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Sunday
School Classes
Sunday mornings, we gather in The Lighthouse for doughnuts
from 9:30-10:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m., each grade goes to its
own classroom for announcements, lesson, and fellowship.
UMYF
(Youth Group)
Sunday evenings, we talk about real-life issues and what role
Christ plays in our lives. 7th and 8th grade; 9th and 10th
grade; and 11th and 12th grade meet together. This is from
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Confirmation
6th graders spend the whole year preparing to be members of
the Youth Group and members of the Church. They meet on the
Youth Floor on Sunday evenings during UMYF. Special events
and field trips are planned throughout the year.
New
Life Singers
This is our Youth Choir for grades 6 - 12. The choir helps
lead our various worship services each Sunday, and goes on
tour every summer. Choir rehearsals are every Sunday from
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Prayer
Breakfast
Wednesday mornings before school, we meet at 6:45 a.m. to
eat together and hear an inspiring devotion. This is an important
time for youth to re-energize their faith in the middle of
their hectic week. We provide rides to all schools.
High
Point
Wednesday evenings, we come together and "hang out"
in the Fireside Room from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and have a Youth-led
devotion. This is your chance to get some "down time,"
unwind, and talk about how your week and your life are going.
Retreats
We find that getting away from the daily grind, it is sometimes
easier to hear God's Word and experience His love. Some of
our favorite trips include:
· snow skiing in Colorado
· white-water rafting in Tennessee
· Adventure and Ropes course in NC
· Youth Camp in Lake Junaluska, NC, with hundreds of
other Methodist teens
Bible
Studies
We also have small group Bible Studies that meet at the church.
Here, Youth learn about the Bible and share about their lives
in a small, relaxed setting. Close, long-lasting friendships
are made in these Bible Studies.
Dynamic
Missions
At the core of all we do is a deep passion to serve God. This
involves traveling around the country, and doing things right
here at home. Each year:
· we have at least three week-long worktrips
· we sponsor a Christmas Festival (with games and presents)
for 600 children in Bessemer
· we sponsor a Back-to-School Festival (teaching study
skills and giving school supplies) for 100 children in West
End
· each grade does two special service projects
· we serve each other when we need a helping hand.
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