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JYF - Junior Youth Fellowship
JYF is a Christian group for teens in grades 6-8.
Meeting monthly for activities developed by student leaders and the
adult advisers, youth members are invited to "attend with a friend."
Church bulletins and newsletter keep everyone up-to-date
on the times and locations for fellowship, recreation, and retreat
events.
JOY - High School Youth
JOY youth group is an organization specifically designed
for high school youth in grades 9 through 12.
The youth program is developed around five major
areas: Bible study, fellowship activities, service projects, worship,
and recreational activities. Each month a variety of activities and
events are planned.
In addition to the youth's involvement on a congregational
level, our group also enjoy participating in circuit, district, and
synodical youth events.
Although adult sponsors are directly involved, the
youth take great pride in the responsibility of organizing and carrying
out a large part of the program themselves.
Monthly activities, dates and times, are published
in the church Messenger and Sunday bulletin.
Youth Confirmation Program
The Youth Confirmation course is a program of instruction
primarily for students in 7th and 8th grade. The program consists
of a systematic study of Christian doctrine. The teachings of the
Holy Scriptures are studied, organized in six units by such basic
topics as: Sin and Grace. . .The Bible. . .The Ten Commandments...The
Apostles' Creed. . . Holy Baptism. . .The Lord's Supper. . .Prayer.
. .The Office of the Keys. . .Living the Christian Life. . .The Second
Coming of Jesus Christ. . .Eternal Life
Classes are conducted at a variety of times throughout
the year, including Wednesday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and summer
months. The confirmation units are supplemented by projects and sermon
studies. Most students complete the requirements of the program in
two years, at which time they may elect to become communing members
of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
In addition to the regular class sessions, Junior
High fellowship activities are scheduled to provide students with
the opportunity for sociability. The Junior Confirmation program is
staffed by the Pastors and the Coordinator of Children's Ministries.
Here are youth ministry resources from the Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod:.
http://www.lcms.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=1696
