Teens

KGPC has a wonderful youth program that allows for middle and high school students to explore their faith together.  See calendar at KGPC.org for monthly schedule.
-  Youth Fellowship - meets every Sunday evening for fellowship, fun, and faith formation.  
-  MS  meet from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for fellowship hour then had dinner with high schoolers from 6:30 - 7:00 PM.
-  HS meet for dinner with Middle Schoolers at 6:30 - 7:00 PM then break out for fellowship from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
-   Local Service projects  - are offered to encourage our youth to grow in their faith and develop Christian leadership skills.  Following Christ is our main goal. 
-  Third Sunday Small Groups - every third Sunday of the month we will host small groups that can meet on or off site between 6:30 - 8:00 PM  They will be led by intentionally developed leaders who will engage youth where they are with age appropriate and stage specific topics.

Fall 2022 Events (See calendar on KGPC.org for updates) - 
September
9 - 10:  Welcome Lock-in (7:00 PM Friday through 7:00 AM Saturday in KGPC Fellowship Hall)
11: Parent Meeting with Amanda Pine on  Sunday morning in Parlor
18: Third Sunday Small Groups
25: Youth in Mission (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) - details to follow
October
2: Youth Fellowship
9: Youth Fellowship
16: Third Sunday Small Groups
23: Youth Fellowship
30:  Holy Ghost Weenie Roast Fund Raiser (youth sell hot dogs) / Trunk Competition (MS vs HS for best trunk in Trunk-or-Treat)
November
4 - 7: The Center Mission Trip to Baltimore, MD
13: Youth Fellowship
18 - 20: HS Leadership Retreat to Massanetta
20: Third Sunday Small Groups
27: Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with your family.
December
2-4: Bethlehem Walk. Sign up for a role and encourage your entire family to participate.  Contact Laurie Duquette (757.831.8780 to sign up).
11: Youth Christmas Celebration
18: Third Sunday Small Groups
25: Enjoy Christmas with your family

Mission Trip to Baltimore
Who - Details to come.
What -  Mission trip in partnership with The Center (thecenterbaltimore.org). Goal is to be inspired and become equipped as a church and an individual to engage boldly with  our neighborhoods - to get involved where Christ's love and justice are already at work.
Where - Baltimore, MD
When - November 4 - 7,  2022
Cost - Details to come 

HS Retreat
Who - HS
What - Leadership Retreat
Where - Massanetta
When - November 18 - 20, 2022
Cost - Details to come

Fundraisers 2022 and 2023
Fundraisers to Benefit Mission Trips as a Group: This will go towards the group costs of the trips. For example, this will help pay for transportation, food, chaperones, etc. All youth who are going on a trip this year MUST attend and work at least three of these fundraising opportunities. Details for these fundraisers will be released closer to the dates. 

Individual Fundraising Options: Let me know if you want to participate in these. 
• Rent-A-Teen: When church members need a job done, they can ask youth to do the job for them and donate towards the cost of their trips. Please let Amanda know if you would like to participate in this opportunity. 
• Selling Shares: Think crowd-funding- essentially, many folks pay into the overall cost of the trip, making it less expensive for families. This is a great way for many people to feel involved in sending a youth on a trip. Please let Amanda know if you would like to participate in this opportunity. 
• Scholarship Funding: We can offer scholarship funding. Please let Amanda know if you would like to utilize scholarship funding and you will be provided the scholarship form. 

MUSIC and Worship
Youth Choir - is for youth from grade four and up.  They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 
Youth Bells – is a handbell choir for 4th through 12th graders.   Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
    Acolytes - Rising sixth graders participate in lighting and extinguishing the candles on the altar before and after Sunday Worship.  Acolytes are selected from willing church youth. Training is provided.