The next meeting of the PPUMC Creative Paper Arts Circle will be Saturday, June 9, at 10 AM, in Room 115 at the church, and new members are welcome. Linda Endsley will be leading our group this time, and we’ll be making cards. Linda is going to charge a small fee for furnishing our supplies (probably in the $5-6 range). If you plan to come, you must RSVP to Dana Norton at dana@ppumc.org no later than Wednesday afternoon, June 6. We need a head count to be sure there is enough supply kits for everyone.

On June 8th, the Senior High youth and their adult sponsors will travel 600 miles to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for their annual summer Mission Trip. We'll be building new homes and repairing others damaged in last April's powerful tornado.

As usual, we've got many "first-timers" going on this trip this year. They don't know what awaits them. But for the returning veterans, one of the highlights of the trip is the cards and notes of encouragement and support from their church home. After a hard day's work, first thing to do is to check the mailbox for their daily notes from home.

Following is a list of the youth and adults participating in this years mission trip, as of this writing. You may write a note to a specific person or you may write a note to be given to anyone. You may write as many notes as you would like. If you're writing to a specific person, write the name on the envelope. Write "Youth Missionary" or "Adult Missionary" on all other envelopes.

Please deliver all cards and notes to the youth office by Wednesday, June 6th.

Thank you for taking the time to let our youth and adult volunteers know that their church family is thinking about them. If you have any questions, please contact Peg at 972-255-4185, or e-mail peg@ppumc.org.

Youth

Sergio Aleman
Yenis Argueta
Jett Beachum
Kali Bradshaw
Jack Brasch
Sam Brasch
Rebecca Bullard
Jake Coalson
Laura Dinou
Michael Douglas
Keri Gilbert
Blake Hardesty
Jeremy Hart
Zach Hart
Branson Horsman
Brandon King
Kyle King
Stacy Lawrence
Allie LeVan
Winona Martin
Ammie Martinez
Franky Martinez
Eric Massey
Virginia Mogavero
Tori Nicholls
Camille Powell
Livy Powell
Nate Powell
Susannah Powell
David Ruiz
Connor Scrivner

Adults

Kate Alexander
Grady Beachum
Sandy Beachum
Bill Brasch
Anna Bullard
Joe Canafax
Randal Canafax
Jeff Davis
Peg Hartung
Leslie Horsman
David Jones
Josh King
Laura Ogg
Lin Ogg
Josh Ogg
Susan Powell
Larry Quasebarth
Jim Scrivner
John Thurston
Kaye Vinson

Note: time change on American Girl and Lego Club below and we need volunteers for summer mission project

MinistrySafe

If you have gotten an e-mail from MinistrySafe it is imperative that you click on the link, watch the videos, and take the quiz in order to work with Children or Youth in this church. It may have gone into your junk mail so please check there if you haven’t received it. This is a new program from the North Texas Conference designed to stop child abuse before it ever starts. Background checks are only effective if an abuser has been arrested (we will, however, still be doing background checks). This program will help you be able to identify abusive behavior in all its forms and even before it becomes physical. If you have not gotten an e-mail please let me know and I will get one out to you. You have to have completed this test prior to working at VBS – No Exceptions! We are working on developing an age appropriate program for youth younger than 17 who want to work at VBS.

Once you complete the test an e-mail will be sent to me with the certificate showing that you have passed. This is who I have as having completed the training (besides me, of course): Becky Buckner
Suzan Cluck
Jacqualea Cooley
Joan La Barr
Tony Lampe
Janet Manfull
Karla Martin
Glenn and Tiffany Nicholas
Tiffany Riley
Rebecca Ware
Vicky Williams
I will be sending out the e-mails again this week.

Sunday School

This week we will begin learning about the Fruit of the Spirit which will take us through the end of July. Kid Kingdom will be looking at love and playing games. Club 345 will be learning about joy and making a snack mix. As always we definitely need helpers and leaders for Sunday school so please let me know if you can be there for the Christian education of your children. Thanks to everyone for helping out at VBS preview yesterday.

VBS

Our theme this year is Babylon: Daniel’s Adventures in Captivity. VBS will be the week of July 23-27 from 9am-12pm. Please mark your calendars now so that you and your children can be a part of this fun time of learning. We are still looking for volunteers to be Tribe Leaders. FYI: the registration form is now available on the church website: ppumc.org.

We are collecting the following: baskets (all sizes), fringe woven blankets and rugs, boxes, and greenery (fake and real). You can bring them to my office and if you want them back be sure to label them. Don’t Forget!! Work Night is this Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30pm!! We need your help to get ready for VBS!! If you will need child care please let me know by Tuesday evening so that I can arrange it.

