June Newsletter


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June Newsletter

Dear Grace Youth Parents, Happy summer! I hope it isn’t too soon to say that. I know that graduation parties are quickly approaching, travel and camp plans are being finalized, and the countdown of days until summer that is on your student’s phone is dwindling. How did June get here so quickly? While you’re wrapping up your school year with your teens and prepping for a few months of sun, we’re doing the same. In fact, as I write this, I am getting ready to head out the door to go to the end-of-the-year dinner we’re throwing for our Grace Youth small group leaders, in order to celebrate all that God has done this year! It truly has been an amazing year, and we have seen Jesus enter into this ministry countless times. We have much to celebrate! As we prepare for summer, I wanted to share with you two opportunities for your students to connect while school is out. Just because summer is here it doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye; our hope is to continue to grow in community at Grace Youth through June, July and August. First, weekend gatherings are still happening! We are kicking off a summer series on the Psalms beginning June 9-10 that students can attend Saturday 5PM or Sundays 10AM. I hope to see them at church! Second, in place of our usual Wednesday night gatherings, we are launching Summer Hangouts. Students can join us Wednesday nights at 7-8PM throughout June and July for “low-key” fellowship and community – and an occasional ice cream cone! Keep reading for more information, or visit gracewired.com/graceyouthstudents for more information, dates and locations. I’m praying and preparing for this summer to be just as good – if not better – than this past year was!

Lily Smith Director of Grace Youth

June Teaching Series Summer in the Psalms This summer, spend some time with us as we dive into the Psalms of the Bible together! They’re emotional, they’re insightful, they’re honest – but what do they mean for your life? Join us weekends in June and July to find out! WEEKENDS AT GRACE YOUTH Students, join us either Saturday at 5PM or Sunday at 10AM for a time of worship, teaching, and discussion geared just for youth! WEDNESDAYS IN THE SUMMER | 7-8 PM Week 1 | Wednesday June 6 Summer Hangouts kicks-off today! Join us at T.C.B.Y (20305 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods) for ice cream and community! Week 2 | Wednesday June 13 Join us at Salter Park (19430 Harper Ave, Harper Woods) for a game of ultimate Frisbee! Week 3 | Wednesday June 20 Come on out to Wally’s Frozen Custard (22501 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores) for ice cream and community. Week 4 | Wednesday June 27 Join us at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (341 Fisher Rd, Grosse Pointe) to see your friends and eat some fro-yo!

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Discussion Questions to ask your teen! 1. What are you most looking forward to this summer? 2. What are some ways you are going to keep your relationship with God going this summer? 3. The Psalms were written by David, and in many of them he is very real and honest about how he is feeling towards God. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? 4. How are you feeling towards God right now? Why? Parents, if you have a favorite Psalm, read it together with your student and discuss it.

Upcoming Events + Announcements

Don't say goodbye just because it's summer! Join us Wednesday nights throughout June & July at 7-8PM for low-key fellowship and community. We’re on a mission to eat as much ice cream as we can, play some crazy games of Frisbee and kickball, and be an example to people outside the walls of Grace, so we will be meeting off-site. Please note: If we are meeting at a location that serves food/drink, please bring a few dollars if you wish to purchase something. Refer to the schedule to the right, or visit gracewired.com/graceyouthstudents for more information

New Grace Youth Hire! We have an exciting announcement! This month we welcomed Sam Salisbury to the Grace Youth team as the new Youth Worship Director. Sam officially joined our staff on May 1st, but he has been volunteering in this role for a while. We are excited to have Sam lead our students in worship, and cannot wait to see how God continues to use him at Grace. If you see Sam, welcome him to the team and tell him “congrats!”

Our Small Group Leaders

June Prayer Requests

 Four additional male small group leaders for Wednesday nights  Seven additional female small group leaders for Wednesday nights  God’s guidance and wisdom over the Graduating Senior Class of 2018  Increased attendance at the Saturday 5PM service  Sam Salisbury, the new Youth Worship Director.  Living into our calling to be a mosaic at Grace & Grace Youth

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These are the dedicated volunteers pouring into students week after week. Lift them up in prayer as they continue to lead the youth of our church.

Debra Nischik Rachel Stachiet Tommy Rennolds Kyle Monroe Trisha Umpfenbach Cindy Nicholson Joel Rennolds Joe Smith Chris Hartzell Aretha Jackson Dell Maiden LaShonda Marble Laurie McLaughlin JR Duster Luke Trocchio DeShawn Jackson