Recognizing our High School Graduates!

Layson Brown

High School: Gastonia Christian Academy

Post Grad Plans: NCCU

Intended Major: Psychology

Conor Dougherty

HS: East Mecklenburg

Post Grad Plans: UNC-CH

Intended Major: Political Science

Luke McGrath

HS: Myers Park

Everette Norton

Post Grad Plans: Clemson University

Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering

Emmy Shore

HS: Myers Park

Post Grad Plans: NC State

Intended Major: Engineering

We want to share your good news! Youth can share their good news by sending us email to be featured in next month's spotlight! TGibbs@myersparkbaptist.org

A Look Back at Youth Block 2022-2023!

*Youth Block Will Resume Fall 2023*

A message to you:

It has truly been a pleasure to complete another year with your youth! They are fun, engaging, curious, kind, and especially funny. Thank you for your support as guardians, to all of the volunteers this year, and a BIG THANKs to our helpers, Candace Williamson and Seth Pilz. Enjoy your summer, get some rest, and be sure to hang out with us when you can!

May God watch between you and me, when we are absent one from another, amen.

-Rev. Tara Gibbs

Summer Dates

Summer Hangouts

Stay Connected! Bring A Friend!

June 16 | 6pm-7pm

Park Play Day

Freedom Park

Snacks | Volleyball | Hiking

July 23 | 11am-12:30pm

Youth Hall Closet Clean Up

Youth Hall

Volunteer Hours | Snacks | Giveaway

August 6 | 11am-12:30pm

Sundae Sunday

Youth Hall

Ice Cream | Movie

3rd Annual

Youth Homecoming

Theme: Acting Out!

August 5, 2023

We're back and ready to act out! bring your energy, creativity, and humor to an event centered on connection, movement, and fun!

Activities | Food | Comedy | Improv | Special Guests

Parent/Caretaker Corner

June 4th @ 10am Worship

Wear Orange to Support

Gun Violence Awareness

We honor children at each stage of development and understand that some of what may be discussed in a service honoring survivors of gun violence may be out of step with what a preschool- or elementary-aged child may be developmentally ready for. We encourage you to utilize our childcare offerings for ages 0-5 and Children's Worship for Kindergarten - 5^th grade in step with your children's needs on the 4th! You can find more resources about talking to your kids about gun violence at different ages and stages by clicking on the button to the left. 

Lunch Zoom:

Be Smart Gun Safety Guidelines

with MPBC Member & Activist Lorin Bent

Tuesday, May 30 | 12:00 pm ET | Zoom

We hope you will make plans to join us for an important information session presented by MPBC member and Moms Demand Action Activist Lorin Bent as we discuss the Be Smart program and review guidance for conversations with children and teens about gun violence in our community and in our world. 

The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. 

Moms Demand Action Activist

Lorin Bent

The Ministry of Community Life invites you to Friday Night at the Knights! Purchase your tickets now. The cost is $22 each and includes a $2 credit for food and drinks. Your tickets will be emailed to you and you can show them on your mobile device at the gate, so no paper or extra trips to the church! Sign up today! 

Happy Birthday May Celebrants!

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Reach Out!

Candace Williamson (she/her)

Youth Music Coordinator

Seth Pilz (he/they)

2022-23 Youth Ministry Intern

Rev. Tara Gibbs (she/her)

Associate Minister of Spiritual Growth

tgibbs@myersparkbaptist.org

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