Disciple NOW (DNOW)
DNOW Weekend is a powerful discipleship experience designed for students to grow in their relationship with Christ and with one another. Throughout the weekend, students will take part in engaging worship, biblical teaching, mission activities, and small-group discussions that challenge them to live out their faith in everyday life. DNOW emphasizes authentic community, spiritual growth, and practical discipleship, creating a meaningful and memorable weekend centered on following Jesus.
Worship Leader: Jonathan Turner Band
Pastor: Matthew Smith
The guys will stay at the New Zion Family Ministry Center. The girls will stay in host homes. There will be a host home for Jr High girls and a home for High School girls.
The Cost of the weekend is $35. The cost covers food, worship leaders and speakers cost.
We are looking forward to our 2027 DNOW weekend at New Zion, happening on January 15-17. This annual event is an incredible weekend retreat known as Disciple Now (DNOW). Throughout the weekend, students will participate in small group studies, worship services, engaging games, and mission or service projects. Our goal is to come together as a youth group to grow deeper in our faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Youth DNOW Weekend: Cell Phone Policy and Emergency Contacts
During the upcoming DNOW weekend, we will be implementing restrictions on cell phone use for all participating youth. The purpose of this policy is to encourage greater group engagement, minimize distractions, prevent exposure to inappropriate media, and reduce the potential for unnecessary drama during the event.
Packing List: What to Bring
- Bath towels, sleeping bag or bedding, and an air mattress if desired
- Clothes for the weekend
- Bibles and pens
- Snacks to share with others in their host homes
Cell Phone Collection and Access Schedule
- Phones will be collected from the youth on Friday evening between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
- On Saturday, youth will be allowed to check their phones between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
If you need to reach your child during the weekend, please use the contacts listed below. You may call the appropriate person based on your child’s group or if other issues arise.
Important Information for Parents
Parents, we are excited to have your teenager join us for DNOW 2027! This weekend is a wonderful opportunity for your teenager to build unity within our group, learn more about the Bible through small-group studies, and enjoy powerful times of worship.
- Sunday Morning Service: We have a special request for Sunday morning. It would be fantastic if all youth and their families could attend New Zion’s Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM.
- Medical and Behavior Forms: Please complete the required medical and behavior forms. You will receive an email with the link to these forms at the provided address.
- Payment Information: You can pay online when you sign up or pay later with cash or check.
- Medications: If your teenager needs to bring any medications, please ensure they are placed in their prescribed bottle inside a Ziploc bag with clear instructions.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday:
6:00 pm Dinner and Registration at New Zion
7:15 pm Worship
8:30 pm Small Groups at Home Session 1:
Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast/ small groups at Host home
10:00 am Worship
11:30 am Lunch @ New Zion
12:00 pm Afternoon Activity
2:00 pm head to host homes
2:30 pm small groups at Host home Session 2:
6:00 pm Supper @ New Zion
7:00 pm Worship
8:15 pm Dismissed to homes for Bible Studies Session 3
Sunday:
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
