Youth ministry
“…set an example for the believers…” 1 Timothy 4:12.
Youth Sunday
Sunday Night Fellowship
On Sunday, March 1, the youth will lead both the 9:00 and the
Join us for Sunday Night Fellowship as we
11:00 worship services. The liturgy and prayers have all been
continue to grow closer to God and to each
written by the youth. Four seniors will present the message for
other!
the day based on the temptations of Jesus as found in Matthew
6:00‐7:30 p.m., begin with dinner and then
4:1‐11. The speakers are Caroline Barnhill, Jack Bohlen, Jake
have separate devotions and activities for
Moore, and Meredith Newman.
middle school and high school youth. You
We
meet
each
week
from
are welcome to come and welcome to bring friends!
Spring Retreats
Come grow with us!
The Youth Ministry will sponsor spring retreats for both the high school and middle school. The high school spring retreat will be whitewater rafting and will be March 13‐15 and the middle school beach retreat will be April 24‐26. Come and join us as we get away for a weekend of fun, sun, and plenty of water!
Each
retreat
costs
$125/person
but
scholarships
are
available by speaking with Adrian Martin in the church office. Register online on the youth page!
Join Us For Middle School Sunday School! ‐Kristi Gallimore, Linda & Doyle Williams
Exciting events are happening in Middle School Sunday School! We held additional days in court and kudos to parents, preschool and elementary teachers! When middle schoolers are running to open their bibles for arguing a point, excellent teaching has occurred in the past.
For the second year, on the fourth Sunday in Advent, we held a bench trial on the Wise Men presented in the second chapter of Matthew. This year, arguments were presented first by the plaintiff (half of our class) to keep the reference to the coming of the Magi (may trigger presents). The defendant (other half) then argued to properly remove the reference as it is confusing, incorrect and aligned with Herod. Briefs were prepared by both parties to the judge. Then, at the risk of impeaching the judge for lack of a quick decision, the case was stayed for another year until the fourth Sunday in Advent. Some of the young lawyers regret this delay as some will be confirmands next year and will miss opening arguments. On our most recent Lord’s Day, our students were again engaged. A three‐judges panel was chosen to weigh in on a brief hearing. Both sides of the bench presented theories as to why John, the great Apostle, chose not to incorporate more of the Christmas Story similar to Matthew and Luke. We can’t reveal the decision but it was unanimous.
All sixth and seventh graders are invited to our Sunday School class where the action is rapid, enjoyable and interesting. Snacks are provided and our teachers rejoice at having youth to continue their Journey of Faith in room 106 at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday.
6 The Communicator ~ March 2020