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Cedar Run Youth · Grades 6–12
YOU BELONG HERE.
Real friendships. Honest questions. Growing faith.
Hey, I’m Moises, the youth director at Cedar Run Community Church. I’m glad you’re here!
Our youth ministry is a place for students in grades 6–12 to build friendships, ask honest questions, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. We open the Bible together, have fun together, and encourage one another through everyday life.
Whether you’re a student looking for a place to connect or a parent getting to know our program, I invite you to look around. You don’t have to have everything figured out to join us. Come as you are—we’d love to meet you!
The heart behind it all
Our mission.
Our mission is to help students grow into committed disciples of Jesus through authentic relationships with God, their peers, parents, and youth leaders.
We create four safe, welcoming environments where students can:
Come to know God
Hear the Gospel and discover what it means to follow Jesus.
Grow in your faith
Go deeper in God’s Word and in your walk with Jesus.
Go out and serve
Use your gifts to serve others and put your faith into action.
Life together
Three ways we grow.
Sunday morning
Youth Group
Friendship, games, biblical teaching, and conversations that connect faith to everyday life.
Sunday after church
Open the Word
Hands-on Bible study that helps students learn to understand and apply Scripture for themselves.
Wednesday evening
Bible Study
Explore the journey of Moses through HEY316, covering three messages together each week.
Find your next step.
New here or have a question? I’d love to hear from you.
Email MoisesTogether, we make room for students
Get involved.
Whether you’re a parent or part of the volunteer team, there’s a place for you to help.
Parents
Visit a Sunday gathering, stock the pantry, or lend a hand at an event.
Volunteers
Explore joining the team or enter the team area to choose your serving dates.
4 · Go out and serve
Make a difference.
Tell us a little about yourself, your faith, and how you’d like to help. Moises will follow up to talk about finding a place for you on the team.
Thank you! Your interest form has been received.
To: moises@cedarrun.net
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Your first visit · Grades 6–12
Plan your visit.
Here’s where to go, when we meet, and what to expect. Bring your Bible and your questions—we’ll help you feel at home.
Your first visit · Grades 6–12
There’s a place
for you here.
Middle school is grades 6–8, and high school is grades 9–12. Come meet other students, explore God’s Word, and bring your questions.
Get directionsCedar Run Community Church
13560 McLearen Road
Oak Hill, VA 20171
Where we meet
Youth room · Second floor
All three weekly gatherings meet in the same upstairs youth room.
Sunday Youth Group · 10:45 AM
Start in the church service. When students are dismissed for youth group, head upstairs to the youth room.
Open the Word · Sundays, 12:30–2 PM
Join us after church in the upstairs youth room. Bring your Bible; lunch is provided.
Wednesday Bible Study · 6:30–8 PM
Meet upstairs in the youth room for the Journey of Moses through HEY316.
Drop-off & pickup
Parents are responsible for dropping students off and picking them up.
Check your date before coming
Sunday gatherings take a break on the first Sunday of each month. Check the calendar for start dates, holidays, and other schedule changes.
Stay connected
Keep the conversation going.
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For parents
Parent GroupMe
Important information, event details, permission forms, schedule changes, and ministry updates. We value partnering with you as we disciple the next generation.
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For students
Youth GroupMe
Upcoming event reminders, announcements, encouragement, and updates throughout the week. Stay connected with what’s happening in the youth group.
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We’re here for your family.
We are excited and passionate about serving students and their families. If you have questions about our program, or there’s anything we can do to help minister to your family, please reach out.
Moises AltamiranoYouth Directormoises@cedarrun.net
2026–2027 · A year to grow together
The youth calendar.
Find your next gathering. Make plans. Bring a friend.
This weekOCT 11 · 2026
A new year starts here.
Sunday Youth Group · 10:45 AM
Meet the team, hear what’s ahead, and get a first look at Life in Community.
Bring your Bible and your questions.
Next special eventOCT 24 · 2026
Fields of Fear
7–9:30 PM · Cox Farms
Bring a friend for a night together. Meet at the front at 7 PM and purchase your ticket in advance.
Keep the dates close.
Add a gathering to your phone calendar or download the full youth schedule, including camp reminders.
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1 Connect2 Know God3 Grow4 Serve
Select a date to see its gatherings below. All times are local to Virginia.
A dot marks a gathering. Tap a date for names, times, and details below.
October gatherings
Looking ahead · Summer 2027
FUGE Camp
July 5–9 · Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Registration opens November 22, 2026.
$125 deposit due January 15, 2027.
First Sundays are off. The online schedule and downloaded PDF are separate views; downloaded copies need to be saved again after updates.
Parents can submit a student RSVP using their parent access code. Permission forms, payment, and reservations are separate.
