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Youth Ministries
The vision of the Youth Ministry at HUMC is to reach 7th through 12th grade youth of our community with the salvation of Jesus Christ and to help them grow in their Christian journey. With a diversity of programs, we truly have something for everyone!
To reach the Youth Ministries Web Site, click on the following link:
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Senior & Junior High Youth Fellowship |
Sr. High: A weekly Sunday evening program for all youth 9th through 12th grade. Games, skits, music, videos, service projects and discussions are all part of the fun and fellowship. Jr. High This fun and exciting weekly hour is filled with games and activities for all 7th and 8th grade youth. |
New Sound Choir & Youth Bell Choir |
These youth (7th through 12th grade) choirs are a part of the music program. They offer the chance for youth to minister to the church through worship, concerts and a yearly tour. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. |
Sunday School |
Three grade level Sunday School classes are available each week: 7th and 8th grade class, 9th and 10th grade class, and 11th and 12th grade class discuss and learn more about the Bible, the Church and Christian faith. |
Leadership Teams |
Several teams of youth work to support the youth ministry by using individual gifts and talents: CREW: volunteer youth who help lead Youth Fellowship meetings through games and help with bulletin boards, clean up, etc. PRAISE & WORSHIP: volunteer youth who lead community singing at Youth Fellowship and other meetings. DRAMA TEAM: new ministry of volunteer youth who present messages through skits, plays and dramas. |
Disciple Groups & Disciple Bible Study |
Disciple Bible Study is an adult led 34-week Bible Study for youth in grades 10th through college freshman which is held every other year. Currently, there is a youth Bible Study on Thursday nights, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Library. We select a book of the bible and have a free flowing discussion. The current book is Hebrews. All 7th - 12th grade students are invited to attend. |
Confirmation Class & Youth New Member Class |
Confirmation Class meets Tuesday evenings in February through May and is for all 8th grade students. Members who successfully complete the classes are confirmed the third Sunday in May. Youth New Member Class meets in the fall and is for any youth who is past 8th grade that wishes to become a member of the church. Classes are held Sunday mornings. |
Missions |
The youth at HUMC perform many mission projects throughout the year and take one week long Mission Trip each year. On a rotating basis they travel to a rural area (Appalachia), an urban area (Washington, DC) and an out of the country location (Mexico). We teach youth that Missions begins with their neighbor and extends through their community, country and world. This year we will be going to an Indian Reservation in Montana. We also do a monthly mission project locally. |
Retreats |
Opportunities for youth to go away and reflect on their spiritual lives and to develop Christian friendships are held throughout the year. Ocean City weekend was in September, Keswick will be in Jan/Feb, and the FATrip (Fun Adventure Trip) will be on the Memorial Day Weekend. |
Parent Programs |
Parents are encouraged to be involved in the youth ministry. Also, monthly programs for parents of teenagers are held the second Wednesday of each month. Topics of discussion include communications, youth culture and understanding. |
Youth Advisory Council |
YAC meets once a month and is for all Youth Workers, selected youth and parents. Meetings review past and upcoming activities of the Youth Ministry and are held the third Monday night of the month |
