United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)
Youth Choir
Confirmation Classes
Mission Trips
JUMP Start
Leadership
Summer Camp

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

Kavanaugh’s active youth program is based on the traditional UMYF model – with 21st century ideas.

Youth enjoy a variety of learning experiences mixed with fun and team building events. Occasional mission projects help youth put their Christian teaching into action. They are encouraged to recognize that they are a vital part of the church and its ministry to all the world.

UMYF meets twice a month on Sunday evenings. (Please call 903-455-2869 for scheduled meetings.)

Confirmation Classes

In preparation for becoming full members of the church, 7th graders meet with the minister weekly from September through December for Confirmation Classes.

Class members explore what Methodists believe, what it means to be a member of the church, and how personal commitment to Christ will guide and enrich their lives as they grow up in the church.

Mission Trips

Kavanaugh high school students take a mission trip each year, extending a helping hand to others to share the love of Christ with the world around them.

Past missions have included joining with other Methodist groups to build houses in Juarez, Mexico.
Everyone is welcome to join the youth missions.

JUMP Start (Jesus Using Many People)

JUMP Starters are 7th and 8th graders who join the Sneaker Seekers on Wednesday afternoons.

The church van picks them up at their schools. Please contact the church office at 903-455-2869 to make pick up arrangements. After a snack, they work with the Seekers on service projects, visiting our shut-ins, making holiday gifts for children at the Women in Need shelter, making gift boxes for the needy, and assisting church members.

Leadership

Kavanaugh members recognize that our youth are not just tomorrow’s leaders – they can lead today!

We encourage our students to utilize their gifts and hone the talents they will need to succeed as active Christians in an increasingly secular world, remembering that everyone at Kavanaugh is a minister – especially when they leave the building!

Young people serve as Liturgists during the worship service. They help with setup for church dinners and breakfasts and take a turn at preparing and serving meals at the Solid Rock Café. They also help with the annual church garage sale. Many are recognized for their leadership roles at school and in local organizations.

Summer Camp

Summer camps held at Bridgeport Methodist Camps are open to 6th -12th graders during June and July.

The Bridgeport Camp & Conference Center overlooks beautiful Lake Bridgeport, 40 miles west of Denton, Texas. Campers live in air-conditioned cabins and enjoy a pool, athletic field, volleyball & basketball courts, walking trails, and outdoor worship areas.

In addition to Junior and Senior High programs, there are Music & Art Camps in June, as well as special sessions for urban youth and special needs campers.

A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships are awarded each year.