Student Update

Michael Gleason • Associate Pastor
October 26, 2026

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PSC Student Ministry Update | October 26, 2026

This Wednesday: PUMPKIN PARTY!

It's Pumpkin Party week! This Wednesday, October 28, we're taking a break from our normal schedule for a night of pumpkins, games, food, and fun!

Here's what we've got planned:

Pumpkin Carving & Painting: Get creative and see what you can come up with!

Pumpkin Games: We've got a pumpkin-themed game planned.

Pumpkin-Themed Food: Come hungry! We'll have some fall-inspired food to enjoy.

Pumpkin Devotional: We'll take a few minutes to talk about how carving a pumpkin can remind us of what God does in our lives.

When: Wednesday, October 28, 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: PSC Youth House

You can wear a costume! Just make sure it's youth-group appropriate. Also, we're going to be carving and painting pumpkins, so wear something you don't mind getting a little messy.

Bring a Friend!

This is a great week to invite someone to youth group! Maybe you've got a friend who's never been before or someone who hasn't been in a while. Invite them to come hang out with us!

Mark Your Calendar!

We've got some fun things coming up, along with a few Wednesdays when we won't be meeting.

November 18 – Annual Gratitude Feast Potluck! More details coming soon!

November 25 – No Youth Group: Thanksgiving Break.

December 2 – No Youth Group

December 20 – Family Christmas Party! More details coming soon!

December 23 – No Youth Group: Christmas Break.

December 28 – Almost New Year's All-Nighter! Get ready for a fun night as we wrap up 2026! More details coming soon!

December 30 – No Youth Group: New Year's Break.

January 6, 2027 – We're Back! Our first Wednesday night of 2027!

Make sure you've got these dates on your calendar!

This Week's Challenge

Here's something to think about before Wednesday:

What does it really mean for God to change your life?

2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come.

Think about this: Is there an area of your life where God is working to change you? Are you willing to let Him?

We'll talk a little more about that Wednesday night!

See You Wednesday!

We're looking forward to a great night together. Come ready to have fun, get a little messy, and spend time with friends.

Don't forget to invite someone!

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PSC Student Ministry Parent Update | October 26, 2026 This Wednesday: Pumpkin Party! This Wednesday, October 28, is our PSC Student Ministry Pumpkin Party! We're taking a break from our normal Wednesday night schedule for an evening of pumpkins, games, food, and fun! It's going to be a great night for students to hang out, build friendships, and invite someone new to join us. What's Happening This Week? We've got several pumpkin-themed activities planned! Pumpkin Carving & Painting: Students will get creative as they carve or paint pumpkins. Pumpkin Games: We'll have a fun pumpkin-themed game for everyone. Pumpkin-Themed Food: We'll enjoy some fall-inspired food together. Pumpkin Devotional: We'll take a few minutes to talk about how carving a pumpkin can remind us of what God does in our lives as He changes us from the inside out. When: Wednesday, October 28, 6:00–8:00 PM Where: PSC Student Ministry, Youth House Students are welcome to wear a youth-group-appropriate costume. Since we'll be working with pumpkins and paint, we also recommend wearing clothes that can get a little messy! Invite a Friend! The Pumpkin Party is a great opportunity for students to invite a friend who may not normally attend youth group. Encourage your student to reach out to someone and bring them along! Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Student Ministry Dates We have several special events and schedule changes coming up as we head into the holiday season. Be sure to add these dates to your family calendar! Wednesday, November 18 – Annual Gratitude Feast Potluck: More details to come! Wednesday, November 25 – No Youth Group: Thanksgiving Break. Wednesday, December 2 – No Youth Group Sunday, December 20 – Family Christmas Party: Join us as we celebrate Christmas together! More details coming soon. Wednesday, December 23 – No Youth Group: Christmas Break. Monday, December 28 – Almost New Year's All-Nighter! Get ready for a fun night together as we celebrate the end of 2026! More details coming soon. Wednesday, December 30 – No Youth Group: New Year's Break. Wednesday, January 6, 2027 – Youth Group Resumes! Our first Wednesday night of the new year! We'll share additional information about our upcoming special events as those dates get closer. Parent Challenge This week, take a few minutes to ask your student what they think it means for God to change someone from the inside out. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17 together and talk about what it means to be a new creation in Christ. Our goal isn't simply to help students know more about God, but to help them grow in a relationship with Him that changes how they live. Prayer Points Please join us in praying this week: For our students: That they would understand how God transforms our hearts and lives through Jesus. For friendships: That our students would continue building meaningful relationships and that new students would feel welcomed. For our leaders: That God would give them opportunities to encourage students and have meaningful conversations. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your student's life. We're looking forward to a great Wednesday night and all that God has planned for our students in the weeks ahead!