Summer Mission Project

We will once again be raising money for Food 4 Kids as our summer mission project. If you don’t remember, this is a program that provides weekend food that for children on the free lunch program who come from food insecure homes. Last year we raised nearly $5000.00 to help feed hungry children. Our mission will begin on Sunday, June 3 and run through Sunday, July 8. We will need children (with an adult supervisor) to sell our paper backpacks on Sunday mornings. Please take a look at your schedule and find the times your child can help. Our times are: 8:45am-9:30am, 10:15-11am, and 12pm-everyone is gone. The Sundays are: June 3, June 10, 17, June 24, July 1, and July 8.

**I need child and adult volunteers to help this Sunday** Please check your schedule to see if you can help!!

Acolytes

Timothy and Ale

Art and Music Camp – RSVPs needed

Our second art and music camp will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 20, 27 from 6:30-8pm with a pot luck supper and concert on Friday, June 29. We are working on having a real art teacher and Kirsten Woodruff will once again be leading the music. Along with the music and art we will have snack and recreation. We had a great time last year and it is going to be even better this year. If your children will be attending please let me know by return e-mail so that we can be prepared.

American Girl Craft and Activity Club

Our format will be a little different this year and we will have some fun and exciting crafts and activities related to short stories about the American Girls. We will meet June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, and August 2 from 6:30-8 (note the time change) each night in the Youth Hall. This is for incoming first graders through outgoing fifth graders. As always, I can use help on the club nights.

Lego Robotics – RSVPs needed

We have teamed up with American Robotics to host our Lego Club this year. We will meet on June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9 from 6:30-8pm (note the time change) each night in the Youth Hall. While we do not have a charge we are accepting donations to help cover the cost ($5-$10 a class would be helpful). I do need to have RSVPs for this class so that American Robotics can be sure to have enough supplies and helpers on hand. Please let me know if your child will be coming on any or all of the nights.

The Missions Committee has off-site storage available for any items you want to donate now to the annual garage – no need to hold on to your unwanted treasures until July. 

Know someone who is moving or downsizing? Their items are welcome also.

Please call 972-255-4185 to arrange pick-up and/or schedule drop off times.

It's time again for the annual P(aper), P(lastic) and H(anger) Collection. 

Recycle your extra clothes hangers and paper and plastic bags! Plastic bags will be given to Irving Cares for use in their food pantry. Paper bags and hangers will be used during the Missions Garage Sale in August.

Drop off your donations in the collections boxes located in the Ministries Center from May 13 - May 27.

Student Outreach is over!

No more Student Outreach for the school year! We had a fun time rolling around on the grass last week. It was a great way to say good-bye to the school year, and hello summer!

Sunday School

We’re still meeting each and every Sunday morning, however, same time every week! The Nicholls family is in charge of breakfast this week.

Student Leadership

Completed application forms for the 2012-2013 Leadership Team are due this Sunday. I’ve attached an application for those that need it. You can also find a copy in the Youth Hall.

Summer Calendars

Check your mailboxes next week for the summer calendars! We’re got a busy summer of activities planning to keep everyone connected the church. In addition to the mission trips, summer camp and YAW, we are making plans for two Senior High small group Bible Study – one for the girls and another for the guys. Stay tuned for more details.

Middle School Summer Camp

We’ve got one young man going to Bridgeport to summer camp this summer. Anyone else interested? This is for kids completing grades 6-8. I will be going with him and it would be fun to have a couple more kids at camp. The week is June 18-23 and the cost is $315.

You can check it out at www.bridgeportcamp.org. If you have questions regarding scholarships or need more information, see Peg.

Senior High Mission Trip

If you are going on the Senior High Mission trip to Alabama next month, all paperwork plus the final payment is due now!

All adults who are going on the trip will be meeting NEXT Wednesday, May 30 at 7 pm in the Youth Hall.

Dear Church Family,

The Memorial Service for Jean Gowan will be tomorrow, Friday, May 18, at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary.

Please keep her family in your prayers.

Our Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 23-27 from 9am-12pm each day. We will be learning about Daniel’s courage in a foreign land and relying on God in tough times.

Come join us for crafts, recreation, snacks, and music while we learn important Bible lessons. If you have not already signed up to help and would like to participate, or have a question, contact Cindi Rockett at CRockett@irvingisd.net, Rita Ruiz at RRuiz@irvingisd.net, or Julie Cobleigh at Juile_Cobleigh@yahoo.com.

