First United Methodist Church, Clifton June July 2018 There are many opportunities for youth and families this summer at FUMC Clifton! Friends are welcome to attend any of the events! If there is a cost for an event, you may pay before or on the day of the event. Make sure you complete and turn in a Medical Release Form to participate in events; you can get a form from Rachel or Frances, or use the one included in this newsletter. You may make copies of the form for other family members or friends. All participants (youth, child, and adult) must have a fully completed, signed, and notarized Medial Release Form on file in the church office before the events occur. The Medical Release Form is a once-a-year requirement unless your information changes, at which time the form will need to be updated. The church office does not have a notary, so you will need to get forms notarized at your bank or elsewhere. Talk to Pastor Mary Gean or Rachel if you need scholarship help for any of the events. Let Rachel know if you have questions, would like to volunteer with an event, or if you would like to attend the events! We are looking forward to a great summer! Contact Rachel at 817-791-6265 (cell), 254-675-3984 (office), or racheldriver.fumc@gmail.com VBS is July 16 19 6 8:30 pm Calling all Teen Volunteers! Your skills, your smiles, your generous spirits, and YOU are needed to make our Rolling River Rampage VBS a safe and fun place for the kids of the community. Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God From teen assistant leaders (helping with a group of 5 to 8 kids) to helping in the Science Lab, Bible Story, Recreation, or Music Dept., to decorating and set-up to clean-up, there s a job available for everyone! Email the church office at fumcclifton@embarq-mail.com, drop a note in the offering plate, or call Rachel (817-791-6265 or 675-3984) to volunteer.
Page 2 Youth group news June-July 2018 You and your friends are welcome to attend our gatherings this summer. Youth activities are for students in 6th 12 grade. We will travel together in the church bus for events in Waco. Rachel Driver Director of Student & Family Ministries racheldriver.fumc@gmail.com 817-791-6265 Youth Sunday School meets at 9:15 in conference room June 19 Bowling in Waco at AMF lanes on Waco Dr. Meet at the church at 2:00 PM. We will return to the church at 6:00 PM. Cost is $10, which includes bowling, shoes, unlimited soft drinks, and arcade game card. Sign up by June 12. July 12 Meet Spencer and Rachel at Sonic to hang out and enjoy dessert from 8:00-9:00 PM. Bring money for dessert; the first two youth to arrive will get a free dessert! July 16-19 Rolling River Rampage VBS Youth volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School (6:00-8:30 PM). Let Rachel know if you would like to volunteer! We have events every night after VBS for youth (8:30-9:30 PM) Parents, pick up your youth at the church at 9:30 PM or let Rachel know if your youth needs a ride home. July 16- Make your own ice cream sundae at the church (no cost) July 17- Dinner and hangout at Dairy Queen: We will take the church bus and return to church at 9:30 PM, bring money to order dinner or dessert. July 18- Bible study and game night at the church (no cost) July 19- Movie and pizza night at the church, will end at 10:00 PM (no cost) July 24- Waco Escape Room, we will meet at the church at 2:00 PM and return to the church at 5:00 PM. Cost is $10 to participate in the escape room! Sign up by July 17. August 7- Wacky breakfast; come enjoy breakfast for dinner at the church. We will eat dinner and have fellowship at 6:00-7:30 PM. (no cost) Summer gatherings for our church family and community. June 22- Family movie night in the Fellowship Hall, 7 9 PM. Bring pillows, blankets, or camp chairs to make your spot more comfortable. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks for your family to enjoy during the movie. We will provide free popcorn and snow cones. We will be showing The Incredibles. (no cost) June 24-You are invited to Rachel and Spencer's open house! Join us for an open house at the Anz House on June 24 at 2-4 PM. Please feel free to come when you can and leave when you need to. Get to know Spencer and Rachel, learn about Student and Family Ministries, take a tour of the house, and enjoy refreshments! Please RSVP to Rachel at (817)-791-6265 or racheldriver.fumc@gmail.com by June 20. Hope to see you there! August 10- Cleburne Railroaders vs. Wichita Wingnuts (game starts at 7:06 PM), meet at the church at 5:45 to go to the game and arrive back at the church around 11:15 PM. Let Rachel know if you would like to caravan or ride the bus to the game. There is also a free fireworks show at the stadium after the game. Cost to attend game is $15. Bring money for ballpark snacks and drinks. Sign up by August 3.
