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Isaiah Thomas, Associate Pastor and Youth Ministry Director
Marcela Henderman, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of High School Ministry
Brandon Blevins, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Outreach & Discipleship
Catherine Shallow, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Middle School Ministry
Hayden McMahon, Youth Ministry Associate for High School Ministry
Please reach out to the above staff with any concerns, needs, or questions.
youth Ministry vision & mission statement
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REGULAR Meetings / Events
Sunday School
9 AM / for Grades 6-12 / Youth Lounge
(On the first Sunday of each month, breakfast is served and youth meet in the Fellowship Hall.)
Join us as we meet in large and small groups, have a teaching time from God's Word, and worship together!
Youth Group
Wednesdays / Youth Lounge & Gym
Middle School: 6-7:30 PM / High School: 7:30-9 PM
We will praise God through song and learn more about the Gospel of grace through Bible teaching, peer discussion, and prayer. This will be a great time to have fun playing group games, to be reminded of what is true, and to know that you are not alone as we walk through life together.
Community Groups
Community groups are intimate gatherings organized by gender and grade level. They meet at various times and locations, each guided by different leaders. Our goal is for these groups to foster meaningful connections among students, deepen their understanding of God, and provide opportunities for enjoyable fellowship. Below are the current dates for our community groups. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to contact our youth staff. Additionally, if you have a heart for potentially helping to lead a community group, please reach out to us!
6th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Allison Hearn’s Home
February 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
7-8th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Claudia Tetterton’s home
February 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
9-10th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Jen VanHorn's home
Lunch is provided!
February 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
11th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:30-2 PM / Paige Berry's home
February 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
12th grade girls:
Weekly on Tuesdays / 7-8:30 PM / Kristin Tetterton's home
6th grade boys:
Sundays / 12-1:30 PM / WEPC Youth Lounge
February 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
7-8th grade boys:
7-8:30 PM / David Nida's home
February 21 / 5:00 PM
9-10th grade boys:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Room 23
February 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
11-12th grade boys:
2-3:30 PM / Isaiah Thomas' home
February 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
Homework Time
Tuesdays / 6-8 PM / Youth Lounge
Homework time is returning! This is an opportunity for students to come do their homework with their peers, both from the church and from our neighborhoods. This is a great opportunity to serve our international neighbors and make new friendships, all while getting your schoolwork done.
YM Calendars & upcoming events
The Landing Registration OPENS FEBRUARY 23!
June 11–15, 2026 / Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, VA
It’s hands-down one of the best parts of our youth year. Both middle and high school students love coming together to worship, play all kinds of fun games, and grow in their faith. You won’t want to miss it!
Please note a few important updates for this year:
- Due to changes at Watermarks, we are limited to a total capacity of 80 campers.
- Initially, we will offer 40 middle school spots and 40 high school spots, available through April 19.
- After that date, any remaining spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of grade level.
- These adjustments are specific to this year only. Watermarks expects to be back to normal capacity next summer.
We’re looking forward to an amazing week! Be sure to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot.
High School Girls Event - CHANGE!
February 16 / 6-9 PM / Marcela's House
High school girls are invited to a DINNER and crafts gathering. We’ll enjoy food, crafts, games, and time together. Please bring $5 to help cover food and supplies and RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
The Great Youth Bakeoff
February 27 / 6-9 PM / Fellowship Hall
Come enjoy a fun and friendly youth baking competition inspired by The Great British Bake Off! Students will be split into teams and take on exciting baking challenges, all while having a great time together competing for a grand prize!
- Cost: $10 per person
- Please feel free to bring any baking supplies or decorations.
- To help with allergies, there will be no peanuts used; however, please note that some ingredients will contain eggs, dairy, food dye, and gluten, so use caution as needed.
- Dinner will not be provided.
PLEASE RSVP so we can prepare well!
Middle School Movie Night
March 6 / 5:30-8 PM / The Hearn's House
All middle school students and their friends are invited to join us for a fun night of pizza and a movie! If your child requires a dairy-free or gluten-free option, please indicate this on the form below so we can be sure to have an alternative dinner option available for them.
Pickleball Tournament (for students AND parents)
March 14 (time and location TBD)
Do you enjoy competing or cheering others on? This fun event will raise funds to support both middle and high school summer service trips. Even if you’re not going on a service trip, your participation, spectating, and support are still needed and appreciated!
Middle School Overnight
March 20-21 / WEPC
The overnight will include time for fellowship, Bible study, and a service project with our local community partner, Boaz and Ruth.
Contact: Catherine Shallow
Drop-off: Friday at 7:00 PM (after dinner)
Pick-up: Saturday at 2:00 PM (breakfast and lunch on Saturday)
Cost: $35
While we would love for students to participate in the entire overnight, we understand that busy schedules can make that difficult. Your student(s) are more than welcome to join us for any portion of the overnight they are able to attend. We can't wait to see your students!
*Deadline to signup is March 16.
Summer Service Trips: July 26 - August 1
This summer, our students have the opportunity to join Jesus in loving and serving others. We pray that through this opportunity, our students will make a difference in the communities to which they are sent, and that Jesus will work in and through them, giving them a heart for their very own communities.
Our middle schoolers will be serving with Next Step Ministries in Knoxville, TN, helping work with communities in poverty, providing services such as minor home repairs, working to alleviate food insecurity, and helping with the organization's thrift store.
Our high schoolers will be working with Appalachia Service Project, helping with critical home repairs for those in need, such as roof repairs, drywall work, and other jobs to make homes livable for those who need help.
We have limited spots (15 for middle school, 10 for high school), so sign up quickly! If you go to the link and find the form has closed, that means all spots have been filled. But don't worry! We have the potential to secure more spots (though there is no guarantee). Just email us and let us know if you are unable to register, so we can start a waiting list.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MARCH 9.
Middle School Service Trip Registration
High School Service Trip Registration
***If you would like to give a direct donation towards our Youth Summer Service Trips, please click on the button below.
High School Modgnik
April 10-12
Rockbridge Camp in Goshen, VA
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! High school students are invited to a weekend retreat to hear God's word, enjoy fellowship, and have fun with games and activities.
Middle School Girls' Mother-Daughter Retreat
April 18-19, 2026
Even though all overnight spots have been filled, there is still space available for the Saturday Day Session, and it would be our joy for you and your middle school age daughter to join us for that experience!
The day session will include participation in three of the four meals together, as well as all of the teaching, still making it a meaningful and full experience even without the overnight stay. Contact: Catherine Shallow
REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY DAY SESSION
Move up Sunday
May 17 / 9 AM / Fellowship Hall
If you are the parent of a graduating senior (Class of 2026) and/or a rising 6th grader, we invite you to join the staff and students of the Youth Ministry on this very special morning. Enjoy a fun breakfast as we hear from both students and parents who will share how they’ve experienced Jesus’ faithfulness throughout high school years.
PODCAST: "Three Opinions & One Degree"
Our new series is called "Faith AND..."
bible reading plan
As we continue to connect students to Jesus, each other, and the world, the Youth Ministry staff would like to invite students to engage with the Bible Project Reading Plan! This plan is designed to take the reader through the Bible in a year. One of the ways we get to know God is by learning His Word, and this reading plan can be a helpful tool towards understanding God better.
For more information, use the links below to find the plan, along with instructions and helpful aids to use as you walk through the Bible. We have also provided links to podcasts and an audio Bible with the hope that these will be other helpful tools for engaging the Bible in your own time!
Bible Reading Plan (PDF Version)
Audio BibleBible Project Podcast
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