YOUTH MINISTRY

Mission Statement

The goal of the Youth Ministry is to nurture the youth of EPC by providing a diverse program that includes education, service, recreation and fun.

Youth Ministry this Fall

Faith in an Anxious World

Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm

All rising 6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Sunday evening youth group. We gather at 5:30pm in the Youth Room for dinner and then a time of study, prayer, mission, fellowship and friends. This fall, we will share in a study Faith in an Anxious World. Together, we will reflect on New Testament stories watch Jesus enter anxious situations with his disciples and explore:

Life in a Anxious World
Life in a Relational World
Life in a Hurting World
Life in a Hopeful World

We will share in times of mission as we look for ways to share the love of Christ through Greenville and beyond and we will have plenty time for play and fellowship.

Youth Supporting Children

Starting Sunday, Sep.18th following Worship

Our youth will also help lead a time of Building Stories with the children of EPC . This group will meet on Sunday mornings immediately following worship beginning Sunday, Sep 18.

Youth in Worship

Our youth serve as liturgists for Sunday morning worship as well as ushers, greeters and so much more. The youth plan and lead several services throughout the year as well.

Leadership

Beginning September 2022, our Middle and High School youth will meet each Sunday evening from 5:30-7:30. We will share a meal and programming each Sunday. Our time together will consist of study, mission, fellowship and fun as we seek to follow Christ in our daily lives.

Education

Summer Montreat Youth Conferences

Each summer, our middle and high school youth have the opportunity to join with hundreds of other Presbyterian Youth at both Maryville College (Middle School) and the Montreat Youth Conference (High School). During these conferences, we worship, study, play and enjoy time together as we grow in faith together.

Youth Ministry Includes…

Outreach and Service Projects:

- Creating blessing bags for local hospital staff and homeless
- Mission Trips

Conferences and Retreats:

- - Montreat Middle and High School Retreats
  - Foothills Presbytery retreats and PYC on the road events

Leadership

EPC Bistro
Worship planning & leading
- Serving on Foothills Presbytery Youth Council
- Serving on Foothills Presbytery Youth Council
- Leading and supporting our young children through Building Stories, Brick by Brick

Recreation and Fun:

Movie Nights
Lock in
Ballgames
Cooking and baking together
Pool Parties
Progressive Dinners

Education and Growth:

- Bible Study
- Youth Group Discussions
- Montreat Conferences
- Confirmation Class
- Friendship & Fellowship with one another
- Conversations about Faith in an Anxious World
- Personal Growth