About DSM
At Dutilh Student Ministry, we’re all about creating a space where students can hit the "reset" button. We know life is loud, so we’ve built a community where you can recharge, find your energy, and dive deeper into your faith.
Here, you aren’t just a face in the crowd—you’re known by name and loved exactly as you are. Our goal is to empower you to follow Jesus alongside mentors who actually "get it." Through real conversations, high-energy worship, and mission trips, we help you navigate the messy middle-school and high-school years. It’s all about discovering the one thing that truly satisfies: a life centered on Jesus.
Series Overview – What are you made for? We’ve all wondered who we are, what makes us unique, and how we’re supposed to make a difference in the world. It’s easy to feel like our interests and talents are just random, but the truth is that God created each of us with a purpose to do amazing things. In this 4-week series from the Old and New Testaments, we’ll see that you’re made to know God and how the things you love might be exactly how God works through you because you’re made to be a light, to lead, and to make a difference.
🔥 Not Just Another Sunday Night...
Do you ever feel like you’re just blending into the crowd? Like you’re following the same script as everyone else?
Being a teenager in 2026 is loud, busy, and—let’s be honest—a little repetitive. But what if you were actually designed to stand out? Not just for the sake of being different, but because you were chosen for something bigger?
📖 Being a Holy Teenager: A Study of James 1
We’re diving into a brand-new 4-part series that flips the script on what "holiness" actually means. Forget the stereotypes of being "boring" or "perfect." True holiness is about being set apart by God for a special purpose.
Join Isaac Parkinson as we break down the book of James and discover how to live with intention, grit, and faith in a world that’s constantly trying to pull you in a thousand different directions.
🗓️ The Details
What: A 4-part deep dive into James 1.
Who: All students in 7th-12th grade are welcome!
Led By: Isaac Parkinson.
When: Select Sunday Nights (Check the schedule below).
Where: Conference Room
Why show up?
Because you weren't meant to just "get through" your teen years. You were meant to be a catalyst. Come find out what it looks like to be set apart for a purpose that actually matters.
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only..." — James 1:22
See you Sunday night!
Upcoming Events
Our Winter Retreat is officially around the corner! ❄️ While registration has closed, there is still one very important way you can be involved: Prayer.
We would love for our community to cover this weekend in prayer. Specifically, please join us in asking for:
Safe travels for all our students and leaders.
Safety during all our sessions and outdoor activities.
Life-changing encounters with God for every student attending.
We can’t wait to see what God has in store! 🙌
Warm Hearts, Warm Coats: Join Our Annual Coat Drive!
We are thrilled to partner once again with the Daily Bread Feeding Program for our annual coat drive. As the weather turns, we want to ensure our neighbors stay warm and well-fed.
We are seeking donations of new or gently used items in the following sizes:
Men’s Coats & Jackets: L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Men’s Pants: L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Hoodies & Sweatshirts: L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Gloves: All sizes welcome!
In addition to the drive, DSM will provide a community meal on the day of the event.
How you can help: An event like this isn’t possible without our volunteers. We encourage you to sign up for multiple slots if you’re able!
Our annual food packing lock-in is back! Here are the details you need to know:
Drop off: 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 27th at Dutilh.
Pick up: 7:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28th at Dutilh.
Friday Night...We will be partnering with Rise Against Hunger to host a meal packaging event. This is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals comprised of rice, soy, vegetables, and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. The program was created to give dedicated individuals the opportunity to participate in a hands-on international hunger relief program and to become educated, engaged advocates for the world’s hungry. To help defray the cost of meal packing, there will be a $20 fee per student. (Need-based scholarships are available. Please contact Sarah-shogue@dutilhumc.org or Heather - hshoffstall@dutilhumc.org.)
After the meal packing event, there will be a variety of games and activities, food, and a movie. Everyone is invited to bring a snack or a drink to share. Please don't allow students to bring energy drinks.
This summer, our DSM students have an amazing opportunity to serve and grow in faith — in Orlando, FL (June 20–27).
From leading VBS and completing small renovation projects to prayer walks and food distribution, these trips give students a chance to be the hands and feet of Jesus while building lifelong connections.
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