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Wesley United Methodist Youth

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8412 RICHMOND AVE.
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
PHONE: (703) 780-5019

Wesley's Youth Director - Ken Denham

Young People’s Ministries gets new Web site
The United Methodist Board of Discipleship’s Young People’s Ministries
has revamped its Web site, www.globalyoungpeople.org Some of the new features
include chat, text message subscriptions, free monthly webinars, grant
and scholarship information and weekly stories highlighting ministries with
young people throughout The United Methodist Church.
Young People’s Ministries was created to connect young people and those
in ministries with young people to each other, to the church, and to God.
Fifteen youth and young adult ministry professionals staff Young People’s
Ministries. Additionally, 59 youth, young adults, and adult workers with
young people from around the world serve on Young People’s Ministries.
Young People’s Ministries “has the authority to determine and interpret
program directions that support its mandate.”
The Shared Mission Focus on Young People, an organization of youth,
young adults, and workers with young people from around the world, considered
several structures of the denomination in preparing their legislation. Becoming
a division of the General Board of Discipleship was most desired because
the mission of the division and the mission of the board most aligned:
to nurture, develop, and shape disciples of Jesus Christ. As a division of the
agency, the organization can work closely with other divisions in the agency
as well as with the other 12 boards and agencies of the denomination.
The January issue of the Virginia United Methodist Advocate, the conference
monthly newsmagazine, is spotlighting ministries with young adults,
one of the key focus areas of the conference in this new year. Programs like
the Young Adult Leadership Initiative is seeking to draw those in the 18-35
age-group back to the church. New faith communities are attracting young
adults with new ideas and ways to worship God. VocationCARE helps mentor
persons interested in entering the ministry. Our campus ministries remain a
very important ministry to young people in their formative years. All of these
areas are part of this overall effort to focus new energy on building faith in
young adults.

Wesley United Methodist Church 2010 Home Repair Mission Trip, Helenwood, TN

Wesley UMC Youth Mission Trip

The Wesley Youth completed a roofing project for Mrs. Wilda W. located in Helenwood, Tennessee. The Youth returned to Wesley on Saturday (July 17th).

Home Repair Mission Trip - Background from the Confrontation Point Ministries website

The Goal: Leadership Development & Service:

* More than Missions, this trip is designed specifically to develop youth leadership skills. Your youth will grow as they experience our "Show, Help, Let" leadership development process and are placed in leadership roles at worksites, during worship and meal preparation.
* Your youth group will share the love of Christ by assisting widows, elderly, disabled and single mothers with their basic housing needs in the Appalachian Region of Kentucky and Tennessee.
* You choose the level of worksite complexity, ranging from minor home repairs to major construction. We provide the plans and materials, and your group makes the repairs.
* Worksite crews typically serve the same homeowners the entire week, creating an environment where meaningful relationships develop and youth are able to share their faith.
* You will enjoy nature as you camp in high quality tents and participate in at least one day of outdoor adventure such as cave exploring, rock climbing, rappelling, or whitewater rafting.
* We provide our staff to stay with your group and oversee all of the logistical details so you and your group can focus on service and team building.

Methodist General Board of Discipleship Young People's Ministries dream. pray. live. share.

| Youth & Young Adult Ministries |

Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.)
P.R.A.Y.'s mission is to encourage the spiritual growth of young people.

2005 Marion, VA Mission Trip | 2006 Gulf Coast Mission Trip

Memories of Clair Travis - Wesley's former youth director Slideshow

Clair Travis - Mission Trip to Ughanda

Visit our Paint Scribble Pad

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