We are the Youth of Suncreek UMC

Suncreek United Methodist Youth is a group growing together in Christ through fellowship, worship, fun, missions and much more. We are dedicated to serving Christ by reaching out to each other and those around us. This means taking time to listen to each other’s joys and concerns.  It means reaching out to the community and the world through service.  We love to have great fun together and to laugh together. We enjoy learning new things and having new experiences.  Our group is a great place to feel the love of God, to grow closer to God, and to build strong relationships and memories that last a lifetime.  Join Us!

The journey of faith is like the journey of life…high points, bumps in the road, twists and turns. For those in 6th grade, Confirmation lays the foundations of faith that will be a building block for a life filled with purpose and passion. Confirmation starts October 14th at 9:30am in Palmer Hall. Be sure and join us for this kick-off event. If you missed it, it is not to late! We will be meeting throughout the year for meaningful and fun events. This is a great chance for youth to explore the roots of the faith and begin a faith journey of their own. Click here for more information.

	Our Jr. High group includes youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

	Our Sr. High group is for 9th to 12th grade youth.

Activity Information

Calendar (This month’s special activities)

Weekly Activities (Sunday School, Sunday Evening, and Wednesday Bible Studies)

Annual Activities  (Mission Trips, Spring Break Trip, Camps,...)

Our Leadership Team

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  Weekly Activities for 6th -12th Grade Youth

Sunday School

Youth are invited attend Sunday School at 9:30am or 11:00am.  Check the schedule above for room locations.  (Building Map)

Youth Handbells
Our Youth Music Ministry is growing so rapidly that we have not one, but two handbell ensembles.   If you are interested in joining contact our Minister of Music, Rev. Rev. Kevin Holland.

Youth Choir

We have an awesome  youth choir called Cantate.  The choir sings during Sunday Morning Worship at the 8:15am service on most Sundays.  We will present a musical this spring and are now planning our Third Annaul Summer Youth Choir Tour.  If you are interested in joining this group, come to a rehearsal or contact Rev. Kevin Holland, Minister of Music.

World Beat - African Drumming and Orff Ensemble
This group focuses on music from around the world with particular emphasis on various musical forms from Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.  It rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:30pm.  If you are interested in joining the group contact Rev. Kevin Holland.

	Sunday Night Youth UMYF is a time for fellowship, building relationships, having fun and getting becoming more deeply connected to God. There are some exciting things planned in the fall for the youth on Sunday nights including crazy games and meaningful and relevant programs. Sunday nights are a “must” - check it out!

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Join us on Wednesday nights for Bible Study and more. The Jr. High group meets at 5:30pm at the church every other week. At 6:30pm, the Sr. Highs meet at the church for The Nichodemus Project Study. Wednesday nights are also a time of fellowship and sharing. We talk about what is going on in our lives and pray for each other.

Fun & Faith (Jr. High Faith exploration)
A time just for Jr. high youth to explore faith issues using tactile lessons. Each week will have a different verse and fun activity. Come ready to get dirty, come ready to have some fun, come ready to learn! This will meet every other week for the fall semester beginning September 19.

THE Nicodemus Project (Sr. High Bible Study)
In the middle of the night, Jesus was approached by a man named Nicodemus. He came to Jesus in the middle of the night because he knew it was the only safe time and place to ask Jesus some questions. The Nicodemus Project provides Sr. High a “safe” place to ask questions and explore faith together. This will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for the fall semester beginning September 19.

Synago1 (Sr. High Bible Study)
This is a group of Sr. Highs that meest weekly for bible study on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm in homes. This is a youth led group.

Small Groups:

The Big Time (Juniors and Seniors)
High school is ending…and it is time for THE BIG TIME! This monthly meeting is to talk about issues that arise in your last 2 years of high School. We will gather for fellowship, food, and laughter. We will talk about issues like leaving home, picking a school, vocation exploration, and faith issues after high school. Once a month from September – June with a retreat in late July or early August. It begins Monday, September 24.

Service

Throughout the year, our youth energetically make a difference through service activities. Recent activities include building wheelchair ramps, delivering goodies to our local firemen, visiting nursing homes, preparing meals for homeless families, and purchasing Christmas gifts for impoverished children.

Fellowship at a Sunday night cookout

Fellowship/Recreation There is a time for service and study. When it is time to play and have fun, we do it right. We play Whirleyball, Whifleball, Paintball, and Broomball, to name a few. You can depend on a few folks shooting some hoops before and after activities in the parking lot. We have cookouts, swim parties, and scavenger hunts. We also have fun fundraisers like car washes, bake sales, and Parents Night Out (providing an active good time for children and a break for parents).

Annual Activities

Conference Mid-Winter Youth Retreats

In late January and early February, the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church offers a Jr. High Retreat and a Sr. High Retreat. The retreats start on a Saturday morning and wrap-up on a Sunday afternoon. The retreats are packed full with youth and adults who love experiencing creative games, singing, worship, and small groups. Both Retreats are held at Camp Bridgeport. These are very popular events that fill-up extremely fast. Sign-up Early!

Easter Sunrise Service

We invite the whole church to attend a youth-led worship service at sunrise on Easter Sunday. Get out of bed and celebrate the risen Christ youth style!

2006 Youth Mission Trip to Graham, Texas	Jr. High Mission Trip We invite all Jr. High Youth to join us for one of our awesome mission trips.  The Youth Leadership Team will announce the trip destination this winter. Our 2008 trip is to Little Rock, Arkanasas.    Click here for more information. Contact Evan Jones if you are interested in attending the 2008 trip.

2007 Sr. High Mission Trip to Juarez, Mexico

Sr. High Mission Trip We have a rich tradition of Sr. High Mission Trips. Past locations include New Braunfels, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Houston.  From 2003 to 2007, our trips were to Juarez, Mexico. Our 2008 trip is to San Antonio.  Click here for a registration form and trip details. Mission trips can be life transforming. You can experience amazing joy by sharing God’s love, making a visible difference in people’s lives, immersing yourself in a new culture, and returning home with a clear sense of calling and purpose.

Summer Camp

The North Texas Conference offers a number of great camps for youth every summer at Lake Bridgeport. They are an awesome opportunity to make new friends, experience a loving community of youth from many churches, worship in creative ways, and enjoy zany activities.

2008 Junior High Summer Camp is usually in late June.

2008 Senior High Summer Camp is usually in early July. ( We will announce the dates here by early 2008.)

	Senior Recognition Sunday During a Sunday Morning Worship Service in early May, Suncreek UMC honors youth who are graduating from High School.

	Suncreek UMC Youth Retreats Our Jr. High take a retreat in the Fall. Our Sr. Highs get away for a retreat in late spring. The weekends are filled with overflowing fun, group bonding, and spiritual growth.  In May we also hold a special retreat for graduating seniors.

	Other Special Events  We participate in a variety of special Conference (North Texas), Jurisdictional (8 state region), and General Church Youth Events.   For example, we recently had several youth attend SpiLiRa, a Jurisdictional Spiritual Life Rally and Youth07, a national youth event.

Boy Scouts

A number of scouting groups are affiliated with our church. Click here to learn more about Boy Scout Troop1299.

Forms:

 

Medical Release Form