FUN DAY @ Museum

Members of Genesis Youth enjoyed a day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History:

Genesis Youth sporting some super-cool 4-D glasses.

According to Dr. Giraffe, Carren is 5-foot-2......and that made her very happy!

Watch out! Here comes Courtney and Carren in the am-bu-lance!

awwww.....Dulce Jr. and Nicole are cute in their 4-D glasses!!!

Emily and Kaitlyn are posin' with their Dino Friends: Dynamo and Barney

Six members of Genesis Youth can stand in one dinosaur's footprint - AMAZING!

Matthew decided to lounge in the dinosaur's footprint.....it looks like a mini soaking tub!

Very cool exhibit at FWMSH.....and Leonardo was amazing.

Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait

Leonardo da Vinci - inventor of the catapult

Conceputualized helicopters.....

....invented parachutes

pulley systems....

....pool floaties

and water skis!

This is called a "water tube" and it looks VERY uncomfortable.....but Leo was going for something that would allow a person to breath underwater - he succeeded with this. The man was GENIUS!!!!

Youth Sunday 2010

Senior High Mission Team - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Junior High Mission Team - Edna, Texas

Genesis Youth hosted Youth Sunday at First UMC Joshua on August 15. They performed at both worship services (8:30 and 11:00 am) and did an incredible job. The songs were great, the children's time was fun, and the speakers provided a spiritual experience like none other. Many congregation members complimented Genesis Youth Group on their work - - GREAT JOB, Genesis Youth!!!!!!!

The "young" children of First Joshua learned the "Llama Song" during children's time. It was a big hit and even the adults joined the fun. Five youth spoke during the worship services and did an AMAZING job.

K.F. spoke on her experience with Miss Patsy, her client with MS, that left an imprint on her heart that will forever impact her spiritual walk and faith.

C.P. invited more youth to participate in the group's activities and encouraged everyone to step outside their comfort zones to experience new opportunities.

C.W. said this mission trip was his favorite because he really felt the Holy Spirit living and working through Him to accomplish unbelievable things on mission trip, as well as other church activities.

A.M. spoke about his trust and faith in God (everything is possible through Jesus Christ) and goals can be accomplished when everyone works together.

C.F. spoke about her love and appreciation to First UMC Joshua and members of Genesis Youth Group. She most enjoys the time of fellowship with her friends and growing in relationship with God. C.F. also reminded everyone that Genesis Youth will begin a study on "The Organic God," a book by Margaret Feinberg, next week.

Genesis Youth responded to God's call to serve and love others in the name of Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter if we attend mission trip or volunteer at Vacation Bible School, we are all in mission and ministry together for the transformation of the world. We are all important to God's kingdom; and, we are each a thread in His tapestry.

Whatever kind of action we do in God's name, it is action filled with love and His spirit. Those actions are all verbs and we are all challenged to incorporate more action (verbs) into our daily lives. As a reminder, Genesis Youth will display verbs associated with God in their meeting room........inspired by Margaret Feinberg and "The Organic God."

$25.00 and counting...

Hey Genesis Youth!!!

Thank YOU for contributing to the school supplies bash fund...so far you have raised $25.00 towards the purchase of school supplies for school-age children in Joshua ISD. Keep it coming, we can buy a lot of supplies for these students!!!!!!!

Remember, the amount collected will be MATCHED by Nicole. Be sure to bring your money to church, Sunday School, or to youth meetings by August 11.

Next meeting: Sunday, August 8

Also, be sure to contact Nicole to reserve your FREE workbook for our next Bible study, based on "The Organic God," a book written by Margaret Feinberg. The study begins Sunday, August 22; please RSVP before August 18.

School Supplies Bash @ FUMC Joshua on August 14

First United Methodist Church of Joshua is hosting a school supplies bash on Saturday, August 14 at 9:00 am and Genesis Youth Group is invited to participate by making a monetary donation to purchase supplies for students in need. New and gently used clothing items will also be collected at the church for distribution at the special event.

Nicole Hutchison, Genesis Youth Director, will MATCH the amount that Genesis Youth Group collects for this mission outreach project. Donations must be submitted by Thursday, Aug 12. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the community and help those in need as the new school year begins.