Harbor Light Youth Ministries

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

TOMORROW!!!
Parents, just a reminder that Dr. Kathy Koch will be with us at Harbor Light this Sunday and Monday, and I really want to encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.

I heard Kathy speak at a conference last fall, and I knew right away that we needed to bring her to Northern Michigan. She is an incredible speaker with a wealth of practical, biblical wisdom for anyone raising, teaching, coaching, or leading kids and students.

She will be sharing during both Sunday morning services at 9:00 and 10:45 AM. Then Sunday evening at 5:00 PM she will speak on Raising Gender Confident Kids, and Monday evening at 6:00 PM she will present 8 Great Smarts.

8 Great Smarts helps parents understand that kids are smart in different ways. Kathy identifies eight different kinds of “smarts”: word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self. The session will help you better recognize how your child is wired, understand their strengths, and learn practical ways to encourage them instead of comparing them to others.

Whether you have young children, teenagers, or kids somewhere in between, I believe this weekend will leave you encouraged and better equipped as a parent. I would also encourage you to invite grandparents, teachers, coaches, youth leaders, and others who have an influence in the lives of kids.

The entire event is free, and no registration is required. I hope you will make plans to join us for this great weekend!

09/07/2026

No Youth Group or Club567 this week. Have a good first week of school!

09/02/2026

Pastor Matt might be on the other side of the world (literally) but HLYM is ON tonight!

Pastor Hunter will be sharing in youth group and Danielle and Gabe are excited to hang out with our favorite middle schoolers up in Club567!

See you tonight at 6:30pm! Come early at 5:30 for pizza and salad bar!

09/01/2026

Dear Parents,

I want to personally invite you to a very special weekend coming up at Harbor Light on Sunday, September 13 and Monday, September 14 with Dr. Kathy Koch.

I had the opportunity to hear Kathy speak at a conference last fall, and as I sat there listening, I knew we needed to find a way to bring her to Northern Michigan. She is an incredible speaker and has a wealth of practical, biblical wisdom when it comes to understanding, encouraging, and raising kids and students.

As parents, I know you want to help your kids grow into confident, healthy young people who know who God created them to be. Kathy has an incredible ability to take some of the challenges parents are facing today and give you practical tools, encouragement, and a biblical perspective that you can actually use at home.

Dr. Kathy will be with us throughout the weekend:

Sunday Morning, September 13 at 9:00 & 10:45 AM – Kathy will be sharing during both of our morning services.
Sunday Evening at 5:00 PM – Raising Gender Confident Kids
Monday Evening, September 14 at 6:00 PM – 8 Great Smarts
I really want to encourage you to make these nights a priority if you can. Whether your kids are little, teenagers, or somewhere in between, I believe you will walk away encouraged and better equipped to understand and lead them.

This isn't just an event for parents either. Please invite grandparents, teachers, coaches, youth leaders, small group leaders, and anyone else in your child's life. The weekend is designed to equip the adults around our kids to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and inspire the next generation.

The entire weekend is free, and no registration is required. Just come and be part of it.

We don't get opportunities like this very often in Northern Michigan, and I truly believe this will be a great investment in you, your family, and the kids God has placed in your life.

I hope you'll join us!

Pastor Matt

08/26/2026

Looking forward to a great night at youth group and Club567!

Come early for a cheap/yummy homemade dinner at 5:30! Brats, hotdogs, baked beans, taco salad, desserts and more! Only $3!

DINNER FIRST. THEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!

Come hungry tonight! Ms. Lisa and Ms. Laurie are making a delicious homemade meal- grilling brats, taco salad, baked beans, desserts and more!! Dinner is served at 5:30 PM and it’s only $3!

Then stick around for Wednesday Night Live at 6:30 PM!

Adults: Steven & Suzanne Bucci are teaching through “The Sermon on the Mount”

High School & Middle School: Youth Group with Pastor Matt and team

Kids: Classes with Pastor Chelsea

There’s something for the whole family! Grab dinner, bring a friend, and join us tonight for WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!

Dinner: 5:30 PM | Classes: 6:30 PMs

08/13/2026

📍 Craig Lake State Park
Guys Camping Trip 2026

08/12/2026

THIS SUNDAY

Join us this Sunday, August 16th right after 2nd service for lunch, a chance to meet our youth leaders, and everything you need to know about what youth group will look like for your 5th grader.

Lunch is on us, so come hungry and ready to connect!

📍 Across the street at the Youth Chapel

Parents, mark your calendars. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome your incoming 5th grader to HLYM!

08/11/2026

📍 Drummond Island
Girls Hiking Trip 2026

08/09/2026

No middle school Underground this Sunday (8-9-26) due to the high school camping and hiking trips. See ya next week!