Purpose

The youth ministry of JUMC exists to build life-long, committed disciples of Jesus Christ.  Based on this mission, youth group activities are designed to meet youth wherever they may be in their spiritual journeys and call them into deeper walks with Christ.  Activities range from fun and fellowship, Bible study, mission, and service.

Programs Available

• Sunday night youth meetings

• Choir

• Hand bells

• Chicks with Sticks (worship performing group)

• Lydia Circle (for teenage women)

• Wednesday night bible study

• Sunday school

Sunday Night Schedule

4:30 Junior High (Alpha) youth meeting (6^th –8^th grade)

4:30 Senior High (Omega) singers chorus (9^th-12^th grade)

5:30 Dinner for everyone

6:00 Senior High (Omega) youth meeting

6:00 Junior High (Alpha) hand bells

7:00 Combined youth choir

The Alpha and Omega names are there to give Jr. and Sr. high their own identities within the group.  One starts in Alpha (the 1^st letter in the Greek alphabet) and end in Omega (the last letter) in his or her trek through the youth program.

The Barnabas Team

We have just established an adult leadership team for youth called the Barnabas Team (the disciple that encouraged Paul).  The group will be helping me in planning weekly meetings, events, trips, etc.  In addition, they will be participating in a Prayer Partnership, where they will be praying for 1 or 2 assigned students daily, contacting them weekly, and meeting with them monthly.  This program is focused on keeping kids engaged in the program, provide accountability and caring, and provide discipleship.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.

Summer 2004 Events

JUNE:

Vacation Bible School (June 13-17)

Junior High Mission Trip- St. Louis, MO (June 20-27)

Senior High Trip to Lake Junaluska, NC (June 27-July 1)

 

JULY:

Senior High Mission Trip- Cleveland, OH (July 11-18)

 

AUGUST:

Junior High Trip to Lake Junaluska, NC (August 1-4)

 

 

Ben Robbins

Youth Pastor