The Youth Ministry at New Hope is an open community in which middle and high schoolers can build meaningful relationships, engage in thought provoking worship and Bible study, learn tools for personal spiritual formation, and cultivate a lifestyle of service and social awareness through missions. Some of the youth activities include Sunday School, Wednesday Night Youth Group, Missions & Retreats.
Youth Updates
WEDNESDAYS
Asking “Where do I fit in?” is one of life’s biggest questions. It’s a question that will continue to come up, no matter what stage of life you’re in. But what exactly does that mean? How do you know when you’ve found a place where you fit in? And what does that look like?
Belonging means you are safe to be yourself. Not the “you” that people expect you to be, but the “you” you actually are. The one who likes green jolly ranchers and Bojangles’ pork chop biscuits and that trend or artist that is not cool anymore, but you don’t care. In other words:
- We belong when we find a place where every part of us is welcome, and nothing has to be hidden.
- We belong when we’re with people who share our interests, and when we’re with people who don’t share our interests, but we respect each other and our differences.
- We belong where we feel needed. If there’s something that only we can do that makes us stand out and be useful to the group in a way that only we can, we fit.
Youth meet at 6 PM in the Youth Lounge. Enter from the Calvary Dr. side parking lot.
SUNDAYS
Youth are invited to Sunday breakfast at 9:00 AM in the Youth Lounge followed by Sunday school and worship.
Youth meet Sunday afternoons from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for Food, Fellowship and Fun! All are welcome!
Stay Connected
Weekly emails and text reminders are sent with reminders for youth and parents.
If you would like to receive these reminders, please email your request to Gene using the button below.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
On Sunday mornings, the students gather in the Youth Room (C105) at 9:15 a.m. During this time, middle schoolers and high schoolers are separated into different classes for bible study led by members of the church. This is a time for youth to interact with their peers through discussion and learning.
Wednesday Night Youth Group
During this time, the youth minister leads Bible studies, discussions, and recreation for the students. From small group interaction to large group discussions, the youth gain vital fellowship opportunities during this time.
Summer Missions
Every summer, the youth travel to different communities to spend a week working on whatever projects they need help with. Over the years, they have traveled as far as Ukraine but have also stayed close to home doing work in the church and surrounding New Hope community. This June, our youth will be leading Sports Ministry Camps in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. In addition, our older youth and college students will be in Pavana, Honduras this July to build relationships with the Honduran people while building a cinder block home in a nearby village. Our third mission opportunity this summer will be a trip with PASSPORT Missions at Furman University in Greenville, SC. At PASSPORT, youth explore their faith with other campers from around the United States through bible study, group activities, and missions.
Retreats & Lock-Ins
Each year, our Youth Ministry Council plans multiple weekend retreats to provide opportunity to get away and reconnect with God and with friends. The year begins with a Ski Retreat, followed by a High School Senior Retreat shortly before graduation. Once school starts back in the fall, Middle School and High School students have their own Fall Retreat. During these retreats, the youth participate in activities such as recreation, small group discussions, large group devotions, and worship. Shortly before Christmas, we wrap up the year will an all-night Lock-In. This event is designed to fill the night with games, food, worship, more games and plenty of laughs.
Youth Leadership Opportunities
During this time, the youth minister leads Bible studies, discussions, and recreation for the students. From small group interaction to large group discussions, the youth gain vital fellowship opportunities during this time.