Questions? Contact Moises at moises@cedarrun.net.
Open Scripture. Ask questions. Grow.
Grow in the Word.
Live it out.
We explore God’s Word together, ask difficult questions, strengthen our faith, and learn how to apply biblical truth to everyday life. Here’s what that looks like throughout the week.
Grades 6–12 · Sundays at 10:45 AM. Start in the church service, then head to the second-floor youth room when students are dismissed.
2 Come to know God
Big questions. Everyday faith.
On Sunday mornings, we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus in our friendships, choices, habits, and identity. Open a series below to see the focus and a question to talk about at home.
Life in Community includes ten session guides. GOAT, HABITS, Masks, and Apologetics are planned series; their lesson details will be added after review.
Friendship & authentic faithLife in
Community10 sessionsSeries & conversation starter
Discover the connection between meaningful community and authentic faith. We’ll explore friendships that help us know one another, deepen our faith, and grow as disciples of Jesus.
Talk about it at home
What does a friendship that helps you follow Jesus look like?
Following Jesus · MatthewGOATGreatest of All TimePlanned series · Awaiting reviewSeries overview
Meet Jesus through the book of Matthew and consider what makes Him the Greatest of All Time. This series challenges students to live out three of His greatest teachings.
Spiritual disciplines · 1 Corinthians 9:24–27HABITSRunning the RacePlanned series · Awaiting reviewSeries overview
Paul calls us to run to win. We’ll look at the spiritual disciplines that help us grow and build habits that strengthen a lasting walk with Jesus.
Identity & freedom in ChristMasksPlanned series · Awaiting reviewSeries overview
Explore the masks we wear and how they can hide our God-given identity. We’ll consider what it means to live honestly, find freedom in Christ, and become who He calls us to be.
Honest questions & biblical answersApologetics3 Difficult Questions AnsweredPlanned series · Awaiting reviewSeries overview
Bring difficult questions into the conversation. We’ll seek biblical answers that help students build a solid foundation for their faith and explain what they believe to others.
A place to revisit each lesson.
Open Life in Community for session guides and family conversation starters. Handouts and recordings will appear with each session as they’re added.
Sunday morning · 10-session series
Life in Community
Ten lessons. One growing puzzle. Jesus at the center.
Explore what students are learning, open the Bible together, and keep the conversation going at home. Select a session for its main idea, Scripture, and a practical next step.
01BELONGWe follow Jesus together.
Open the Bible Acts 2:41–42, 46
The first believers learned, prayed, worshiped, and shared meals together. Students discover that following Jesus includes belonging to a community and choose one way to make room for someone else.
Talk about it at home
What helps you feel welcome when you walk into a group?
Try this: Share a time someone helped you feel welcome. Choose one person to include and one small action to take this week.
02GROWWe help each other grow in Jesus.
Open the Bible Acts 2:42 · Proverbs 27:17
Christian community helps us learn and grow. Students consider how reading Scripture, praying, and asking questions together can strengthen their faith, then choose one person and one step they can take together.
Talk about it at home
What is one way I could help you grow in Jesus this week?
Try this: Read Acts 2:42 together, each share something you notice, and choose one small way to practice it.
03GIVEWe share what God has given us.
Open the Bible Acts 2:44–45 · 2 Corinthians 9:11
The first believers shared what they had to meet real needs. Students explore generosity through possessions, time, and practical help, choosing one thing they can share and someone it could help.
Talk about it at home
What is one thing you thought about sharing, and how could it help?
Try this: Choose a small, realistic act of generosity together. Check with each other before sharing family belongings, then talk about how it went.
04LOVEWe want what is good for our friends.
Open the Bible 1 Samuel 18:1; 19:1–3 · John 13:34
Jonathan cared about David’s good and safety. Through their friendship and Jesus’ command to love one another, students consider how to care for a friend—even when it takes effort or they feel disappointed.
Talk about it at home
What is one choice you can make this week that would be good for a friend?
Try this: Encourage a friend or celebrate their good news. Share a story about a friend who wanted what was good for you, and pray for your student’s friendships.
05HELPWe put our love into action.
Open the Bible 1 Samuel 20:20–22 · 1 John 3:18
Jonathan’s plan to help David shows love becoming action. Students move from good intentions to a specific plan: one person, one helpful action, and a time to follow through.
Talk about it at home
What action did you choose, and when could you follow through?
Try this: Ask someone what would be useful and work alongside your student on a manageable task. Afterward, notice their effort and thank God for the opportunity to help.
06LISTENWe handle disagreements with humility.
Open the Bible Acts 15:36–41 · Philippians 2:3–5
Paul and Barnabas’s disagreement opens a conversation about conflict. Students consider Jesus’ humble attitude and practice asking an honest question, hearing the answer, and checking their understanding before responding.
