MAYAs

WHO?

MAYAs formed as a group in July of 2007. MAYAs is comprised of Young Adults from congregations in the Greater Pacific Northwest Mission Center. Members of MAYAs live in Seattle, Portland, Salem, Vancouver, Eugene, and Tigard.

WHAT?

Metro Area Young Adults is a ministry within the Community of Christ. We strive to embody the church mission to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of hope, love, joy, and peace. All are welcome to laugh, learn, share, fellowship, and worship.



Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Upcoming Events

Food, Fun, and Fellowship

What: Fellowship, Pizza, and a prayer/sharing service.
Cost: Free will offering (anywhere from $5-8 per person)
When: Sunday November 4th from 6pm-8 or whenever people leave.
Where: Rachel and Jessica's Place, contact us for directions.

YAPS Visit Portland

When: November 10-11 starting at 1pm on Saturday at the Portland Community of Christ.
Where: Downtown and the Portland Community of Christ
What: The Young Adults of Puget Sound will be driving down to meet with the MAYAs. They will travel downtown for some fun, food and fellowship. The night will conclude at the church where there will be more time for fun and games. All are welcome to stay the night at the church with the YAPS. The next morning the YAPS will be providing the ministry at the morning worship.
Directions: Click Here for a map to the Portland Community of Christ

If you are interested in being involved with the service on Sunday please notify us as soon as you can.

Young Family Bible Study

November 11, from 4:30-7:30 pm, there will be a Young Family Bible Study class at Scott and Laurie White’s home from the Tuality congregation. This will be family orientat for those with children. They will start by roasting hot dogs followed by the bible study class, craft, and singing. Please contact Scott or Laurie at whitehousenw@comcast.net if you are interested in attending.



Planning Meeting


Join the MAYAs on November 17th from 6-8pm at the IHOP on 82nd past Holgate. Click here for directions We will be taking some time out to fellowship and talk about what activities we would like to do over the next four months. If you are not able to attend but have some ideas please send them our way.

Looking Ahead

Going Away Potluck For Erik!

Join us on December 2nd at the Garden Grove Community of Christ to say farwell to our friend Erik Olijnsma. Erik has been in the NW since the summer visiting from the Netherlands. He was a part of World Service Corps. He came to Washington after WSC ended to stay with friends to further his experience in the United States. Erik has been an active member of the MAYAs group during his stay here. All are welcome to share with a potluck, one of our church’s specialties, after the 11 o’clock service that Sunday. Bring your favorite dish!

Pastors Meeting

All Pastors, Young Adult Ministers, and Young Adults who are interested in young adult ministry are invited to join together on December 9th at the Portland Congregation to discuss the MAYAs group, congregational young adult ministry, and get to know one another a bit better. The meeting will start at 6pm and will not last longer than 90 minutes. Please bring yourselves, ideas, and young adults with you. RSVP metroareaya@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. This will be a great way for us to connect and continue working towards stronger young adult ministry in the area.

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