“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have

faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him?” James 2:14

The stores are already packed with candy hearts and sweet little teddy bears. We celebrate romantic love this month, but what a perfect time to show that God’s love goes far deeper. There are of great opportunities throughout this month for the youth of our church to follow Jesus with their actions as they participate in works of service to benefit others.

The Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 11 is a church-wide service project to benefit a family in medical need. This year we will be supporting one of our own youth, Tyler Carroll and his family, by helping to serve the meal and by providing childcare.

On Sunday, February 12, we will take the opportunity to support the Kairos Prison Ministry. Four men in our congregation are part of a team that is facilitating a Christian retreat at Coxsackie Correctional Facility in the beginning of March. Of course, we can’t take our youth group to prison☺, but we can send our love to the prisoners in some tangible ways. We’ll make posters, placemats and cookies for our Christian brothers on the inside.

The Senior High Youth have a fantastic opportunity to put their faith into action on Saturday, February 25 through the Midnight Run. A group from our church will take clothes, food and comfort to the homeless of New York City on this overnight adventure. Midnight Run will be our official Senior High meeting for that week, but we only have spots for 9 youth, so sign up ASAP to secure your place on this trip!

Youth Service Lock-in

Friday, February 3, 7 pm – 9 am

We’ll have some time to really work hard on the youth service and then really play hard together for the rest of the evening. Bring a permission slip, sleeping bag and pillow, and a change of clothes. Please eat dinner before.

Future Dates for your calendar

Young Women’s VN #95	March 3 - 5, 2006
Junior High Winter Camp	March 10 – 12, 2006
Youth Worship Service	April 2, 2006 (NOTE: DATE HAS CHANGED)
Young Men’s VN #96	April 28 - 30, 2006

The schedule for this month…

Date	Activity	Details
January 29	Banquet	5:30 – 8 pm at PUMC. Games, dinner, worship.
Friday, Feb 3	Youth Service Lock-in	7 pm – 9 am at PUMC. Bring a sleeping bag, clothes, toothbrush, and parents’ permission. We’ll work on the youth service, play some games and enjoy the night together. Please eat dinner before.
Saturday, Feb 4	Sub sale prep	Missions fund-raiser, 9 – 11 am
February 5	Super Bowl Sub Sale	Missions fund-raiser; 7:30 am – 1 pm; No evening meeting!
Saturday, Feb 11	Valentine’s Dinner Dance	Youth serve dinner and provide child-care as part of this wonderful service project, 5 – 10 pm
February 12	Regular Youth Fellowship	Kairos: Supporting Christian prison ministry through baking and art, 6 – 8 pm
Saturday, Feb 18	Ski Trip	To Jiminy Peak, MA. 7 am – 7 pm.
February 19	Youth Service Prep	Working in worship groups, 6 – 8 pm
Saturday, Feb 25	Midnight Run	For Senior Highs only, 7 pm – 5 am. Take food, clothing and comfort to the homeless of NYC on this overnight adventure in service.
February 26	Regular Youth Fellowship	For Junior Highs only, 6 – 8 pm
Tuesday, Feb 28	Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper	Missions fund-raiser, 4 – 8 pm
March 5	Regular Youth Fellowship	6 – 8 pm

SKI TRIP for Youth and Church Families

The Youth are sponsoring a church-wide ski trip to Jiminy Peak, MA, on Saturday, February 18 from 6 am to 7 pm (that’s the President’s Day long weekend). We will get a group rate of $37 per person with 20 or more people registered. With 30 people or more, we will investigate bus transportation. Youth are encouraged to attend together with an adult. Families are welcome. Please look for more details and sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board.

Summer Mission Team News

SUB SALE on February 5^th: This is our second large group fund-raiser. We’ll do some prep work on Saturday, February 4 from 9 – 11 am. The Subs will be made and sold on Sunday morning, February 5, so we’ll need volunteers from 7 am – 1 pm. We’ll also need people to take orders on January 29 during fellowship times.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Our third fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 28. We’ll make a big pancake dinner for the church family to prepare for Lent. We’ll need help from 4 – 8 pm.