Athens Christian Church Youth Lead Sunday Services

ACC's Youth Sunday features student-led worship, message, and roles

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Athens Christian Church is hosting a special Youth Sunday on February 22, with all three morning worship services entirely led by the church's youth. Five young men will deliver the message titled 'People of the Bible: 'Timothy: Rookie of the Year'', while students will also lead worship, serve as greeters, communion preparers, and in other roles.

Why it matters

Youth Sunday is an opportunity for the church's young people to take on leadership roles and showcase their passion and talents within the congregation. It helps engage the next generation in the life of the church and inspires the community.

The details

The Youth Sunday services at Athens Christian Church will feature student-led worship, a message delivered by five young men, and youth serving in various other roles like greeters, communion preparers, and more. The message is titled 'People of the Bible: 'Timothy: Rookie of the Year'' and will draw from passages in Acts and 1 Timothy.

  • The Youth Sunday services will take place on February 22, 2026 during the 8 AM, 9:15 AM, and 10:30 AM worship times.

The players

Athens Christian Church

A church located in Athens, Illinois that is hosting a special Youth Sunday service.

Michael Givan, Avery Jockisch, Brady Schrock, Brayden Seman, and Colin Smith

Five young men who will deliver the message titled 'People of the Bible: 'Timothy: Rookie of the Year'' during the Youth Sunday services.

Ella Armitage, Kenneth Baker, Kenley Combs, Kaylee Ferrill, Ava Gennicks, Emma Harris, Avery Jockish, and Michael Mitchell

Students who will lead worship through the praise team and tech crew.

Ella Hesson, Nathan Hesson, Avery Humphres, Tenley Seifert, Sammi Trader, Olivia Walter, and Alyssa Wiley

Youth who will serve as greeters, communion preparers, and in other roles during the Youth Sunday services.

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What’s next

For those unable to attend in person, the 8 AM and 10:30 AM services will be livestreamed through the church's website, app, Facebook, and Spotify.

The takeaway

Youth Sunday is an inspiring event that showcases the passion, leadership, and talents of the next generation within the Athens Christian Church community. It's an opportunity for young people to take on meaningful roles and inspire the congregation.