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Isaiah Thomas, Assistant Pastor and Youth Ministry Director
Marcela Henderman, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Programs
Brandon Blevins, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Outreach & Discipleship
Hayden McMahon, Youth Ministry Associate
Catherine Shallow, Youth Ministry Associate
Please reach out to the above staff with any concerns, needs, or questions.
Youth Ministry Summer Internships--Applications Available Now!
For those interested in applying for a Youth Ministry Summer Internship (May 27-August 3, 2025), please click HERE for the job description and WEPC Employment Application.
Applications due March 1, 2025. Contact Isaiah Thomas with questions.
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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!
Homework Time
Tuesdays / 6-8 PM / Youth Lounge
Homework Time exists to assist middle school and high school students of all backgrounds in the difficulties of school studies through adult help and peer-to-peer interaction, all while displaying the love of Christ and representing His love for them. All of this is done with the aim of setting them up for success in life and with the hope of leading them to the feet of Jesus. Contact: Brandon Blevins
Youth Group
Wednesdays / Youth Lounge & Gym
Middle School: 6-7:30 PM
High School: 7:30-9 PM
We will praise God through song and learn more about the Gospel of grace through Bible teaching, peer discussion, and prayer. This will be a great time to have fun playing group games, to be reminded of what is true, and to know that you are not alone as we walk through life together.
Community Groups
Community groups are intimate gatherings organized by gender and grade level. They meet at various times and locations, each guided by different leaders. Our goal is for these groups to foster meaningful connections among students, deepen their understanding of God, and provide opportunities for enjoyable fellowship. Below are the current dates for our community groups. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to contact our youth staff.
MS GIRLS (meets every other week): 4 PM / Claudia Tetterton's house
Meeting dates:
March 2 (TBD), 16, 30, April 13, 27, May 11
9-10th GRADE GIRLS (meets every other week): 6:30-8 PM / Marcela's house
Meeting dates:
March 2, 16, 30 (TBD), April 27, May 11
11-12th GRADE GIRLS (meets every week): Tuesdays / 7 PM / Kristin Tetterton's house
MS BOYS (meets every other week): 7 PM / WEPC Youth Lounge
Meeting dates:
March 2, 16, April 13, 27 (TBD), May 11
9th GRADE BOYS (meets 1st Sunday of each month): 12:15 PM / WEPC Youth Lounge
Meeting dates:
March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
10-12th GRADE BOYS (meets every other week): 7 PM / Isaiah's house
Meeting dates:
March 2, 16, 30 (TBD), May 11
UPCOMING Events
Communicant's Class
Sundays through March 23 / 9 AM / Room 35
This class is for 7th grade students or other students who have not had the chance to take it. The class was designed for leaders of the church to teach and interact with 7th grade students about what our church believes the Bible teaches, and why we believe it as a denomination. The teachers this year will be Elders BJ Huff, Mark Crutcher, and Chip Bowman. Please sign up your student HERE!
MS Boys Board Game Hangout
March 1 / 2-5 PM / Youth Lounge
Bring your favorite board or card game!
High School Modgnik
April 11-13 / Rockbridge Young Life Camp
Modgnik is an exciting weekend retreat for high school students to build lasting friendships, dive deep into learning about Jesus, and enjoy tons of fun games and delicious food. We’ll depart from WEPC in staff-driven passenger vans on Friday and return to WEPC on Sunday. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend!
Save the dates:
The Landing Camp: June 12-16
VBS: June 23-26
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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