Youth Ministries

This ministry began one cold Sunday morning with a group of six elementary and middle school youth, waiting for the doors to open for breakfast.  Today about 30 children and youth call New Life home.

The vision of our young disciples’ ministry is to share God’s love with children and youth; by creating a place where they are safe and welcome so that they may grow to their full potential, responding to God’s love while caring for their neighbors.

Adult Christians are responsible to teach children, the next generation of Christians, to live Christian lives. And, all adults are responsible to protect children; we're all they have. They are voiceless and powerless, for the most part. Children in New Life's community need your love and attention. Are you interested in these goals? Contact Rev. Laura Young to find out where you can serve as the hands and feet of Christ in bringing up our children as disciples of Jesus Christ in a world in great need.

Sunday Morning Christian Education and interaction with "young disciples" begins at 6:30 AM when Breakfast begins, and continues through worship.

Plugged In: Meets each Tuesday, 6 - 8 PM.  Adult mentors help students with their homework, teach computer skills, and encourage good study habits. But most importantly, they help them to develop a life-long love of learning and to foster relationships that encourage Christ-like living. With educational success, it is more likely that children will fully contribute to the body of Christ in the ways God has created each one to serve.  

Friday Night Live: An evening of fun, food and games on the 4th Fri. night of every month from 6-8pm.

Fun First Saturday: A morning of fun field trips or group games  and lunch from 10am to 12:30pm.

 Vacation Bible School: Each summer for grades K-5.

Nursery Care: Every Sunday from 9:15 to 11:45am.

Upcoming plans: Christian sexuality training, search for Confirmation mentors and Bible study teachers for Thursday evening Choir and Bible Study program.

Minister of Youth and Families:  Our Minister of Youth and Families is Rev. Laura Young. Laura seeks children to invite to New Life UMC and adults who love children and want to shepherd them as followers of Christ. It takes a village to bring up children in the ways of Christ! She is always working to build up the core of child advocates, tutors/mentors, Sunday school teachers, Bible study teachers, musicians, VBS volunteers, Friday night live volunteers, Fun First Saturday volunteers, van drivers, craft coordinators, snack providers, and nursery volunteers. She encourages your feedback and prayers for the youth and families in our community and our world. There are many special projects in which to get involved in order to build up the Kingdom of God and protect children in the process. She may be contacted at the church phone number or at her e-mail address, which is revlaurajyoung@yahoo.com.

NOTE: All adult volunteers must complete application forms and a background check release form. We practice Safe Sanctuary procedures at New Life UMC!