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Youth
Council
Linda
Shaffer.................................. Linda@stpauls-umc.com
301-373-8209
Reaching out to all youth grades 6-12...
With Sunday Night Youth and special events each month,
St. Paul’s provides opportunities for fun and fellowship for all middle
and high school youth. It is our prayer that these programs reach out
to not only St. Paul’s youth, but their secular friends as well.
Special Events include picnics, swim parties, bowling, movie nights,
retreats and much more.
Sunday Night Youth provides games, short talks and small group
discussions.
Growing in faith...
The Middle and High School years are a time for youth
to actively explore their faith and embrace it as their own. St. Paul’s
provides discipleship opportunities to help kids grow closer to God as
they study His Word. Sunday school provides opportunities for
discussion and the exploration of the tenets of Christianity. Retreats,
events such as Acquire the Fire and Ichthus, and Sr. High Cell groups
give youth a place to discuss the life application of Christianity and
to learn how to “walk the talk.”
Serving our church, the community, and
the world...
St. Paul’s youth participate in our services, cook
brunch for the church congregation once a month, and serve in
leadership positions in Young Life and Wyld Life. We’ve helped out with
church work days and done construction projects for members of our
church. For the past three summers, teens have served a week in
Appalachia – building wheel chair ramps, replacing floors, and
repairing roofs for some of our nation’s neediest.
Celebrating the wonder of our
Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ...
We worship God and our Savior in all that we do –
through song, prayer, service, and fellowship.
PARTNER in
Ministry Opportunities—there
are
several ways to serve in the youth program:
1.
Supporter—this is usually for single events,
designated jobs and limited preparation. Some examples
are: snacks, driving, cleaning, shopping, music, movie night host,
maintain data base, web site, promotional activities, prayer team.
2.
Friend—This would also be for single events, but with more interaction
with the youth, and could span an entire event. Some examples:
chaperone lock-in, attend retreats, camping, driving to and from and
attending concerts and/or special events.
3.
Ministry Partner—This person is involved in regular participation
at youth activities, and builds relationships with the youth. Examples:
give talks, lead small group, teach Sunday school, plan individual
activities, coordinate worship music, participate in special event
planning.
4.
Team Leader—This individual is integrally involved in all aspects
of St. Paul’s Youth Ministry. He/she leads specific youth ministry
sections, has strong relationships with youth, meets regularly with
Youth Ministry Coordinator, participates in special event planning.
Some examples are: Middle School Youth Group Leader, High School Youth
Group Leader, Cell Group Coordinator, Sunday School Coordinator.
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