By Heerak Kim, Pastor for Youth & Mission
Confirmation Class 30 Hour Famine
Each year, a confirmation class (8th grade & up) starts in September and continues to Pentecost. During these 9 months, intensive disciple formation is happening. The “Thirty-Hour Famine” is one of many efforts that our confirmands devote their time and effort to learn about insecurities of food, water and shelter around the world. Last February, our confirmands raised over $4,000 for World Vision from dona-tions, selling baked goods and nail crosses they made while they were fasting. They played various games and discussed questions like ‘what difference will our faith make?’ They, of course, really enjoyed a meal together at the end of the program.
So what is left for this year’s confirmands? The Confirmation Re-treat will be May 5-7 at West River United Methodist Center. The Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, June 4 at 4:00pm.
Fun activities
Having fun was the ultimate value I pursued in my youth. Having fun can be translated in different terms.
- “I’m making friends with whom I can talk about anything.”
- “I’m excited because I’m using my body and mind to achieve something and help somebody.”
- “I’m relieved because I belong here.”
So, we went out to have fun together, enjoying Laser Tag, Snow Tubing, an Escape Room and Hershey Park.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for the following events:
2023 Summer Mission Trip – 2023 Summer Mission Trip will be from June 25 to July 1. We are going to work with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry in Plymouth, NC. Thirty four people have signed up, fifteen youth and nineteen adults. We had our first mission trip training on April 15, and it was about relationship building and mission mindset. The second training will be on Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 am, and it will be about safety and tools.
Youth Game Night – Youth Game Night will be on Saturday, May 13 at 6:00 pm. We will play different card and board games. Pizzas will be provided. Bring $5 to cover dinner cost.
Fire Pit & Marshmallow Night – Fire Pit & Marshmallow Night will be on Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 pm. Bring your chair to sit around the fire. I’m willing to share my secret to burn a perfect marshmallow.
