If you have ideas that you think would be helpful, please share those with us.  

Isaiah Thomas, Associate Pastor and Youth Ministry Director 
Marcela Henderman, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of High School Ministry
Brandon Blevins, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Outreach & Discipleship
Catherine Shallow, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Middle School Ministry
Hayden McMahon, Youth Ministry Associate for High School Ministry
Please reach out to the above staff with any concerns, needs, or questions. 


youth Ministry vision & mission statement

Click here to read the Vision & Mission Statement


REGULAR Meetings / Events

Sunday School

9 AM / for Grades 6-12 / Youth Lounge
(On the first Sunday of each month, breakfast is served and youth meet in the Fellowship Hall.)
Join us as we meet in large and small groups, have a teaching time from God's Word, and worship together! 

SUMMER
Youth Group 

Wednesdays / 6:30-8 PM / Youth Lounge & Gym
Next Gathering: July 1
All high school and middle school students are invited to join us for youth group. During the summer, all the students will have youth group at the same time, but will split into MS & HS and by gender during teaching. PLEASE CHECK the summer calendar and note the dates that we will not meet for youth group during the summer.
***All high school students are invited to the Chick-fil-A on Parham after youth group from 8:00 to 8:45 PM!

Community Groups

***Community Groups have ended for the school year, and will resume in the Fall once school begins.***

Thursdays through July 23 / 6 - 8 PM / Wood's home
All senior girls are invited to join our HS interns, Libby and Amelia, for a time of fellowship and a study on the book of Ephesians! 

Wednesdays / July 1, 8, 15, & 22 / 9:30 - 11 AM
Deep Run Park
(see pink circle in map below)

All middle school girls are invited to join Catherine and the interns for a sweet time of fellowship and a devotional!

We will provide bagels for our first meeting on July 1st. For the remaining dates, please have your student bring her own breakfast, snack, or fun drink!

 


YM Calendars & upcoming events

2026 Summer Calendar

 

June 29, July 6 & 13, August 17 / 6:30 - 8 PM
Gym & Lounge

All youth students and their friends are invited to join us for our summer game nights (all kinds of games) in the gym and lounge! No need to RSVP, but please make sure to eat dinner before you arrive.

June 26 / 7 - 9 PM / The Lounge
All high school girls are invited to join us at the church for a fun night of making keychains, bracelets, and other crafts! Please be sure to eat dinner before you come.

June 27 / 10 AM -12 PM
Deep Run Park
(see pink circle in the map below)

All youth students and their friends are invited to join us at the park! Park in the first lot and follow the path down to the field by the lake (look for the pink circle on the map!).

No RSVP needed—just bring a picnic blanket to sit on and any outdoor or lawn games you want to play!

June 28 / 5:30-8:30 PM / Wood's home
All HS & MS girls are invited to an outdoor movie hosted by the Woods who are graciously hosting our intern Libby for the summer! Make sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Have your student bring their dinner, but we will provide snacks!

POSTPONED until further notice.

July 2 / 10 AM - 1 PM / Pocahontas State Park

Calling all guys! You're invited to a hike day with Isaiah, Brandon, and the interns. *More details on where to meet will come next week.

SAVE THE DATE: MS Modgnik Camp Trip!

September 11-13, 2026
Rockbridge Alum Springs

Middle School students: Look for registration sign-ups in late July!

High School students: If you would like to sign up for Work Crew at Middle School Modgnik, please click on the interest form link below. Spots are limited, so work crew positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Keep an eye out for a sign-up link that will come out later in the summer. We’re excited to serve together this Fall!

   Fill Out Interest Form Here

SAVE THE DATE: The Landing Summer Camp Trip!

June 10 - 14, 2027
Camp Watermarks
 (Scottsville, VA)

We can't wait to see you there!

 


bible reading plan

As we continue to connect students to Jesus, each other, and the world, the Youth Ministry staff would like to invite students to engage with the Bible Project Reading Plan! This plan is designed to take the reader through the Bible in a year. One of the ways we get to know God is by learning His Word, and this reading plan can be a helpful tool towards understanding God better.

For more information, use the links below to find the plan, along with instructions and helpful aids to use as you walk through the Bible. We have also provided links to podcasts and an audio Bible with the hope that these will be other helpful tools for engaging the Bible in your own time!

Bible Reading Plan (PDF Version)

Audio BibleBible Project Podcast

 


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We use Instagram to post pics, videos, information and reminders about upcoming happenings. 

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