Youth News from the Pier
Bill Dorfner, director of children, youth, and young adults
Summer Mission Trip 2024
We are getting even closer to our summer mission trip to Harrisburg, PA and the group is coming together. I am excited to announce that Allison Deyo is joining our team as a chaperone. While our adult chaperone spots are now filled, we still have openings for some more teens!
You will be involved in community development efforts to improve the life of Harrisburg’s residents. You will have the opportunity to serve with a local children’s program, community gardens and food banks, and assist neighborhood associations with small home repair, community beautification and cleanup projects. In the evenings, you’ll visit Hershey’s Chocolate World for a chocolate tour and enjoy the beauty of Harrisburg alongside friends you make during the week. YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 2010.
If you would like to participate, please call Bill or email him at youth.jwumc@gmail.com
Young Adult Ministry: Quest
Our young adult ministry kicked off on April 20 as we attended an amazing concert and worship experience at Agannis Arena in Boston. Chris Tomlin’s “Holy Forever World Tour” with opening group Cain was a great opportunity for us to spend time together while experience some of the best contemporary Christian music ever written and recorded. One of the best parts of attending a Chris Tomlin event is that his focus is more on leading worship than performing. So many times through the evening, he just allowed the thousands in attendance to lead the singing, which is an amazing experience!
Our young adult ministry seeks to connect those who are beyond their high school years, but not quite ready to buy that minivan! Whether you are in college, starting or just getting established in your career, single, married, or just navigating this thing called “adulting”, we want to connect you with others who are also on a quest to find out what God has in store for them in this current stage of life.
Upcoming events include bowling, ax throwing, baseball games, kayaking, and more! Go to the Young Adult tab on our pier270.com webpage and check out our young adult ministry activities, or you can also contact Bill Dorfner at youth.jwumc@gmail.com. We would love to see you at our next event!
Check out our YOUTH WEBSITE at pier270.com
We are continuing to put some fun events on the calendar as we grow our young adult ministry. We recently had a great time throwing axes and having some pizza at Timber Axe Bar and Bowl. Be sure to check our webpage at Pier270.com under “young adults”. Want to get on the notification list? Email Bill at youth.jwumc@gmail.com
Coming this Summer to JWUMC!
All ages are invited to take a SUMMER PLUNGE at JWUMC!
July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 6-8pm. Dinner is provided.
Take the JWUMC Summer Plunge, a spiritual life event for Everyone, Every Age. This is a great opportunity for everyone in our church to build connections and new friendships with each other while also building our relationship with God. Each night will include a dinner, followed by general sessions with skits and music. We’ll also break out into age-appropriate activities and discussions for children, youth, and adults.
Mark your calendars now and start talking to your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and that person who just cut in front of you at the store. ALL are welcome this summer!
Want to be a bigger part of the action?
We are looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:
- Meal service
- Hospitality
- Set up and take down
- Audio/Visual
- Small group/activity leaders
…and many other ways to serve!
Contact Bill Dorfner at youth.jwumc@gmail.com if you would like to help with this awesome event!
The John Wesley United Methodist Church Youth Group is an environment for youth grades 5 and above to come together in a relaxed and comfortable setting to learn about who God is in their life while having fun with their peers. The Youth are taught Christian principles, such as faith, hope and love, which in turn are implemented into their life through games and activities.
The Youth are taught to love one another no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or anything else that makes people unique. The group enjoys serving the community, the church and each other through various service projects ( such as the monthly Youth Serve Saturday projects, MLK Day of Service, Mission Trips, etc.)
The Youth also enjoy special events throughout the year where they can bond with one another and just have good, clean fun. Some events include: Winter Ski Retreat, Summer Mission Trips, laser tag, bowling, miniature golf, 20-Hour Famine, Geo-caching, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Super Bowl Party, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.