Youth
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. (Isaiah 43:2)
Age-Groups
Jr. High - 6th through 8th Grade
Sr. High - 9th through 12th Grade
Purpose
Zion Youth Ministry exists to serve both parents and children. We serve parents by coming alongside them in their effort to teach their children sound biblical truth with the ultimate desire that the Lord will give them new life and a heart to serve Him. We serve children by providing a safe and enjoyable environment where the Word of God is taught faithfully, and Christ is exalted.
YOUTH MINISTRY MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
ANCHORED Jr. High Youth
ANCHORED is a ministry for youth in 6th- 8th grade. This ministry is meant be a place where we care for one another, reach youth outside the faith, offer ourselves in worship to God, serve others and God in love, and share God's Word with the world. We do this through Connection Hour (Sunday School), Confirmation class, monthly events, the Winter Retreat, and the summer mission trip. Contact Laura-Li Gaide, the Director of Youth Ministry for any questions!
Sunday Morning Connection Hour
During the school year, all 6th-8th graders are welcome to join us Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. as we grow in our faith through lessons, videos, and games.
Winter Retreat & Summer Mission Trip
Winter Reatreat
In 2024, we will be going to Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, TX for their Midwinter Retreat on the weekend of February 9th-11th. More info on the conference center here: https://lakeviewmcc.org/
Summer Mission Trip
In 2024, we will be going to Ruston, LA the week of July 14-19 to serve with Camp Generate YM360. If you'd like more information about Camp Generate YM360, you can check it out here: https://generatestudents.com/
Monthly Events
Junior High Youth have monthly opportunities to spend time in fellowship and service.
Confirmation
Confirmation allows youth an opportunity to take a closer look at the inner workings of our faith and the basic tenets of the Lutheran Church. Classes begin with a parent/student meeting in October. Confirmand classes take place throughout students' 7th and 8th grade school year and Confirmation takes place in the Spring. For more information or to join the next class of confirmands, please contact the church office.
ABLAZE Senior High Youth
- ABLAZE is a ministry for youth in 9th- 12th grade. This ministry is meant be a place where we care for one another, reach youth outside the faith, offer ourselves in worship to God, serve others and God in love, and share God's Word with the world. We do this through Connection Hour (Sunday School), monthly events, hang times, Wednesday nights, the Winter Retreat, and the summer mission trip. Contact Laura-Li Gaide, the Director of Youth Ministry for any questions!
Wednesday Nights
Experience fun, food, and authentic community during our LIFE group for High School Students. This event happens weekly during the school year in the Youth Room.
Monthly Events and Hang Time
We get together twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5-6:30. Hang Time is laid back and fun and we enjoy Open Gym, games and a devotion. We have one monthly event and one or two hang times a month. Monthly events could be a fun fellowship time or a service event. Hang times are open gyms with food, fellowship, and fun
Sunday morning Connection Hour
During the school year, join us for Connection Hour! Catch up and enjoy snacks and then we settle into a time of Bible study and growing closer to Jesus and one another.
Winter Retreat & Summer Mission Trip
Winter Retreat
We will be going to Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX on January 12-14, 2024. To learn more about Camp Buckner, check it out here: https://www.buckner.org/camp-buckner/
Summer Mission Trip
We will be going to Kansas City, MO on June 1-8, 2024 with NextStep Ministries. To learn more about Next Step Ministries and what we will do in the future, check out more info here: https://nextstepministries.com/mission-trips/kansas-city-missouri/