Students
Austin Leeviraphan
Director of Student Ministries
- aleeviraphan@mcfarlinumc.org
- 405-321-3484, ext. 111
Welcome to the McFarlin Student Ministries! In our youth program (grades 6-12) we aim to show students how much Jesus loves them and how to walk alongside Christ and each other in their lives! Through missions, small groups, and fellowship we dive deeper into the Christian life and loving all of God’s children.
ORANGE CURRICULUM
“Orange” is an approach to Christian education and discipleship that places an emphasis on the church working to partner closely with families, so the faith development isn’t just a church activity, it’s a family activity. We are incredibly excited for Orange and to share with you all the resources that we believe will help you have faith conversations and growth throughout your homes!
Middle School Orange
Here are all of the at home resources for you to use with your middle schooler this week!
This Sunday's Video
Daily Devotion Guide
Each week we will supply you with a Daily Devotion Guide. this will be a seven day template of devotions that you can do with your family, or students can do on their own during the week. Either way, this is a great way to integrate focusing on your faith into you and your families everyday life!
Parent Moment Guide
Our “Parent Moment” guide will give you some ideas on how to pray with, encourage, and cultivate a healthy and trusting relationship with you and your children.
High School Orange
Here are all of the at home resources for you to use with your middle schooler this week!
This Sunday's Video
Daily Devotion Guide
Each week we will supply you with a Daily Devotion Guide. this will be a seven day template of devotions that you can do with your family, or students can do on their own during the week. Either way, this is a great way to integrate focusing on your faith into you and your families everyday life!
Parent Moment Guide
Our “Parent Moment” guide will give you some ideas on how to pray with, encourage, and cultivate a healthy and trusting relationship with you and your children.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Each week is a little different in the way we share and study the Gospel, but the Bible is always the basis for what we do! Students can come and meet in room 321 during the Sunday School hour, 9:40AM – 10:40AM.
YOUTH GROUP: On Wednesday evenings from 7:00PM to 8:30PM, middle schoolers and adult leaders come together for a time of games, snack supper, small groups, and worship! We hope you will invite a friend and join us for the midweek gathering! Drop off and pick up will be at the sliding doors on the southeast side of the building.
WE WILL SEE YOU ALL NEXT FALL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKFAST!
BOYS’ BREAKFAST: On Thursdays at 7:00AM, middle school boys are invited to join us in Fenn Hall for a diner-style breakfast prepared by some of our faithful adult volunteers. Before heading to school we circle up for a short time of prayer and devotion, then we load up our church mini buses that go to any of the Norman Public Middle Schools (Whittier, Alcott, Irving, and Longfellow). The southeast sliding doors to Fenn Hall open at 7:00AM. We hope you will invite a friend and join us! Please bring a $5 donation to help cover the cost of the breakfast.
GIRLS’ BREAKFAST: On Fridays at 7:00AM, middle school girls are invited to join us at Panera Bread (2200 W Main Street, Norman, OK 73069). Bring some money to buy breakfast and enjoy the fellowship and laughter with this incredible group! Before heading to school we circle up for a short time of prayer and devotion, then we load up our church mini buses that go to any of the Norman Public Middle Schools (Whittier, Alcott, Irving, and Longfellow). The doors to Panera open at 7:00AM.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Each week is a little different in the way we share and study the Gospel, but the Bible is always the basis for what we do! Students can come and meet in room 321 during the Sunday School hour, 9:40AM – 10:40AM.
Beginning on May 21, we will have a Summer Small group that meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00PM to 7:00PM, Come together for a time of games, snacks, small groups, and fellowship! We hope you will invite a friend and join us for the Sunday night gathering! Drop off and pick up will be at the sliding doors on the southeast side of the building.
High School Lunches: On Thursdays, McFarlin student ministry staff and volunteers pick up at both Norman High and Norman North to take students off campus for lunch. come join us for some mid-week fellowship and a break during the school day! Join the GroupMe (Secure Group Messaging App) to let us know you are coming, and make sure to follow the appropriate check out procedure at your school so you can come off campus with us to lunch! We pick up for both Freshman and Upperclassman lunches
- Join our GroupMe (Links below)
- Bring $$ for fast food lunch
- Make sure you are properly checked out to go off campus with us
- Invite a friend! (And let Austin know in the GroupMe know so we have enough seats ready on the bus)
CAMPS
DATES: June 26-30, 2023
WHERE: Camp Canyon in Hinton, Oklahoma
COST: $325
Summer Camp Spark is almost here! Don’t wait, go ahead and register to join us for another amazing year of Camp Spark!
Dates not yet announced for 2024… Stay tuned!
STUDENT MISSIONS
This July we will be going to Denver, Colorado for our Summer Mission trip! We are starting to find out more details of the projects we will be working on. So stay tuned for updates and for when registration goes live! Should be any day now!
DATES: July 8th-15th
COST: $475
Check out the video below for a look into our mission trip last year to Kentucky!
This Summer we are partnering with the OKC Regional Food Bank to provide a weekly service opportunity!
- We will serve every Thursday this Summer starting in June
- Transportation in Church Vehicles
- Leave the church at 8:45 AM
- Serve from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Stop for lunch on the way home (Bring $)
- Arrive back at McFarlin by 2:00 PM
- Please use the sign-up below let us know you are coming.
We need you to help us serve!
McFarlin has 4 partner schools that we assist in a variety of ways. One of the tangible ways is we host a mobile food pantry that visits these schools during the school year to give food to families and students in need!
Our commitment to our partner schools and their families extends into the summer months, and we invite them to visit us every other Saturday at the church to receive food. Sign up below to come and serve with us!
SPRING BREAK VIDEO REPORT
SUMMER MISSION TRIP 2022
FORMS
At McFarlin we strongly believe in striving to help lower the barriers that prevent people from engaging in our ministries in every form. One of the ways we work to do this is by offering financial assistance for our events, outings, and trips when we are able to.
If you are seeking Financial Assistance for on of the McFarlin Student Ministry events please fill out the form at the following link.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM (COMING SOON)
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