Youth Ministries, Missions & Fellowship
All we do - whether talking or listening, playing or praying, reading or watching - is about growing personally and spiritually. We have fun together - in worship, in class, serving and in fellowship.
And, as we enjoy each other's company, we learn and grow.
We welcome ALL youth - whether their families are members of Kirkwood UMC or not - to participate in KUMC youth activities. So come...give it a try...and bring a friend!
If you have any questions regarding KUMC's youth ministries or if you would like additional information regarding our ministry or how you can become involved in helping, please contact Jess Horsley, Director of Youth Ministries, at (314)-966-8167 x119 or jess@kirkwoodumc.org.
* KUMC Youth Mission Trip a Success *
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
-- Ephesians 2:10
Last week, 33 youth and 7 adults spent six days spreading God’s love, doing God’s work and learning more about discipleship...
From June 7 to 13, the KUMC Youth and Journey Youth Choir traveled over 1700 miles, performed “Any Road, Any Cost” 4 times, spent over 144 combined hours working at the Choctaw Reservation in Mississippi, changed the lives of over 45 young people in RV and tent parks and handed out over 300 bottles of water on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.
“I learned that doing God's work is fun if you approach it with the right attitude,” said Kylel Gillam, a 7th grader. “God's work is not an instant reward, it takes time and help from others…and it isn't all about drilling nails, it’s about spreading his love and word to others.”
Elle Fuller, another 7th grader, said she enjoyed Beach Reach the most. “My friend Barbara (Smith) and I handed out water bottles with scripture on it to people. I enjoyed making new friends that I didn’t know went to church and meeting people I knew went to church but I didn’t talk to much. I also enjoyed performing for the people who came to see the Journey Youth Choir perform. It was very fun and now I have all the songs in my head!”
Dillon Wilfong, a 6th grader on his first mission trip, said he loved the experience because it changed his life in a spiritual way. “I learned that there is a difference between believing in Jesus and following him. Satan believes in Jesus, but Satan is not a follower. When you follow Jesus, you spread His word and take His path. Anyone in the world can believe in Jesus, but that doesn't mean they follow Him.”
A special “thank you” to those who purchased mission shares and helped support the mission trip. Likewise, a very special “thanks” to the six chaperons – Michele Kitchens, Patti Fuller, Dolan Bayless, Kathy White, Stephanie Madlinger, and Martha Bank – for their prayers, gifts, tolerance, support, and – in the case of “Mama” Martha (above)– great food!
KUMC is looking for adult volunteers willing to work with youth.
Do YOU have a gift you're looking to share?
Maybe you're a musician, a cook, or a teacher? Maybe you're NOT!
If you're looking to share your God-given talents with our youth, contact
Jess Horsley, KUMC Youth Director, at 314-966-8167 x119 or click HERE to send Jess an email.
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KUMC is a Safe Sanctuaries church.
All individuals working with children and youth must be trained and screened.
Click HERE for more information.
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