75 Years of Youth Ministry …
Youth and Children’s Ministries have always been a priority in the Evangelical Methodist Church. In these pages you’ll see articles from our 75-year history which highlight the importance and the investment the EMC has made in our youth. God has given parents the role of primary spiritual shepherds for their children, and churches are to come alongside parents and families to help solidify the truth of God’s Word they are teaching. For those who may not have parents who are believers, the church also provides spiritual mentors to shepherd and model a relationship with Christ.
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The Connection
FALL 2021
Two primary ways the larger body of the EMC has come alongside church ministries and ministered to Youth and Children are Youth Camps and Quiz Team programs. It’s likely that several reading this Connection issue were campers at a church youth camp – maybe a few times or maybe every year. For those who attended, many can point back to a major spiritual decision(s) made at a Youth Camp altar… salvation, sanctification, a call to ministry… and the list goes on. The EMC has faithfully provided camp opportunities for children and youth to come away from their normal distractions and gather to witness the love of Christ. We hope you enjoy these historical pictures, articles, and camp and quiz team reports. ~ Judy Edwards
