Update from the Director of Education Ministries -- Amy Grella - 412-801-3723
Youth Group Tackle Hunger Challenge
Bower Hill Youth have launched a project to raise awareness about hunger in the U.S. For over 30 years, Tacklehunger.org worked with youth to inspire a nation-wide movement to organize communities to give locally and make a collective impact on hunger. Now through February 11, the youth will be collecting monetary donations and canned goods for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Donations can be made on-line, please click here. Look for additional details on the BHCC website under Youth Activities and in upcoming weekly newsletters.
Youth Group Activities
The church website is the best place to find info on current events for children and youth. Bookmark this link and check back regularly: https://www.bowerhillchurch.org/upcoming-activities. Here are the upcoming meetings by age group.
Middle school youth group
Middle school youth in grades 6-8 will meet in room 110 on Sundays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will have a short lesson, snacks, and play some games. Once a month, tweens (3rd-5th graders) will be invited to join us for larger group games; no lessons will be done on these nights – just a chance for fellowship and games before our all-church family potluck dinners. Upcoming meeting dates are:
02/04 – 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. All youth games for 3rd – 8th then all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
02/9-02/11 – Spring retreat at Ligonier.
02/11 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MS Youth Group in room 110.
03/03 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All Youth games for 3rd-8th, then all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
Tweens (3rd - 5th grades) will join older youth for a monthly group game night.
All meetings will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted We will meet in Room 110.
02/04 – 5:00 -6:00 p.m. All youth games for 3rd – 8th then all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
02/24-2/25 – Crestfield Tweener Retreat for 3rd-6th graders.
03/03 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All Youth games for 3rd-8th, then all-church potluck at 6:00 p.m.
Register for Upcoming Youth Retreats
Crestfield Tweener Retreat – February 24-25
We are thrilled to travel to Crestfield for a fun-filled overnight, specifically designed for students in grades 3-6. Registration is open now through February 15. We will leave early on Saturday morning and return by lunchtime on Sunday. To register, click here or go to the youth activities page on the church website.
Intergenerational Mission Trip - June 29 - July 5
Building off our desire to offer more intergenerational opportunities, we are planning a 2024 summer mission trip for older youth AND adults. This trip is for any youth currently in sixth grade or older, including young adults/adults. We will partner with Praying Pelican Missions (PPM) and serve at a site in the Appalachia region of West Virginia. The cost of the trip is $495 per person. To reserve your spot, a deposit of $150 is required. To reserve your spot, please click here.
Save the Date for VBS - BHCC's VBS is scheduled for July 29 - August 2