Youth Ministries

Hi my name is Hua Ming Newman, and I am the head leader of youth group. I have been involved in youth group for about six years now. I am a college student at Grand Canyon University getting a BA in Youth Ministry. As for work I am a School Bus Driver at the Gar-Pal School District. I also work here at Palouse Federated Church as Director of Youth/Children’s Ministries as well as Head of Technology. Lastly I am a volunteer Firefighter/EMT for Palouse and a volunteer EMT for Colfax. In my free time I love to play Ice Hockey as well as playing Video Games. My favorite bible verse is Romans 12:21. I am beyond great full for the opportunity to work with your students. If you ever have any questions or want to chat you can always reach out.  

I became a Christian in 1974. 50 years! I graduated from Pacific Life College in 1984. I was a mailman for 30 years. I have been married to Janice for 43 years. In case you are wondering, yes we are old!!!!!

– Marty 

We have 3 sons and 8 grandchildren. We have been greatly blessed. We enjoy driving the teens to the youth group from Garfield. We pray God’s blessing on each one. We know these years are very challenging as they are really making decisions on who and what they want to be. We are honored to serve you and them. 

Marty and Janice

My name is Madi Weber, I am from Pullman and I attend the University of Idaho! I am studying agricultural education! I have been with Youth Group for just over a year! I have grown up always believing in God but not always knowing what that meant. Today, I am growing my relationship with Christ by embracing many different opportunities. God truly brought me to Palouse for a reason and I am grateful for every moment I have been able to spend with this wonderful group! Outside of Youth Group I am involved in various clubs at U of I and also teach workshops through National FFA.  I am always busy, but my favorite thing to do is to serve those around me! I hope to be a positive influence on many people’s lives and to spread God’s word each day!

Hello, My name is Jesse Alspaugh a current youth leader at the Palouse Federated church youth group. I am a student University of Idaho student studying agricultural education. I grew up in a small town outside of Boise called Emmett. Some of my favorite activities Include, Fishing, hiking, forging, cooking, and most importantly being goofy. I grew up in the church and have a connection when it comes to working with youth. Overall I am very thankful for the wonderful life and opportunity presented to me by the lord.

Hi, Y’all! My name is Josiah, and I am a student at the University of Idaho. Moving to college was an awesome opportunity to put my faith into action and apply what I had been taught my whole life. My faith strengthened, and everything became real, but something was missing: an opportunity to serve Christ and show his love to others. This year, I am excited to join the youth group team and pour Christ’s love into each kid I interact with!

I’m Ken Livingston, I’m 35 years old and I’m a Christ loving married father of three. I’ve been married to my beautiful wife for 14 years.  I am also a mechanic, and very enthusiastic about cars and anything racing. I am also a musician. I play guitar on our worship team at Calvary Chapel and I have been playing piano and other instruments since I was a kid. I love playing music for Jesus and have a soft spot in my heart for kids and babies (I have lots of nieces and nephews).

I’m Char Livingston, I’m 36 years old and married to my best friend for the past 14 years. I have homeschooled our 3 kids for the last 8 years. Together we have gone through trials and tribulations, each one growing us together in the Lord.  I enjoy baking bread, sewing, crocheting, and teaching kids about the Lord. I teach 11years old + Sunday school at Calvary Chapel in Palouse. I also teach a homeschool class at our local co-op called “Basic Skills to Study Gods Word”.  I also love being around my family, I have three siblings and tons of nieces and nephews.

Hi! My name is Rebekah and I’m a student leader. I’ve been going to youth group for around three years. I’m a student at GPHS. I love Jesus and dancing. My favorite is ballet, but I also take other styles too. I am so glad I’m able to fit youth group into my week. It’s definitely worth it. One of my favorite bible verses is Psalms 46:10.

I am Aryahna 

I’m a student leader, I have been going to this youth group on and off  for about three years and I have loved it! I love learning about God! I would say I have a pretty close relationship with our creator ( God) one of my favorite verses are psalms 91:4 and Matthew 6:26-28 

I’m homeschooled with a loving family that I’m pretty close to. I’m hoping one day to run my own youth group and teach about God! 

Colt is many things a comedian, construction worker, the center of attention, remarkably handsome… I could go on but the most important thing is this. Colt is a born again follower of Jesus the Christ and true worshiper of the Living God. Colts been involved in the Church for his whole life but learned what it meant to be the Church in 2024 at the age of 22 thanks only to God’s unending and unrelenting grace. Colts main ministry goal is the revelation of God’s faithfulness and Love through the way he lives his life in obedience to the truth with charity and kindness.