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July Newsletter June Newsletter Dear Grace Youth Parents, I’m not sure about you, but we’ve been loving summer so far at Grace Youth! And what’s not to love when you’re eating tons of ice cream every week at the Summer Hangouts on Wednesday nights?! I have loved the community that has continued throughout the summer. Every June, as the school year winds down, I’m always unsure of how much students will stay connected to each other amidst vacations, camps, travel, and work. However, this year, the summer has been so refreshing. Each Wednesday night at our Summer Hangouts, whether we’re at Wally’s getting frozen custard or at the park playing kickball, there have been familiar friends, new faces, and continued community. It’s great! It’s been a necessary reminder to me that ministry and “church” doesn’t always need to be a big production, 5-point-sermon, and an organized plan. Sometimes, church as Jesus intended it is gathering a bunch of students together at the local ice cream store for some fro-yo, laughs, and selfies! It’s authentic community, it’s simple memories being made, and it’s much needed this time of year. I hope to see your student at the next Summer Hangout!

Lily Smith Director of Grace Youth

July 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!

Discussion Questions to Ask your Teen! 1. How is your relationship

SUMMER HANGOUTS, 7-8 PM Week 1 | Wednesday, July 4 Happy 4th of July! There will be NO Summer Hangout today. Enjoy the holiday with friends & family. Week 2 | Wednesday, July 11 Join us Ghesquiere Park (19955 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods) for a night of hanging out and games! Week 3 | Wednesday, July 18 Join us at Starbucks (18051 Mack Ave, Detroit – the one with the drive-thru) for a drink and some games. Bring a board/card game to play! Week 4 | Wednesday, July 25 Join us at Wally’s Frozen Custard (22501 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores) to see your friends and eat some ice cream!

with God doing so far this summer? 2. What is one thing you

can do this month to grow in your faith? 3. What do you do to

regularly spend time with the Lord? Do you think it is helping you grow? 4. What have you learned

so far during the “Summer in the Psalms” series? 5. What psalm that you

have read have you liked the most? Why?

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 and play some crazy games of Frisbee and kickball! Since we want to be an example to people outside the walls of Grace, 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.

Meet the Interns! Since June, Grace Youth has been blessed and excited to work with two youth interns throughout the summer! Sophia Groβ is joining us from Germany and will be interning through the beginning of July. Vivian Liagre, a senior at Grosse Pointe North, will be interning through the beginning of August. Say hello to them if you see them around!

July Prayer Requests

 Three additional male small group leaders for Wednesday nights  Seven additional female small group leaders for Wednesday nights  Our Summer 2018 Interns, Sophia Gross and Vivian Liagre  Increased attendance at the Saturday 5PM service  The team of students and leaders attending the Ball State Mission Trip in August  Wisdom and guidance in beginning to plan the 2018/2019 ministry year

Our Small Group Leaders 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 Dell Maiden LaShonda Marble Laurie McLaughlin JR Duster Luke Trocchio