Mesa Youth

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Our mission is simple: create spaces where students can belong, believe, and become who God has called them to be.

Our structure gives every student opportunities to worship, learn, serve, and connect in meaningful ways.
We believe in empowering students, because the future begins with them!

Greater things are ahead—and our youth will lead the way!

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NEXT UPCOMING EVENT

This Fall at Mesa Youth

Two Sunday Morning Worship Services Begin – Sunday, September 21, 9am and 11am

Middle School (6th–8th grade)

  • Sunday Morning Service: Currently meets weekly at 10:00am after worship in the main auditorium. Beginning September 21, MS will meet at the 9:00am Service (only) throughout the semester.
    • Middle School students will continue to join Family Communion Service the first Sunday of the month.
  • Second Service: Encouraged to serve in ministries throughout the church as available.
  • Every Other Month: Fun outreach events (bowling, capture the flag, game nights, etc.). Begins in October.

High School (9th–12th grade) (14-18 year olds)

  • Sunday Worship Together – HS students are encouraged to attend one of the main services on Sundays. Adult leaders will invite HS students to sit together in service to build community. We also encourage students to serve at least once per month on Sundays in a ministry of the church.
  • Bagels & Bibles – Launches on September 21 when we move to two services and meets weekly:
    • Time: 10:30–11:30am (before or after attending service)
    • Format: 
      • First 30 min: hangout + bagels
      • Second 30 min: Bible study led by our youth team (Josiah Gwaltney, Olivia Campbell, and others)
    • Topics Include: The Storyline of the Bible, apologetics, current issues, Bible study methods, milestones of faith, and more
    • Location: Church Office Conference Room or Bach Building next door
    • Parent Role: Coordinators to bring bagels and set out Bibles
  • Midweek HS Groups – Launches on Wednesday, September 10th, and meets weekly.
    • Time: 6:30-8:30pm every Wednesday
    • Format: 
      • hang time and snacks, relevant teaching topic from God’s Word, and consistent, grade and gender specific groups led by trusted adult leaders for discussion, prayer, and encouragement.
    • Location: All HS students will meet in a local home (TBD within a few miles of the church) or at the church building.
    • Parent / Adult Role(s): Home opener for the semester, bring snacks, drinks, + refreshments.

ALL Youth “One” Night (6th–12th grade)

  • One Night of Each Month: Large group youth gathering with food, fun, worship, message, and discussion.
  • Launches September 21st
  • Time/Location: 6:00-8:30pm at Mesa Church
  • Parent / Adult Role(s): Food, refreshments, setup/tear down, safety/security, check-in/out, and clean up.

What We Are Excited About?

  • More Touchpoints for Connection – Students will worship, study, and hang out together consistently to build meaningful connections with their peers and caring adult leaders.
  • Stronger Leadership Development – From student interns to youth leaders, we’re building future leaders.
  • Greater Opportunities to Serve – Students will engage in meaningful ministry alongside their peers and caring adults.
  • Deeper Discipleship – Focused Bible study topics will equip students to know God, share their faith with others, and grow as life-long Christ-followers.
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