Youth
Our heart for our Youth
My name is Thomas Newman. I am the Director of Youth Ministry at Valley Presbyterian Church. My heart’s desire is to see students Following Christ Together by partnering with parents to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
I love the description of the Church in Acts 2:42— the Church was devoted to sound teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. That’s the goal of Valley’s youth ministry.
I want our students to be rooted in God’s Word, experience God's community, and to be continually pointed to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thanks for checking out the Youth Ministry page. If you are new to Valley, I would love to meet and connect with you! One of the best ways to stay connected is by signing up for our weekly update.
- Thomas Newman
Sunday Mornings
Our Sunday School classes meet every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30am in the Youth Building. We have three groups: 6th-8th, 9th-10th, and 11th-12th. Our focus on Sunday morning is to be rooted in God's Word.
We don't spend time studying Scripture so that we know more about the Bible — that’s knowledge that “puffs up” (1 Corinthians 8:1). Instead, we study Scripture so that we can store the Word in our hearts to know God more and live more effectively for Him (Psalm 119:11). [To be rooted in God's Word & released for His mission]
Sunday Nights
Youth Group (6th-12th) is a great opportunity to connect with adult leaders, have fun, eat good food, and experience God's community. Youth Group is a safe place to ask difficult questions, to explore Christianity, and to grow in your understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him in community with others. We meet Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00pm in the Youth Building. We would love for you to come and join us!
Valley's Youth Group has impacted me so much! It has provided me with firm and steady community. No matter what happens, I know I can count on the other students in the Youth Group
Anne Madison
My friends in the Youth Group are the kind of people that you can laugh with one minute, and have a deep theological discussion with the next. They have meant more to me than I ever could have imagined.
Aiden
The Youth Group is like a family— its a community that helps me grow in my faith. Retreats are always one of the highlights of my year! I’m so thankful for the love and support from my friends and leaders in the Youth Group.
Georgia