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Youth 7:37 Discipleship Starts Back | Sep 8 | 7:37 pm | MAC
7:37 is the heartbeat of First Woodway Youth; where students develop their strongest relationships – with each other and with Christ. We encourage all 6-12th grade students to be part of this first gathering. You’ll meet in room A200 in the MAC for a time of worship and prayer, and then you will break-off into small groups by age and gender. These Sunday night discipleship groups are led by a fantastic team of college-age students who love students and love Jesus. Come let us pour into you, pray over you, and walk with you through these very formative years!
5th Quarter | Oct 4 | After local high school football games | The Venue
High Schoolers – join us after your football game in The Venue for 5th Quarter! We are still finalizing details so check back soon or watch social media for details in the next couple of weeks. Whatever you do, make plans to be there because it is sure to be a blast! We will be done around midnight.
Hoop-De-Doo | Nov 8 | 10:30pm until Saturday, November 9 at 7:00am
Middle Schoolers – this one is just for you. Get ready for the most epic night ever! It is the most fun all-nighter you’ve experienced yet! For now, save the date of Friday, November 8th. More details coming soon! Registration for this event will open in early October. Mark your calendar now and be on the lookout. You do not want to miss this!
Sundays
Sunday Mornings
9:30am
Middle School in The MAC
High School in The Venue
Sunday Morning Bible Study for youth! We have some great teachers (you can check out who they are on the Youth Staff tab) and a great opportunity to explore the Bible together. Middle School (grades 6th, 7th, 8th) meet in The MAC room A200 to start the hour. Then break out into smaller groups (rooms listed below). High Schoolers (grades 9th, 10th, 11th) meet in The Venue main room. Seniors meet in The Venue back room. Sunday School promotion Sunday will take place on August 4th. That’s when we will see all the new 6th graders.
Middle School Sunday School break out rooms:
6th Grade Boys – room A125
6th Grade Girls – room A128/party room
7th Grade Boys – room A124
7th Grade Girls – room A211
8th Grade Boys – room A120
8th Grade Girls – room A210
Sunday Nights – Fall 2024
7:37pm
The MAC Room A200
Resumes Sunday, September 8, 2024
Last one for fall semester is December 8, 2024
CONNECT.with a core group
GROW.through discipleship
SERVE.as Christ teaches
Here at First Woodway, we take discipleship ministry very seriously. In our 7:37 Discipleship Groups, students meet with a group of peers…his or her age and his or her gender. Each group has two college leaders that help them to grow in Christian faith and practice. We have a great line up of leaders for the fall!
Come and be a part of the spiritual backbone of our entire ministry. It is your chance to mature into a faith that you can use. It all takes place each Sunday at 7:37pm in The MAC room A200 on our campus. From there we break off into our small groups. Fall semester 2024 begins on Sunday, September 8 and wraps up on Sunday, December 8.
Wednesdays
PRIME TIME – for Middle School (6th-8th)
6:30pm in The MAC
Just what you need in the middle of the week—an opportunity to gather with your friends for some great fun and spiritual encouragement. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome to come to the MAC each and every Wednesday at 6:30 for game competitions, fun mixers, student testimonies, great worship, and a relevant talk. We’re done at 7:45.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE – for High Schoolers (9th through 12th)
7:00pm in The Venue
WNL is live and in person! This is your time to gather with other students for authentic worship through great music, hilarious skits, student testimonies, and a talk that will give solid direction for living out your faith commitment. Join us in The Venue every Wednesday at 7:00. This is the place for you to learn, grow, and reach out to your friends throughout the school year. Pick up is at 8:15-8:30.
Social Media
To keep up with all the latest, follow our youth pages on the following social media platforms:
Instagram – @firstwoodwayyouth
SAVE THE DATE FOR SONDAYS CAMP 2025:
July 6-11, 2025
Class of 2025 Seniors:
This is your year and this is your page!
Summer 2025 Youth Mission Opportunities
Mission opportunities for next summer will be announced later in the fall!
