Youth Ministries
Our Mission
“ To create a safe and irresistible environment that loves youth in the name of Jesus and leads them to love others in the same way”
Sundays
IGNITE SUNDAY Mornings (In-Person)
Age: Grade 6-Grade 12
Meets: Sanctuary 9:30 & Gym 11 AM
Contact: Sydney Twichell
Coker Youth are invited to sit with their family or sit with the youth group during 9:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary. After 9:30 AM worship, head to the Gym at 11 AM for fellowship, a lesson and small group (light breakfast will be served as well). Our goal is to create a safe space to have fun, make and enjoy friendships, interact with loving adult mentors, create an environment that allows for worship, and dig into the Bible. If you are new to Coker, e-mail Syndey Twichell and let her know your youth will be there so she can greet them!
Sunday Night Youth Group (In-Person)
Currently Not Meeting. Details to come.
Contact: Sydney Twichell
Wednesdays
Youth Choir | 5 PM
All youth, girls AND guys in grades 6-12, are welcome in the Youth Choir Wednesdays at 5 PM (Fall Youth Choir Begins Sept 1st). We are a smaller ensemble, but we sing challenging music in 2 and 3 parts. The Youth Choir meets in person in the Sanctuary every Wednesday and sings live in worship about once a month. For more information, contact Director: Valerie Thompson, vthompson_sing@satx.rr.com
Dinner (Midweek Manna) | 5:30 PM
Students are invited to join at the Coker Youth table in the gym for Mid-Week Manna dinner at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays (note: last midweek manna dinner for Spring 2022 will be April 13). After dinner all will head to Youth Night Live. Dinner is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 10 and under. RSVPS must be in by noon on the Monday before. Reservations can be made online HERE
Youth Night Live on Wednesdays
6:30-8 PM | Upper Room of Gibbs Building
Coker UMC 231 E North Loop Rd San Antonio, TX 78216
(If you are new, e-mail sydney.twichell@coker.org and she will have someone meet you outside of the building to show you the way to the Upper Room).
All Youth! Middle School-High School, join us Wednesday evenings for worship and a program that allows youth to dig deeper into the word of God. Evenings will include live worship courtesy of the Jaron Touhey Band, new fresh youth sermon series’, small group discussions where Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers will separate and dig deeper into our lessons, special guest speakers, and various fun activities, prizes and giveaways. For more information on Youth Night Live, please reach out to Sydney Twitchell: sydney.twichell@coker.org

Coker Youth Night Live Sermon Series: ‘Identity Theft’ Series.
May 11th, and 18th | 6:30 PM
We will be starting our new series titled ‘Identity Theft’ where we explore the complexities of identity and how we can figure out who we are to Christ, and in this world. For details, contact Sydney.Twichell@coker.org
Youth Wednesday Night Live Sermon Series: ‘The Devil is a Liar’ Series
May 25th & June 1st | 6:30 PM
On May 25th, our Wednesday night youth group will be starting our new series titled, ‘The Devil is Liar’ where we address the many lies of the enemy, and learn how the Bible instructs us to handle these lies and deception. For more information contact Sydney.Twichell@coker.org
Upcoming Events



Youth Girl’s Breakfast Club | May 7th
10:30 AM | Barnes & Noble La Cantera
Youth girls, 7th-12th grade are invited to join a breakfast club meet-up! Bring money to purchase breakfast and be prepared to dive into The Word of God and conversations. Contact Sydney.Twichell@coker.org to let her know you will be there!


Volunteers
On June 9, 2018, a new Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult safety policy and accompanying procedures went into effect for ALL Rio Texas Churches (including Coker UMC). Every adult who works with children, youth, and/or vulnerable adults (Staff, Volunteer, Clergy, or Lay) must be certified through the new TRUSTed con Confianza certification process. This includes but not limited to those who volunteer with the food pantry, Eagle Pass, ERT, mission trips etc. If you fall into any of these categories please contact Mario Garcia at mario.garcia@coker.org for more information to get trained.
Want More?
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook @CokerYouth
Instagram @CokerYouth
Twitter @Coker_Youth
Remind Text:
@cokeryouth to the number 81010
Sign-Up Links:
For more information, contact:
Cheryl Kendall / Director of Family Ministries / email / 210-494-3455 Ext. 1227
Sydney Twichell / Youth Ministries Associate / email/ 210-494-3455; ext. 1232