Youth Group
Who we are
Our Mission: To come alongside parents as a Youth Ministry to make disciples who represent Christ to every man, woman, and child.
Our Vision: To come alongside parents in the discipleship of their students. We desire to see students who seek to glorify God by having a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, knowing Him through His word, living for Him through His Spirit, and corporately worshipping Him with His people, and engaged in His mission by making Him known through gospel proclamation.
Ages: 7th – 12th grade
Get Connected!
Pastor of Youth
BenJAMmin Garner
Ben’s Phone
717-823-8806
Ben’s Email
ben@christchurchlife.com
What we do
Equip and Support Parents
A vital part of our mission statement is to “come alongside parents” as they disciple their students. What we do is supplement the ministry of the home. For that reason, we have put together a resource page for parents and guardians to aid them in their ministry to students.
Gather with and Disciple Students
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Middle school 6-8th and High School 9-12th meet Sunday mornings to Study the Word together, pray, and fellowship.
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We meet as a group of 7-12th grade students to study the Word together, sings songs of worship, fellowship, and spend time in small groups from 6:30-8:30 Tuesday nights.
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We have gender and grade specific small groups for our students to participate in on Tuesday nights. This is for our students to get to know other students and specific leaders on a more personal level for accountability, prayer, and community. Each small group will try and keep in touch via technology and get together for their own activities, and to plan their special small group nights throughout the year.
Events &
Activities
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Mark your calendar for the best weekend of the winter: SnoGlo 2023!
Join us for a winter retreat where youth groups come together for teaching from God’s Word, worship through song, sports/art/musical tournaments, and time to hang out and fellowship with one another.
WHEN: January 20-23 |
WHERE: Pinebrook Bible Conference and Retreat
WHO: Middle and High School Students
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Registration will open October 24
Early registration will end December 2
Final registration is due by December 30
More information, including registration, will come soon. We hope to see you there!
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MARCH 24–25, 2023 | PHILADELPHIA, PA
“What if I’m wrong?”
Have you ever asked yourself that question? There are times when we feel confident about our convictions. But there are other times, if we’re being honest, when we encounter doubts that leave us wondering if we got it all wrong. This has caused many to “deconstruct” their faith.
If you can’t give a “why” to your faith, you won’t be able to give a “why not” to your doubts. In other words, if you don’t have a Christianity anchored in what’s true, you will always be at the mercy of your doubts. That’s why we’re excited to announce this year’s REALITY Conference. Our theme is Seek and You Will Find.
We will equip students to navigate their doubts by seeking answers to their toughest questions. Because when you seek answers, you find truth.It’s time to examine the foundation of our faith because a strong faith requires a strong foundation.
Students Grades 7-12 Registration details coming soon! https://www.realityapologetics.com/promote/
June 19-22, D3 Boyce College
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-September 25, “Harvest Gathering”
-November 11-12, Reverb Binghamton Ny
-December 9, Live Nativity TSM
-December 20, YG Christmas Party
-January 20-22, Snoglo 2023
-February 12, “Big Game Gathering”
-March 24-26, Reality Youth Conference Philadelphia PA
-June 19-22 D3 Boyce College
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Throughout the year we encourage all of our students to serve within our churches other ministries (i.e. nursery, wbc Kids Ministry, sound/media, worship team, babysitting for small groups, etc.)
Current Studies
Youth Group - Tuesday Evening
Join us on Tuesdays for our weekly gathering from 6:30pm – 8:30pm for fun, community, accountability, and worship as we sing to God and hear from His Word. We are studying what the Bible has to say about sexuality.
Sunday Mornings
High School Students grades 9-12 meet in the “Loft” Sunday mornings from 9am-10:15am and are currently working through a “Back to Basics” series.
Discipleship
For the safety of our students, we require either an electronically filled out Medical Release Form to be filled out each School Year per student. Please follow the link below to Church Center to fill the form out.
Permission/medical release form/photo waiver
Baptism
Baptism is a visible picture of God’s Grace. It is a physical representation of an inward, spiritual reality.
We desire that all Christians participate in the joy of publicly declaring their faith through baptism as an act of obedience to God for His glory. If you intend to take this vital first step of the Christian walk please read Baptism at Christ Church and fill out the baptism application. Please (as a parent/guardian) click the button below to submit a baptism application on behalf of your student. Pastor Chris Ben will reach out to you with more details.
We believe God when He tells us Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 that every believer, including students, has a spiritual gift and is to use that gift to build up the Church! Click below to let us know where you/your student feels led to serve!
