Lynn Haven Youth

Ministry

Lynn Haven Methodist’s Youth ministry is devoted to the spiritual growth of middle and high school students in their Christian faith. We offer a safe and positive atmosphere for students to grow in character by strengthening friendships, meeting new people, and serving God. Our mission is to lead every student to become a fully devoted follower of Christ.

Youth activities take place most Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Students can expect worship and Bible messages, small group time and having fun with their friends. We also attend amazing retreats, fun events, service projects and mission trips. Our Youth program has an outstanding, dedicated and passionate volunteer leadership team that devotes their time, energy, and heart to leading students to love God and love other people. We couldn’t hope to serve these students without the leaders that God has called to serve in our ministry. On Sunday mornings, Youth are invited to participate in the main church service along with their families.

For more information, contact:
Neal McGee, Student Minister
(850) 819-1013 or Nmcgee@lhm.online.

LHM Youth Group

Upcoming Events

2024 Youth Group Holiday Schedule

• Wed 12/18: Family Jingle Jam Christmas Experience @ 6pm. Youth will participate in this event and enjoy homemade cookies/deserts!

• Thur 12/19: Lake Defuniak Christmas Lights. We will eat at the famous “Pub Burger” restaurant (delicious homemade hamburgers & milkshakes) & then go on a one-mile walk around Lake Defuniak to enjoy the Christmas lights.
How to sign up: You must sign up by texting Neal (850-819-1013) to reserve your spot (space is limited).
Departure time/location: Meet @ Lynn Haven Methodist @ 3:45 PM (we will depart at 4).
Returning: Sometime between 9:00-9:30 PM.
What to bring: money to pay for your dinner ($10-15), $5 for donation for light show & a flashlight. Dress warmly!

• Sun 12/22: Meet @ the church at 6pm to drive around & look @ Christmas Lights and go get ice cream. Bring $!

• Wed 12/25: Merry Christmas! No Youth Group

• Sun 12/29: Youth Group @ 6 pm

• Wed 1/1: Happy New Year! No Youth Group

Rock The Universe

Trip Cost

Turn in your forms to Neal McGee & submit full payment (or $100 deposit) no later than Wed Dec 4th.

$260/person, plus money for 5-7 meals. (You are signed up when you pay $100 deposit – this deposit is non refundable).

Jan 24-26, 2025

Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. On January 24 and 25, 2025, experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida.

Who Can Attend: High School Students/Leaders. Middle School Students may only attend with a parent (see Neal for more info). Students must be regular attendees of Youth Group to attend this trip.

Mandatory Meeting:

*Everyone will be required to be at the meeting on

Sunday, January 19, at 7pm to discuss final details.

Please contact Youth Minister, Neal McGee if you have any questions.

Young Adult Programs

“The Well” Young Adult Ministry

We are excited to announce a new Young Adult Ministry called “The Well” that has been formed at our church! All young adults aged 18 to 28 years old are invited to attend. The group meets here at LHM Wednesday evenings at 8 pm for a time of food, fellowship & fun! If you have any questions, or if you feel called to lead a devotion or get involved with this group, please reach out to Student Minister, Neal McGee or Church Lay Leader, Brian Baber.

Faith Anchors Program

In an effort to maintain a strong connection with graduating students & the body of Christ @ Lynn Haven Methodist, we are introducing a Faith Anchors program which is designed to provide emotional, spiritual & practical support through involvement from dedicated church families. Studies show that as many as 70% of Christian students leave the church during college/young adult life. We want to prevent that from happening to our students!

In order to support graduating high school seniors as they transition to college/young adult life, this program will consist of:

Faith Anchors: Students will be thoughtfully matched with families based on shared interests, backgrounds, and spiritual needs to foster meaningful relationships.

Communication Plan: Regular monthly check-ins will be scheduled, utilizing emails, phone calls, video chats, and if possible, in-person visits, to ensure ongoing support and mentorship.

Support Activities: Faith Anchor families will engage in various activities, including sending care packages, sharing devotional content, praying for the students and offering guidance and encouragement.

We will provide guidance and training for anyone interested!

Please consider becoming one of our Faith Anchor families. To find out how you can get involved, contact Student Minister, Neal McGee.

Weekly Meetings/Activities

Youth Group meetings are held at Lynn Haven Methodist, 3203 Minnesota Avenue, Panama City.

ALL middle and high school students are welcome to attend, regardless of church affiliation.

Schedule

Wednesdays: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Sundays: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

V.I.P. Section

Dear Parents,

We want to invite you to partner with us in our new V.I.P. (Very Important Partner) program. This fall, we began providing a weekly outline for our Wednesday evening Youth small groups so that you can have conversations with your students about what they are learning.

As we teach through each study, we’ll provide you with an overview of what we will cover, as well as some follow-up questions you and your student might use to continue the discussion.

If you missed our last in person V.I.P. Event we have loaded some valuable resources here on the topic that was covered “Parenting in a Tech World”.

We hope these tools prove useful in creating meaningful conversations for your family! Please contact me if we can help you in any other way.

Thanks & God Bless,
Neal McGee
Youth Minister
(850) 819-1013

Get Plugged In!

Our schedule is different during the summer and around holidays, so make sure to stay up to date with posted times. Additionally, activities such as mission trips, camps, weekend retreats and local service opportunities are offered regularly.

The best way to stay updated about what’s coming up is to come to Youth Group regularly! We also send out updates by text. To be added to our text alerts, please text your name and whether you are a student or parent to 850.265.5231.

We also recommend following Lynn Haven Methodist Youth on Instagram and Facebook!

Lynn Haven Methodist

Student Highlights

For Parents

We believe students need a place to have fun, learn about God, be encouraged, and connect with positive adults. As parents, we know you want your children to be in an environment that will help them discover and grow in their faith. We commit to providing that environment each Sunday and Wednesday. New student members are always welcome!

Youth Group Leader/Volunteer

Interested in serving in our Youth Group? Our leaders love God & teenagers! Our goal is to make them feel loved and accepted in a safe environment where they can learn about God and His Word through games, lessons, worship and small groups. We would love for you to join us one evening to see if this might be an area in which you would like to serve at Lynn Haven Methodist! Contact our Youth Minister, Neal McGee to set up a time to come and check things out!