Tis the Season

This being a season for fun, family, and festivities, Farmington Youth have quite a few activities in the works. I'll list them below (especially for parents -- here's a heads up!), but be on the look-out for more information on each of these in the weeks to come!

1. FUMC Christmas Parade Open House
Although this isn't an official youth group activity (we didn't really get to talk about it in the meeting last week), it's a fun activity if you're looking for something to do tomorrow night. Plan to arrive around 7pm, and dress in "festive colors" if you want. Casey has mentioned needing some youth to help with the "Pictures with Santa" zone, but we can also just be generally friendly, smiling faces!

2. Children's Program
Patty has asked that we help out the children and serve refreshments after their program on Sunday. We'll just do this at the end of the regular youth group meeting, so plan to eat before the meeting so that we don't have to messy up the multi-purpose room with dinner.

3. Salvation Army Bell Ringing
We will be ringing bells to help with the collection pots for Salvation Army sometime this month. Parents, if you can let me know dates that you will be traveling, it would be much appreciated. Otherwise, I'm planning to see when they need us and go for it. I'd like to do this in small groups, so that it's more fun/safe for our youth. More info to come!

4. New Years Eve Lock-In
Fun, fun, fun! Youth who regularly attend Farmington UMC are invited to a safe and fun gathering to ring in the new year! We will have games and snacks and tons of fun! More to come on this -- but we are planning for the event to run from 10pm until 6am at the church.

So lots to do this month! Hopefully we'll keep you busy during your time off from school, and hopefully we'll keep you in the true spirit of the season with Christ in your heart and service on your mind!!!

Amanda
Youth Director
Farmington UMC