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The youth of University Presbyterian Church endeavor to glorify God and serve Jesus Christ through worship, study, service and fellowship.

What to expect for the 2011-2012 school year:

• Attend 8:30am or 11am Worship Service
• Lead Worship at the 11am Service once a year (includes choosing theme, Scripture, music, and leading congregation in all areas of Worship)
• Serve as ushers, readers, musicians, etc. at various times throughout the year
• Trips to experience how people of other traditions worship

Study

• Sunday School at 9:45 every Sunday (food at 9:30); we will be going through the Gospel of Mark throughout the year, using short videos, small group discussion (Middle School group and High School group), and journaling.
• Engage in Confirmation classes and one-on-one mentoring with older member of UPC for those who choose to become full members.

Service

• We serve Christ by serving others the first Sunday of every month
• Service opportunities include Haven for Hope, Presbyterian Children's Home, Boysville, Beacon Hill Elementary
  
• Annual Summer Mission Trip, this year to McAllen, TX (June 25 - July 1)
  
• Delivering Gifts to low-income families through House of Neighborly Service
• Creating cookie jars for first-time visitors to enjoy
• Assisting with Vacation Bible School, which will be held in partnership with Divine Redeemer Presbyterian Church this year- July 23-25, 12-3 pm at Divine Redeemer
  

Fellowship

• Various fun games at the church, including 4 square, "I Never", and Hide-and-seek
• Movie marathons, ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, and other social outings with other church youth groups
• Bowling, mini-golf, laser tag
• Mystery Trips (you don't know where you're going until you get there!)
• Fun summer outings (Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, etc.)
• Taking time to be tourists during our Mission Trips
• Mo Rach for Mid-Winters in January (which is also a time for Worship & Study)
• John Knox Ranch for Main Event in September (also Worship & Study)

If you have any questions about our Youth Group, please feel free to contact our Director of Christian Education, David Germer.