Withamsville Church Youth Group (WCYG) is a Student Ministry program designed for middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) who seek to grow in their relationship with God and with a community of believers around them. Together WCYG, along with volunteers from the Withamsville Church of Christ and other leaders, strives to pursue God with passion and grow each and every day by studying God’s Word, learning from wise Christians, prayer, and Worship. Our desire is to unite as a family in Christ and love and serve to bring glory to Christ by creating events and activities that help encourage or give opportunities for oneness and community. We want to continue to invite others to the blessed life of salvation in Christ. WCYG welcomes anyone to join us as we walk this journey to know the one true God more and more each day.
Our Values
Integrity
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. 1 Peter 2:11-12
Hospitality
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Romans 12:9-13
Connection
Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
How to get started
WE WANT YOU HERE
Walking into a new Student ministry program can be a bit overwhelming your first few times. WCYG is dedicated to helping you find your place in this ministry! We have made getting connected to as easy as three simple steps:
Step 1. Hangout time
It can be really difficult walking into an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people. However, coming to one of our Hangout times can be an easier way to get to know someone. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., before class, we get together to hang out, play games and have fun. Every week after Hangout, we have a Bible class! Bible class is a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of how we teach.
Step 2. Events
Start joining any number of our events. Going to one of our events gives you an opportunity to get to know more students on a deeper level. Spending time and growing bonds with each other is a crucial part of any student’s youth group experience.
Step 3. Studies
We want to not only create a loving and hospitable environment where all are welcome, but we want to establish a place of growing and learning more about Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. Attending our classes plays a large role in that growth. We offer classes for grades 6-12 every Sunday and Wednesday. Our curriculum is designed to teach and train our students in life and godliness. Not only do we offer a traditional class format, but we also offer various other learning opportunities such as youth retreats, small groups, and church functions. We consider these community events incredibly important for the student’s growth.