The youth ministry of St. Andrew's is committed to an exciting and dynamic program that reaches the students of St. Andrew's and surrounding communities. Using creative programs and events to bring as many youth as possible to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. To impart to them the truth of God's love and help them grow in their relationship with Christ and others. The youth progam is developed for all youth and their friends who are currently in 6th - 12th grade.
Our
Mission:
To assist the youth of St. Andrew's as well as the youth in our community
to experience the Love of Christ and to Love others. We base this on "The
Great Commandment" in Matthew 22:37-39 "Love the Lord God with
all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and to Love
your neighbor as yourself."
Our
Vision:
To develop student leaders that are knit tightly together by God's Love.
Where as they would live out 1st Timothy 4:12 'That they would let no
man look down upon them because they are young, but set an example to
the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
Youth
Leadership Team:
Our leadership team is just that! A TEAM of dedicated young adults that
are mostly college age, and the Greatest group of faithful and committed
parents this side of the Mississippi River. All working together with
our full time youth Pastor. We all believe that we will never reach our
full potential in Christ until we help others to reach their potential.
Who - What - When - Where
The following events are for all youth and their friends who are currently in grades 6th - 12th.
Youth Sunday School: Is held every Sunday morning from 9:15 - 10:15 in room 14 of Christian Education building.
Sunday Night E.Y.C. We meet every Sunday night from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for an awesome time of youth lead Praise and Worship and lesson for the day followed by a time of fun and fellowship.
Wednesday Night E.Y.C. We meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in room 14 of Christian Education building for an awesome time of youth lead Praise and Worship and lesson of the day followed by a time of fun and fellowship, pool and ping pong, etc.
Youth Bible Studies: Are held from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every other Friday night at the youth Pastor's home next to the church. Every other bible study is followed by a time of fellowship consisting of bowling, miniature golf, movies, go-cart raceing, etc.
Camps, Retreats, Concerts and Conferences: During the year we plan events that will help to refresh and equip the students and staff. These events are usually away from the church. We have traveled from Orlando, Florida to as far North as Nashville, Tennessee. Our trips are for all active youth and their friends who might not necessarily come to the church for their first experience with Christ and other Christians. These trips are also great ways to build unity and help to develop continuity within our group.
Service Projects: We take opportunities throughout the year to serve the Lord with our hands and feet. Some of our projects consist of painting and cleaning, raking and yard work at our church, serving food at the local rescue mission, helping Taunton's Children's Home as well as other needs and opportunities that may arise.
Yearly Events: January - Super Bowl Fellowship, February - Ski Trip, 30 Hour Hunger and Homeless Weekend, March - Shepherd Student Conference, April - Mission Possible, June - Camp Lee, July - Vacation Bible School, White Water Retreat, August - Youth Week, September - See You At The Pole, Rock The Universe in Orlando, October - Gala Day By The Bay, November - Christmas Shoe Boxes for under privileged children, December - E.Y.C. Christmas Fellowship