Student Outreach

One more week! This week is our “School’s (almost) Out for the Summer” Bash on the lawn! We’re grilling hotdogs and have a climbing wall and big inflatable obstacle course coming, plus other games. We’ll start about 6 and end by 8:30 pm.

Forget about those AP tests for a couple of hours and come on out and play! Let’s celebrate the end of another great year.

Student Leadership for 2012-13 school year

Leadership applications are available in the Youth Hall. If you are interested in service on Leadership next year, please complete an application form and return to Peg before May 27.

The Nicholas family is responsible for breakfast this Sunday, May 20.

Senior High Mission Trip Pre-Trip meeting this Sunday at 12:15

This meeting is for all youth participants on the Senior High Mission Trip and their parents. We’ll meet in the Youth Hall at 12:15. Lunch will be provided.

All paperwork and final payments is due at this time. We’ll have a couple of notaries present for paperwork.

I know that several of you have let me know you have conflicts with this meeting and are unable to attend. It’s is important for everyone else to be here, especially first timers.

MinistrySafe

If you have gotten an e-mail from MinistrySafe it is imperative that you click on the link, watch the videos, and take the quiz in order to work with Children or Youth in this church.

This is a new program from the North Texas Conference designed to stop child abuse before it ever starts.  Background checks are only effective if an abuser has been arrested (we will, however, still be doing background checks).  This program will help you be able to identify abusive behavior in all its forms and even before it becomes physical.  If you have not gotten an e-mail please let me know and I will get one out to you.  You have to have completed this test prior to working at VBS – No Exceptions!

We are working on developing an age appropriate program for the 6th-8th graders who want to work at VBS.  

Once you complete the test an e-mail will be sent to me with the certificate showing that you have passed.

Kid’s Club

**Remember that there is no dinner, choir, or Bible study again until September 5!  Have a great summer!**

Sunday School

This week we will continue our study of Peter and Cornelius.  Kid Kingdom will be playing games to help understand spreading the Word of God and Club 345 will be exploring science.  We definitely need helpers and leaders for Sunday school so please let me know if you can be there for the Christian education of your children.  Thanks to Tiffany for leading Kid Kingdom yesterday.

Art and Music Camp – RSVPs needed

Our second art and music camp will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 20, 27 with a pot luck supper and concert on Friday, June 29.  We are working on having a real art teacher and Kirsten Woodruff will once again be leading the music. 

Along with the music and art we will have snack and recreation.  We had a great time last year and it is going to be even better this year. If your children will be attending please let me know by return e-mail so that we can be prepared.

American Girl Craft and Activity Club

Our format will be a little different this year and we will have some fun and exciting crafts and activities related to short stories about the American Girls.  We will meet June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, and August 2 from 6-8:30 each night in the Youth Hall.  This is for incoming first graders through outgoing fifth graders. 

As always, I can use help on the club nights.

Lego Robotics – RSVPs needed

We have teamed up with American Robotics to host our Lego Club this year.  We will meet on June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, and August & (note:  this one only is a Tuesday) from 6-8:30pm each night in the Youth Hall.  While we do not have a charge we are accepting donations to help cover the cost ($5-$10 a class would be helpful). 

I do need to have RSVPs for this class so that American Robotics can be sure to have enough supplies and helpers on hand. 

Please let me know if your child will be coming on any or all of the nights.

Children’s Choir Concert

What a great concert last night!  Thanks so much to Krista Bailey, Rebecca Ware, and Kirsten Woodruff!!!  You are amazing!!!

VBS

Our theme this year is Babylon: Daniel’s Adventures in Captivity.

VBS will be the week of July 23-27 from 9am-12pm. Please mark your calendars now so that you and your children can be a part of this fun time of learning. We are still looking for volunteers to be Tribe Leaders.

We are collecting the following: baskets (all sizes), fringe woven blankets and rugs, boxes, and greenery (fake and real). You can bring them to my office and if you want them back be sure to label them.

Work Nights: 

• Wednesdays May 23
• May 30
• June 6
• June 13
• June 27
• July 11
• July 18
• Saturday July 21
• Sunday, July 22 

VBS Preview will be during Sunday school on May 27.

Summer Mission Project

We will once again be raising money for Food 4 Kids as our summer mission project.  If you don’t remember, this is a program that provides weekend food that for children on the free lunch program who come from food insecure homes.  Last year we raised nearly $5000.00 to help feed hungry children. 

Our mission will begin on Sunday, June 3 and run through Sunday, July 8.  We will need children (with an adult supervisor) to sell our paper backpacks on Sunday mornings.  Please take a look at your schedule and find the times your child can help.

Acolytes

Naomi and Caitlin

Have a blessed week!

Cori Bell