The PBC Youth Ministry is a time for Middle and High-School Students to grow in their relationship with God and their peers through weekly Youth Group Gatherings (Sunday afternoons from 12pm-1:30pm), Monthly Activities, and Summer mission-camp opportunities.  For more information about the youth ministry, please contact Pastor Armal.

Monthly Activities

One of our goals is to do regular activities designed to engage students in a variety of fun ways and service in the community.  In the past, we have had a hayride/bonfire, scavenger hunt, weekend retreat, Christmas-themed progressive dinner, dodgeball night and more.  We’ve also served packing meals for Rise Against Hunger, Frederick Rescue Mission and doing service project at Mission-Fuge Summer Camps.

Plans for the 2024-2025 School Year:

Mark your Calendar and Please join us at our youth events and community service opportunities:

• *Poolesville Day – Saturday, September 21st (8am-6pm)
• *Rise Against Hunger – Saturday, October 5th – (10am-1pm) – we’ll gather in the gym at church to pack up approximately 15,000 meals to be sent all over the world.
• Hayride/Bonfire @ Butler’s Orchard–TBD
• *OCC Shoebox Packing Party, Saturday, November 9th @ 9am – We will gather to pack Christmas shoeboxes for kids around the world by partnering with Samaritan’s Purse.  Our goal for this year is 150 Shoeboxes!
• Medi-Memo Retreat – Friday-Sunday; November 8-10 @ Skycroft Center; Cost $165
• Progressive Dinner – Saturday, December 14th (6pm-10pm).  We’ll go to a few different houses for various parts of the meal (appetizer, main course, dessert), play games, and exchange white elephant gifts.
• PBC Family Game Night – Sunday, January 5th (6pm-8:30pm)
• PBC Chili Cookoff/Auction – January 19th (TBD) – This is an opportunity to fellowship with the family at PBC while also raising funds for the Summer Youth Activities.
• Movie Event/Parent Night Out (5-8pm)–Saturday, February 15th (An opportunity to serve our PBC families while raising money for youth ministry)
• Winter Blast Conference – February 21st-22nd @ Centreville Baptist Church
• Youth Yard Sale Fundraiser (Friday – Saturday, March 28th-29th (5-8pm Friday Setup; 8am-12pm Saturday)
• *M-Fuge Summer Trip -Eastern University, PA – (June 16-21) – Cost:  $TBD
• *Adventures in Art Camp – July 14-18 (9am-12pm)
• Cedarbrook Camp, PA – Dates/Cost: TBD

*Indicates Service Opportunity for youth in middle and high school to earn SSL hours.

If you have thoughts and ideas for some fun things we can do to build relationships and make a difference in our community, feel free to contact Pastor Armal.

Summer Opportunities

We believe that students can make a difference in the world and in our community.  These are some ways they can serve and impact their world and community:

• M-Fuge Philly, PA – June 16-21, 2025- Cost: $TBD – M-Fuge is a summer camp and mission trip all wrapped up together.  There are crazy summer camp games, meaningful times of worship, and growth oriented Bible Studies – along with impactful opportunities to minister in the community.  If you’re interested in going – contact Pastor Armal for more details.
• Frederick Rescue Mission Enrichment Camp – Dates: TBD –  This is an opportunity for youth and adults to come along side at-risk elementary aged students in Frederick count to provide a fun and engaging experience in games, academics, Bible stories, and more.
• Adventures in Art Camp – July 14-18, 2025 – this is a summer camp for kids in grades 1-8 that PBC hosts.  High School students are invited to help serve and make a difference in the lives of elementary and middle school students in our community.
• Cedarbrook Camp – Dates: TBD –  This is a fun and enriching summer camp for all ages of students – from 1st through 12th grade.  Contact Pastor Joel for more information.

Check out more details on the PBC Youth Group Page.