Weekly Youth Events:

Sundays:

  • 10:00 am: Worship (for whole church)
  • 11:00 am: Bible Study Hour with classes for all ages
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Youth Life Night (Theme the Year: Meant for More) - Downstairs in the Gym. (Drive around to the back of the church and enter by the gym doors next to our playground.)  Come enjoy open gym, fun organized games, a great time of worship, Bible study and prayer. PLUS small group times for girls and guys, high schoolers and middle schoolers!  You will hear also about exciting upcoming special events! ! Students are encouraged to invite and bring friends!
    • Sunday, October 25: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm "Made with a Purpose!"
    • Sunday, November 1: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm "Made to Take the Step!"
    • Sunday, November 8: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm  "Made for Community!"
    • Sunday, November 15: FRIENDSGIVING (See Below for more details)
    • Sunday, November 29: No LIFENIGHT
    • No LIFENIGHTS in December (See below for December activities!)
    • LIFENIGHTS resume January 10th - Sundays, 6:00-7:30pm
Youth Events Coming Up:
Fall/Winter:

5:16 Bible Studies and Dinner

Wednesdays, through Oct. 28 | 5:16 Fellowship & Young Adult Afterglow Fellowship

Join us for several evenings of food, fellowship, and spiritual growth for all ages!

THIS WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE

5:16–5:50 PM: Fellowship Meal – Downstairs Gym
5:50–6:50 PM: Bible Studies & Community Groups
6:50–7:00 PM: Closing Prayer & Send-Off

Click here for more information on 516 Fellowship Dinners & Studies!

Youth: Hype & Mania Night | Sunday, Oct. 18 

High School Hype and Middle School Mania are combined into one big LifeNight on Sunday October 18 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Gym!

Pizza provided! Fun games and competitions! Great worship! Small groups and more! Plus hear about Friendsgiving, Christmas Amazing Race and DNOW 2027!! 

Who can bring the most guests? Girls or Guys?

High schoolers or middle schoolers? 

"Meaning in the Movies" | Sunday, Nov. 15

5:00-8:15pm  "David"  (https://youtu.be/uv9V3dk98PM?si=IJD5YDVIB5m6713Q)

Where:  The home of Rev. Jennifer (Youth Pastor) - 9197 Ivy Banks Drive Mechanicsville, Virginia

PACK/BRING YOUR OWN DINNER.  Waters, sodas, movie snacks provided.

Friendsgiving (With Young Adults) | Sunday, Nov. 22

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The 5th Annual Youth & Young Adults Friendsgiving will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 6:00–7:30 PM in The Commons! Join us for a cozy evening of gratitude, laughter, and friendship as we share a Thanksgiving-style meal and a special time of fellowship together.

Chicken tenders and drinks will be provided, and guests are asked to bring a favorite Thanksgiving-style side dish and/or dessert to share. Come enjoy good food, great company, and a time to celebrate God’s blessings together!

For more information, please contact Rev. Jennifer Mullins.

Christmas Amazing Race | Saturday, Dec. 5

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$15/pp. Stay tuned for more details!

Needed: Drivers over age 22 and station volunteers. 

Gayton Christmas Music Program | Sunday, Dec. 13

3:00 PM

(Details coming soon!)

Christmas Eve Services | Sunday, Dec. 24

4:00 PM & 5:30 PM

Lifenights Resume | Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027

6:00-7:30pm
Coming Up in 2027!

In-House Retreat - DNOW | Friday, Jan. 29 - Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027

Theme: Frequency! Tuning in to the Voice that Matters!

Cost & details coming soon.

Needed:  4 host homes (middle school boys, high school boys, middle school girls, high school girls); Young Adult Bible Study leaders; Friday dinner & Saturday lunch; Worship leaders

(in case of major weather event... it will be February 26-28)