Youth

Youth at St. Paul Lutheran Church Find a Place to Belong, Grow, and Be Known in McAllen, Texas.

Youth Ministry at St. Paul Lutheran Church in McAllen, Texas, is a welcoming, laid-back community where middle school and high school students can be themselves, build meaningful friendships, connect with caring adult leaders, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

We know life can get busy, so we intentionally create space to slow down, hang out, laugh, play games, enjoy some of the best snacks around, and talk honestly about life and faith. Most importantly, we want every student who walks through our doors to know this truth: you are known, you are loved, and you belong.

Youth Nights

Wednesdays during the School Year

6:15 PM: Arrive early to hang out, work on homework, or use the open gym.
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Youth meeting with games, Bible time, and small groups for middle and high school students.
Every last Wednesday of the month is Kick-back Wednesday, featuring special activities like bowling, art, or service projects.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a young man or woman’s renewing of their baptismal vows and professing before God and their congregation the faith that has been instilled in them. It is a special time of preparation, study, and soul searching in which each student learns about the richness of their God-given faith and how to put that faith into action in service to their Lord and others. Confirmation is a wonderful moment and blessing in life.

The main goal of Confirmation instruction at St. Paul Lutheran is to equip youth to be committed lifelong disciples of Jesus, maturing, strengthening, and broadening the faith that began in Baptism and ends with our entry into heaven.

Confirmation will equip youth to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ by:

Giving students a strong foundation in the truths of the faith they desire to confess.
Helping students to build a personal relationship with their Lord.
Giving students and their families opportunities to grow together in faith.
Teaching students how to defend their faith, in a loving way, to a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity.
Creating chances for the youth to build relationships with other Christian youth.

Special Events

Volunteering at Food Bank, serving at the VBS, progressive Christmas dinner, lock-ins, summer camp and the National Youth Gathering are just a few examples of opportunities for youth to grow in Jesus together and be a blessing in the community!

Annual Student Information and Medical Release Form (must be filled out to participate).