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Student Update | Wednesday, October 14 Hey Students! Get ready for another great Wednesday night at Prince Street Student Ministry! We've got food, a creative project, and some fun planned for you! 🎨 This Wednesday | Foundations: Who Is God? Over the past few weeks, we've been learning about God's nature and character—who He is and what makes Him God! This Wednesday, we're switching things up! Instead of our normal lesson, we're going to get creative! You'll have the opportunity to create something that reminds us of God's nature and character. And here's the cool part: Your creations will become decorations in the Youth House! Every time we gather, we'll have reminders of who God is and what we've learned about Him. 🌭 What's for Dinner? We're serving up: 🌭 Hot Dogs 🧀 Mac and Cheese 🍦 Ice Cream for Dessert! Come hungry! 🎃 Coming Soon | PUMPKIN PARTY! Wednesday, October 28! Get ready for one of our favorite nights of the year! 🎃 Pumpkin-themed food 🎮 Pumpkin games 🔪 Pumpkin carving 👻 Costumes (youth group appropriate!) INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! This is a great night to bring someone who hasn't been to youth group before. It's going to be a GOURD TIME! 🎃 💭 Your Challenge This Week Before Wednesday, think about this question: If you could choose ONE word to describe God, what would it be? Think about what we've learned over the past few weeks. What characteristic of God stands out to you the most? Come ready to share your answer and get creative! 📅 Wednesday Night Details 📅 Wednesday, October 14 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Prince Street Church | Youth House See you Wednesday! Bring a friend!

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September 28, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
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September 21, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Student Update- September 21
Wednesday is coming! This week we’re continuing Foundations and learning another tool that can help you understand the Bible when you read it for yourself. And yes…there will be pancakes. 🥞 Eat • 🎲 Play • 📖 Grow ⏰ Wednesday | 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Youth House Here’s the plan: 🥞 EAT — Pancakes & Sausage! 🎲 PLAY — We’ll have some fun together and plenty of time to hang out and connect. 📖 GROW — We’re talking about the different kinds of writing found in the Bible and why they matter. Bring your Bible! 📖 This Week: Why Does Genre Matter? The Bible is one big Story, but it contains many different kinds of writing. There’s history. Poetry. Prophecy. Wisdom. Letters. And more. Think about it: you don’t read a poem the same way you read a history book. You don’t read a letter the same way you read a proverb. The same is true when you read the Bible. This Wednesday, we’ll learn how recognizing the genre of a passage can help you better understand what you’re reading and what God is communicating through His Word. The goal isn’t just to learn a bunch of Bible terms. We want to give you tools that help you read and understand the Bible for yourself. 🔥 This Week’s Challenge Want to see the difference genre makes? Read these two passages: 📖 Psalm 23 📖 Mark 4:35–41 Then think about: What is different about the way these passages are written? What does each passage teach you about God? Why might it matter that one is poetry and the other tells us about an event in Jesus’ life? You don’t need perfect answers. Just pay attention to what you notice. Come Wednesday ready to talk about it! 🙏 Prayer Challenge This week, ask God to: Give you a desire to spend time in His Word. Help you understand what you’re reading. Use His Word to shape the way you think and live. And remember, if there’s something going on in your life that you’d like us to pray about, we want to pray for you. 📱 Text your prayer request to +1 (844) 790-9381. 🌧️ Giant Banana Split Update We know some of you have been waiting for the giant banana split! Because of the rainy weather, we’re not doing it this Wednesday. But don’t worry—we’re saving it for another night when the weather cooperates. 🎃 Pumpkin Party Is Coming! The last Wednesday of October is our Pumpkin Party! We’re planning: 🎃 Pumpkin carving 🍽️ Pumpkin-themed food 🎲 Pumpkin games You can also wear a costume as long as it’s appropriate for youth group. And this is a great night to invite a friend! We’ll have more details as we get closer. 🏀🎵 We Want to Show Up! Playing a sport? Have a concert, performance, play, competition, or another event coming up? Let Michael know! Send Michael your schedule, a screenshot, or just the date and time of your next event. When we can, we want to show up and cheer you on! 📱 Stay in the Loop Want to make sure you don’t miss what’s happening in Student Ministry? 📱 Text STUDENTS to +1 (844) 790-9381 to get Student Ministry updates sent straight to your phone. 📧 You can also subscribe at the bottom of this update to be notified by email when new Student Ministry updates are posted. 👋 See You Wednesday! 6:00–8:00 PM at the Youth House Bring your Bible. Bring a friend. Come hungry. See you Wednesday!