Talk about it at home
What question could help you understand someone when you disagree?
Try this: Practice with a small decision at home. Say “Help me understand,” repeat back the concern, and ask “Did I understand?” Then switch roles.
07FORGIVEWe forgive because Jesus forgives us.
Open the Bible Colossians 3:13 · 2 Timothy 4:11 · Romans 12:18
Remembering Jesus’ grace shapes how we respond when someone hurts us. Students consider a private next step toward forgiveness. Forgiveness releases personal revenge without pretending the wrong never happened; trust may take time to rebuild.
Talk about it at home
Why do you think remembering Jesus’ forgiveness can help us forgive others?
Try this: Invite your student to talk without asking them to reveal their private writing. Pray for their next step. If they describe bullying, threats, or harm, help them find appropriate adult support.
08SERVEWe use our gifts to help the body.
Open the Bible 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18–20 · Ephesians 4:16
Paul describes the church as one body with many parts. Students explore how different gifts and ordinary contributions help the whole group, then choose one small way to serve. Serving grows out of belonging in Christ; students don’t earn their place by being useful.
Talk about it at home
What small way to serve did you think of? Who could help you try it?
Try this: Share a strength you’ve noticed in your student. Help them ask a leader about a suitable opportunity and choose one manageable step to try.
09HONORWe value every person in the body.
Open the Bible 1 Corinthians 12:21–26
Every person matters in Christ’s body. Students consider how to notice people who may be overlooked, share sorrow, and celebrate good news. They choose one respectful act of honor, such as listening, including, thanking, or encouraging someone.
Talk about it at home
What act of honor did you choose? When could you follow through?
Try this: Share a time someone helped you feel valued. Help your student take one small, respectful step toward someone else; names can stay private, and care begins with listening rather than assuming what a person needs.
10SHINEOur life together points people to Jesus.
Open the Bible John 17:20–23 · John 13:34–35
Jesus calls His followers to love one another and prays for their unity. This final session brings the series together: the way we welcome, serve, and care for one another can point people to Jesus. Our actions help make the message clear, and we also tell people who He is.
Talk about it at home
What could someone learn about Jesus from the way we treat one another?
Try this: Look back at the ten words together. Choose one way to welcome or care for someone this week, and talk about how following Jesus shapes that choice.
Handouts and recordings will appear with each session as they’re added.
3 Grow in your faith
Open the Word.
Learn to study, understand, and faithfully apply the Bible for yourself. Our Sunday afternoon study focuses on biblical interpretation—often called hermeneutics—and gives students practical skills for a lifetime in Scripture.
Hands-on learning. Lasting confidence.
Students will examine passages, make observations, ask good questions, use study tools, and work through exercises in their student workbook. As they gain confidence, they’ll take on more of the study themselves.
We begin with what the passage says and what it meant in context, then consider how its truth should shape our lives.
One process. Three important questions.
What does the text say?
Slow down and notice what is actually in the passage before deciding what it means.
- Who is speaking, and who is being addressed?
- What happens? Where and when does it happen?
- Which words, contrasts, or ideas are repeated?
Explore the topics and tools we’ll practice
Reading carefully: context; time, people, place, and culture; words and grammar; comparison and contrast; similitudes and word pictures; genres of Scripture.
Connecting Scripture: first and full mention; numbers; typology and symbols; apparent contradictions; progressive revelation; biblical promises; Creation and the Bible’s unfolding storyline.
Using study tools: cross-references, concordances, Bible dictionaries, maps, timelines, multiple translations, Hebrew and Greek study tools, and commentaries.
“Don’t just read the Bible.
Learn to handle it well.”
3 Grow in your faith
The journey of Moses.
On Wednesday nights, we’ll dig deeply into the journey of Moses using HEY316, covering three messages each week and opening Scripture together.
Wednesday Bible study · HEY316
Three messages.
One journey
together.
Explore Moses’ journey, consider what it reveals about God, and connect what we learn to a life of faith and obedience.
Visit HEY316How we’ll learn
Explore three messages
Work through the portion of Moses’ journey assigned for the week.
Open the Bible
Look closely at the passages, ask questions, and discuss what the text teaches us.
Take it into everyday life
Consider how God’s character and truth shape our trust, choices, and obedience.
Getting started
Visit HEY316 to begin exploring. Need help setting up access for your student or finding the week’s messages? Contact Moises at moises@cedarrun.net and we’ll help you get ready.
Wednesdays · 6:30–8 PM
Youth room upstairs on the second floor. Parents handle drop-off and pickup.
Begins October 21, 2026. Check the calendar for holiday breaks and changes.
Keep talking at home.
What did this part of Moses’ journey teach you about God? Where might you need to trust Him this week?
For parents
Keep the conversation going.
