About Us
Welcome to Jacksonville First United Methodist UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship)! We are excited you are here! Our mission is to be a resource for Parents, Guardians, Leaders and our Youth to grow in their faith walk and become deeply devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Each of our events here at the church home or abroad hold five key environments that foster discipleship: Prayer, Scripture, Worship, Community and Outreach. More than a youth group, we are a family! We are Brothers and Sisters in Christ working together, investing in excellent ministry and journeying together in becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
UMYF Scope & Mission
Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries (ACCYM)
ACCYM provides opportunities for United Methodist youth in the state of Arkansas to strengthen their faith in Christ by leading, fellowshipping, and serving. Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries organizes and executes several events throughout the year. For more information on ACCYM, click here.
Adult Leadership Opportunities
We are excited about what is happening in the Youth Program at JFUMC!!! We invite you to join us in making life long connections driven by our calling of making disciples of Jesus Christ! We have several areas for adult leadership. Check out the many areas of opportunity we have! Click on the web link under the Team title (or copy it into your web browser) to go to the sign-up sheet.
Wednesday Night Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/YTB88
This discussion group runs simultaneous with our adult Bible study groups on Wednesday nights. The youth will meet in the connection center in rooms (c19& c22). The study is split into three sections for the duration of the study. Each session consist of scripture readings and engaging discussions. We are looking for adults to select one or more sections to review and lead discussions. Sections are as followed: September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 28; December 5.
Sunday Morning Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/RKKBB
www.volunteersignup.org/7E8TM
On Sunday Mornings, our youth begin with fellowship 8:30am-8:45am. We meet and discuss our topic or scripture for the day then separate into two age groups for small group discussions (ages: 13-15 and 16-18) Our discussions are lively and energetic and run roughly 15-20 minutes. Following the discussion the entire youth group gathers together for our final recap. Discussion Leaders are provided lesson plans one month in advance.
Sunday Night Meal Teams:
www.volunteersignup.org/AQWQP
On Sunday Nights, we provide our youth a meal prior to small group discussions. The Meal team meets in the YAC at 5pm to prepare the meal. Youth arrive and eat from 6pm-6:15pm then disperse to their respected small groups. Following the meal, the meal team tidy up the kitchen (trash is taken out by the youth after small groups end). Providing a meal provides more than nutrition, it provides some relief, hope and a connection that lets others know we are thinking about them.
Sunday Night Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/M84JQ
On Sunday Nights, our youth separates into three age groups for small group discussions (ages: 11-13 “Green Group”, 14 & 15 “Yellow Group” and 16-17 “Blue Group”). Our discussions are lively and energetic and run roughly 15-20 minutes. Following the discussion, the entire youth group gathers together for our final activity. Discussion Leaders are provided lesson plans one month in advance.
Wednesday Night Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/YTB88
This discussion group runs simultaneous with our adult Bible study groups on Wednesday nights. The youth will meet in the connection center in rooms (c19& c22). The study is split into three sections for the duration of the study. Each session consist of scripture readings and engaging discussions. We are looking for adults to select one or more sections to review and lead discussions. Sections are as followed: September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 28; December 5.
Sunday Morning Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/RKKBB
www.volunteersignup.org/7E8TM
On Sunday Mornings, our youth begin with fellowship 8:30am-8:45am. We meet and discuss our topic or scripture for the day then separate into two age groups for small group discussions (ages: 13-15 and 16-18) Our discussions are lively and energetic and run roughly 15-20 minutes. Following the discussion the entire youth group gathers together for our final recap. Discussion Leaders are provided lesson plans one month in advance.
Sunday Night Meal Teams:
www.volunteersignup.org/AQWQP
On Sunday Nights, we provide our youth a meal prior to small group discussions. The Meal team meets in the YAC at 5pm to prepare the meal. Youth arrive and eat from 6pm-6:15pm then disperse to their respected small groups. Following the meal, the meal team tidy up the kitchen (trash is taken out by the youth after small groups end). Providing a meal provides more than nutrition, it provides some relief, hope and a connection that lets others know we are thinking about them.
Sunday Night Discussion Leaders:
www.volunteersignup.org/M84JQ
On Sunday Nights, our youth separates into three age groups for small group discussions (ages: 11-13 “Green Group”, 14 & 15 “Yellow Group” and 16-17 “Blue Group”). Our discussions are lively and energetic and run roughly 15-20 minutes. Following the discussion, the entire youth group gathers together for our final activity. Discussion Leaders are provided lesson plans one month in advance.
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