Youth Ministry
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dinner Theater Planning Sessions
Sunday, December 1 and 22, 2024
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Welcome Center
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Youth are invited to participate in our worship services in a number of ways.
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Acolytes serve by lighting the Christ candle and altar candles during the service signifying Christ's presence with us during worship and our mission to take Christ out into the world. Contact Ashley Yohman if your youth is interested in participating.
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Liturgists serve by reading one of the scripture lessons during worship. Contact Deborah Horton if your youth is interested in reading.
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Ushers and greeters serve as our welcoming committee on Sunday mornings by greeting, passing out bulletins, and assisting with any other related needs. Contact Deborah Horton if your youth is interested in ushering.
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We also have music needs at each service, both vocal and instrumental. Contact Chris Dodson or Isaac Pyatt if you would like to get involved in our music program or perform a special offering of music in the worship service.
YOUTH GROUPS
Our Middle School (MSYG) and High School (HSYG) youth groups are led by a team of wonderful volunteers striving to provide spiritual formation, deep friendships, service opportunities, and fun for our youth. Youth groups typically meet on Sunday evenings throughout the school year from 4:30-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Ashley Yohman.
Middle School Youth Group
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Fall 2024
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Sunday, September 8 - Kick-off & Dinner (MBB)
Sunday, September 15 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, September 22 - @ NCMA
Sunday, September 29 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, October 6 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, October 13 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, October 20 - NO MEETING
Sunday, October 27 - Volunteering @ Fall Festival
Sunday, November 3 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Friday, November 8-Sunday, November 10 -
Pilgrimage (7th-12th grade)
Sunday, November 17 - SLAC @ Milton's
Sunday, November 24 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, December 1 - NO MEETING
Friday, December 6 - After Hours Christmas Party
High School Youth Group
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Fall 2024
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Sunday, September 8 - Kick-off & Dinner (FH)
Sunday, September 15 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, September 22 - 4:30-7:30 p.m. -
Outreach @ SECU House
Sunday, September 29 - Pickleball Tournament
(Lake Lynn Community Center)
Sunday, October 6 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Friday, October 11-Saturday, October 12 -
Fall Retreat @ Kerr Lake
Sunday, October 20 - Regular Meeting (FH)
Sunday, October 27 - 4:30-6:15 p.m. -
Volunteer @ Fall Festival
Sunday, November 3 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Friday, November 8-Sunday, November 10 -
Pilgrimage (7th-12th grade)
Sunday, November 17 - Regular Meeting (MBB)
Sunday, November 24 - 3:45-5:30 p.m. -
Volunteer @ Advent Workshop
Sunday, December 1 - NO MEETING
Sunday, December 8 - Outreach - Parents Night Out
Sunday, December 15 - Christmas Party
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Youth Sunday School is offered from 9:40-10:40 a.m. in Room 106E.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Beginning in February, Confirmation is a 10-week small group time spent discussing the details of the Christian faith and allowing youth to critically engage in the material. Confirmation class is recommended to grades 5th grade and up, and meets in the Spring on Sunday afternoons.
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SERVICE TRIPS
At Pleasant Grove, service trips are yet another opportunity to be the Body of Christ. Our high school mission trips usually include rising freshmen through graduating seniors.
DINNER THEATER
Dinner Theater has been a tradition at Pleasant Grove for nearly 30 years and is our HSYG's biggest fundraiser. Each year, our youth transform the Fellowship Hall into a candlelit dining room and serve a 3-course meal to the congregation followed by an interactive show.
SAFE SANCTUARY
We believe that God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual and ritual abuse. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong. Through this belief PGUMC has established a Safe Sanctuary policy. You can review our most recent update to Safe Santuary here.
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