, 5 - 7:30 p.m. - Party at Sky Zone

May 18, Noon - 2 p.m., Confirmation Rehearsal, Sanctuary

May 19, Confirmation Sunday, 11 a.m., Sanctuary

Volunteer Appreciation - this Sunday!

Volunteer Appreciation

Sunday, April 21, During Coffee Hour for both services

St. Paul's staff is hosting the coffee hour this week in honor of our amazing volunteers. We could not provide the array of programs at St. Paul's without the leadership and support of our volunteers. Please know that you are loved and appreciated. Stop by for a special treat and small gift. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

A special shoutout to all those who have helped with youth ministry including (but not limited to) youth group, worktrip, youth worship services, youth celebrations, youth dinners, the scholarship team, and anyone who has supported youth ministry financially and with their prayers. I am beyond grateful.

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, May 12, 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, 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*

Important Conversations with Pastor Elbert

Join us as we chat with Pastor Elbert about the upcoming general conference and issues around LGBTQ+ inclusion and possible regionalization for the United Methodist Church.

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.