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Travis United Methodist Church offers a wide range of activities for
youth in grades 6 through 12. From Sunday School to puppets and drama,
there are a variety of choices for youth to grow in discipleship with
Jesus Christ.
| On-Going Programs: | Special Events: | |
| • Sunday School | • VBS Youth Assistants | |
| • Youth Choir (Sept. to May) | • Mission Trips | |
| • Youth Handbells (Sept. to May) | • Retreats | |
| • Lake Travis Brass (Sept. to May) | • Choir Rally | |
| • Praise Band (Praise & Contemporary Christian Music) | • MAD & PBJ Camp (Music, Arts, Drama, & Puppets Bells & Just Plain Fun) | |
| • United Methodist Youth Fellowship | • Graduation Breakfast | |
| • Puppets | • BBQ Chicken Dinner | |
| • Wednesday Night Live (WNL) (Sept. to May) | • Kristopher's Gift | |
| • God Squad | • Souper Bowl |
Scroll down to read a description of each of the programs listed above.
Sunday School
Sunday School for all ages is held each Sunday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Students in grades 6-12 meet for Prophets, Praise Band, and pastries
in Fellowship Hall from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. We gather for fellowship,
announcements, donuts, music and a devotional. Then groups separate
and meet until 10:45 a.m. Sixth graders meet in Room C10 of the Chesnutt
Building, seventh & eighth graders meet in the South portable building,
ninth through twelveth graders meet in Fellowship Hall.
Youth Choir
Middle School and High School ages are combined into one choir. The
Youth Choir rehearses Sundays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and sings in worship
approximately every other month. In the spring the choir participates
in the Southwest Texas Conference Annual Youth Choir Rally, a weekend
gathering of approximately 500 Methodist youth who rehearse, sing in
worship and fellowship together.
Youth Handbells
Middle School and High School ages are divided into two groups. Middle
School handbells rehearse Sundays from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. and High School
handbells rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Both handbell
groups play in worship several times each church season and share their
music outside the church by playing for a retirement center several
times a year.
Lake Travis Brass
Open to youth and adults with brass experience, this ensemble performs
during worship two to four times per season. Contact Director of Music
Ministry, Patty Highland, for rehearsal and performance information.
Praise Band
LTUMC has formed a youth-based rock 'n roll "Praise Band",
with guitars, drums, vocalists and other musicians, playing more "modern"
Christian music. The band rehearses every Sunday evening or afternoon
at the church, with several adult "mentor" musicians. The
band performs at all Sunday youth services (several times per year),
and also at other special youth-based functions.
United Methodist Youth Fellowship
United Methodist Youth Fellowship meets each Sunday evening from 5:00
to 6:30 p.m. for dinner ($3), fellowship, games, devotions and a closing
worship. Come experience food, fellowship and fun in a safe Christian
environment. (During the summer months of 2005, High School UMYF meets
at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays and Middle School UMYF meets at 6:00 pm on
Tuesdays.)
Puppet Ministry
The puppet team is composed of youth (4th grade through high school)
who rehearse on Wednesday nights and Sunday nights. Participants can
choose one of three practice times: Wednesdays 6:00-6:30, or 7:00-7:30,
or Sundays 7:00-7:30 p.m. Our puppet team performs for worship once
a month and throughout the year at special programs - health fair, Christmas
program, etc. The team is also available for public performances.
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday Night Live is a fun, casual evening for all ages. Families
on the go can have dinner and then stay for various music and educational
opportunities. Youth rehearsals for the puppet ministry, rookie handbells,
youth handbells and youth choir all take place on Wednesday night.
God Squad
This fellowship for preteens in the 4th and 5th grade combines learning
activities that direct them to be better disciples for Jesus. The group
meets once a month on Sunday evenings for fun and fellowship. Summers
bring outings such as bowling, swim parties and rock climbing. God Squad
is a great forum for pre-teens to tackle the complex issues they face
in adolescence in a nurturing environment.
Vacation Bible School Youth Assistants
Youth are encouraged to be a part of our annual week long Vacation Bible
School held each July by volunteering to become Youth Assistants.
Missions Trips
Youth learn to go beyond themselves to make a difference by participating
in work related mission trips. Youth trips for 2001: Middle School went
to Carlsbad, New Mexico, July 13-21; High School went to Baldwin, Louisiana
to the Sager-Brown United Methodist Committee On Relief Center, July
15-21. The experience was powerful. Just ask any of the youth and sponsors.
They'll be glad to tell you about how they experienced God while helping
others.
Retreats
In the spring the choir participates in the Southwest Texas Conference
Annual Youth Choir Rally, a weekend gathering of approximately 500 Methodist
youth who rehearse, sing in worship and fellowship together.
Choir Rally
In the spring the choir participates in the Southwest Texas Conference
Annual Youth Choir Rally, a weekend gathering of approximately 500 Methodist
youth who rehearse, sing in worship and fellowship together.
MAD & PBJ Camp
MAD & PBJ Camp stands for Music, Art, Drama & Puppets, Bells
and Just Plain Fun! This annual camp held in June and is for youth entering
grades 6-10. The camp is a great opportunity for youth to gather and
experience the fellowship of Christian spirit, pursue present talents
and explore some new ones. Youth experience new ways to worship God
using handbells, art, drama, percussion and rhythm instruments, ukulele,
puppets and dance.
Graduation Breakfast
The church recognizes in worship and honors graduating high school seniors
with a breakfast on the first Sunday in May.
BBQ Chicken Dinner
A long standing tradition in our church, the youth prepare and sell
tickets for a BBQ Chicken dinner held during the month of April.
Kristopher's Gift
This annual collection of stuffed animals and distribution to the children
in the Austin Children's Hospital at Christmas is done in memory of
one of our charter youth members who passed away from leukemia.
Souper Bowl
At worship services on Superbowl Sunday in January, youth collect money
for local food pantries who serve the needy.