Trinity United Methodist Church
Youth Programs
Outreach articles:
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Children's Church is organized to meet the spiritual needs of children ages 3 through kindergarten in conjunction with the worship service. The children leave the sanctuary following "A Time With Young Christians" and gather in the Narthex, (back of the Sanctuary), with their respective teachers. Children's Church meets in the Jack and Jill Rooms in the basement. Parents or older siblings must pick up the preschool children after the worship service. The older children are allowed to leave and Join their parents when the church service has ended. Children's Church include a structured program with, Bible stories, singing, lessons on values, and crafts. This time together is meant to enhance the children's morning worship experience and is not intended to replace Sunday School.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
Junior High United Methodist Youth Fellowship is designed for youth in the sixth through eighth grades. It is an opportunity for spiritual and emotional growth, fun, and fellowship in a Christian atmosphere. UMYF is based on the "diamond principle." This balanced program includes activities of various kind that meet the needs of the youth, hold their interest, and proclaim the mission of the Church. The principle includes: Worship - Firesides, which are devotionals done by the youth, parents, or one of the pastors, on current issues that affect youth today. Learning - Recognize their feelings toward God, themselves, and others. Service - Working on projects for the church and community. Recreation - Fellowship with picnics, movies, dances, and weekend retreats. The main objective of UMYF is to make our youth responsible members of the church and community. Please call the church office for meeting times; each year the youth and parents choose the schedule, with adjustments for the seasons of the year. Youth are welcome to come and experience the joy of Christian fellowship. A class is provided for our Junior High every Sunday morning from 10:00-10:45 am. Trinity takes its responsibility to its Junior High Youth seriously and endeavors to present a program that is interesting, fun, challenging and informative.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
Trinity's Senior High United Methodist Youth Fellowship is open to all youth grades nine through twelve. There's a varied program of service projects, fund -raising activities, spiritual-growth emphases, and fun or fellowship nights. The regular meeting time from 5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday evenings. The time is sometimes adjusted for some activities. The time, meeting place and type of program are always announced in the Outreach. New members are welcome to the group at any time. Sunday School for Senior High students is scheduled 9:40-10:40 am.
UNITED METHODIST CAMPS
Sawtooth is the United Methodist Camp closest to Idaho Falls. It is approximately 30 miles north of Fairfield, high in the Sawtooth mountains, located in a beautiful mountain valley. There are rustic cabins, a dining hall, and running water. Camp activities are provided in a Christian atmosphere. Younger Elementary Camp - for those just completing 3rd and 4th grade Upper Elementary Camp - for those having completed 5th or 6th grade Jr. High Camp - must have completed 7th or 8th grade Jr. High with Adventure Camp - a backpacking experience Jr. High and Sr. High (Adventure Camp)- a backpacking experience Jr. High and Sr. High Bike Camp - a mountain bike experience Sr. High Camp - for those having completed 9th through 12th grades. And many more options... These camps all last one week and are led by Christian Counselors. Camp scholarships are given to help all who decide to attend camp.
Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries
Camp counselors needed - Feb. 08 Outreach
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We're going on a treasure hunt and we'd love to have you go along! Hello friends!
Vacation Bible School is coming on July 31, 2006 to August 4, 2006 for children ages 3 years to 6th grade and is free of charge. Space will be limited to 40 children, further registration information will be coming soon. Come and join the fun as we learn about Jesus.
If you would like more information pleas call Lorrie Holaday at 529-4779, Sheryl Schaffer at 524-2910 or the TUMC office at 522-7921.