Medical Release and Liability Form First United Methodist Church of Clifton Ministries Events Name of Participant Name of Legal Guardian/s Address, City, State, Zip Home Phone ( ) Work/Cell Phone ( ) Age Birthday School Email Date of Last Tetanus Shot Functions and Activities I understand that participating in programs, recreation and other activities of First United Methodist Church of Clifton is a privilege. Prior to my participation in such activities, I acknowledge that there are certain risks associated with these activities, including, by way of example, physical injury due to activity-related accidents, physical injury due to transportationrelated accidents, illness or even death. In addition, I acknowledge that there may be other risks inherent in these activities of which I may not be presently aware. Release of Liability By signing this Permission and Waiver Form, I expressly warrant that this child named above or I, if I am a participant, am capable of withstanding both the physical and mental demands of these activities. I also expressly assume all risks to the child or me participating in the activities, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I further release the church and its ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers and agents from any claim that my child may have or that I may against them as a result of injury or illness incurred during the course of participation in these activities. This release of liability is also intended to cover all claims that members of the child s or my family or estate, heirs, representatives or assigns may have against the church and its ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers, or agents from any and all claims arising from my participation in its activities and programs, or as a result of injury or illness of my child during such activities. Media Release (please initial) I authorize First United Methodist Church of Clifton to publish my and/or my child s photograph on a website or in print media. Sleeping Arrangements At any youth group overnight activity, participants will be divided by gender and assigned to sleeping quarters by the event leaders. Ministry safe guidelines for supervision will be maintained. Participants will sleep on individual beds, cots, air mattresses or bedrolls. First Aid and Emergency Medical Treatment I recognize that there may be occasions where the child named above or I, if I am a participant, may be in need of first aid or emergency medical treatment as a result of an accident, illness, or other health condition or injury. I do hereby give permission for agents of the church to seek and secure any needed medical attention or treatment for the child named above or me, if I am a participant, including hospitalization, if in the agent s opinion such need arises. In doing so, I agree to pay all fees and costs arising from this action to obtain medical treatment. I give permission for attending physician(s) and other medical personnel to administer any needed medical treatment, including surgery and, again, I agree to pay for the medical treatment. I also agree to let the hospital or medical agent release the child or myself back to the church representative after treatment. I understand that the agents of the church will try to reach the listed contacts as soon as is reasonable during any emergency. Insurance Information Carrier Policy Number Policy Holder Name Carrier Phone Number Page 1 of a 2 page document
Emergency Contacts Medical Doctor Phone Number Name #1 Relation Home Phone Work/Cell Phone Name #2 Relation Home Phone Work/Cell Phone Medical History (Include special medical needs or concerns such as asthma, allergies, conditions, medications, etc.) Special Dietary needs Other Information that leaders should know about the child or adult participant: Parent/Guardian Signature I represent that I am the parent/guardian of the child listed above. I have read the above Permission and Waiver Form and am fully familiar with the contents thereof. I give permission for the child named above to participate in the activities of First United Methodist Church of Clifton. I hereby consent to the Permission and Waiver Form, including the Release of Liability above, on behalf of the child, and agree that this Permission and Waiver Form shall be binding upon me and my estate. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date Print Name of Parent or Legal Guardian Adult Volunteers and Employees As an adult volunteer or church employee, I hereby agree to each of the consents and waivers listed above, including the Release of Liability, as pertaining to my own participation in these activities. Signature Date All Participants Along with the leaders and other youth, I agree to conduct myself in a Christian manner. I promise to respect God, respect myself, respect other people, and respect property. I understand that my agreement holds me responsible to these things and the consequences thereof. I agree to participate in these activities of the church; participation in church activities depends on my support of this agreement. By signing this covenant, I understand that action will be taken and I am subject to be sent home if I partake in any of the following activities: possession of illegal drugs, non-prescribed medication, alcohol or tobacco products, possession of weapons, disrespect for authority, and any other activity that adult leaders deem inappropriate. I covenant to strive to make each activity/trip/retreat the best it can be! Signature Date NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Seal Required State of Texas, County of Before me on this day personally appeared, The person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to Me that he/she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this day of,. Notary Public, State of Texas Page 2 of a 2 page document
Youth group news Page 3 June 5 Happy 18th Birthday, Logan Rhoden! July 3 Happy 13th Birthday, Jose Quintero! July 21 Happy 17th Birthday, Hayden Horn! New Youth Sunday School Class All youth, ages 6th grade 12th grade, are welcome and invited to participate in a new Youth Sunday School Class. Donuts, Fellowship, and Bible Study 9:15 am in the Conference Room Led by Rachel & Spencer Driver June-July 2018
Page 4 Youth group news June-July 2018 BRAIN TEASERS Each box below contains a phrase. Can you figure out what each means? We ve done the first one for you. Answers are at the bottom of the page. Read between the lines ANSWERS TO BRAIN TEASERS: 1) read between the lines; 2) good afternoon; 3) backing up; 4) may I see you home; 5) a play on words; 6) a pair of pants; 7) get in shape; 8) flipped out; 9) hot under the collar; 10) head in the sand