YOUTH Ministry

People serving and eating food at a buffet, with focus on a plate of chicken parmesan with marinara and cheese. inside of Bailey hall at Indianola First methodist church
People serving and eating food at a buffet, with focus on a plate of chicken parmesan with marinara and cheese. inside of Bailey hall at Indianola First methodist church
Group of children and teenagers playing water games outdoors on a sunny day at fall kickoff event, with some wearing swimsuits, near the pavilion at Indianola First methodist church
Group of children and teenagers playing water games outdoors on a sunny day at fall kickoff event, with some wearing swimsuits, near the pavilion at Indianola First methodist church

Upcoming Youth Events

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Our youth ministries at Indianola First strive to create a Christ-centered community that makes disciples who impact their world. We offer a wide variety of activities including worship, biblical teaching, small groups, mission projects and annual retreats.

Weekly Activities:

​Sunday Mornings: All youth, grades 7th – 12th, meet in the Youth Room for Sunday School at 10:00am.

Sunday Nights: Students in grade 7-12 meet from 5:30 - 7:30pm for a time of food, fun, worship, and small groups.

Wednesday Nights‍ - 𝕄𝕀𝔻𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 ‍
A great night for the whole family to gather for a meal and Bible study. After the 𝕄𝕀𝔻𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 supper, students in grades 7–12 meet for a laid-back time in the youth room.

A group of diverse young people and a few adults standing together outside on a sunny day in a busy shopping or entertainment district, smiling at the camera, with buildings, shops, and hills in the background.

Yearly Trips
The youth ministry at First Methodist Indianola takes 2 main youth trips per year. In the winter, we travel to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for Elevate conference. This trip includes, worship, skiing, and other activities.

In the summer, we travel to Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina for M28 camps. This trip Includes worship, swimming, rafting, and other activities.

Group photo of children and adults gathered in Bailey hall at Indianola First methodist church, young girls and boys in casual summer clothes and older adults in matching T-shirts with the logo 'DNOW 2023', smiling for the camera.

Community Youth Events
Each fall, students from across our community gather for D-NOW at a local church in Indianola. D-NOW weekend consist of worship, small groups, mission projects, and other activities.

In addition to D-NOW, students gather 2 to 3 times a year for a youth worship night.

An asian man speaking in front of youth student in bailey hall with musical instruments and stage equipment in the background.

Volunteering in Youth Ministry
We want you to be a part of our ministry in any way possible. Whether it’s serving food at snack dinners on Sunday nights before youth group or leading a small group every week, we need you to take part in what God is doing through this ministry. We would love for you to serve food, lead a small group, drive for events, or just hang out.

If you would like to serve in any of these ways, please visit our Contact Us page.