Lynn Haven Youth

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. 

Upcoming Events

  • Confirmation Classes

    The term confirmation is used to mark the first time a young person (typically around middle school age) publicly confirms their intention to live as a follower of Jesus and becomes a professing member of the church. Our 2026 Confirmation classes will begin February 1st and end on March 29th, and will be from 4-5:30pm. Students will be confirmed at the 9:30am service on Sun March 29th. Led by Neal McGee, with pastoral staff assistance, the classes will prompt students to discuss the faith and beliefs of God and our church. Parents of middle school students can sign up by clicking the cross icon in this section. If you have questions, reach out to Neal via email (nmcgee@lhm.online) or call/text at (850) 819-1013.

  • Spring Break Mission Trip

    Monday, 3/16 – Saturday, 3/21 Spring Break Mission trip to serve Pinnacle Retreat Center by helping them prepare their camp for the summer. Camp location: Clayton, Georgia. While there, we will serve wherever needed, and also have a bunch of fun as well. We will be taking at least ½ day to go and do something fun. Trip Cost: $130/person, plus money for 3-4 meals during travel. Space is limited, so see Neal to sign up soon.

  • Spring Break Trip Permission Form

    Please download and complete the form in the link in this section and turn into Neal with your payment.

  • Spring Break Trip Information Sheet

    Click this section to view all the Spring Break Trip Information.

  • Ark Experience/Summer Camp

    Save the dates: Mon June 1 to Mon June 8. We will travel to go and spend a day at the Ark Experience, and then go to Crossings Camp from June 4-8. Pricing and details coming soon!

  • VBS

    Sun June 14 to Thur June 18. Please encourage your students to sign up with Children’s Ministry to volunteer and serve when registration information becomes available.

  • Summer Mission Trip

    We will be travelling to the Navajo nation in New Mexico to serve the people of that community. We will be going sometime mid June or early July. More info with trip costs & exact dates will be coming out soon.

  • Youth Week

    This is a week of fun, fellowship and service and will take place August 2-5. More details will be made available sometime early summer 2026.

Young Adults

“The Well” Young Adult Ministry

We would love to have you check out our Young Adult Ministry called “The Well.” 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 launched a program called “Faith Anchors.” This program was 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 consists of:

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

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

Support Activities: Faith Anchor families often engage with their students in a variety of ways (sending care packages, sharing devotional content, praying for the students and offering guidance and encouragement).

Please consider becoming one of our Faith Anchor families! We will provide guidance and training for anyone interested!

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

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

Crossings Camp

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!

 
Pre-Register Your Students
Medical Release Form

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!
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