Belonging. Believing. Becoming.

A NOTE FROM BOBBY PATTON, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Hello Christ Church Family!


We have now entered the season of Lent—a time of reflection as we look ahead to Easter. My prayer is that this would be a season of intentional discernment, in which each of us considers how God may be calling us into a deeper relationship through service.


This reflection is not only for our students, but for our families and parents as well. We are all called to serve with both our time and our tithe. I pray that during this season, both students and families would gain a renewed sense of calling and a clear focus on what truly matters.


As we move through Lent, we are also preparing to share a vision and direction for Youth Ministry in the coming years. Please join me in praying that as you seek how God is leading you personally, that God would also provide clarity and direction for the future of our ministry.


I look forward to seeing you this weekend!

~Bobby

SUNDAY AM HAPPENINGS 

9 am - Laudate Sings in Worship 8:20 am donuts; 8:30 am warm-up in the Choir Room. Concert attire.


10 am - Faith Formation

SUNDAY PM HAPPENINGS

4 pm - High School Handbells in the Handbell Room, Middle School Handbells in the Chapel


5 pm - One Voice Rehearsal in the Sanctuary, Laudate Rehearsal in the Chapel


6 pm - Youth Group in the Youth Center

DON'T MISS OUT

NEW Youth T-Shirts Are In!

$10 each — or FREE for students registered for a mission trip this summer. Grab yours and rep CCUM Youth in style!

Wednesday Night Youth Hang Out

Join us for gaming, creating artwork, doing homework or just hanging out - whatever you need! Wednesday nights, 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center. 


Confirmation 2026

Calling all 8th graders! Confirmation is an important milestone in one's spiritual life. It's an exciting time of exploring, learning and discerning what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist. Youth participating learn and practice ways to keep growing in faith and how to live into the vows taken during Confirmation. Register here!


Snacks in Sacks Packing Event - Service Hours Opportunity

Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 9 - 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall for a Snacks in Sacks bag-filling event that will assist our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger. Assembled sacks will be supporting Jacob's Ladder Outreach and Louisville Outreach for the Unsheltered.  This is a great service opportunity for all ages and for families to serve together. Sign up here!


High School Retreat!

Mark your calendars for March 13 - 15 as we head to Red River Gorge! We’re taking a small group of high school students for a time of seclusion, adventure, and discipleship. Register here!


Scouts Fundraiser - Chili Cook Off!

Join us after the 11:15 am service on Scout Sunday, March 15 for the Scout Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser! Enter your best recipe and compete! Prefer to taste-test? For $5, you’ll get unlimited samples, 3 votes to crown your favorites, and a hearty lunch. Donations will be taken at the door.

There are two ways to join the fun:

  • Register to submit your best pot of chili here.
  • Register to attend lunch and the taste-testing here.


Summer Mission Trip Information

  • One Voice Choir Tour: June 9 - 14

One Voice and High School Handbells return to Asheville to serve, sing and ring in a region still recovering from Hurricane Helene. We’ll partner again with Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries, perform for churches and agencies, and spend time in beautiful Black Mountain. Open to all students in grades 8–12. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Register here!


  • Nashville Mission Trip: June 21 - 26

Students will serve alongside local organizations working with children, senior adults, literacy programs, anti-poverty initiatives, and community gardens—building relationships while growing in faith. Register here!


  • Dominican Republic Mission Trip: June 30 - July 7

We’ll travel to Santiago de los Caballeros to serve with GO Ministries on VBS, field days, light construction, and relational ministry. This all-ages trip is a powerful way to serve, grow, and see God at work globally. Register here!


Stay Connected!

Parents, if you haven't joined the GroupMe for this school year, please click here to join the group so you're always up-to-date and in the loop!


A huge thank you to all of our parents who help cover food needs! Your support means so much to our students and allows our ministry to thrive week after week. Please keep future 2026 opportunities in mind—your continued partnership truly helps shape a place where students can belong, believe, and become.

  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Faith Formation breakfast goodies, please click here.
  • If you'd like to sign up for Youth Group dinner, please click here.

Blessings,

The Youth Ministry Team