Gayton Student LIFE…
Is the youth ministry of Gayton Baptist Church for students in grades 6-12.
The goal is to lead students to experience LIFE in Jesus Christ through:
Discipleship - in worship, prayer, Bible study
Community - in support, friendship and fun together
Action - in opportunities for leadership, outreach & service
We work toward this goal through weekly gatherings and special events! Our weekly gatherings include: Sunday morning Youth Brunch Bible Study, Sunday evening LifeNights, and a summer mid-week Bible study. Special events include outings, seasonal events, retreats, fun community gatherings, and an annual mission trip.
For more information, email Rev. Jennifer Mullins - Youth, Young Adult and Discipleship Pastor - at jennifer@gayton.church.
Gayton Student Ministry Updated Schedule
Weekly
Sunday, 10:00am: Morning Worship (for all ages)
Sunday, 11:00am: Youth Brunch Bible Study
(Adult classes & Kids Min also offered at this time.)
Sunday, 6:00-7:30pm Gayton Student LifeNight! (During school year - September to June 1)
Games, Activities, Gym, Worship, Bible study, Fun!
*June, 2025
No LifeNights in June due to 2 special events and 2 week-long events.
June 1: Graduate Sunday -10am and Cook-out -5:30-7:30pm
(email jennifer@gayton.church for address)
June 2nd/3rd: Weekly “Lunch with Jen” Bible study starts for June-July (see below)
June 9-12: VBS
June 23-27: Youth Mission Trip - “Salt & Light” - Lynchburg, VA
*July/August
Sunday, July 13: Bowling Night! - Times and Cost TBA!
Sunday, July20: Guys and Girls Night Out! - 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday, July 27: Messy Game Night! - 6:00-8:00pm
*June/ July weekly Bible study
Mondays, noon -1:00 pm: “Middle School Lunch with Jen” Bible study
Tuesdays, noon -1:00 pm: “High School Lunch with Jen” Bible study
* For Lunch with Jen - students pack/bring own lunch; come to the Youth Pastor’s office (Jen’s office) - at noon for lunch, sharing and Bible study on Psalms.
(every week in June/July except for June 23th/24th)
August-November
Sunday, August 10: Church Picnic!
Sunday, August 17: Lunch after Church - bring $ for lunch!
Friday, August 22: Friday Night Back to School “GLOW” - 8:30-11:30pm!
Food, Games, Guest Band, plus Glow in the Dark fun, dancing & celebration!
Sunday, September 7: No LifeNight! Happy Labor Day weekend!
Sunday, September 14: LifeNight - 6:00-7:30pm
(and every Sunday onward…)
October 31-November 2: Fall Retreat - Theme and Cost TBA
Nov. 23: 4th Annual Friendsgiving
December: Seasonal programs and activities including church Christmas program and Youth Christmas Party.
January 2026:
January 23-25: DNOW 2026/ Theme: Comm-UNITY!
Youth Sunday
Upcoming Events
Youth Hike!
Sunday May 18
Dress comfortably and modestly for hiking — with appropriate shoes and according to the weather.
3:30pm— Meet at Gayton Baptist
7:45pm— Bring $15 for dinner.
Print out, fill out and bring the medical release form attached here. Bring a copy of Code of Conduct signed with you also, found on our website.
You may invite friends but the same forms and deadlines are required.
Sign-up deadline is May 11– Mother’s Day!
We need to know who is going by then to arrange proper transportation and to secure enough chaperones. So no late sign ups!
Pastor Bryon is the lead and point person for this hike with the help of adult chaperones.
Social Media
There is a new Facebook group for Gayton Student Life! If you have a student in 6th-12th grade; if you are a student in 6th-12th grade or if you are a church member/active participant who would like to volunteer, help, teach or chaperone, then you are invited/ encouraged to join this Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431423775806/?ref=share_group_link
Updated Forms and Information
The following forms - Medical Information/Release Form and Code of Conduct Form must be completed for students to participate in activities sponsored by Gayton Baptist Church.
Forms are valid for one year from date of submission.
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
View our Sunday page to find out what to expect on Sunday morning
View The Glance - our weekly church-wide update
Got questions?
If you have further questions about our Gayton Students experience or visiting with Gayton Students, simply submit the form below and get in touch with us!
