Bounce Back Youth Ministry

On Friday February 23rd 2018, CCUM’s youth group attended Princeton University for an African American celebration. They talked about being comfortable in your own skin no matter what color you are-but mostly black skin.

During the celebration, there was African dancing, DJ’s performing and poems read.  The crowd was invited to go up front and dance and we really enjoyed that part since we got to sing and dance with new people. It was a good environment where no one was judged for the way they praised the Lord.

Overall, our trip to Princeton was amazing!

Bounce Back Youth Ministry (BBYM), was established March 2017 at Christ Church United Methodist. BBYM’s mission is ‘to help youth in the community and church by empowering, educating and encouraging a personal relationship with Jesus Christ’.

BBYM’s youth leaders Mishaun Patby and Vanessa Nanton work to fulfill the mission by having the youth participate in activities and lessons that are a part of everyday life and tying these activities and lessons to the Bible.

Whether it is with music on Hip Hop night or with Vision Boards that help the youth set yearly or future goals for themselves, the leaders work to help the youth work towards achieving their goals and fulfilling the mission.

 

BBYM prides itself on being a ministry that provides a safe haven for youth to be themselves and to find themselves through Christ.

 

The youth attended their first Ignite Youth Conference in Wildwood, NJ which ran from September 29th to October 1st.

The youth conference was the first of many that will help the participants build relationships and build their faith while adding some fun and memorable experiences to the equation.

BBYM currently meets every 3rd Friday of every month.  Meetings are held at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. at 644 E. 27th Street, Paterson NJ.   For more information on how to join the group, please contact us at:

 

Email- bouncebackyouthministry@outlook.com 

Phone- 862-668-8521