Sometimes our youth need to step outside of the church to connect with each other and serve people. Check back on this page for updates on youth retreats, service projects, and camps throughout the year.

If you have any questions, contact Director of Youth Ministry Steve Garrison at steveg@tmumc.org.

Summer Mission Trip

July 8 - 16, 2023
Freeport, Bahamas

Our youth and youth choir will come together for one mission trip July 8-16 to Freeport, Bahamas. "One Love" will combine our youth choir voices and youth at various locations in the Bahamas to do mission work at a school and church. Opportunities for everyone to donate and help make this trip a reality for our youth, as well as for those they will serve and bless. Registration is coming soon!

For more information, contact Steve Garrison at steveg@tmumc.org.

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"One Love" Gala

April 23 @ 5pm
Family Life Center (FLC)

Join us April 23, 5-8pm for the "One Love" Gala and celebrate the youth and help the final push to raise funds for their Mission Trip. Our youth will be organizing a gala and everyone is invited! Enjoy dinner, door prizes, and great items in a silent auction. The evening will also include a preview the Youth Choir show for the Mission Trip, and more. 

For more information, contact Steve Garrison at steveg@tmumc.org.

"One Love" Envelope Fundraiser

January 22 - February 12
Connection Center

Stop by the Connection Center or Family Life Center January 22 – February 12 and help our youth raise money for their “One Love” summer mission trip to the Bahamas. It’s simple. You choose an envelope that has the value you want to give or raise and donate that amount. You can give cash, checks or donate online. The envelopes will also be available throughout the Spring until the “One Love” Gala on April 23. Help make this trip a reality for our youth and for those they will serve and bless. We are excited to have everyone involved in this journey for our youth. More information coming soon.

For more information, contact Steve Garrison at steveg@tmumc.org.

Meet Youth Staff

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Steve Garrison

Director of Youth Ministry

Steve believes in servant leadership and guiding our youth into leadership, but he knows that he doesn't do it alone. Along with the youth, his work includes spiritual development of volunteers and parents to create a community of support for our students.

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Amanda Evans

Youth Choir Director

For Amanda, Rejoice Choir is about so much more than music. On top of making a joyful noise, the choir serves others, studies Scripture, and uses music to feel more connected to God.

Safety Information

Background Checks

There is nothing more important to us than protecting your sweet kids and creating a safe space for spiritual growth. We require that all adults involved in Children or Youth Ministries, including staff, childcare workers, and volunteers, submit themselves for a background check as a safety precaution.

MinistrySafe

MinistrySafe is a safety training program that all volunteers (including teenagers), staff, and childcare workers are required to complete and renew every 2 years. MinistrySafe was created to help ministries meet legal standards of care and reduce the risk of sexual abuse using tools and technology tailored to fit the needs of churches, camps and ministry programs.