You don’t need every answer to have a meaningful conversation. Ask, listen, and explore what your student is learning together.
- What did you learn today?
- What Bible passage did you study?
- What challenged or encouraged you?
- How can I pray for you this week?
Sunday gatherings take a break on the first Sunday of each month. The calendar includes event replacements and other cancellations.
Parents, you’re part of this
Come spend time with us.
You’re welcome to visit youth group! Choose a Sunday in the parent area so I know to expect you. You can also help at an event or keep our youth pantry stocked.
A little help goes a long way.
We provide snacks for about 35 students on Sunday mornings. Capri Sun, Rice Krispies Treats, chips, Oreos, and other individually packaged snacks are always helpful.
Drop donations off at church on Sundays and let Moises know so they can be added to the pantry. Please keep items in their original packaging with ingredient labels.
Your parent area.
Use the parent access code, choose how you’d like to help, and sign up with your name and phone number.
Need the code? Ask Moises.
Show up. Build relationships. Make a difference.
Serve with Cedar Run Youth.
Help students feel welcome, open God’s Word, and grow in faith. We’ll help you find a role and get ready to serve.
Let’s get to know you.
Tell me about yourself, your faith, and how you’d like to help. I’ll follow up so we can talk about joining the team.
Your team resources.
One volunteer code gives you serving dates, teaching and leader guides, and event check-in. No account or email required.
Leader dashboard
Your ministry desk.
Upcoming serving needs
Upcoming birthdays
Students to reconnect with
Based on completed Sunday gatherings, enrollment date, and the selected time window. Scheduled breaks do not count as missed gatherings.
Recent activity
Attendance reports.
Filter your attendance records. Attendance is counted once per person per gathering; “unique people” counts each person once across the whole report.
Opens a draft in your email app with counts only. Nothing is sent automatically. Attach the CSV or PDF yourself if needed.
Open Email DraftAccess codes.
Parents have their own shared code. One volunteer code opens Serving Dates, Lesson Library, and Check-in. Administrator access stays separate.
Notifications.
New volunteer applications will be highlighted immediately in your dashboard. Parent and volunteer commitments are saved here. Email notifications are delivered when the sending service is connected.
Cedar Run Youth · Summer 2027
FUGE CAMP
ETERNAL TRUTH
A week to open God’s Word, grow in faith, and build friendships that go home with us.
JULY5–92027
Regent University · Virginia Beach, VA
November 22
Registration opens November 22, 2026. The signup link will be added here when it’s ready.
$125 · January 15
The deposit is due January 15, 2027. Total cost and payment instructions are still to come.
What we’ll explore
Whose story is true?
In a world full of conflicting messages, students will explore God’s truth, how it is revealed through Jesus, and how it gives us purpose and hope.
Truth Established
God is our Creator and the author of truth.
Truth Challenged
Learn to recognize competing voices and stand on God’s truth.
Truth Revealed
See God’s truth through Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit.
Truth Adored
Treasure the gospel and share it with others.
After camp: Truth Unrivaled
Carry home the hope of Christ’s return and let it shape everyday life.
We’ll keep families in the loop.
We’ll add the full cost, travel schedule, packing list, permission forms, and registration instructions as those details are confirmed.
Join Parent GroupMeFor students & families
Count me in.
Let the youth team know which students plan to join us.
Let us know you’re coming. Your RSVP helps Moises plan. Tickets, payments, and permission forms are handled separately.
RSVP received
Your RSVP is saved.
Required tickets and permission paperwork are separate. Contact Moises to change or cancel this RSVP.
LEADER AREA
Plan the food. Welcome the students.
Who’s coming?
Student event RSVPs, together in one place.
Student event RSVPs. Saved RSVPs are visible only in the administrator area.
RSVP totals do not indicate that permission forms or payments are complete.
Enter access code.
Need help? Contact Moises.
Parent area
Find your way to help.
Need to change or cancel? Contact Moises. Your signup is saved for Moises to see.
Volunteer team · October 2026–June 2027
Ready to serve together.
Choose a gathering, then a role. Moises will coordinate materials and arrival details with you.
Need to change or cancel? Contact Moises. Contact details are shown only in the leader dashboard.
Prepare. Teach. Help students grow.
Everything for your next lesson.
Choose a series and session to find the teaching script, preparation notes, and discussion helps.
Stepping in for Moises? Confirm the session, read the Teaching Guide, then use the Leader Guide to prepare supplies and discussion.
Need help preparing? Email Moises. Read the complete guide before teaching; source credits remain with each packet.
Volunteer team · Attendance
Welcome everyone in.
Choose a gathering, then tap a name to check someone in.
Tap a person once to check them in. Use “Undo” on a checked-in card to correct an entry. Profile initials help identify each person.