If you have ideas that you think would be helpful, please share those with us.
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.
PODCAST: "Three Opinions & One Degree"
Our new series is called "Faith AND..."
sunday school
9 AM / Youth Lounge
This summer in Sunday School, we will be studying Gender & Sexuality. We understand that this can be a sensitive topic, but we believe it would be beneficial for students as they navigate the current cultural climate. We plan to do so in a way that is appropriate to their age and faithful to the teaching of scripture. In order to partner with parents, we are providing the lessons we will follow each week in this email. Please reach out with any questions you might have.
Schedule
6/30 - What did Jesus say?
7/7 - First Sunday Breakfast
7/14 - The NT Application of the Gospel Part 1: Rom. 1
7/21- The NT App. of the Gospel Part 2: 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Tim. 1:8-11
7/28 - How do we live in a culture that disagrees?
8/4 - First Sunday Breakfast & Interns' Last Day
We're eager to engage with your questions, whether they're from you or your children. Kindly complete THIS FORM, and we'll seek to address them as we delve into this subject. Questions are anonymous.
UPCOMING Events
2024 SUMMER Calendar (download as PDF)
Middle School Modgnik!
September 6-8, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Modgnik, a fall weekend retreat at Rockbridge Alum Springs, is now open for registration to all middle school students! Join us for a memorable time filled with games, fellowship, and meaningful moments of worship and learning about God's kingdom and our culture as illuminated by the Bible.
Aug 4 / 9 AM / Fellowship Hall
Students are invited to join us on "First Sundays"! We've got a spread of bagels for breakfast, including gluten-free options. We eat breakfast, play some games, and get to know each other better. Afterward, students can head to church or find their folks. No need to RSVP—just show up and join the fun!
Game Nights
July 30, Aug 13 / 6:30-8 PM / Youth Lounge & Gym
Game Nights offer an opportunity to foster relationships while engaging in a variety of activities, ranging from volleyball and basketball to Mario Kart and card games. Join us from 6:30 to 8 PM on the specified dates outlined in our summer calendar. No RSVP is necessary—simply drop by the lounge and the gym! All are welcome—bring along your friends and let's enjoy fun moments together!
Summer Youth Group
July 31, Aug 7 / 6:30-8 PM / Youth Lounge & Gym
For the summer, both middle and high school will convene together for Wednesday night Youth Group.
***HIGH SCHOOLERS: after each summer youth group meeting, please join us at Chick-fil-A (Parham Rd.) for an additional hang out time until 9 PM.
REGULAR Meetings / Events
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Weekly / 9:00 AM
Youth Lounge Middle and High School *First Sunday of each month--breakfast in the FH
Join us as we meet in large and small groups, have a teaching time from God's Word, and worship together!
MUSIC HELP NEEDED
If you or your child can sing or play an instrument and would like to help lead worship in youth group on Sunday mornings, please email |
Wednesdays
Youth Lounge
Summer Schedule: 6:30-8 PM
Middle & High School 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. |
These groups will be led by adults who are members of our Church, and they will be divided by grades. If your middle or high school students are interested in joining a community group, please contact
and/or
with any questions.
Currently on break for the summer; new groups will begin in Sept 2024.
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community Groups
***Community Groups are winding down for summer break. For the 2024-25 school year, we will announce leaders, locations, and times in Sept.***
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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