Student Ministry
Our students never have to face life alone. Finding faith, fellowship, and fun together.
Our Student Ministry, which is affiliated with Reconciling Ministry Network, offers opportunities to have fun with peers while building relationships, growing in faith, and serving others within a safe and welcoming environment.
Student Ministry | Youth Group
Junior High and Senior High 6:30-8pm
The Junior and Senior High Student Ministry is a welcoming and inclusive place for all, creating a space and time to engage in an age-appropriate games, discussions, and service projects.
Youth Group | 6:30- 8 PM
Sept. 17: Who wrote the Bible?
Sept. 24: Is the Bible true?
Oct. 8: Can you believe in evolution and still be a Christian?
Oct. 22: Why are there so many versions of the Bible?
Nov. 5: Can it be proven that God exists?
Nov. 12: Is God male?
Nov. 26: No Youth Group (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Dec. 3: Is God still creating?
Dec. 10: Was Jesus God?
Dec. 17: Christmas party
Dec. 24: Operation Bear Hug
Dec. 31: No Youth Group (New Year’s Eve)
Special Events
Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 1: Ignite!
Sunday, Oct. 15: Pumpkin picking
Saturday, Oct. 28: Trunk or Treat
Sunday, Nov. 19: Movie Night
Sunday, Dec. 24: Operation Bear Hug
Christmas Eve Worship: 4pm Children and Family Service, 6pm Modern Worship Service, 8pm & 10pm Traditional Worship Services
*Times may vary for special events.
Winter/Spring Special Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 15, 2024
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 30, 2024
Movie Night – Saturday, April 21, 2024
Six Flags – Sunday, May 19, 2024
Mission Blitz – Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28, 2024
Junior High Mission Journey
Our Give Kids The World Mission Trip in Summer 2024 is for all youth in Junior High. It takes students to Kissimmee, Florida, where they volunteer for Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization providing everything a family needs to bring joy to children with critical illnesses.
Senior High Mission Journey
Traveling to several different locations, our Senior High Youth group walks with people in other contexts and serves in mission during the summer. In recent years we have served in Costa Rica, Frakes/Kentucky, Eleuthera/Bahamas, Beverly/Kentucky through non-profit organizations building or maintaining facilities for the population of certain communities.
Retreats
HUMC participates in two Youth Retreats each year. Both retreats are high energy events designed for youth in grades 6-12. Both weekends are filled with worship, speakers, workshops, and mission opportunities. Friendships are formed while the youth are deepening their faith.
Mid-Winter Advance
This event is held in January at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in Stevens, PA.
Mid-Winter Advance is Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Ignite!
This event is held at the Wildwood Convention Center.
Ignite is Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2023.
