United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF), Cameron United Methodist Church, Alexandria, VA 22310

Cameron Youth Knights!

youthknight.gif (10199 bytes) This is a special invitation to join us for our first meeting of the fall on September 13, from 6 to 7:30. We’ll share supper together and talk about our plans for the coming year, which include a trip to the Revolve Tour in Baltimore on September 25-26 (for our ladies) and another Coffee House talent night in November. This year, we’re going to talk about ways that we can use our talents during the worship services and how we can put our faith into action, by taking part in service projects (like our 30-Hour Famine event in February). We’ve already got a great group of youth together, and we’d love to have YOU join us! So if you’re new to the area, or just entering middle school, or maybe you’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering what we’re all about, now’s your chance to find out. We’re about fun, and fellowship, and finding out—together—what God’s purpose is in our lives.

The best way to keep informed about all our events (even if you can’t make it every time) is to get on our e-mail list. E-mail to Jim Carman at james.carman@wilsoncenter.org, or call him at 703-960-8746. We usually meet on Sunday evenings at 6, unless we’re doing a special event. You can also check out our page on the church’s website, where we also try to post pictures of some of the things we’ve done.

See you on September 13th!

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YOUTH KNIGHTS NEWS

"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
     to loose the chains of injustice
     and untie the cords of the yoke,
     to set the oppressed free
     and break every yoke?

Is it not to share your food with the hungry
     and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
     when you see the naked, to clothe him,
     and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
     and your healing will quickly appear;
     then your righteousness will go before you,
     and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard."

With these words from the prophet Isaiah (58: 6-8), the Youth Knights commit themselves in February to the 30 Hour Famine. This time of fasting and service (February 26–27) is a transformative experience that offers a chance to turn faith into action in combating hunger around the world and in our own community. Here’s how you can help:

Snow Changes !! Call Jim Carmen for changes to schedule for Feb 7-14 events!

Make a donation. Consider sponsoring a youth with a per-hour pledge or other offering. Each dollar raised will go to support World Vision.

Buy a hoagie! The youth will be selling Super Bowl Hoagies on February 7, after both services. Pick up the sandwich you ordered in advance or stop by for any extras.

Come to the Valentine Lunch. On February 14, after the second service, the youth will be hosting a spaghetti lunch in Skelton Hall, specially decorated for the occasion. Invite that special someone and enjoy a delicious meal and romantic music. A freewill offering will go to World Vision.

Pray for the Youth. The 30 Hour Famine is not just a Youth event; it involves the entire congregation. The Youth Knights appreciate your support and prayers in everything they do, but particularly as they take part in this challenging mission. Please consider coming to the closing service at Friendship UMC on February 27, at 4 p.m. as youth from our church and elsewhere in the community bear witness to their renewed commitment to Christian service.

For more information about Youth Knights activities, contact Jim Carman at james.carman@wilsoncenter.org or 703-960-8746.

UNITED METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (UMYF)