GYM - Gilbert Youth Ministries

Mission Statement

To meet our youth where they are, guiding them through their faith journey with love and compassion.

           “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  - Jeremiah 29:11

Participation

Opportunities for leadership, fellowship, worship, outreach, and faith discovery are provided. Youth are encouraged to participate in all areas.

           “Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”  - John Wesley

Safe Sanctuary

Gilbert Youth Ministries follows the FUMC of Gilbert Safe Sanctuary Policy. Copies are available for review.

            “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”    - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Transportation

FUMC of Gilbert does not own a van / bus in which to transport youth.We are in the process of putting together a GYM Carpool Directory. To be included in this directory, please contact the Youth Ministries Office.

GYM Counselors

Becky Case, David Moore, Robert Newman, Karen Orndorff, and Stephanie Russum.

Sunday's

This is the place to discover how to apply God's Word to your daily lives through open discussion and media.

9:15 am - 9:45 The Gathering - Your place to connect with friends.  Junior High in room 226 Senior High in room 308.

9:45 am - 10:45 am Junior High Sunday School class meets in room 226.
Senior High Sunday School class meets in room 308.

4:30 pm- 6:00 pm  DEVOLVE:  An alternative way for students to experience God.  Supper is provided.

Wednesday Nights

Do you want to connect to others who are in the same place you are? Try a small group or Grace Group. 

6:45 - 8:00 PM

GYM Summer of Service

GYM Friday nights will be replaced by service projects during the summer. 

Summer Missions

The summer of 2010, we will again concentrate on missions.  We will have more info in May 2010. Summer Missions
YouthWorks - Nashville, Tennessee  July 11th - 16th  Junior & Senior High
Sierra Service Project - Lolita, California July TBA  Senior High  One space left! Fundraisers
All proceeds from our fundraisers go towards youth missions and youth events.
Donations are appreciated, such as gently used items for the Rummage Sale, baked goods for the Bake Sale and baskets of new items for the Silent Auction.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp registration is now open.  Registration forms have been mailed to past campers and are also available in the church office.  You may register online at the Desert Southwest Conference website.The deadline for early registration is May 14th.
 
Mingus Mountain Camp is sponsored by the United Methodist Church  is located north of Prescott, about two hours from the Phoenix area.
 
6/7-6/12 Senior High (10th-12th graders)
6/28-7/3 Camp Narnia (3rd-9th graders)
7/5-7/10 Junior High (7th-9th graders)
7/12-7/17 Super Camp (3rd-9th graders)

Fundraisers

All proceeds from our fundraisers go towards youth missions and youth events.
Donations are appreciated, such as gently used items for the Rummage Sale, baked goods for the Bake Sale and baskets of new items for the Silent Auction.
 
GYM T-shirts: 9:15 am & 10:45 am in Activity Center
Get your very own 1st UMC of Gilbert T-shirt.
Many styles and sizes to choose from.

Young Adults

A group for young adults (ages 18-23), Emergent, meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm at Paradise Bakery at San Tan Village Mall. For more information, please contact Kathy Ingram at youth@gilbertumc.org.

Check out what’s going on for young adults in our conference! Desert Southwest Conference Young Adults website