Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry Team at East Heights love to be with, listen and grow with youth!
We know what the youth and their parents are going through, and God has given us the gifts needed to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families. Want to get connected with the youth department? Contact Youth Ministries Director Paige Nelson at 682-6518.
Sunday school that’s fun?
You better believe it! Learning about God doesn’t have to be boring. East Heights has excellent teachers who inspire youth and don’t know the meaning of “boring.”
All youth meet at 9:45 a.m. downstairs in the Youth Center for announcements and goodies and then head to the classrooms:
6th-7th graders – Room 034
8th graders – Room 039
9th, 10th, 11th & 12th graders – Room 035
Wednesday Evenings
During the school year, activities are offered for youth 6th – 12th grade on Wednesday evenings downstairs in the Youth Center.
5:30 p.m. Youth Praise Band rehearsal
6:15 p.m. Young Spirit Choir
7:00 p.m. Fellowship
7:10 p.m. Youth worship
7:30 p.m. Youth small groups
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Upcoming Youth Ministry Events:
October 5th-6th—Middle School Retreat
October 9th – Youth Bake-Off
October 16th – Justice Together Gathering for Youth and Parents
October 18th – Mission Possible
October 20th – UMYF – Painting with Alan
October 30th – Halloween Party
November 2nd-3rd—High School Retreat
We Have a Mission!
East Heights youth also serve others, coming together monthly in mission. They pack school supplies for kids in need, “adopt” a family every Christmas, participate in the 30-Hour Famine and more.
The middle schoolers spend a week in mission in Kansas City or Oklahoma City each summer.
The High School Mission Team travels to Tennessee to fulfill the physical, spiritual, social and emotional needs of the people in the Cumberland Mountains every July.
Other opportunities
Reel to Real: High-school youth are invited the second Thursday of the month to the Nelson’s home (447 S. Elypco) from 6 to 9 p.m. for dinner, a movie and more.
Youth Ministries offers retreats, lock-ins, mission trips, a float trip and more!
Suicide prevention resources
East Heights youth hosted a seminar on suicide prevention. Bradley Burnett, whose son took his own life, shared ways to reach out and listen when someone is hurting. Burnett, who now is certified in suicide prevention, shared these vital ideas on a suicide-prevention awareness sheet.