Jan 23rd

We’re looking for individuals or small groups to provide a meal for our 40-50 youth and volunteers during youth group each Sunday evening. If preparing a meal for that many sounds daunting, don’t worry—you’re encouraged to team up with two or three others to make it manageable!

Kelly has volunteered to help recharge our Middle School Acolyte Ministry here is the fantastic message she put out last week:

I have offered to help David get a more formal rotation for acolytes since there has been low participation over the last year or so. This is an important ministry of our church and an easy way to get youth involved. While they may not always enjoy being front and center, a little confidence and consistency can help them get comfortable. Ideally, we are looking for an acolyte and a crucifer for each morning service. If your youth is feeling a little apprehensive, crucifer may be a good stepping stone.

Training is simple and only takes a few minutes. Honestly, someone can be trained in five minutes before they acolyte if you can't make it to a training. But we wanted to offer two sessions to answer questions and let them practice.

For now, since we are trying to get more interest, we are not asking for a monthly rotation commitment. I am including a Sign Up and asking that everyone speak to their youth and pick a service that they would be willing to participate in one of the roles. For the first few months, they can pick the role so that everyone has an opportunity to ease into this. If you have specific questions, you are welcome to reach out to myself or David. Thank you for supporting this project and supporting your youth into Christian leadership!

For 8:30 Services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A62FA4F94-54314291-jdub

For 11am Services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A62FA4F94-54315645-acolyte

Please keep our group of 30 youth/adults in your prayers as they travel to Columbia, SC this weekend for Revolution 2025. They will worship with 1000 other youth and be challenged to listen to God's calling in their life as well as living like Jesus. Many youth say this is a mountain top experience and one where they truly God's presence.

Friday, Jan 24th

4pm -Revolution 2025

Sunday, Jan 26th

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Sunday Morning Group

11am - Worship

1:30pm - Return from Revolution 2025

5-7pm - JDub Youth Group

Wednesday, Jan 29th

5-6pm - WNO dinner

6-7pm - Youth Music

WNO (Wednesday Night Out) is an all ages event each Wednesday Night at John Wesley UMC. From 5-6pm we offer a meal ($8 per person, children under 12 $4). From 6-7pm we have music ministry for our 6th-12th graders. We also have small groups for adults and children ministry activities from 6-7pm. For more information about WNO sign up for our small group, music ministry, or children's ministry newsletter at the link below.

Youth Group for all 6th-12th grade students on Sunday from 5-7pm in the Gym at John Wesley UMC. If it is your 1st time youth enter the gym from the door in the back parking lot of John Wesley. We start with a meal and free time, then we move to group games, have a 5-10 minute devotion and finish the time with small groups. You are welcome to invite as many friends as you want.

We have a fantastic class this year. The class meets each month usually on the 2nd Sunday from 9:30-10:45am in the youth room. The class runs from September till April. Confirmation Sunday will be May 11th.

All High School Youth who are part of the leadership team will meet after youth to discuss upcoming plans for the youth calendar. Our big project will be planning a High School Lock-In for the fall. To be a part of the team you must be in high school, attend Sunday night youth regularly, attend all leadership meetings, and assist in leading ministry at John Wesley.

The leadership team is making plans to invite all youth and families to join in a fun game of flag football at James Island County Park on Sunday, February 9th, after church. Stay tuned for more details!

The Youth Ministry plans to hold its annual Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, February 9th. The goal is to collect at least $1 for every person attending church that day to support efforts to address food insecurity in our community.