JAM is Starting!

Michael Gleason • Associate Pastor
September 1, 2026

2 Minute Read

JAM (Jesus and Me) Begins September 16

We’re looking forward to another year of JAM (Jesus and Me) at Prince Street Church! JAM gives children in 1st through 5th grade a fun and welcoming place to learn more about Jesus, build friendships, and grow in their understanding of God’s Word.

This year, we’ll begin by exploring 13 Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them, helping children discover what Jesus taught and what His words mean for us today.

What Happens at JAM?

Each Wednesday evening includes a variety of activities designed to help children learn, participate, and enjoy time together. Kids can look forward to:

Singing

A Bible lesson

Games

Creative activities and crafts

A snack

Throughout the year, we’ll also celebrate various holidays with special events and activities.

JAM Details

Begins: Wednesday, September 16

Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

Who: Children in 1st–5th grade

Location: Children’s Wing

Cost: Free

Schedule: Every Wednesday evening during the school year

Schedule & Weather Information

JAM follows the school calendar. If school is closed for the day, JAM will not meet that evening.

During winter weather, JAM will also follow the school’s schedule for snow cancellations. Parents and families should keep an eye on school closing information when weather conditions are uncertain.

Growing in Christ Together

Our desire for JAM is about more than providing a fun Wednesday evening. Through Bible teaching, relationships, and activities, we want to help children know Jesus, understand His Word, and grow as His disciples.

Parents, we hope your children will join us as we begin another year of learning about Jesus together!

We look forward to welcoming our 1st through 5th graders on September 16 and seeing how God uses JAM to help them grow in Christ throughout the year.

Praise God. Serve Others. Cultivate Disciples.

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An Encouragement for Parents
Parents of teenagers, I want to begin by saying thank you. Thank you for trusting Prince Street Church Student Ministry to be part of your teenager’s life. We consider it a privilege to spend time with your students, teach them God’s Word, encourage them, pray for them, and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus. We have leaders who genuinely love Jesus and care about your teenagers. We want Student Ministry to be a place where students belong, ask questions, build relationships, hear the Gospel, and learn what it means to follow Christ. But as important as Student Ministry is, we recognize that we only have a small amount of time with your teenager each week. You have something we don’t have: everyday influence. You Are Still Their Primary Discipler The teenage years can sometimes make parents wonder how much influence they still have. Your teenager is becoming more independent. Friends become increasingly important. 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Along the road. At bedtime. In the morning. For us, it might happen around the dinner table, on the drive home from practice, sitting in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru, or during one of those late-night conversations when your teenager suddenly decides they’re ready to talk. Those ordinary moments matter. Let Them See Your Faith Notice what comes first in Deuteronomy 6. Before parents are told to teach their children, they are told to love God themselves. One of the most important things you can do for your teenager’s faith is to cultivate your own relationship with Jesus. Your teenager doesn’t need you to be a perfect Christian. They need to see that your faith is genuine. Let them see you read God’s Word. Let them hear you pray. Let them see you worship with the church. Let them see you serve others. Let them hear you talk about what God is teaching you. And let them see what happens when you get things wrong. There is something powerful about a parent being willing to say, “I was wrong. Will you forgive me?” Our teenagers need to understand that following Jesus isn’t about pretending we have everything together. It is about continually depending upon the grace of Christ. Bring Jesus Into Everyday Conversations Discipling your teenager doesn’t mean preaching a sermon every time you get in the car. Sometimes it simply means asking a good question. “What do you think about that?” “How can I pray for you?” “What do you think God would want you to do?” “What has God been teaching you lately?” And sometimes discipleship means listening. Teenagers are beginning to wrestle with big questions about identity, relationships, their future, what they believe, and the kind of person they want to become. Give them room to ask questions. You don’t have to have every answer. When you don’t know, it’s okay to say, “I don’t know. Let’s figure that out together.” The goal isn’t to win every conversation. 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Small, faithful rhythms can become important parts of your family’s life. We’re Here to Walk With You Parents, we want you to know that Prince Street Church Student Ministry is on your team. Those approximately three hours we have with your student each week matter, and we want to steward them faithfully. But we also want what happens during those hours to strengthen and support what God is doing through you at home. We want to pray for you. We want to encourage you. We want to provide godly adults who know your teenager, care about them, and will point them toward Jesus. And we want to help you navigate the joys and challenges of discipling a teenager. Because ultimately, our goal isn’t simply to have teenagers who show up at youth group. Our desire is to see students know Jesus, love Jesus, and choose to follow Jesus for themselves. So keep going. Love God with your whole life. Keep His Word close to your heart. Look for opportunities to talk about faith in the ordinary moments. 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Michael Gleason