Youth Staff
ronnyHIGGINS (Interim Youth Pastor)
meredithMORTON (Associate Minister: Middle School)
starting as the cutest little 7th grader, Meredith grew up in the ministry before departing for the mountains and the University of Arkansas – ending up with a degree in International Relations. After college, she spent a year studying in the Kanakuk Institute before starting her masters at Truett Seminay. After graduating, she moved into a full-time position– and is giving leadership to our ministry to middle school students. She is passionate about the opportunity to work with her junior highs. Meredith is definitely the best athlete on the staff, having excelled at volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school. She loves reading, hanging out with friends, and spontaneous adventures of any kind with her brand new husband, Tom.
terriJONES (Student Ministry Assistant)
came on board in this important position in 2013. She keeps all of this madness so very well organized, and we love her for it. Terri comes from Sweetwater, where she hung out at the Dairy Queen on weekends. After graduating from Angelo State University, she made a choice to move to Dallas. It was there that she met her future husband, David. Her present children, Allison (a Texas A&M graduate) and Sam (a Texas A&M student) continue to daily rise up and call her blessed. She enjoys walking, reading, and baking. Everyone loves Terri, mostly because of her pies.
Sunday Morning Team
High School Teachers
High School Department Director: Rodney Bowden
Assistant: Shannon Johnson
12th Grade: Alan Bowden, Angie Wood
11th Grade Guys: Rodney Bowden, Ben Erlanson
11th Grade Girls: Niki Edwards, Kristy Erlanson
10th Grade Guys: Shon Sanders, Michael Meline
10th Grade Girls: Kelly Capron, Leighanne Fischer
9th Grade Guys: Kyle Miller, Brandon Oates
9th Grade Girls: Bailey Lopez, Shelley Meline
Middle School Teachers
Junior High Department Director: Jay Fischer
Assistant/Greeter:
8th Grade Guys: Jon Capron,
8th Grade Girls: Amanda, Czimskey, Robin Sanders
7th Grade Guys: Brent Baker, Patrick Kekic
7th Grade Girls: Haley Winkleman,
6th Grade Guys: Ryan Hisel, Jimmy Rogers
6th Grade Girls: Dana Bowden, Rene Kekic
7:37 Team
High School Discipleship Leaders
12th Grade Guys: Michael Mize, Zach Smith
12th Grade Girls: Rachel Reeves, Caroline Steen
11th Grade Guys: Rhett Grosz, Tom Morton
11th Grade Girls: Katie Bair, Natalie Kaemmerling, Madi Jones, Emily Mosley
10th Grade Guys: Jason Fletcher, Cody Glanzer
10th Grade Girls: Ayden Davoody, Abby Edwards
9th Grade Guys: Ryan Jones, Caleb Wilson
9th Grade Girls: Cate Lannen, Presley Stockham
Middle School Discipleship Leaders
8th Grade Guys: Matthew Bouydston, Ethan Odermann
8th Grade Girls: Lauren Myers, Tatum Sale
7th Grade Guys: Seth Collier, Matthew Cox, Morgan Turner
7th Grade Girls: Avery Akin, Laura Lail
6th Grade Guys: Reagan Jones, Jack Reinhardt
6th Grade Girls: Emma Bullajian, Matalyn Johnson
SLT (Student Leadership Team)
Every year we invite any and all of our juniors and seniors to join us in the leadership of our ministry through our SLT (Student Leadership Team).
Ministry is only effective if the students get involved and claim it as their own. We invite students to serve on a few different focus groups according to their interests. Groups typically meet one Sunday a month to talk over ideas and important events.
Here the areas of involvement:
:: PROGRAMS TEAM
:: SKIT TEAM
:: SPIRITUAL FORMATION TEAM
If you are a junior or senior in high school, you are welcome to join SLT.
SLT for the school year is underway! Our next meeting is on Sunday, September 8th. After church, we will meet at Raising Cane’s for lunch (on your own) and then return to meet in The Venue. Should be done by 2:30.
In the vault we have the latest First Woodway youth videos. All available for your viewing pleasure… or mozy on over to youtube to watch some of our classics.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
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