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) When the new building opens in early 2009, children's classes will move out of building A and we will have a lot more room for youth Sunday School.

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 - Růst

Each Wednesday, there are a variety of opportunities the kick the rust off of our faith and grow closer to God and the community of faith at Suncreek UMC.  And to serve as a constant reminder of our connection and covenant to the people of the Czech Republic, we will use the Czech word for grow -  růst.  (Click here learn more about our connection to the Czech Republic.)

7th & 8th Girls Covenant Group
Each Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, we will check in with each other, be in fellowship, and explore scripture and relevant topics.

7th & 8th Boys Covenant Group
A great way to connect with friends during the week! We will hang out, play some games, eat some snacks, and connect with each other on a deeper level. Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Soul Tending Worship
A time and place for you to “become connected to God” in a quiet, meditative place. Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

Sr. High Covenant Group (9 – 12th)
The perfect way to break up your week! This group explores different material in an effort to explore faith issues and relate them to “real life Christianity. Wednesdays 7-8pm.

 

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 was 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 was to San Antonio.  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.

2009 Junior High Summer Camp is Late June (dates TBA)

2009 Senior High Summer Camp is Mid July (dates TBA).

Youth Beach Trip   Suncreek's youth take an annual beach trip at the end of the summer for some fun community building time. For more information, contact Evan Jones.

	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:

 

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