Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 24 - Preteen Picnic

4-6 grades, 6-8pm

Tuesday, July 29 - Lunch and Destination Unknown

7-12 grades, meet in the church parking lot at 12:30pm with lunch money!

Wednesday, July 30 - Clementon Water Park

7-12 grades, meet at 10:30am with $30 plus money for lunch.  we'll be back by 6pm.

The Grand Finale - End of Summer Community Event

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Youth Calendar - July   August          
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Contact Info:

Melody's cell phone - 412-225-7856

Melody's home phone - 856-845-7672

Church phone - 856-845-1244

Melody's email - melody.newton@pcwoodbury.com

Melody's Screenname - givetillidrop

Youth Overview

The purpose of Youth Ministry at this church is to lead teenagers into a meaningful relationship with Christ.  This is done through building relationships with the teens, offering a healthy environment in which to explore their faith, and service opportunities to share their gifts and talents.  All teenagers of any background are invited and welcome to join our Youth Groups.  Your continued prayers are appreciated as the Lord moves through the lives of these amazing teenagers!

Programming for the teenagers at The Presbyterian Church is offered for 4th-12th

grade. The grade groupings are:

Melody Newton, Youth Director

            4th-6th grade – Preteen Group           
            7th-12th grade – Youth Group
           

The Preteen Group typically meets the second and fourth Thursday nights of the month in the Senior High Room at the church.  We play some games starting at 6:00pm, dinner is served at 6:30pm, and then we have fellowship, games, and a Bible lesson from 7-7:45pm.  All students should be picked up by 8:00pm. 

The Youth Group meets weekly on Monday nights from 6:00-8pm in the Youth Office.  This group enjoys learning about God through playing games, doing skits, and expressing themselves in creative ways in Bible Study.  Every other year, 7th and 8th graders also have the opportunity to join the Youth Confirmation Commissioning (YCC) Class.  This meets every Sunday from September to June, and also has out-of-class activities, including retreats and service projects.  At the end of the year, these youth then join the church.  The next YCC class will be fall 2008.

Each group also participates in Big Events each month.  We usually offer a service project (such as Rake and Run, the Food Bank, visiting a nursing home) as well as a fellowship activity (such as Whirlyball, holiday parties, movies).  For more information, see our newsletter and calendar, or email Melody Newton, Director of Youth Ministries, melody.newton@pcwoodbury.com or click here to contact us.

YMTA:

The Youth Ministry is run by the full-time Youth Director, Melody Newton.  But she can’t do it all alone!  The Youth Ministry Task Force meets monthly to discuss upcoming events, organize volunteers, and pray for the ministry.  The Task Force is made up of a group of wonderful adults who have a heart for youth:  Chick and Bunny Dougherty (who teach the YCC Class), Sue Beane (who organizes the Preteens), Dave Strout (who teaches Senior High Church School), Ron Mohring (YMTA Chairperson), and Linda Brasch.  If you would like to join YMTA, click here to contact us.