About Us
Oak Forest Youth is the Youth Ministry at Oak Forest UMC in Hayesville, NC. All 6th-12th grade youth are welcome to join us! We meet each Sunday from 4-6pm at Oak Forest, 990 Oak Forest Road, Hayesville.
Why Acts29?
The book of Acts tells the story of Jesus' followers, or Disciples, went into the world sharing the good news of Christ. There are 28 chapters in the book of Acts in the Bible, but the story doesn't end there! We are called to be Disciples of Jesus, and to share that good news with the world. We are actively continuing the story of the Disciples with our lives every day. We Are the Next Chapter!
Our Mission:
Reach Up in FAITH, Reach In for HOPE, Reach Out with LOVE; Reach All for CHRIST
Meet the Youth Directors:
Why Acts29?
The book of Acts tells the story of Jesus' followers, or Disciples, went into the world sharing the good news of Christ. There are 28 chapters in the book of Acts in the Bible, but the story doesn't end there! We are called to be Disciples of Jesus, and to share that good news with the world. We are actively continuing the story of the Disciples with our lives every day. We Are the Next Chapter!
Our Mission:
Reach Up in FAITH, Reach In for HOPE, Reach Out with LOVE; Reach All for CHRIST
Meet the Youth Directors:
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Andrew and Nikki Baten are extremely excited to be a part of this ministry with you!
Nikki is in her second year of seminary at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. She also has a degree in Music Education from the University of Florida Nikki is a Hayesville native and grew up at Oak Forest. Upon graduation (in 2017) she plans to seek ordination as an elder in the United Methodist Church. Andrew, Nikki's lesser half, grew up in Bradenton, FL, and was also actively involved in the church. He has been involved with the youth ministry at Harvest UMC in Bradenton and Trinity UMC in Gainesville. He has degrees in Biochemistry and Business Management from the University of Florida. |
