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iGnite Youth Ministry Permission Form 2024-2025 Youth & Family Ministries Permission & Release Form This Parental Consent, Photo Release, Emergency Contact and Health Form gives permission for my child to participate in any youth activities sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Schuylkill Haven, a local church within the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church and shall be valid from May 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. GENERAL PERMISSIONS I give permission for the youth named below to participate in First United Methodist Church of Schuylkill Haven’s iGnite Youth Ministry activities and events both on-site and off-campus from May 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Although minimal, I am aware that some activities or events may involve physical activity where my youth may be at risk for physical injury (running outside, ball tag, capture the flag etc.). In such, I agree to hold First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven, its staff, and volunteers harmless should any such injury occur. I give my permission for my youth to be transported in vehicles operated by the adults in whose care the minor has been entrusted while attending and participating in these events. I will ensure that my youth will not bring any electronic games or devices except for a cellular phone to Youth Group activities. Boundaries and guidelines of usage will be expected of students and must be supported by parents. I understand that the First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven, its staff, and volunteers, are committed to safe, fun, and educational activities, and that all activities are conducted in a smoke, alcohol, and drug-free environment. To help ensure the safety of all concerned, I understand that if my youth is in possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, engages in any illegal conduct or refuses to follow the directions of the Youth staff or volunteers participating in the scheduled activities that I will be telephoned immediately to pick up my youth. MEDICAL TREATMENT & LIABILITY RELEASE In the event of a medical emergency, I declare that I am the child or youth’s parent or legal guardian and hereby authorize the First United Methodist Church youth ministry staff or volunteers, as agents for me, to consent to medical attentions as advised and supervised by professional nurses, doctors or dentists should I be absent or unavailable to make such decisions. This authorization extends to any emergency room admission and treatment as an inpatient, considered necessary by the attending physician. I understand that, in such an emergency, I will be contacted as soon as possible. I, hereby hold the First United Methodist Church staff, volunteers, event staff and their representatives harmless in the exercise of this authority. It is my understanding that the below named student will be covered by my personal medical insurance. First United Methodist Church of Schuylkill Haven provides limited supplemental medical payment coverage for injuries arising out of the event activities which is payable and access of any collectible insurance. Payment of any medical injuries not covered by my insurance, or the event limited supplemental medical insurance will be paid by me. PHOTO RELEASE I hereby grant First United Methodist Church permission to use me or my family's likeness in photography/video in any and all church publications, marketing materials, websites, brochures, and all other related media. A failure by me to notify the church of my desire "not" to have photos in any publication or web view is an automatic understanding that I do not object in any way of the use of any and all photographs by First United Methodist Church of Schuylkill Haven. I hereby provide the information below to give my consent to the General Permissions, Medical Treatment & Liability and Photo Release. Parent's Signature Clear Submit Thanks for submitting!

CFC WORSHIP On Demand Library Our prayer is that each of these messages will touch and bless each of you in some way. Online Giving Also Available On:

CFC WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM Our prayer is that each of these messages will touch and bless each of you in some way. Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM Rev. Dr. Christopher Fisher Messages will be based on the Book of Hebrews. Online Giving Also Available On:

We reside in the Schuylkill Haven School District so in the event that the Haven schools are canceled because of winter weather conditions, our Youth Group meetings and events will be canceled as well. At the same time, in the event that prior to our Youth Group meetings the weather conditions become unsafe or too slippery to drive, we will cancel our meetings. In the event of the need to cancel, information will be communicated to you via Flocknote and Facebook.

