Youth Group News (Apr. 14, 2025)
No Youth Group - Wednesday April 16
This week is Holy Week and we are taking a break from Youth Group to allow families time to reflect on the cross and the events of the week. Calvary is hosting a Good Friday service at 7:00pm on April 18th, and we have 2 services (with a breakfast in between) on Easter Sunday. See the graphic below for more information and please plan to join us for one or more of these services.
Youth Group Game Night - Wednesday April 23rd
Wednesday April 23rd will be spring break for many families, BUT we are still having Youth Group. We won’t have a lesson that evening instead we will have an extended time of games and fellowship activities along with worship and prayer to close out the night.
Difference Makers - Lesson Series at Youth Group April 30 to May 14
SERIES OVERVIEW: As followers of Jesus, we have been called by God to become like Him and make a difference in His name. So, how do we do that? When the problems of this world are so big and the challenges we face so overwhelming, where do we start? We trust God. We start small. And we do what we can. And that’s exactly what this series is all about. Learning how we can develop right relationships with God and others, build lives marked by holiness, and become people who bring justice everywhere we go.
MAIN IDEA: If you want to make a difference, make every effort to become like Jesus (righteous, holy, and just).
Kingdom People - Bible Reading Plan April 30 to May 14
As followers of Christ, we are not primarily citizens of any earthly nation, but of God’s Kingdom! So our way of operating in the world should represent our true allegiance. We are called to be Kingdom people. What does a Kingdom person look like? Jesus gives us the best description in His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount.
Youth Group End-of-the-school-year Celebration - Wednesday May 21st
We are closing out the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday May 21st (6:00-8:30pm) with an epic party on our church lawn (weather permitting). Food, games, music, prizes, and more. If you have been a part of our Youth Group over this past year you won’t want to miss this event!
Summer 2025 Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia - June 29th to July 3rd
It’s time to sign up for our second annual Youth Mission Trip for the Philly Project! Students will serve in the community and gather every evening for worship and fellowship. We are so excited to announce our Summer of Service 2025 Theme is “Philadelphia: Brotherly Love.” This year, in honor of celebrating 15 years of service!
Where: The Philly Project in Philadelphia, about an hour from Newark. Staying in dorms in the Germantown area and serving in various locations around the city.
Who: Calvary students currently in 6th-12th grades, and their friends!
Why: As Christ followers, we are called to “go into all the earth” and serve those in need and tell them about Jesus. Plus it’s a whole lot of fun to spend a week with your friends!
How: Reply to Kyle by email and indicate how many students or friends from your family plan on attending the Philly Project trip this summer. Provide first and last names, gender, and current grade level.
Cost: We are charging $250 per student this year, scholarships, payment plans, and financial assistance is available. A $100 per person deposit is due by March 1st. A payment link will be provided after you reply and provide names.
Please let Kyle know if you have any questions. I am excited to return to Philly this year and serve alongside our youth!
Save the Dates - Fall 2025
Thursday August 21st, 11:30am to 4:30pm – Youth Group serves lunch at Hope Dining Room and afternoon fun activity. Bring $5, a baseball cap, and a water bottle.
Friday September 26 – Sunday September 28th – Breakaway Retreat for 6th-9th grade students at NorthBay Adventure Camp in North East, MD.
Saturday November 1st – Annual Calvary Youth Group Families trip to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks PA. We already have our campfire site booked! Discounted tickets for CBC members and an afternoon of fall fun on the farm!
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. – Colossians 3:10 (NLT)
COME: fellowship with other Christians & worship God our creator!
GROW: in their faith & develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
GO: share their faith with non-believing friends AND SERVE: God with their lives!
+ We will SEEK God, our LIGHT.
+ We will DWELL in a TRIBE that cares deeply for one another.
+ We will live lives that TELL our STORY to the world.