Youth

grades 6–12

Youth Specific Gatherings

Youth are encouraged to explore their beliefs, ask questions and feel seen and heard.

All youth gatherings begin in C15 (Youth Room) unless otherwise noted.

Sunday Mornings

9:00-10:00 AM

Learning Community: Students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the gospel through lessons and prayer.

Sunday Nights

6:00-8:00 PM

Evening Youth Fellowship: Students are welcome to be themselves while they hang out with other students. We have free play time, organized game time, snacks, devotions and practical application time. 

Church Life

Youth are encouraged to get involved in any area of the church they have interest in.  We currently have students serving in the nursery, preschool, projection, worship team and ushering.

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Prayer Partners

Research shows kids greatly benefit from having five adults other than their parents invested in their lives.  Grantham Church aims to provide one of those other five adults to each Grantham Youth Ministry attender by the time they turn 13.  We call these Prayer Partners (click for "job description").

Grantham Youth Ministry organizes a meal for parents, students and prayer partners to meet near the beginning of the school year, and we try to organize one other activity or event for connection throughout the year.  Otherwise, we leave it up to the Prayer Partners and families to establish contact.

We are always looking for more adults that are willing to invest in the next generation.  If you think you'd like to make a difference in a youth, please contact Chrissy Hoffner.

Youth Leaders

Ms Becky, Ms Chrissy, Mr Seth, Mr Jonathan, Mr Ron Ross

Making Memories

Youth have several opportunities through out the year to serve our neighbors near and far.  Ministries we serve include: One80 Ministries, Salvation Army - Carlisle (My Brother's Table), MCC (Thrift on Purpose), Paxton Ministries, and New Hope Ministries.  We also serve here at Grantham Church as well, as events like Trunks & Treats, Egg Hunt, and VBS.

Youth have multiple opportunities to have FUN during the year!  We have several Game Nights with other local youth groups, as well as crazy Christmas events (2025's Thriftsmas!) and days for just being silly (Tubing! LazerTron!). We especially appreciate the hospitality of one of our own congregants that opens their pool to us each summer!

Middle School and High School students each have the chance to attend a Winter Retreat - just for them!  Middle Schoolers attend the Winter Summit at Camp Hebron and High Schoolers attend Zeteo by Salt 'n Light Ministries.  Our students have dedicated time away to connect with each other, make new friends, and grow closer to Jesus.  

Middle School Winter Summer 2027: Fri, Jan 8, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10, 20271

High School Zeteo: dates TBA