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iGnite Senior High Ministry supports our students in Senior High (grades 9 through 12) in preparing for worldly issues on their own but with Christ-like vision and foundation. Dave Williams leads this group of active young disciples. To learn more, email: dwilliams@havenfirstumc.org . CALENDAR OF EVENTS Through small group discussions, we delve deeper into matters that stir our youth's faith, helping them strengthen their understanding to become spiritual leaders and ambassadors in Jesus Christ to others. Through community services/missions, fellowship, and games; our youth build new friendships by supporting each other and strengthen each other’s relationship to Jesus. "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." ~Proverbs 27:17 NLT

Igniting Your Faith is a regular podcast delivering messages from Dr. Chris Fisher. God’s Word, the love of God, and His truth bring power, faith, and healing, for a new and growing life. You can access Dr. Fisher’s sermons as a podcast and listen to them anytime. Our podcast is called, “Igniting Your Faith,” and can be found on all of your favorite podcast sites such as: Spotify, Apple, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Pandora, and many more. You can listen to Dr. Fisher’s sermons at any time or download them for future listening. Go to any of the podcast sites and type: “Igniting Your Faith” in the search area. There are similar names, so type it as it is written. You will see a picture of our church’s altar window to help you find it. Let’s spread the word and encourage people to listen. This is a great way to spread God’s Word to the entire world. Remember, you can find these great messages on all of your favorite podcast sites and apps such as: Apple Podcasts TuneIn Spotify Pocket Casts Pandora And many more! Listen and re-listen again. Everyday that you live, God’s Word will be: “Igniting Your Faith!”

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MESSAGES Streamed Recordings Beginning March 22, 2020, CFC started to live-stream the worship services. These streamed services can be found through the website , through our Facebook page , on YouTube , or Vimeo . Podcasts We offer an archived library of podcasts from our regular weekly and holiday services prior to March 22, 2020, in two formats: (1) contains just the scripture and message or (2) if your preference is to listen to the entire worship service (announcements, music, prayers, etc.), please contact the Church Office at 570.385.3941 or send an email to office@havenfirstumc.org to request a copy of the service on CD. Our prayer is that each of these messages will touch and bless each of you in some way.

Email our Youth Director to learn more! Middle School (Grades 5-8) iGnite Youth Ministry exists to love God & love others. iGnite is geared for students in grades 5 through 8 who want to make a difference in their church, community, and world for Christ! The group is being led by: Mr. David Williams Mrs. Renee Williams Ms. Stacey Lehman Click to view our Calendar of Events "Fun"-Raisers! Youth in grades 5-8th are welcome to COME, GROW & GO with us! …as we COME together to know Christ as our Lord & Savior by experiencing fun-fil l ed faith d uring our weekly small group as we build stronger relat ionships with Jesus and each other! …a s we G ROW in Christ b y being youth who worship, study, pray, serve and fellowship togeth er …as we GO serve by showing Christ through action, attitudes, words, and service by being " For our Neighbors" throughout the year, where you can make a difference by helping to collect food for the hungry, showing compassion for animals at the local shelters, and spreading the Gospel through various outreach events.

Online Giving "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1 "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." - Malachi 3:10 We are pleased to offer a number of secure and convenient methods to present your tithes and offerings electronically. We recently migrated to a new platform powered By Vanco Payment Solutions. The first time you use the new service you will need to setup an account. You may also wish to consider setting up a recurring donation. Via the Web Via Mobile App

PRAYER REQUESTS 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) tells us to "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Are you or someone you know in need of prayer? How may we pray for you? God cares about you, your family, and your friends. Scripture tells us to give our problems and worries to Him. CFC and our Prayer Team would like to help you present them to God and ask Him to show His love to you by working in your life. CFC offers various ways to request and receive prayer for you and your loved ones. We offer: An active Prayer Chain. Prayer requests may be submitted by sending an email to prayer@havenfirstumc.org or be called into the Church Office (570.385.3941) Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prayer request cards are available in the pews; you may complete a card on a Sunday morning & place it in the prayer card collection during the first hymn. Below is a Prayer Request Box. To help us pray for your specific situation, please take a moment to submit your request. All submissions in the Prayer Request Form are emailed to a member of the CFC Prayer Chain and then will be sent forth to have many people praying for you. Prayer Request Submit Thanks for submitting! We will be praying for you or the person(s) in your request.