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

 

Weekly 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! 

 

***March's Outreach Night will fall on Wednesday, March 18th***

 

 

Sundays 10:45 AM

Join us every Sunday in the Youth Room from 10:45 AM-11:45 AM. In 2020, we are walking through the Bible and learning each story through video, art, scripture, and discussion.

 

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.

  

Retreats

 

Fall 2019

 

 

Winter- Spring 2020 Retreats

 

 

 

 

 

Who: 7th-12th Graders 
When: April 24-26, 2020
Where: St. Augustine, FL

Over the weekend, we'll play fun and silly games, spend time worshiping our Lord, and have meaningful lessons and discussions led by our High School students and Adult Volunteers. 

 

Cost: The cost for the weekend is $50. This includes travel, lodging, t-shirt, food and activities. We will spend some time in downtown St. Augustine, so if your student would like a souvenir or treat, they should bring additional spending money. Payments are due Sunday, April 12th.

 

Arrival/Departure: Youth should arrive at OUMC at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 24th. We will return to OUMC on Sunday, April 26th at 10:30 AM.

 

Forms: Packing List

2020 OUMC Parental Consent Form

 

Register your student and pay balance by April 12th by clicking here.

 

 

Who: 12th Graders 
When: May 1-3, 2020
Where: Green Cove Springs, FL
What: This weekend is to celebrate our High School Seniors before they transition into an exciting, but sometimes scary new phase of their lives as young adults. Over the weekend, we'll have fun at The Farm, enjoying the river and all it has to offer. We'll spend time in discussion talking about how to follow Jesus and grow in your faith after high school.

 

Cost: The cost for the weekend is $50. This includes a t-shirt, lodging fees, food, and activities. Payments are due Sunday, April 19th.

 

Arrival/Departure: Youth should arrive at OUMC at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 1st. We will return to OUMC on Sunday, May 3rd at 11:00 AM.

 

Register your student and pay balance by April 19th by clicking here.

 

If you have any questions, contact Kirby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

 

 

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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