Ortega Youth Ministry exists to help students love God and know God. We want our students to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, be bold in their beliefs, live a transformed life and share their love and joy found in Jesus with everyone they meet.

For updates on the latest happenings, sign up for weekly emails and follow us on social media!

Instagram: ortegayouth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ortegayouth/ 

Questions? Contact Kirby Tyler, Director of Youth Ministry

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Ortega Youth Ministry exists to help students love God and know God. We want our students to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, be bold in their beliefs, live a transformed life and share their love and joy found in Jesus with everyone they meet.

 

For updates on the latest happenings, sign up for weekly emails and follow us on social media!

Instagram: ortegayouth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ortegayouth/ 

 

Questions? Contact Kirby Tyler, Director of Youth Ministry

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

904-389-5556 x 114

 

School Year Gatherings

 

 

One Day Youth Worship Service

Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM

One Day is our new student worship service! This is a time for students to gather and follow Jesus through hang time, games, worship, a message from Scripture and small group discussion! Doors open at 6:00.

 

The 3rd Wednesday of each month is Outreach Night from 6:30-8:30! Invite your friends and dress up for these “theme nights.” We’ll have more games, more fellowship and more fun followed by dinner at Chick-Fil-A or The Loop! 

Next Outreach Night: September 17th

Theme: Athletes vs Mathletes

Dinner at The Loop!

 

 

Breakfast Club

Sundays 10:45 AM

Students meet on Sunday mornings for bagels and a bible study lesson. Once a month, we head out into the community and serve breakfast at a local homeless shelter. Our current series is "Reckless Love" with Bob Goff! Join us Sunday mornings!

 

City Rescue Mission Service Days: 9/22, 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/8, 4/19, 5/17

 

 

Life Groups

Sundays 5:00-6:00 PM

We have life groups specifically geared for our Ortega Youth! Life Groups are the way we make a big church feel small. Groups meet across the area and simply do life together; laughing, playing games, fellowshipping, supporting each other, and growing in all seasons of life. We encourage you to get connected with a life group to build new friendships and grow in your walk with Christ. Click here for a list of Ortega Life Groups.

 

 

Fall Calendar

Click here for printable Fall Schedule! 

 

Retreats

 

Fall 2019

 

 

Who: 7th-12th graders

When: Friday, November 15th- Sunday, November 17th

Where: Epworth By The Sea, St. Simons Island, Georgia

What: This fall, we are going to St. Simon's Island, Georgia where we will join other youth groups from Northeast Florida. We’re going to have an awesome time together with friends, playing games, experiencing amazing worship, and spending time discovering answers to the questions we're too been afraid to ask but want to know the answers to. This year's theme is "Asking For A Friend" with speaker Derrick Scott and the CCW Band!

Arrival/Departure Times: We will be leaving OUMC on Friday, November 15th. Students should arrive at the church at 4:45 PM. We will return on Sunday, November 17th at 12:30 PM.

Cost: $100 + money for one dinner on the road. $50 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Registration deadline and final balances are due by November 1st. You must sign up by November 1st.

 

Forms:

Packing List and Flyer

OUMC Parental Consent & Authorization Form.

 

Click here to register for Fall Retreat 2019!

 

Winter- Spring 2020 Retreats

 

 

 

 

As of 5/1/19, we have a new Parental Consent & Authorization form, please download below and return to Kirby in the Youth Office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Form must be signed by parent/guardian before students can go on any trips.

 

OUMC Parental Consent & Authorization Form

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Sunday Schools Teachers

Do you have a heart for helping students dig into the Word of God and encouraging them to grow in their faith? If so, we need you for our Sunday Morning Class! Contact Kirby to learn more!

Wednesday Night Volunteers

Wednesday nights are a night for youth to come and have fun and hear a message relevant to what's going on in their lives today. Our adult counselors help in a number of ways, such as, setting-up/breaking down, running the games, facilitating discussion questions in small groups, etc. If you want to be a part of our Wednesday night programming, contact Kirby!

Life Group Leaders

We need adult leaders for our Youth Life Groups! The purpose of Life Groups is for our students to find community and develop authentic, godly relationships. Students learn to trust, support and pray for one another as they study scripture and discuss their everyday challenges. If you are interested, contact Kirby!

 

 If you have any questions about how you can serve our youth ministry please email our Director of Youth Ministry, Kirby Tyler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 904-389-5556x114.

 

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