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CENTyouth Happenings

Thursday, December 12, 2024


Winter-Spring 2025

CENTyouth

Schedule


The CENTyouth schedule for January through June 2025 is set and we have a lot of exciting and formative opportunities in store!


There will be hard copies of the schedule available in the church office, the sanctuary narthex, and outside of the CENTyouth room.


You can view a digital copy of the schedule here:


SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

Get Involved in 2025


There are always ways that you can help out with CENTyouth. The sign ups below are updated to include the upcoming Winter and Spring of 2025!


We are in need of volunteers to be a part of our Sunday Night CENTyouth meetings. If you are interested, please sign up using this link:


SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER


You can also help by providing snacks for our Wednesday Middle School Hangout, Sunday School, or a meal for our Sunday Night CENTyouth meeting. If you are interested, sign up below:


Middle School Hangout Snacks:


SIGN UP FOR SNACKS


Sunday Night CENTyouth: 


SIGN UP FOR DINNER

CENTyouth

Moore's BBQ Share Night


What: We will be having a fundraiser to support the mission and ministry of CENTyouth! 10% of all sales at Moore's Barbecue, including dine-in and carry-out orders, will benefit our youth ministry.


Where:


Moore's Old Tyme Barbeque

3621 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

New Bern, NC 28562


When: Monday, December 16, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM


Who: Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to dine at Moore's BBQ and help support our CENTyouth ministries!

2025

CENTyouth Christmas

Lock-In


WHAT: On Friday, December 13, through Saturday, December 14, we will gather at Centenary for a youth Christmas party and lock-in.


Parents are invited to drop off their youth at Centenary on Friday evening between 5 and 6 PM and then pick them up at 9 AM on Saturday.


We will provide dinner on Friday evening and breakfast on Saturday morning.


WHEN: Friday, December 13 - Saturday, December 14


WHERE: Centenary United Methodist Church


If you are interested in your youth attending the lock-in and have not already signed up, please contact Pastor Tyler as soon as possible!

Nativity Youth Shift


The CENTyouth Live Nativity Shift is full.


But if you and your family are interested in participating in the 71st year of Centenary's Live Nativity on Monday, December 23, or Tuesday, December 24, please contact Katie Saik:


kholleran@gmail.com

Cookies, Cocoa, and CAREoling


Please be sure to come out and support our Children's & Youth Choir for their annual CAREoling event on Friday, December 20!


Any youth who are interested in volunteering by serving cookies and hot cocoa, helping to move the RCS donation, or assisting with games after the event in the Fellowship Hall, please get in touch with Dora!

2025 Conference Youth Events


The new year is almost here, which means new opportunities to connect to other youth across the North Carolina Conference. Sign-ups for these events will go live in the new year.


Global Vision: March 7-9, 2025

  • Location: Camp Rockfish (Parkton, NC)
  • About: This event is for high school students (grades 9-12) and is intended to help them connect their faith to their everyday lives and the major issues facing young people and the world. This year's theme is "Digital Babylon: Keeping Faith in a Digital World."


Kaleidoscope: March 28-30, 2025

  • Location: Camp Don Lee (Arapahoe, NC)
  • About: Kaleidoscope is a weekend retreat for middle school students (grades 6-8) that focuses on four holy habits to help youth grow closer to God: worship, prayer, service, and Bible study. Kaleidoscope also includes small groups, worship, camp activities like archery and canoeing, and the opportunity to connect to God in God’s creation! This year's theme is "Built Upon the Rock."


Breakaway: June 23-28, 2025

  • Location: NC Wesleyan University (Rocky Mount, NC)
  • About: Breakaway is a weeklong summer event for middle and high school students (grades 6-8), where students will grow and explore their faith together. This year's theme is "Wandering in the Desert."


Please contact Pastor Tyler if you have questions about Conference Youth Ministry.

Middle School

Sunday School


The Middle School Sunday School class is underway for the fall!


The middle school class is meeting in the Youth Room from 10:00-10:45 AM on Sunday mornings.


If you have questions please contact Pastor Tyler!

High School

Sunday Morning Small Group


The High School Sunday Morning Small group is underway for the fall!


High school students are invited to meet in the lobby in front of the chapel at 10 AM (or immediately following the end of the Xperience Service). The small group will meet either outside, off site, or in the church parlor depending on weather.

CENTYouth Midweek Middle School Hangout


The Midweek Middle School Hangout is on Christmas break.

We will resume on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.


WHO: CENTyouth middle school students (grades 6-8) and any of their friends!


WHAT: During our time together, there will be devotional time and an opportunity to build and deepen relationships with other middle school students. Snacks will be provided!


WHEN: Midweek Middle School Hangouts will last until 5:30 PM. At that point, students can either enjoy a delicious Wednesday FEAST dinner in the fellowship hall between 5:30 and 6:30 PM or be picked up by a family member or responsible adult.


WHERE: We will provide transportation from Epiphany School of Global Studies, Grover C. Fields, H.J. MacDonald, and Temple Christian Academy. A volunteer will be at the church beginning at 3:45 if you prefer to provide your own transportation and drop your middle schooler off at Centenary.


SIGN-UP: If you are the parent or guardian of middle school students interested in participating in the Midweek Middle School Hangouts, please let us know using the link below:


MIDDLE SCHOOL HANGOUT INTEREST FORM

We have a fun winter and spring planned for CENTyouth! Here are some important dates to have on your calendar:


  • Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5: CENTyouth Winter Retreat & Ski Trip
  • Saturday, February 8: CENTyouth Bowling @ Mac Daddy's
  • Saturday, February 22: CENTyouth Praise & Worship Night
  • Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9: Global Vision (NCCUMC Event, Grades 9-12)
  • Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30: Kaleidoscope (NCCUMC Event, Grades 6-8)
  • Saturday, April 12: CENTyouth Day @ Don Lee
  • Saturday, May 3: Sound District Youth Field Day
  • Sunday, May 4: Senior Sunday Worship & Brunch
  • Saturday, May 10: CENTyouth Beach Day
  • Sunday, May 18: Youth Sunday Worship
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CENTyouth Leadership


Rev. Tyler Moore, Associate Pastor

Email: tylermoore@centenarychurch.com

Cell Phone: 336-693-0606 (call or text)

Church Office Phone: 252-637-4181


Dora Bullock, Youth Ministry Associate & Director of Children's and Youth Music

Email: dorabullock@centenarychurch.com

Church Office Phone: 252-637-4181