Summer '08 Mission Trip - Duluth

Contact Joe Stevens ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Youth Director, at 763-473-6968.
Messiah Youth Ministry's facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plymouth-MN/Messiah-UMC-Youth-Ministry/145673795444923?ref=ts&__a=6&

Messiah's Youth Mission Statement is "to provide a safe place where youth can hear, see and experience a mature relationship with God and where they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ." There are a variety of ways for youth to be involved here at Messiah. Middle school is defined as youth in grades 6-8. Some events require signups and a fee, but most are free and scholarships are available. Friends are welcome at all youth events.

Sunday School Classes during the school year meet during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. services. This is a great opportunity for students to deepen their relationships with God and each other in a small-group setting.

Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF) is for all middle school students in grades 6-8. It's a time for fellowship, faith development, and fun! JYF meets on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room during the school year.

Special Events: throughout the year, the middle school students will have special events including a winter retreat, JUMYS, summer lock-in and other fellowship opportunities.

Service Programs: we believe service to be a key component for faithful Christian living. Monthly service projects through FaithWorks allow youth to discover the joy of serving others. FaithWorks typically meets the first Saturday of each month.

30 Hour Famine: World Vision's 30 Hour Famine program is a national campaign to raise money and awareness for world hunger and poverty issues. Youth fast for 30 hours, gathering together for an educational lock-in filled with service and fellowship opportunities.

Sleep Out for Homelessness: each November, we participate in Interfaith Outreach's sleep out for homelessness awareness.

Mission Trip: Middle School Students will have the opportunity to serve in Duluth through Youthworks!, July 18-23.

Look for more information in our monthly newsletter which is mailed to your home or in the Sunday bulletin.