Ballymoney Church of God has a thriving Youth Department.
We believe that our Young People are not only the church of tomorrow but are very much an integral part of today’s church
"Let no man despise thy youth..."
1 Timothy 4:12
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M.E.R.G.E
Summer Break
7:30pm - 9:30pm
MEET ENGAGE RECEIVE GROW and EMPOWER! ‘M.E.R.G.E.’ Youth Fun Week is an exciting program that takes place during the summer break. Young People along with their Leaders meet each evening for Fun, Fellowship and Challenge. There are all kinds of activities that take place centred on a main theme. The whole week is designed and created by all the Youth sections within the Church, under the Youth Council.
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Sunday School
Every Sunday
During Sunday Morning Service
We have over 100 children ranging from toddlers to teenagers! It is led by committed teachers who love the Lord and have a desire to share Christ with these kids. Our Sunday School is very much an integral part of our church and its aim is to equip them for life, by teaching the basic biblical principles. It’s an enjoyable, fun environment where teachers endeavour, with God’s help, to lead these children into a personal relationship with the Lord. Tots’ Church: For pre-school children Kids’ Church: For children P1 – P2 Junior Church: For children P3 – P7 Youth Church: …
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Kidzone and The Zone Youth Clubs
Every Friday Evening
From 6.30pm
Kidzone is a church/community based junior youth club for P3 – P6 and is held every Friday night at 6.30pm. Children love the relaxed, chilled-out atmosphere and the huge range of fun activities their leaders provide. The Zone meets every Friday 8 – 10pm for young people P7 and over. It is a safe environment where church and community kids enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled night. There are a wide variety of games and activities to suit everyone from uni-hoc, pool, football, baking, playstation and crafts etc. It’s a safe environment for young people, where drugs, alcohol, bullying and bad language …
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Girls’ Brigade
Every Wednesday Evening
Varying Times
The 244th N.I. Company has been serving our church and community for over forty years. The Girls’ Brigade motto is to: ‘Seek, serve and follow Christ’. Our G.B. Company has always been led by committed, Christian Captains, officers and helpers. Their aim is to always provide the girls with a variety of activities which are both fun and challenging. These range from horse-riding and community work to preparing sumptuous four-course meals. They also enjoy arts and crafts and show these off to full effect at their Annual Display. The spiritual thread of Christian living runs through everything they do and …
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Boys’ Brigade
Every Monday Evening
Varying Times
The 3rd Ballymoney Company has been serving our church and community for over forty years. The Boys’ Brigade motto is: ‘Advancing Christ’s Kingdom amongst boys and promoting habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.’ Its Captain, officers and helpers invest a lot of thought and energy into making every Monday evening a time of lively fun, social interaction and teaching good Christian values. They experience everything from archery and joinery, to competitive sport as well as group discussions. Many young men look back on their time in our B.B. with fond memories …
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C.L.I.C.
Monthly after the Sunday Evening Service
Held monthly after the Sunday evening service, C.L.I.C. – Christian Love in Christ, provides an informal get together for the youth of the church. There’s time for relaxed fun, fellowship and the best milkshakes in town!
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THE SOURCE
Monthly on a Saturday Night
7.30pm
A dynamic youth event for all Young People of P.7 and over, held once a month on a Saturday night at 7.30pm. The Source is designed for the youth – by the youth. It’s a wonderful opportunity for Young People to talk, share, worship, express themselves, have fun and encourage each other in their faith. Each night they also enjoy their signature Hot Chocolate!