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 Fun Friday
WHEN: April 19, 2024, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8
Senior Celebration
WHEN: May 19, 12:00-2:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12 and parents of graduates
Student Summer Mission Trips
WHEN: June 15-22
WHO: Grades 7-12
Student Mission Report Sunday
WHEN: June 23, 9:00 and 10:30am
WHO: Students who went on mission trips
Mondo Mondays
WHEN: July 8, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8 (entering 6th grade)
Summer Nights
WHEN: July 10, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
Dorney Park
WHEN: July 17, 8:30am-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-12
More information coming soon.
Mondo Mondays
WHEN: July 22, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8 (entering 6th grade)
Summer Nights
WHEN: July 24, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
Mondo Mondays
WHEN: July 29, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8 (entering 6th grade)
Summer Nights
WHEN: July 31, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
Mondo Mondays
WHEN: August 5, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-8 (entering 6th grade)
Summer Nights
WHEN: August 7, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 9-12
Student Block Party
WHEN: August 28, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Grades 6-12
More information coming soon.
Student Retreat
WHEN: September 6-8
WHO: Grades 6-12
More information coming soon.
Renew Student Conference
WHEN: March 7-8, 2025
WHO: Grades 6-12
Congratulations, Graduates!
Every year we set aside a special Sunday to recognize our high school and college graduates. This year it is on May 19. During Senior Recognition, a slideshow is played at each service showcasing our graduates and their next steps after graduation. If you would like to be included, please complete the graduation form by Sunday, May 5. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Rush. Congratulations on your graduation!
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)