Jesus and Me (JAM)

The JAM youth group is a regular held at Peniel Church, Brentwood, Essex, where children of senior school age are provided with a safe environment to fellowship together and learn more about the relevance of Christianity in their lives.

Jesus and Me

JAM (Jesus and Me) is a youth group aimed at young people in school Years 7 to 12, and seeks to encourage them to spend time and fellowship together in a fun and safe environment. Gatherings are monthly, and through these we aspire to encourage and challenge the teenagers in their walk with God. Our aim is that they will know exactly what, and more importantly why, they believe about God, Christianity and its relevance to their lives and the world around them.

Love the Lord

We seek to build on God’s Word, via the JAM sessions, and we want to foster the children’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ, so they can share with the people around them. Our key scripture is Matthew 22:37-39 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This the first and great commandment. And the second is like it, You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” We aim to instil these principles in the lives of the teenagers at the JAM sessions.

Open, Honest Environment

Typical activities at the JAM meetings include games, drama, discussion and debate, with a strong focus on participation and input. These meetings provide the opportunity for children to build relationships with a wider age group, and also present an open and honest environment where they can discuss ideas and ask questions about Jesus and the Christian life.

Serve God By Working With Youth

JAM meetings are typically held once a month during term time on a Saturday evening, in a dedicated hall on the Peniel Church grounds. They are run by a group of people from all walks of life, including parents, teachers, pastors, professionals and students. The goal of the organising group is to serve God through working with the young people of the church, supporting the Christian direction they receive at home and at church. The long term vision of the JAM youth group is to reach out to the young people in the community and share the good news of the Gospel with them.

All the members of the organising team have CRB clearance and are committed members of Peniel Church.

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