Youth Ministries
Friendsgiving ‘24
Darlene Wade
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Darlene has a passion for sharing her faith with children and youth. It began when her oldest daughter began attending church. She wanted to ensure her daughter would be as excited as she was about growing in faith so she began her journey as leader of children and youth ministry. God also called her to write a Christian Children's book. She is happily married to her husband Dean for the last 32 years. They have been blessed with 3 children Jessica, Gabby, and Jon and 2 son in laws Rob and Ryan. Since her daughters have left the nest, she spends most of her time snuggling with her 2 dogs Rudy and Moose while her son Jon plays video games in his room with his friends :).
She loves to spend time at the beach and loves the sound of the ocean and the feel of the sun shining on her face.
Our Mission
Here at Asbury, we provide all youth the opportunity to form a personal relationship with God by offering programs designed to support their spiritual journey, personal growth, and care for their community. We help them look for ways to connect the scripture readings to their everyday lives. This helps them to love their neighbor like Jesus taught, which offers the opportunity for their faith and works to bring God’s kingdom to earth.
Opportunities to…
serve
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Youth are invited to participate in these sacred acts of bringing in the cross and light of Christ, and assisting our pastors as needed for Festive 11am Worship. Training is provided.
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
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All worship services employ lay readers to share the scripture readings with the congregation.
Contact for EMA and Festive: Melissa Nichols at melissa@asburyweb.org
Contact for CAYR: Doris Webster at dorisw1@hotmail.com
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These servants are integral to the sound quality of our worship experience - not only in-person but online. There is separate equipment for the Fellowship Hall/Garden and the Sanctuary.
Any High School Student interested in running sound or the slides at CAYR, needs to be trained.
Please contact the church office if interested in training.
grow
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Sunday School for middle and high school students afford the youth the opportunity to deepen their faith by learning more about the scriptures.
Middle & High School Sunday school classes take place upstairs in the education wing every Sunday September - May from 10am - 10:45am.
Middle - Rm 220
High - Rm 222Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
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Confirmation classes occur every year from about February - May.
8th grade and above are eligible.
During the Confirmation journey, youth prayerfully discern if they would like to become a professing member of the Methodist Church. They also uncover how this journey will impact their faith lives.
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
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Related to Walk to Emmaus, but specifically for high school students who are looking to grow in their faith in a special way during this 3-day retreat in Camp Pecometh.
Learn more here.
Contact: Shelly Marshall, shellymarshall413@gmail.com
connect
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The Chancel Choir is open to high school students.
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6th graders are welcome to join Kingdom Kids Ringers.
More info on our music page.Handbell choirs for youth are in the works!
Feeling called to direct?
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For youth grades 6 - 12
We have been in existence for 17 years, and we perform at Asbury as well as other venues in the community. Through our ministry, youth have the opportunity to witness to audiences through puppetry and spread the Word of God.
Check out our Facebook page here.
Contact: Amy Cropper at puppetboss@comcast.net
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Fun and faith-filled monthly events geared towards youth. These events help the youth to form friendships that last a lifetime.
Check our events page to see when the next youth group gathering is scheduled!
put your faith into action
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ASP provides opportunities for youth to participate in Christian missions through a ministry of home repair and rehabilitation and new home construction locally and in Central Appalachia.
View our Facebook Page here.
For more info, click here.
Contact: Dale Cropper at dale73@comcast.net
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About once a month, Asbury’s youth (middle and high school), prepare a meal then serve it at the Christian Shelter.
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
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Youthworks is a mission trip taken in the summer.
For more information, click here.
See our events page for this year’s dates.
Contact: Bob Love at bob@asburyweb.org
Safe Sanctuary
Safe Sanctuary is a movement in the United Methodist Church to ensure that all children/youth/vulnerable adults and the adults who care for them and work with them are safe.
This program has been in effect at Asbury since December 31, 2009. The guidelines follow the suggestions found in the resource “Safe Sanctuaries for Youth: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in Youth Ministries” by attorney Joy Thornburg Melton. This resource is used by The United Methodist Church in its Safe Sanctuaries training.
Safe Sanctuary Resources