If you have ideas that you think would be helpful, please share those with us.
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 / 12-1:30 PM / Allison Hearn’s Home
November 9, 23
December 7
***We ask that girls bring their own lunch.
7-8th grade girls:
Sundays / 12-1:30 PM / Claudia Tetterton’s home
November 9, 23
December 7
***We ask that girls bring their own lunch.
9-10th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Jen VanHorn's home
November 9
***We ask that girls bring their own lunch.
11th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:30-2 PM / Paige Berry's home
November 9, 23
December 7
***We ask that girls bring their own lunch.
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
November 9, 23
December 7
7-8th grade boys:
7-8:30 PM / David Nida's home
November 1, 21
9-10th grade boys:
12:15-1:45 PM / WEPC Youth Lounge
November 9, 23
December 7
***Boys should plan to bring their own lunch.
11-12th grade boys:
2-3:30 PM / Isaiah Thomas' home
November 2, 16, 30
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.
2025-26 YM Calendar & upcoming events
Middle School Service Day
November 3 / 8:20 AM - 1:30 PM / WEPC and Boaz & Ruth
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Drop off students at WEPC at 8:20 AM.
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YM team will drive students to Boaz & Ruth and do gardening work from 9 AM-12 PM.
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Pizza will be provided to students back at the church at 12:30 PM.
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Please pick up your student no later than 1:30 PM.
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Please have your student wear long sleeves, pants (no shorts), and closed-toed shoes.
High School Hang Out Day
November 4 / 12-3 PM / Marcela's house
Come watch a movie and have snacks with friends!
Friendsgiving
November 22 / 6-7:30 PM / Fellowship Hall
Join us for food, games, and a fun time celebrating Thanksgiving with dear friends. Youth Ministry will provide drinks, but we would love for you to bring a dish to share.
RSVP HERE & SIGN UP TO BRING A DISH HERE
Save The Date: High School Modgnik
April 10-11, 2026
Save the date: The Landing Trip
June 11–15, 2026
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!
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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