Michael Gleason

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September 21, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Update- Week of Sept 21
Parents, here’s what’s coming up this week in Student Ministry! This Wednesday, we’ll continue our Foundations series as we help students learn how to read and understand Scripture for themselves. This week, we’re looking at the different genres found in the Bible and why recognizing them matters when we read God’s Word. This Wednesday Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Location: Youth House Who: Students in 6th–12th grade Dinner: Pancakes & Sausage 📖 This Week in Foundations: Genres in Scripture The Bible is one Story, but it contains many different kinds of writing. This week, students will learn about genres found throughout Scripture, including history, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, letters, and more. Why does that matter? We don’t read a poem the same way we read a history book, and we don’t read a letter exactly the same way we read a proverb. Recognizing what kind of writing we’re reading helps us slow down, pay attention to what the biblical authors are communicating, and understand God’s Word more clearly. Our goal isn’t simply for students to know the names of different genres. We want to give them practical tools that help them become more confident reading and studying Scripture for themselves. 🏠 Parent Challenge: Read It Differently Sometime this week, take a few minutes with your student and read Psalm 23 and Mark 4:35–41 together. Then talk about these questions: What is different about the way these two passages are written? What does each passage teach us about God? Why might it matter that one is poetry and the other tells us about an event in Jesus’ life? You don’t need to turn this into a lesson or have all the answers. Let your student do some of the thinking. Ask questions, listen to what they notice, and talk about it together. The goal is simply to open God’s Word together and practice recognizing how the kind of writing we’re reading helps us understand what God is communicating through it. 🌧️ Giant Banana Split Update It looks like we’re going to have some rainy weather, so we will not be doing the giant banana split this Wednesday. Don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten about it! We’ll save it for another night when the weather cooperates and we can enjoy it together. 🎃 Looking Ahead: Pumpkin Party The last Wednesday of October will be our Pumpkin Party for students in 6th–12th grade! We’re planning a fun night with: 🎃 Pumpkin carving 🍽️ Pumpkin-themed food 🎲 Pumpkin games Students are welcome to dress in costume, as long as costumes are appropriate for youth group. This will also be a great night for students to invite a friend. We’ll share more details as we get closer. 🙏 Pray With Us As we gather this week, please pray: For understanding — that students would learn to read Scripture carefully and understand what God is communicating through His Word. For confidence — that students would become increasingly comfortable opening and studying the Bible for themselves. For desire — that knowing how to study Scripture would lead to a deeper desire to spend time in God’s Word. For transformation — that students wouldn’t simply learn more about the Bible, but would be shaped by God’s Word as they follow Jesus. Thank you for partnering with us as we help students know, love, and follow Jesus. We’re looking forward to seeing our 6th–12th grade students this Wednesday from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Youth House! Praise God. Serve Others. Cultivate Disciples.

Michael Gleason

Associate Pastor

September 15, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
JOIN US FOR 21 DAYS OF PRAYER
From September 13 through October 3, Prince Street Church is setting aside 21 days to seek God together. During these 21 days, we are encouraging everyone in our church family to pray one simple prayer each day: “Holy Spirit, help me see where You are at work today and give me courage to join You.” To help us pray together, we are sharing a new post each day on the Prince Street Church Facebook page. Each post includes a short reflection and a specific prayer focus based on one of three prompts: Spirit, lead me. What does God want to do in my life? Spirit, lead our church. How is God leading Prince Street Church? Spirit, lead us into our community. Where is God already working around us, and how can we join Him? Visit our Facebook page each day to follow the campaign and pray alongside your church family. We have also created a phone lockscreen featuring our daily prayer. Download it below and set it as your lockscreen as a simple reminder to pause, pray, and pay attention to where God is working throughout your day. Whether you have participated from the beginning or are just hearing about it, you can begin today. Visit our Facebook page, download the lockscreen, and join us in prayer.

Michael Gleason

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