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Our youth activities promote our values and help build lifelong friendships.
At Reeds UMC we have 3
youth groups, ranging from Kgt through 12th grades. This is an exciting time for them to be together to
celebrate a life in Christ.
In January 2005 we made a full
time Youth Center available for children and young
adults. We have added a Tutorial Program at our Youth Center each afternoon for students to come for homework help, tutoring, computer use,
and a safe place just to hang out.
We have implemented a Safe
Sanctuaries policy at our church, so that all our youth will be protected. All youth leaders and workers are carefully
investigated with Federal background checks, first aid and CPR certification, and special training provided by the United
Methodist church.
Our youth groups function all year long with various activities both within and outside of
the church. Please come see our Youth Center and sit in on a meeting. We know you will have a great time. You don't have to
be a member of Reeds UMC to attend Youth.
* Senior Youth (9-12) Meet every Sunday from 4:30-6:00pm
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Junior Youth (6-8) Meet every Sunday from 4:30-6:00pm
* Little Branches
(K-5) Meet every other Sunday from 3:00-4:00
Check out the calendar page for details about meetings and trips as well as cancellations.
Developing and promoting youth activities is an important part of our church. Here we will
discuss what we are doing to assist in the growth of our youth.
LEADERS: Scott & Shannon Baka
home: 336-956-6477
cell:336-225-2857
E-MAIL link
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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR
FOR ALL
YOUTH
ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS.
Contact Shannon Baka
with any questions or to make reservations for trips!
The Senior Youth Group meets
every Sunday evening from 4:30-6:00pm at the Reeds United Methodist Church Youth
Center. Our group takes part in many church and community service
activities and we also know how to have a good time spreading God's Word. Some of the services we participate
in include spending time with the homebound members of our church congregation and cleaning the pews every week to prepare
for Sunday worship (we put devotional phrases in every bible for the congregation to take home). Other activities that
we have participated in include: attending district rallies, the Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Society (the youth raised
$1026.), Big Brothers & Big Sisters putt-putt night, Christian concerts, Splash at Emerald Pointe, Christian
Youth Day at Emerald Pointe, Christian night at the Winston-Salem Warthogs' game, bowling, and having lock-ins
at the youth center.
We recently adopted T. S. Payne Road and E.
L. Myers Road through the Adopt A Highway Program.
We are responsible for road clean-up 4 times per year.
Our Youth Program has adopted
two girls through Compassion International. Maria Cristina C. (9 years
old) is from the Philippines and Maria K. (17 years old) is from Africa. We began a Compassion International Fund and have done two fund raiser so far to contribute
to their monthly support.
We attended SUMMIT for the first time in February 2006 and had a blast. This was a weekend retreat
in Boone for thousands of UMC youth to grow in their relationship with Christ!
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JUNIOR YOUTH
Grades: 6th-8th
Mission Statement: Our mission, as young
disciples of God's love, is to live in peace, to minister to others, and to spread the Word of Jesus Christ, who gave his
life over 2,000 years ago, yet still has a powerful impact on our lives today.
Our youth will
have meetings on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm every week at the Reeds
United Methodist Church
Youth Center. We are beginning
a new curriculum, "Faith in Motion", which covers topics that most teenagers face at some point in their adolescence and how these
topics relate to scripture. Also, we hope to begin working on a list of service activities for the church and the
surrounding community, as well as attend youth rallies, Christian concerts, church lock-ins, and weekend youth retreats, which
will supplement the material covered in our weekly meetings.
The current
members of our youth group enjoy participating in activities such as camping, skiing, bowling, and computer/video gaming.
We are all very excited to learn more and more about God's love for us, and we want you to be a part as well! Feel free
to contact Pastor Gary at the church phone number to find out more information regarding the Reeds United Methodist Church
Junior Youth Group.
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Little Branches
Our newest and youngest youth group.
Grades Kgt - 5th
Our gatherings will
begin with a Bible story. During the meeetings we will sing, make a craft, & close with prayer time.
This will be a wonderful time for fellowship and learning.
We look forward
to growing with these children. This is an exciting time in their lives. Let us begin our life-time walk
with Christ together in young fellowship!!!
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Parents:
Here is a downloadable version of a youth permission/release form for your convenience.
Please fill out all of the required information (including what the trip or activity is) and give to a youth leader
when you drop your child off or send the form with your child. Don't forget-this form is required to be filled
out each time the youth
participates in an activity or trip off of church grounds. You must have Adobe® Reader® to view this
file.
YOUTH PERMISSION FORM
We are very excited to share the love of Christ in all that we do
and we would love for you to join us as well! A calendar of events is usually sent out a month in advance and most
events will be posted on our online calendar as well. If you are interested in any of the Youth Groups and would like
to find out more information, please feel free to contact Shannon Baka.
REEDS UMC
A
Great Praying Church!
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