Brandywine Students
Brandywine Students is a youth ministry for students to establish Godly friendships, build a strong foundation, and grow in their faith. We have programs and events for both middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12). From weekly and monthly events to the retreat, Renew Conference, mission trips and service opportunities, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved.
To keep up-to-date about upcoming events, subscribe to our twice-a-month email updates, listen to our Sunday morning teaching (podcast), watch video highlights, see photos and more! We use Facebook a lot, so there are tons of photos, updates, event highlights, videos and more there (you don’t need to have a Facebook account to see them). Check out our Brandywine Students Facebook page.
Student Quest
WHEN: Sundays, 9:00 – 10:00am
Students in grades 6-12 meet for Student Quest on Sundays in the Gym. We will be filming and posting the video for students unable to attend in person on Instagram (@brandywine_students) and YouTube (YouTube.com/BrandywineStudents).
Student Small Groups
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, September-May
Small groups begin September 6, 2023. One of the cornerstones of our student ministry program is weekly small group meetings that occur during the school year. Small groups are created based on grade and gender. The evening starts with some fun activities and then moves into group Bible study and prayer. This is a great way for kids to build and strengthen friendships with other Christian kids as well as go deep in the Word.
Special Events
Brandywine Students holds special events and service opportunities throughout the year (see Events for our full calendar of events). Some of the past activities have included retreats, all-nighters, amusement park trips, concerts, beach trips, games, sports, volunteer opportunities and much, much more.
Middle School Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
WHEN: November 29, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8
High School Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
WHEN: December 6, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
High School Nacho Night
WHEN: January 27, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
More information coming soon.
Middle School Nerf War
WHEN: February 2, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8
More information coming soon.
Renew Student Conference
WHEN: March 8-9, 2024
WHO: Grades 6-12
Middle School Fun Friday
WHEN: April 19, 2024, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8
More information coming soon.
High School Event
WHEN: April 20, 2024, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
More information coming soon.
Student Summer Mission Trips
Each summer Brandywine Students offers opportunities for our students to go on short-term summer mission trips. The 2024 trip options are: Appalachia, Virginia for grades 7-8; McAllen, Texas for grades 9-12; and Panama for grades 10-12.
One of the requirements of students going on a trip is to fundraise to help pay for the trip. If you wish to make a tax-deductible charitable gift to a student’s trip, you may donate by check or online through the church’s giving platform.
IRS regulations require that checks be written to “Brandywine Valley Church,” with “Student Missions” in the memo line, NOT the student’s name.
INSTRUCTIONS TO GIVE ONLINE
To donate online click here to be taken church’s giving platform. Enter the following information when prompted:
- Enter the $ amount
- In the “Note” field, please enter:
Student’s first & last name
Trip location
Donor’s name & mailing address (for acknowledgement of contribution)
(There is a limit of 250 characters)