Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church
of Morehead City
We believe that all
young people and adults who are involved in youth ministry have been
called by God. God’s word is what shapes us and shapes our youth
ministry. It provides a foundation for all that we do. We
want our youth program to be a safe place where young people can find
significant adult friends and a wonderful peer group who will listen,
support, and help them develop skills that will last them a
lifetime. The youth are involved in the life and ministry of the
church in a variety of ways.
WORSHIP
…is central to the Christian Community. At First
Presbyterian youth are involved in a number of different ways.
Youth
Sunday
May 8th, 2005. Mid High and Sr. High
youth will organize and lead both services.
Service Assistants
The youth help assist in worship the 2nd and
4th Sunday of every month. They do everything from reading
scripture to liturgical dancing.
EXPLORATION
/ EDUCATION
….is a cornerstone of church life in the reformed tradition.
Through various activities in our youth program, youth are encouraged
to worship Christ with their minds as well as their hearts. We
explore and learn about a variety of different topics throughout the
year. We have Bible studies, learn about the effects of drugs and
alcohol, learn how to cope with stress, etc.
SERVICE
…God calls us “out.” Mission, at home and abroad, is another
way we worship God in faith and life. The youth at First
Presbyterian participate in mission and service projects both locally
and away from home.
We understand
mission trips to be….
Windows through which to see the
world and God’s vision for it in new ways
Mirrors in which to see ourselves, our church, and our
culture more clearly
Doorways through which we enter into deeper fellowship with
God and our neighbor
Voices through which we may hear God’s call to us
Local Mission
Our program has worked with Caroline’s House
(home for battered women), Martha’s Mission, The Carolina House,
shut-ins, and many other groups.
Away From Home
Mission
’04 Mission Trips – The
Mid High group went to Charlotte to work with The Cross Program and the
Sr. High group went to New York City to work with YSOP (Youth Service
Opportunities Project).
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Charlotte Mission Trip
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New York City Mission Trip
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Click here
for more pictures of the New
York City Mission Trip
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’05 Mission Trip – April
21st – April 25th - The Mid High and Sr. High groups will be going to
Washington, DC to work with the Pilgrimage Service and Learning Center
and Hostel. During our stay at the Pilgrimage we will focus on
issues surrounding hunger and homelessness, as well as ways in which
people of faith have responded to these critical issues.
’06 Mission Trip – Our Sr.
High group will be traveling to Mexico to do work.
FELLOWSHIP
…Life as a young person in a community of faith certainly means
fellowship. At First Presbyterian we have tons of fun as we grow
in our faith. Throughout the year, we take time out to simply
have fun, get to know each other better, and to make our group
stronger. We go skiing every year, go bowling, have scavenger
hunts, sing karaoke, and do lots of other fun things! Click here
for pictures of the most recent bowling
outing, the Jonathan
Tasker Concert, and the Youth Luncheon.
Ski Trip – Feb. 19th – Feb. 21st,
2005
Youth Program Schedule (unless
otherwise noted)
Sunday: 4:45 pm –
6:00pm – Mid High
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm – Sr. High
Director
of Youth Ministries
Suzy Edwards