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Mall Night- November 30th-6pm-11pm
Friday, November 30th- 6pm-11pm. Mall Night Sponsorship project.
Every year our students generously bring their money and go shopping for people in need of groceries and gifts for Christmas. This year we are partnering with the WG cares community to reach out to families in need of that support. We hope to be able to provide a generous Christmas surprise for so many.
*Who: Our 6th-12th grade students
*What: We sponsor "hopefully" over 81 people for groceries and Christmas gifts this holiday season.
*What: Students bring money they are able to donate to put in a pool for all the families we sponsor. Then we evenly distribute all the donated cash to the people we are shopping for. Each teen shopping group (of 3-6 teens) will have multiple people to shop for with cash and gift list. They will pick out the gifts at the mall and then come back to CPUMC to wrap and label. Every family in the JYM donates differing amount so there is not a "requirement" of what you give to participate. Do what you can. We can give you a tax donation receipt. Ideally we want to sponsor each person for $40 for gifts and $15 per person per family for groceries. We also want students to not only have their parent give a little for this shopping night, but have them contribute some of their working. chores or allowance money as well, to make more personal them. Sometimes students bring $10 to donation to the general fund and some bring $300. Anywhere and anyway you can give is fine with us whether its time or money. Give what you are able.
Additionally we are collecting gift cards to grocery stores. We want to be sure each family has enough to purchase groceries for Christmas dinner and beyond. Donation receipts can be given on night of event.
*When:6pm-11pm on November 30th. No sleepover after.
*Where: Meet at CPUMC 1919 Gunston Way. Leaders will drive over to Oakridge mall and back to CPUMC for wrapping and parent pick up.
*Why: Students often love this event because they can give of their own money, and often some from their parents, shop specifically for a person or family to brighten their Christmas, take ownership in selecting a gift or and do so with friends. It teaches teens about budgeting, generosity, intention and much more.
*How: You must RSVP here so we have enough drivers to and from the mall. RSVP FOR MALL NIGHT
Every year our students generously bring their money and go shopping for people in need of groceries and gifts for Christmas. This year we are partnering with the WG cares community to reach out to families in need of that support. We hope to be able to provide a generous Christmas surprise for so many.
*Who: Our 6th-12th grade students
*What: We sponsor "hopefully" over 81 people for groceries and Christmas gifts this holiday season.
*What: Students bring money they are able to donate to put in a pool for all the families we sponsor. Then we evenly distribute all the donated cash to the people we are shopping for. Each teen shopping group (of 3-6 teens) will have multiple people to shop for with cash and gift list. They will pick out the gifts at the mall and then come back to CPUMC to wrap and label. Every family in the JYM donates differing amount so there is not a "requirement" of what you give to participate. Do what you can. We can give you a tax donation receipt. Ideally we want to sponsor each person for $40 for gifts and $15 per person per family for groceries. We also want students to not only have their parent give a little for this shopping night, but have them contribute some of their working. chores or allowance money as well, to make more personal them. Sometimes students bring $10 to donation to the general fund and some bring $300. Anywhere and anyway you can give is fine with us whether its time or money. Give what you are able.
Additionally we are collecting gift cards to grocery stores. We want to be sure each family has enough to purchase groceries for Christmas dinner and beyond. Donation receipts can be given on night of event.
*When:6pm-11pm on November 30th. No sleepover after.
*Where: Meet at CPUMC 1919 Gunston Way. Leaders will drive over to Oakridge mall and back to CPUMC for wrapping and parent pick up.
*Why: Students often love this event because they can give of their own money, and often some from their parents, shop specifically for a person or family to brighten their Christmas, take ownership in selecting a gift or and do so with friends. It teaches teens about budgeting, generosity, intention and much more.
*How: You must RSVP here so we have enough drivers to and from the mall. RSVP FOR MALL NIGHT
The Joint Youth Ministry is for any 6th-12th graders interested in being part of a community of faith. You don't have to be from our churches, know anything about God, look or believe a certain way, have money, dress a certain way, have your life perfectly together or be any degree of cool. We are family of students and leaders learning how to Love God and Love others together and we'd be thrilled if you joined us at any event, anytime.
Thanks for checking out the Joint Youth Ministry! It's hard to capture the "feel" of the JYM with words but there are lots of pictures below that might give you a better idea. We are a comprehensive ministry for 6th-12th graders from all over San Jose. We have students from over 28 schools who participate regularly in a variety of different weekly programs, weekend mission trips and retreats, camps, ski trips, summer outdoor adventures, family events and so much more. In additional to the two full time staff members, Lisa Jacobs and Katrina Kraynick-Baker, we have a ton of volunteer leaders who love to teach, hang out and listen to your students as they figure out how to grow up in a faithful and healthy way in busy Silicon Valley. The best way to see what we are about is to show up! Any 6th-12th graders, regardless of church, belief or faith affiliation are welcome at all our events! Check out our online calendar link to see when and where we meet.
Our consistent programming happens Sunday and Wednesday but we have additional things each week too!
A. Guys night/Girls night (Gender split groups, games and growth),
B. Feed the Need (cooking class and meal making/delivery for those struggling),
C. Intentional growth night- Fall classes to pick from are "God and the outdoors",
"Engaging in the Bible" and "Social Justice and our faith"
D. Student leadership team
In July/August & January/February we meet at Willow Glen UMC- 1420 Newport Ave, SJ 95125
In September/October & March/April we meet at Almaden Hills UMC- 1200 Blossom Hill Rd, SJ, 95118
In November/December & May/June we meet at Cambrian Park UMC- 1919 Gunston Way, SJ 95124
Our consistent programming happens Sunday and Wednesday but we have additional things each week too!
- Sunday Nights- 5pm-7pm- Junior High and High School Youth Group (separate youth groups, meeting at the same time with small groups based on age with consistent leaders all year long)
A. Guys night/Girls night (Gender split groups, games and growth),
B. Feed the Need (cooking class and meal making/delivery for those struggling),
C. Intentional growth night- Fall classes to pick from are "God and the outdoors",
"Engaging in the Bible" and "Social Justice and our faith"
D. Student leadership team
In July/August & January/February we meet at Willow Glen UMC- 1420 Newport Ave, SJ 95125
In September/October & March/April we meet at Almaden Hills UMC- 1200 Blossom Hill Rd, SJ, 95118
In November/December & May/June we meet at Cambrian Park UMC- 1919 Gunston Way, SJ 95124