Associate Pastor

August 17, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Student Ministry Parent Update-August 17
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This Wednesday, our students will have a special opportunity to serve and connect with some of our homebound church members. We’ll meet at the Youth House at 6:00 PM for dinner, then leave at 6:20 PM to make three visits. We plan to return to the Youth House by 8:00 PM. This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to give back, encourage members of our church family who aren’t able to be with us on Sundays, and build relationships across generations. We’re looking forward to an evening of conversation, encouragement, and showing the love of Christ in a simple but important way. Looking Ahead: Back-to-School Prayer Night Next week will be another special night as we gather for a Back-to-School Prayer Night. With students returning to school on August 20, we want to intentionally cover the new school year in prayer. We’ll travel to the Middle School and High School to pray over our schools, students, teachers, administrators, and staff. We’ll ask God for His protection, wisdom, courage, and opportunities for our students to live out their faith throughout the year. Parents are welcome to join us for this special time of prayer. We would love to have you come alongside our students as we pray for the school year ahead. We hope your student can be part of both of these meaningful Wednesday nights!

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August 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
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Michael Gleason

Associate Pastor

July 20, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Annual Lake Day
🌊 Annual Student Ministry Lake Day Wednesday, July 29 One of our favorite days of the summer is almost here! Join us for our Annual Lake Day at Tatman Run Recreation Area at Raystown Lake for a full day of fun, fellowship, and making memories together. We'll spend the day swimming, playing games, enjoying the beach, and hanging out with friends. We'll also have jet skis available for students who would like to ride under adult supervision while following all safety guidelines. Event Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 29 🕗 Meet at Prince Street Church: 8:00 AM 🕘 Return: Approximately 9:00 PM 📍 Destination: Tatman Run Recreation Area – Raystown Lake Please Register Registration is required. We need everyone planning to attend to sign up so we can arrange enough transportation. 👉Sign Up Here What's Included We'll provide both lunch and dinner, so there's no need to pack a meal. What to Bring Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Water bottle Beach chair (optional) Change of clothes for the ride home Any medications you may need Swimwear Expectations As followers of Christ, we want everything we do—including how we dress—to honor God and show respect for one another. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can enjoy the day without unnecessary distractions. For young men: Swim trunks should fit appropriately and be worn at the waist. Shirts are encouraged when not swimming. For young women: Please wear a modest one-piece swimsuit or wear a dark-colored T-shirt or rash guard over a two-piece swimsuit. Swimwear should provide appropriate coverage while participating in all activities. If you're unsure whether something is appropriate, please feel free to ask Pastor Michael before the trip. Our Mission At Prince Street Church, we believe our students are not just the future of the church—they are the church! Our students are on mission to Praise God, Serve Others, and Cultivate Disciples. We can't wait to spend the day together at Raystown Lake. Invite a friend and register today!

Michael Gleason

Associate Pastor

July 15, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Strong Church Formation
Join Us for Strong Church Formation What does it look like for Prince Street Church to continue growing—not simply bigger, but deeper? We are inviting members of our Prince Street Church family to join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as we travel to Devonshire Church in Harrisburg for the Strong Church Formation workshop. This gathering is an opportunity for us to learn, worship, and grow alongside other United Brethren churches while thinking intentionally about the kind of church God is calling us to become. Growing Deeper Together At the 2025 United Brethren National Conference, a new definition of a local congregation was embraced around three important expectations of a maturing church: Spiritually Alive Deepening our vitality in Christ and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Relationally Connected Building authentic Christian community where people are known, loved, encouraged, and supported. Missionally Engaged Living out the life and mission of Christ in our community and our world. The Strong Church Formation series is designed to help churches move from metrics to maturity, from maturity to unity, and from unity to multiplication. We Want You to Join Us While this workshop is especially valuable for church staff, board members, ministry leaders, and those who attended the 2025 National Conference, our invitation is open to members of the Prince Street Church family who want to attend. You don't need to hold a particular position or title. If you care about the ministry and future of Prince Street Church and want to grow alongside others as we seek God's direction for our church, we would love for you to join us. Event Details Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Devonshire Church | Harrisburg, PA The workshop will be led by Bishop Todd Fetters and Mike Dittman, Director of National Ministries. Together, we'll be equipped, connect with the larger United Brethren family, worship, and consider practical ways our churches can grow deeper and stronger. Let's Go Together We believe this can be a valuable day for our church—not just for individual learning, but for helping us think and pray together about the future of Prince Street Church. Come be part of the conversation. Come be encouraged. Come help us consider how PSC can continue becoming a church that is Spiritually Alive, Relationally Connected, and Missionally Engaged.REGISTER TO ATTEND WITH PSC

Michael Gleason

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