Central Youth 

Confirmation Class Lock-In     Confirmation Class is in full swing, and they met the weekend of February 8-9 for a Lock-In at the Church. They studied how the Church is an Organization, People, and a Building; and that the Mission of the United Methodist Church is to "make Disciples for the Jesus Christ." Thanks to the adults who helped make our Lock-In a fun place to learn more about our faith, our church, and ourselves. The class will be attending the Bishop's Confirmation Retreat at Pine Canyon on March 28-30. Please pray for the Confirmands as they take this next step in their faith journey. Xochiti Arter, Elise Jack, Elizabeth Molina, Brooke Sheets, Chris Wilson, Yonathan Surafel, Gelila Tesfu, Samuel Tsegaye, Abel Befirdu, Mihret Befirdu and the leader, Pastor Bob.

UMYF Update     Seven of our high-school and college aged youth have joined Central United Methodist's mission team to Agua Prieta, Mexico.  The group will prepare and serve lunch for about 350 children, and Central's youth will have the opportunity to transcend language barriers while playing games and interacting with the children.  Please remember the entire team in your prayers as we prepare for the trip and while we are traveling April 27-28, and also ask God to prepare the hearts of the children and families we are serving to receive us gratefully.  _______________________________________________________________________                         IMPORTANT MEETING      ALL YOUTH 7th-12th GRADES AND THEIR PARENTS            MARCH 25th, 12:15pm in East Dining Room       There will be a special "mini" Holy Conversation next Sunday, March 25th at 12:15pm in the East Dining Room, for all youth from 7th-12th grades and their parents. This will be a time for youth, parents and staff to find ways to demonstrate shared ownership in our youth program and chart a course for our ministry with our youth. Judith Humbert, Administrative Board Chairperson will serve as our facilitator. Lunch will be provided.

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