United Methodist Church of New Lenox Youth Group
Our Purpose
The New Lenox United Methodist Church Youth Ministry exists to help Youth:
- REACH youth were they are
- CONNECT with other Christians
- GROW in their faith
- DISCOVER their ministry
- HONOR God with their lives
Youth Worship
Sundays in the Chapel from 9 AM - 10 AM
Worship consists of:
- Countdown - canned music and video that prepares the youth for the program
- Ministry - Comedy, sign language or some other ministry opportunities
- Welcome - Announcements and prayers that provide additional ministry opportunities
- Table game - Provides an opportunity for the people at each table to connect with others at the same table
- Drama - Delivered by the youth, this provides ministry opportunities while relating lesson topics to the audience in a dramatic way
- Praise - Mix of youth led and/or CD sing along, this portion of the service offers an opportunity for people to draw close to God in a worshipful manner
- Video - Relates topics in a visual manner
- Lesson - Serves as the "sermon" and is presented by different leaders
- Closing - This may be a praise song, communion, alter call or some other opportunity for people to act upon the content of the lesson
Other Activities
- Junior High Night - WildSide - Wednesdays 7 PM - 8:30 PM
- Methodist Youth Fellowship - MYF - Sundays 6 PM - 7:30 PM
A combined social and devotion time for going deeper into The Word.
- Prayer Square Sunday - Sundays 7:30 PM - 8 PM
Youth Minister
Michael Johnston
(815) 370-8349
MJohn1022@aol.com