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2 Timothy 2:2 instructs us to commit sound teaching to the next generation “so that they will be able to teach others also.” We consider youth ministry to be the spiritual formation of the future leaders of the church, that they might be examples in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12). We seek to be God’s instrumental means of ministry, that the Holy Spirit might use us to form godly dispositions, spiritual habits, biblical thought patterns, and virtuous character traits in the lives of teens. Luke 2 reminds us that Jesus Himself grew “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Similarly, our youth ministry is designed to be multi-faceted. The ministry includes regular instruction during Sunday School and Wednesday night youth meetings, small group prayer and sharing times, service opportunities, outreach activities, winter retreats and summer camps, mission trips, and various social and recreational activities.
Our Youth Group meets each week under the leadership of Pastor Paul & Alne Hartog on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Last summer our Youth Group went on a five day missions trip to the Kansas City area. While there they ministered in four churches through testimonies, speaking, and special music. In addition, they spent one day serving at the Gospel Rescue Mission and one day working at Amazing Grace Baptist Camp. Click here to see photos of the trip.
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