Ignite Youth BTX

09/05/2026

Howdy Ignite fam! Just a friendly reminder for those of you that know, and an update to those that may not have heard. Michael is preaching at both services tomorrow at BMC, join us for our 8:30am contemporary service or 11am for our traditional service! And of course Sunday School at 9:45am!

We would love to worship with you at any time so pull up and bring a friend!! Hope to see y’all there!

*pic of Michael forgetting how to cook a burger for attention*

08/18/2026

08/12/2026

WE ARE BACK!! We are super stoked to welcome all of our students back for Ignite Middle School!! (6th-8th grade)

Today is our first day back and we cannot wait to see familiar AND NEW faces!! Here is a video to help some newer faces find our front doors and maybe a refresher for some familiar faces!!

We have also attached our permission form, if you filled one out last year you are good! If you are not sure, check with Michael, and of course if your student is new, please fill one out PER student. It is not due the second your student walks in the door but we as that you fill it out at your earliest convenience!

Permission/Liability Form
https://banderamc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/994509

Much love and many blessings,
Ignite Fam

08/04/2026

To all of our amazing students!! Have an INCREDIBLE first day of school!!

May this school year be a time to develop new relationships, have opportunities to grow as followers of Jesus and see His hand working through your lives! We are praying that God gives y'all the ability to face your fears with courage, make good decisions with wisdom, and always show love and kindness to others!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

Praying for an amazing first week. Your IGNITE fam loves and supports you! We are praying for y'all on the DAILY!! Now go let your light shine!

Much love and many blessings!! 💙🤍💙🤍

P.S. Highschool IGNITE starts this Sunday, Aug 12th from 5pm-7pm, meet us in the downstairs youth area!

Middle School IGNITE starts next Wednesday from 4:15pm-5:30pm!

05/03/2026

It's that time of year again!! Shout out to all high school and college seniors! Our Senior Recognition Sunday will be May 17th and we want to celebrate YOU!!

Parents/seniors, we would like to honor our seniors with a video presentation. Please send us 4-6 photos if you can! Please include at least 1 as a baby, a kid, teenager & your senior photo! Please include your (students) full name & plans after high school (name of college, armed services, workforce etc) or the college/program they are graduating from!

Email info to [email protected] by 5/13/24 to be included in our slideshow.

You will also be able to decorate a table with accolades and memories created over the years, some examples are attached! Please reach out with any questions!

Much love and many blessings to all of our seniors out there! 💙🤍

04/27/2026

SPRING RETREAT 2026 IS IN THE BOOKS!! AND WHAT AN AMAZING WEEKEND IT WAS!!

We were so excited to spend the weekend with our friends over at Ridin the River Youth!! Camp Sionito was such an incredible host and our speaker and worship team BROUGHT THE HEAT 🔥💙 Our students were locked in, energetic and worshipped with as much HYPE as physically and spiritually possible! A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Miss Lori and her crew over at Walker Prints for coming in super clutch with our camp shirts AND providing the absolute best customer service ever!

It takes a village and we are so incredibly blessed to be part of such a loving and supportive community. Here's to all the wonderful people who prayed over and financially supported our students, can't wait for the next trip! Much love and many blessing to you all! 💙🤍💙🤍

04/16/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ONLY A FEW DAYS AWAY!

Friendly reminder to all High School Students!! Our High School Spring Retreat is April 24th-26th!! We will be at Camp Sionito!! We will depart from the upstairs gathering area of the church on Friday April 24th at 5:45pm. We will return to BMC on Sunday Around 12:45pm.

Camp Speaker and Worship is going to be 🔥🔥

During the weekend we will have worship, free time, devotional/small group time. We will also spend some time swimming, so bring your swim suits!

Sign up with the QR code or click the link below!! We can't wait to see y'all!!
https://forms.gle/KuH3h8Je73dAyVmr7

P.S. The form addresses this, but as always, if finances are the only reason you cannot go, please reach out to us for alternate payment options and/or partial or full scholarships!

Much love and many blessings! 💙🤍

04/08/2026

Friendly reminder to all High School Students!! Our High School Spring Retreat is April 24th-26th!! We will be at Camp Sionito!! We will depart from the upstairs gathering area of the church on Friday April 24th at 5:45pm. We will return to BMC on Sunday Around 12:45pm.

Camp Speaker and Worship is going to be 🔥🔥

During the weekend we will have worship, free time, devotional/small group time. We will also spend some time swimming, so bring your swim suits!

Sign up with the QR code or click the link below!! We can't wait to see y'all!!

https://forms.gle/KuH3h8Je73dAyVmr7

P.S. The form addresses this but as always, if finances are the only reason you cannot go, please reach out to us for alternate payment options and/or partial or full scholarships!

Much love and many blessings! 💙🤍