Trailhead Youth Ministry Begins a New Year
 | Author:
Nancy Marks
Nancy Marks: MT43 News Secretary and News Editor |
Did you know that there is a group of 35 or so 7th-12th grade students and 9 volunteer adult leaders that gather on Wednesday nights from 6:15 p.m.--8-:00 p.m. to eat a free, delicious meal, play some fantastic games, sing some powerful worship songs, and learn about the names of God together?
This group, comprised of Trailhead and Townsend area youth, and otherwise known as the Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church Youth Ministry, gathered for the first meeting of the new school year at The Shop, located at 407 South Cherry Street (across from Holloway Park) in Townsend this past Wednesday, September 14. Students and adults lined the driveway with eager anticipation as pizza was served at 6:15 p.m. After 45 minutes or so of eating, hanging out, and playing foosball, ping-pong, carpetball, air hockey, and cornhole, the group came together to sing rousing worship songs and be reminded of how awesome our God truly is. Then a couple of the leaders shared some expectations, guidelines, and scheduling details for the group to keep in mind as the year goes on. That was followed by an excellent lesson introducing the names of God that will be studied over the semester and the reasons for studying those names. God’s character is multi-faceted, like a diamond, and understanding His names help us understand what that means for our lives. Finally, students broke out into small groups according to age and gender so that they could get to know one another better and discuss what they learned with the adult leaders. Students were picked up by parents or made their way home on their own at 8:00 pm, excited about the fun they had, the friendships that were deepened, and the truth about God that was shared! The consensus was that they couldn’t wait for the next meeting!
Meetings will normally take place from 6:15 p.m.--8:00 p.m. at The Shop each Wednesday throughout the school year. However, fun outings/events are also scheduled and sprinkled throughout the year. In fact, on Wednesday, October 5, the group will be spending the night (from 5:00—8:00 p.m.) at the Edgewater Corn Maze south of town. Any 7th through 12th grader is invited to attend this free fun event! Bring your friends!
The Trailhead Youth Ministry is open to ALL Townsend area youth in 7th-12th grade. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kelley Gobbs at 406-461-4510 or the Trailhead Church at 406-266-4406.
