Youth Ministry

Meet Our Youth Director

Diana Spencer, Director of Youth Ministry, having fun with some of our youth!

For the past 20 years, I’ve had the absolute joy of serving as the Youth Group Director at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Walking alongside our incredible teens and kids is truly my happy place. This ministry has shaped me in ways I never expected, and every year deepens my love for helping young people grow in faith, confidence, and community. They keep me laughing, learning, and loving every minute of what I do.

At home, I’m blessed with a wonderful husband, Ken Spencer, and our two beloved fur babies Cookie, our sweet pup, and Big Boy, our oversized cat with an even bigger personality. I’m also grateful for my amazing stepdaughters, Gabi and Jillian, who continue to inspire me as they grow into remarkable young women.

My weeks are filled with all kinds of youth adventures, including:

Youth Groups every other week where we talk, play, pray, and grow
Kids Clubs that keep our youngest members smiling and learning
Youth Sundays where our kids lead worship and always steal the show
Retreats filled with faith, fun, and plenty of snacks
Fellowship Events like Trunk or Treat, Prom, Galentine’s, Ladies’ Night, and lockins

One of my greatest joys outside the church is serving as a camp counselor at Camp Lambec, a place that has shaped countless young lives; including my own. There’s nothing quite like worshiping with the sound of Lake Erie’s waves, gathering around a campfire under the stars, or watching kids discover how deeply they are loved by Jesus. www.lambec.org

If you’re looking for a place where your kids can grow, belong, and have a whole lot of fun, I’d love to welcome them into one of our many programs at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Stop by or reach out by email, I’d be thrilled to connect.

Youth Ministry gives young people a chance to participate in church life and grow in relationship with Jesus Christ.

NBPC Performing the Life of Jesus skit at Smithfield Church of Christ

Service Project at our church - cleaning up the outdoor Sanctuary

E.P.I.C. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IN CHRIST

Some of the many activities are offered to youth: unique bible lessons, mentoring from adult leaders, family fun nights, Vacation Bible School, Camp Lambec, local mission work, and fellowship with other youth groups in the area. We have ministry and programming for two age groups:

Kid's Club

Children 4 to 11 Years Old

Youth Group

Youth 12 to 17 Years Old

If you would like more information about joining Kid's Club or Youth Group, please contact our Director of Youth Ministry:

Diana Spencer at dianamermon@gmail.com

They grow in their faith and spirituality, share their own talents, grow in life skills, develop a positive self image, serve others, and build life long friendships with peers, leaders and Jesus.