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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.  

 
Leaders in Education
 
Beginning February 5, 2023 our children will be using curriculum from Illustrated Ministries. We will dive deeper into the scripture passages shared in worship each Sunday. We will explore scripture through stories, music, art, games and more. During the season of Lent, we will join with our entire church family and build on the theme of Seeking, Honest Questions for Deeper Faith. Children are led by Joan Jones and adult and youth volunteers. We meet immediately following worship each Sunday morning.
 
 
Youth Spring Schedule
 
4/23- 5:30-7:30 Mission Night
 
4/30- are you ready for a mystery night/ Come and join us!
 
5/7- 5:30-7:30 dinner and Montreat meeting with youth and one adult from each family
 
5/14- Mother’s Day- spend the day with your mom
 
5/21- 5:30-7:30 game night and summer planning

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

Our Middle and High School youth 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

Our Middle and High School youth 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.

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
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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

Check out our annual big Youth Fundraiser – EPC Bistro down below: 

 
 
 
Please contact Joan Jones, Director of Children and Youth Ministries, at joan@eastminster.com, with questions or for more information.