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Parents are a significant part of our youth ministry team. Our desire is to work together as we encourage, guide, and support our youth as they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We provide many opportunities for parents to be involved.
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Parents please read:

From the Matthews UMC Board of Trustees:

With any successful program, the attendance is bound to increase and Matthews UMC Youth is no exception. The Trustees want to make aware to the parents, and teen drivers, of the potential conflict involving pedestrian-vehicular conflicts. Parents and teen drivers:

Please obey traffic directions and flow patterns in the parking areas
Specifically park only in marked spaces
Drive slowly through the parking lot
Please do not park or wait in the “no parking” areas, fire lanes or the drive lanes (especially by the gym/dining hall side of the church)

There have been instances of near misses when youth are leaving the building and crossing the parking lot. Please be mindful of the pedestrians. We, as much as you, do not want any incidents to occur in conjunction with your program. This is the only way we can ensure a pleasant and safe environment for all. Thanks so much!
 

News article from MSNBC.com on MySpace:

Parents of MySpace Hoax Victim Speak Out

PARENT COUNCIL 2007-2008
 

The role of the Parent Council is to give input, feedback, and support for our youth ministry staff. It is made up of adults representing each grade level as well as adults who organize different areas of our ministry such as our Sunday night café, recreation, etc.. 

Chairperson:   Lucia Johnson

Cafe Coordinator:  Sue Sproat

Fundraising Coordinator:  Lisa Brantmeyer

Adult Education Coordinator: Alison Alexander

Recreation Coordinator:  Bruce Davis

Share & Care Coordinator:  Valarie Ross

Prayer Coordinator:  Jeff Jones

Rainbow Express:  Trish Tanger

Support Coordinator:  Rob Hunter

Grade Representatives:

     7th Grade: Debbie Andrews

     8th Grade:  Mandy Klotz

     9th Grade:  Charleen Thompson

     10th Grade: Lee Ellen Turnbull

     11th Grade Co's:  Terri Boyd

     12th Grade:  Sandra Powell

Sunday School is an important part of this ministry.  Each year, your youth will be challenged in different areas of the bible to better equip them in this day and age.