GCN Youth Ministry
Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene Youth Ministry specifically ministers to youth and families of youth between ages 12 to 18 (grades 6-12). Our purpose is really pretty simple: Seek God together, love each other authentically, and serve others selflessly. We are all about...
- ...students establishing a relationship with God.
- ...teens and families of teens growing in Christ and being transformed by God.
- ...serving others. We are always challenged by God's word to love more, serve more, and give more.
- ...living this life -- together! Following Christ is not easy -- we need each other. That's why we gather on Sunday nights, Wednesday nights, and in smaller groups on Thursdays.
Shift and Fusion | Small Groups for Teens | Bible Quiz Team | News & Upcoming Events
Shift and Fusion
On Sunday evenings, our middle school students, high school students, and adult leaders gather to share a meal, play awesome games, worship God, and learn more about the God who leads us. (We previously called this Deep Impact.) Adults can participate in SHIFT and FUSION as small group leaders, meal suppliers, game leaders, or support team members. Contact Pastor Brian if you'd like to get involved! Check out our Current Events page to find out more details about SHIFT and FUSION each week.
Our Middle School youth group, SHIFT, meets from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Our High School youth group, FUSION, meets from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Small Groups for Teens
A key part of our youth ministry is to provide a place where our students GROW - both in their relationship with Christ, and with one another. We have discipleship classes on Sunday mornings for Middle School and High School students at 9:00 a.m.
In addition, Small Groups for Teen guys and Teen girls meet on Thursdays. These groups offer opportunities for students to go much deeper in their faith, to ask tough questions, and to find accountability with other students. We welcome any teens who are interested to come.
Leader Group Type Meeting Schedule Meeting Location Mrs. Glugston & Mrs. Barwell Teen Girls Accountability Group (TGAG) 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Schafer's home (Gaithersburg) Pastor Brian & Darrin Cave Guys Small Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. GCN, Room 9 (Downstairs) Bible Quiz Team
On Wednesday nights at 7:00, we have Bible Quiz team practice. This provides an in depth study of the Bible. Team members get the opportunity to travel to various locations nearby and far away to participate in competitions.
News & Upcoming Events
Check out our Current Events page to see events we're planning for teens and the whole church, but check back here for event details.
Following are planned events through summer of 2012. Events in italics are tentative.
September
9th - 10th - Quiz Camp (at GCN)
11th - Back to School Bash!
16th - Friday Night with the Schafers' (Middle School)
17th - Survivor: Parents Edition
23rd - Friday with the Schafers' (Freshman/Sophomores)
24th - Saturday with the Schafers' (Juniors/Seniors)
29th - Oct. 1 - Trevecca Nazarene University Campus Visit (Juniors and Seniors)October
8th - Teen Quiz @ McConnellstown, PA
13th - 15th - ENC Campus Visit (Juniors and Seniors)
29th - Fall Fest Corn Maze (No Youth Group on the 30th)November
5th - CIT Quiz @ Bel Air
11th - 13th - District Y.E.S. Conference
19th - Serving OTHERS Saturday?December
4th - Advent Party (M.S. and H.S. together)
January 2012
6th - Adult Leaders Christmas Party! (all adult leaders and spouses invited)
14th - Teen Quiz - Blue Ridge Tourney in VA
17th - NYI Council Meeting
27th - 28th - District Festival of Life at Bel Air, MDFebruary
4th - Teen Quiz
24th - 25th - 30 Hour Famine @ ??? (with Hagerstown and other Naz. Churches)???March
10th - Teen Quiz
11th - NYI Council Elections (Sunday morning and at DI Sunday night)
15th - 18th - Regional Festival of Life at ENC in Quincy, MA
31st - Teen Quiz District Finals @ Grace PointeApril
3rd - NYI Council Meeting (with the new council members)
14th - Mid-Atlantic District NYI Convention - Dover, DE
27th - 29th - Youth Spring Retreat @ Kenbrook CampMay
16th - 19th - Regional Teen Quiz - Quincy, MA
June
3rd - Graduation Sunday
15th - 16th - NYI Leaders' Retreat (Students and Adults)
24th - Youth Group Summer Kick-offJuly
Honduras Mission Trip (H.S. emphasis)???
August
6th - 10th - Teen Camp
21st - NYI Council Meeting
23rd - Deep Impact Team Meeting