WGBC Youth

06/01/2026

Wheeler Grove
New Gym

05/30/2026

Mission Trip Day 2

Yesterday was a long but incredibly rewarding day.

We started the morning bright and early with an amazing breakfast provided by the sweet staff here. After loading up the buses, we headed to a nearby town to hold Backyard Bible Clubs at two different locations. We played games, sang songs, shared snacks, and most importantly, shared the love of Jesus with the children and families we met.

We also spent time going door-to-door inviting people to join us. At one home, we encountered a woman who openly admitted she was a sinner and knew that Jesus had died for her sins, yet she said she did not want to be saved. It immediately reminded us of King Agrippa in the Bible—someone who heard the truth but chose to reject it. For many of our youth, this was the first time they had ever witnessed someone directly reject the Gospel. It was a sobering reminder that God gives each person a choice, and not everyone will accept Him.

After Bible Club, we moved on to our service projects. Part of our team worked at Camp Jubalee, helping prepare for the nearly 200 students expected to arrive soon. Others served at a local church that is struggling. We cleaned, carried brush, pressure washed, and did whatever was needed. It was a blessing to know that God was using us to encourage and serve people we may never meet.

By the end of the day, we were tired. We headed back to the bunkhouses for supper, fellowship, and a little basketball. But without a doubt, the highlight of the day was our acoustic worship service and the time we spent sitting together discussing everything we had seen and experienced. We talked about the children we met, their living conditions, and the burden God had placed on our hearts for them.

Then God reminded us why we are here.

During that time of worship and testimony, a young man who came on this trip because a friend invited him gave his life to Christ. Heaven rejoiced, and so did we.

If this trip accomplished nothing else, one more soul was added to the Kingdom of God, and we had the privilege of witnessing it firsthand.

Praise the Lord! 🙌🏻

“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” — Luke 15:10

05/29/2026

Breaking News:

We’ve traveled hundreds of miles, survived traffic, road construction, a tire change, and spotted a bear.

But our greatest challenge so far?

Putting sheets on bunk beds. 😆

Please keep these brave missionaries in your prayers as they continue to battle fitted sheets and unfamiliar mattresses.

The same God who parted the Red Sea is still performing miracles today. 🙌

05/29/2026

Day 1 of our Eastern Kentucky Mission Trip is in the books!

We left the church bright and early this morning, excited and ready for whatever God had in store for us this week. The day started with a few unexpected challenges. We hit traffic, road construction, and even had to stop to replace a tire on one of our counselors’ vehicles. But through it all, God was faithful. We are so thankful the tire issue happened in a safe place where it could be changed without a dangerous blowout. The Lord truly blessed us with traveling mercies and brought our entire team safely to Kentucky.

After a quick lunch, we were back on the road and treated to some absolutely beautiful mountain views as we entered Eastern Kentucky. Pictures don’t do it justice!

When we arrived, the team here welcomed us with grilled hot dogs and chili before helping us get settled in. We quickly learned just how rural this area is. Cell service is almost nonexistent, and WiFi is very limited. Rather than seeing it as a problem, we challenged our group to view it as an opportunity, an internet fast of sorts, to focus more on God, each other, and the people we came to serve. We did discover one special spot that provides just enough signal to send a message home. We have officially named it “The Phone Tree!” Parents, just know we are alive and well!

This afternoon we got down to business, learning our responsibilities for the Backyard Bible Clubs we’ll be leading this week. It has been exciting to watch our older students step up into leadership roles while our younger students eagerly jump in to help wherever needed. As of tonight, we are expecting around 60 children between the two Bible clubs tomorrow.

Of course, preparing for ministry required a very important task. We had to test out all the games so we could learn the rules. It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it!

We’ve already spotted a bear, and we’ve been warned to stay close to the bunkhouse at night because of bobcats and coyotes. Thankfully, there’s also a beautiful creek running right in front of the bunkhouse that makes this place feel like something out of a postcard.

It’s been a long, fun, and eventful first day. The lights are out, everyone is settling in, and we’re preparing for an early morning. We are praying that God will move in a powerful way tomorrow. Not only in the lives of the children we’ll meet, but also in the hearts of our own students and leaders.

Please continue to pray for safety, open hearts, and for God to do more than we could ever ask or imagine this week.

Eastern Kentucky, we’re ready. ❤️

05/20/2026

Come join us at 6:00

05/18/2026

05/13/2026

We’ve been waiting for this week to get here! Let’s go Next Year 7th Graders. Time to move up to the youth program starting May 13!!!

05/13/2026

Pray up and come join us for a James 4:8 night! Invite all your friends and come on!!! Come receive physical food, but more importantly spiritual food to get you through the week!!! Come and see!!!