Welcome to OAY

We're so glad you're here!

Our Orange Ave Youth Group (OAY) is for 6th to 12th grade students. Our aim is to raise up the next generation of Christians who love God and love people, who are confident in their own faith, and who become disciple makers for generations to come! 
Meet the OAY team
Contact our youth minister

What does the youth group do?

BIBLE CLASSES
OAY meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00am and on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the youth group room. We study books of the Bible and various topics.  
DEVOTIONALS
During the school year, our high schoolers meet most Monday nights at the Simpson''s home and our middle schoolers meet once a month at the McCoy's home. 
EVENTS & RETREATS
OAY always has something to look forward to whether's is a lock-in, pickleball day, service project, fall retreat, winter retreat, or spring retreat! 
WEEK LONG TRIPS
Every June we attend a Huntsville, AL work camp. In July many of our teens go to Watson Week at CFBC. Also in July, our older teens can join our Jamaica Mission trip!

How can we get involved?

Stay informed
• Read the weekly Monday emails. This is the best way to stay up-to-date on all the information!
• Join the high school and middle school WhatsApp groups to stay connected in real-time.
Host the youth group
• We'd love to have an OAY devotional in your home!
Chaperone for events, retreats, and trips
• All adults are required to complete a background check and safety training course.
sign up for Monday emails
request background check
complete student insurance form
complete adult insurance form

How can we get involved?

Stay informed
• Read the weekly Monday emails. This is the best way to stay up-to-date on all the information!
• Join the high school and middle school WhatsApp groups to stay connected in real-time.
Host the youth group
• We'd love to have an OAY devotional in your home!
Chaperone for events, retreats, and trips
• All adults are required to complete a background check and safety training course.
sign up for Monday emails
request background check
complete student insurance form
complete adult insurance form

OAY Covenant

There are three key elements to our OAY Covenant:
  1. The 10  youth group commandments,
  2. The youth group dress code, and
  3. A designated section to sign and return to our youth minister, Scott Simpson.
 
Please carefully read this covenant, sign, and return to Scott before your child participates in further youth group activities. Feel free to connect with Scott for any questions you may have!
OAY COVENANT

Meet the OAY team

Youth Minister: Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson began working for Orange Ave in July 2014. Scott and his wife, Brittany, are both passionate about youth ministry and serve as a powerful team for our teens. They have two sons, Cooper and Jack, who also love hanging out with the youth group!

Middle School Lead: Letson McCoy

Letson moved to the area, along with his wife Laura, in August 2018. Not long after, they began volunteering with the youth group on a regular basis. In June of 2026, Letson officially began serving at the middle school ministry lead. 

Contact Scott Simpson

Email Scott