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OUR ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO ELMWOOD PARK ZOO WITH STUDENTS FROM GEMMA SERVICES is coming up on Sunday, December 7! All 9th-12th graders are invited to help make the Christmas season a bit brighter for some elementary-aged kids who are in challenging family situations by taking them through Elmwood's "Wild Lights" holiday display. We'll meet at St. Matthew's at 4:15pm to carpool to Elmwood Park Zoo and meet the Gemma Services group at 5:00pm, returning to St. Matthew's around 8:30pm.  The cost will be $10 per person; if you wish to chip in additional money to help cover admission for our guests, you are welcome to do that as well.  Sign up here to take part: Dec. 7th Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo. 
 
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA! CHRISTMAS PARTY will be on Saturday, December 20 from 4:00-5:30pm at Pastor Stuart's house.  Come have a fun, festive afternoon with plenty of food, games, and our traditional gift exchange!  Be sure to bring an inexpensive ($5 or less), WRAPPED gag gift.  All 6th-8th graders are invited, including friends, for our annual exchange. Sign up here to join the merriment: Dec. 20th Middle School MANIA! Christmas Party.
OUR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY will be on Sunday, December 21 from 6:00-8:00pm at Pastor Stuart's house. Spend an evening with friends having fun, playing games, and of course taking part in our annual gift exchange!  (Bring an inexpensive, WRAPPED gag gift for the exchange.)  All 9th-12th graders are invited, including friends. Sign up here: Dec. 21st High School Christmas Party.
COLLEGE PANEL FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND PARENTS - On Sunday, January 4 from 4:00-5:30pm, we will provide another opportunity for older high school youth to sit with current college students and learn from their experiences. This year, we will also offer a chance for high school parents to talk to college parents to get their advice on how to navigate the process of preparing for college with their student.  Sign up here to participate: January 4th College Information Panel.
THE WINTER-SPRING YOUTH EVENT SCHEDULE is now posted and available on the church website's youth page; be sure to check it out and block out dates for upcoming activities!
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