The purpose of our Parent/Teen Ministry is to glorify God through the relationships between parents and their teenagers. As a church, we want to support teens during what are often the most difficult and critical years of their lives and challenge them in their pursuit of God. We also want to provide support for their parents by equipping them to effectively instruct and nurture their teens.
Transform is the name of our monthly meeting held for teens from seventh to twelfth grade and their parents. The parents and teens receive teaching, worship God together, fellowship, and do fun games and activities with one another.
The combined parent-teen approach to youth ministry has been immensely
helpful to us. We have heard wonderful messages from the book of Proverbs and then been
encouraged to apply these truths together with our youth. The discussions not only enable
us to better care for our children's hearts, but also provide a context for us as parents
to confess our own weakness and need of God's grace in specific areas.
Additionally, we are refreshed by the cross-centered worship with our families. Finally,
where would we be without the infamous "Roberto Games" that help mortify the
sin of pride right before our children's eyes?
– Eric Grubbs
View some recent (and not-so-recent) photos from Boys' Bible Study and Transform meetings.
One of the highlights of the year, Youth Camp is three days of biblical teaching, worship, hilarious games, skits and building friendships for eighth to twelfth graders and their parents. Many of the young adults in our church would say that God significantly touched their lives at Youth Camp.
Robert Brockman has uploaded lots of great photos on Flickr of Youth Camp 2010, and Ron Eschelman put together this ubercool playlist of Youth Camp videos. Ron also recorded the three main messages. Thanks, guys!
Youth Camp rivals Christmas as the best time of year for me. Without
Youth Camp, my life would be significantly different.
– Ben Murphy, 7-year camper, 3-year counselor
Got questions? We've got answers: Youth Camp 2010 FAQ
Check out Robert's Youth Camp 2006 and Youth Camp 2007 pages.
When is Youth Camp?
Youth Camp starts Wednesday, June 16th at 4:00 PM and ends Saturday, June 19th at 11:00 AM.
Where is it?
We're using Camp Kanesatake's facilities, located on Huntingdon Furnace Road, between Routes 45 and 350, about 40 minutes from Altoona.
Why aren't we at New Horizons anymore?
We've outgrown it! Camp Kanesatake (check it out at mycampk.com) is a lot bigger and has more to offer, as well.
Who can attend?
Youth 13 and older, along with their parents.
How much does it cost?
$115 per person, which includes a t-shirt. This rate is for all campers and parents. We're not able to offer sibling or parent discounts, sorry.
Why more expensive?
This is actually in-line with other Youth Camps. We've been blessed, and perhaps a bit spoiled, to get excellent prices from New Horizons for so many years. But we're letting you know about this now, so you can begin putting money aside for registration, which begins in April!
More details will follow.
Questions? Ask Joe, Vicki, or Robert!