Ashley Wood, Director of Children's & Youth Ministry
Children’s & Youth Ministry
Hello. I am Ashley Wood the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries. I joined the Christ Church team in May of 2023. I am a resident of Point Pleasant, WV with my husband Jimmie and daughter Taylor. My son Jimmie III lives in Washington DC as a member of the U.S. Air Force. I have worked in children’s ministries for 17 years. My journey began in 2006 when I began helping with my son’s cub scout den. I spent the next 15 years with my church’s scouting programs working with boys and girls of all ages including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Crew. During that time, I was also a volunteer and leader with the Children’s Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Upwards Basketball and all other children’s ministries at the church. I became a youth leader at Trinity UMC in 2014, with a very active mission and service minded group. I hope to bring that same heart and mind for children and service to Christ Church.
If you have any questions or would like to reach out to me, please send an email to me at ashley@ccumwv.org, or call 304-342-0192 Ext. 205. I look forward to hearing from you.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Sunday School will resume this fall after Labor Day. This Sunday School class is for elementary-aged children and will be offered during the Connections Hour each Sunday morning from 9:45-10:30.
Children will be welcomed into the church’s brightly-colored, beautiful Sunday School room and will participate in age-appropriate Bible lessons. Each lesson will include a story, activity, and craft. The goal of the Children’s Sunday School class is to develop a relationship with Jesus.
Youth Ministry
Christ Church’s Youth Group will resume this fall after Labor Day. The Youth program are for those from 6th to 12th grade. This group meets on Sundays from 5:00-6:00 in the Omega Room and is led by Ashley Wood. During each session, youth will have a meal, participate in a lesson and spiritual activity, and have access to the youth game room. Our goal is to learn about God and grow in a relationship with Jesus. We invite you to Bring a friend and join the Fun!
Christ Church’s Youth Group is mission-minded, and participates in many outreach activities outside of our church walls. Some of our activities include a week long annual missions trip, a trip to the WV Annual Conference Youth Workshop, and visiting many local destinations to aid in servicing our community or bond with each other and grow in Christ.
Youth Group Lock In
The CCUM Youth Group will be having a Lock-In on Sunday, November 10th at 5:oo pm. All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to attend!