Youth Group
Church of the Good Shepherd's Youth Group is a gathering place for young people, grades 6-12. Whether we're doing outreach, playing games, watching movies, or engaged in spiritual formation, the focus is always on community. Come join us and be one of the Faces of Youth Group!
What We Do:
Youth Group will be a little different this year. We are moving our meetings to Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm. Meetings will start with a fun activity together followed by a time of sharing and christian formation. At least once a month we will have a special event or "Give-Back" activity. Check out our calendar to the right to see our schedule.
Christian Formation:
Our 6th and 7th graders will be exploring The Story, a book and accompanying video based experience that "sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. And, like any good story, it is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption."
We are currently reviewing several options for the 8–9th graders as well as the 10–12th graders. Check back! We will update the information here.
To Register:
Please download and complete the "Registration" form (top link to the right), complete, and provide it, along with the registration fee to the church office. Cost for the year is $75 per child or $100 per family. Tuition assistance is available.
Our Leaders:
This year's Youth Group leaders are Betheny Hawkins and Jenn Dinzeo. This is Betheny's second year leading and third year participating. Betheny is very grateful to have Jenn join her as co-leader! This will be Jenn's second year with Youth Group.
We have a wonderful group of kids and the leaders could always use help. If you want to become a Youth Group Mentor or a Youth Group Mentor-at-Large, or just want to hear more about the ways you can participate in Youth Group please click on any of these links for more information. It is truly a rewarding experience.
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Silly Youth Group night | Silly Youth Group night |
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Silly Youth Group night | Silly Youth Group night |
Silly Youth Group night | Silly Youth Group night |
Coffee Hour prep | Making a strawberry dragon? |
Dipping fruit | Kid created masterpiece |
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Download registration form »
Download permission form »
Get Youth Group emails »
I want to be a YG mentor »
Youth Group Schedule:
All regular meetings 3–4:30
9/13 This year kicks off with a camping trip for all 6–12th graders. See details »
9/20 – regular meeting
9/28 – regular meeting
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10/5 – regular meeting
10/12 – regular meeting
10/19 – regular meeting
10/26 – regular meeting
10/31 – spooky all-nighter
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11/8 – Give Back:
Loaves & Fishes
11/16 – regular meeting
11/20 – Mocking Jay!!
11/23 – regular meeting
11/30 – Start cookie jars
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12/7 – Finish cookie jars
Give Back: Angel Tree
12/14 – regular meeting
12/21 – Christmas party
12/28 – NO meeting
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Hello 2015!
1/4 – regular meeting
1/11 – regular meeting
1/18 – regular meeting
1/24 – Pasta Dinner
& Talent Show
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2/1 – regular meeting
2/8 – regular meeting
2/15 – NO meeting
2/17 – Shrove Tuesday
pancake dinner
2/22 – regular meeting
Mission Trips:
Each July Church of the Good Shepherd sends excited teens and leaders out to do the work of Jesus in communities with great need. This year two groups traveled, one to Rutland, VT and the other to Cherokee Nation, NC.
Teens re-roofed houses, restored mountain trails, ran a "Kids' Club" program, visited nursing homes and shared in a variety of community service projects. Days ende with fun, fellowship and prayer. It's an experience that help our teens grow in confidence and in relationship with God.
Please take some time to browse our mission trip gallery and see their good works. If you are interested in going on a mission trip or becoming a youth group mentor let us know!
NC MissionVans are loaded, ready to go! | NC MissionThe van ride is half the fun! Even at 16 hours? |
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NC MissionOvernight stay in Virginia. Grateful teens! | NC MissionOvernight stay fun! |
NC MissionOvernight in Virginia | VT MissionNext day - next group lining up to go! |
VT MissionClimbing to the water hole | VT MissionFun at the water hole |
NC MissionMorning devos | NC MissionCaulking and cleaning |
NC MissionUp on the roof | NC MissionBeautiful view |
NC MissionYou missed a spot! | NC MissionRooftop break |
VT MissionTrail restoration - a 2 mile hike up to the hardest working site | VT MissionLots of digging and carrying rocks and dirt |
VT MissionBeautlful view of the mountains | VT MissionA much needed work break. |
VT MissionGreat work crew from Connecticut and Maryland | VT MissionSNACK TIME! |
NC MissionTaking a break | NC MissionHanging outside |
NC MissionIs that a cellphone?? | NC MissionHanging out in Branson |
NC MissionHanging out | NC MissionRooftop work crew |
VT MissionChecking dates on cans - Yippee! | VT MissionFun at Kids' Club |
VT MissionVery long day! | VT MissionHappy girls |
VT MissionWaiting for Club to start | VT MissionThe word of the day? Respect! |
VT MissionHanging at Club | VT MissionA fun Club game |
VT MissionClub leader silliness | VT MissionContemplation |
VT MissionYouth Group Mentor Rich and one of his crew kids | VT MissionMountain trail work crew |
VT MissionSaying goodbyes | NC MissionThe whole NC crew from Connecticut and New Jersey |
VT MissionFull bellies for the ride home because of a wonder Parishioner donation! | 2013 Pennsylvania MissionTalking about the mission |
2013 Pennsylvania MissionA blessing for the Missioners | 2013 Pennsylvania MissionMountains are much bigger out here! |
2013 Pennsylvania MissionMissioners grateful for a delicious church dinner | 2013 Pennsylvania MissionRays of sun to greet us |
2013 Pennsylvania MissionThe Biscuit Brigade | 2013 Pennsylvania MissionPainting a trailer |
2013 Pennsylvania MissionMorning devos on a deck project | 2013 Tennessee MissionNightly Christian Formation |
2013 Pennsylvania MissionNightly Christian Formation | 2013 Pennsylvania MissionGetting our sugar fix! |
2012 Tennessee MissionPraying for our Missioners | 2012 Tennessee MissionMissioners and their sponsors. Sponsors sent us off with our own daily devotionals. |
2011 Pennsylvania MissionOur very first Youth Missioners |