2014-2015 element student ministry

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Element Student Ministrys number one goal is to partner with families in helping grow their

student up in a relationship with Christ. We realize that a partnership takes effort on both

sides, and we commit at Element to do our very best to provided ministry opportunities to

help students grow in a love relationship with Jesus Christ. We

try to accomplish this goal in many different ways because we

know that each individual student is in a different place in their

faith journey. We want to meet students where they are in thataith journey. We want to meet students where they are in that

journey and then help them to GROW deeper in their faith.

My hope is that you will take this guide and look through

it both students and parents) and find a ministry that you

can get involved with this year. We dont expect anyone

to participate in everything, but we DO want you to find

at least one weekly ministry to participate in and fully

comm it to being a part of. If you have any questions aboutomm it to being a part of. If you have any questions about

our ministry, let us know. We love to share about our vision

and our goals.

Thanks for letting us come beside your family on this faith

journey here at Trinity United Methodist Church. We look

forward to supporting, guiding, and challenging you to GROW

into a fully comm itted disciple

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Our mission is to

REACH

non-believers for Christ to

CONNECT

with

other Christians to

GROW

in our faith to

SERVE

those in need

and to

HONOR

God with our lives.


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Target: Visitor, Seeker, Interested in attending

CROWD PROGRAMSare ministry opportunities that are directed toward the CROWD students.

The idea behind these programs is to encourage students to invite their friends and to interact with

others. These events are fun-filled but have a very important worship and lesson time.

Prayer Breakfast offers an opportunity for middle school and high school students to gather on

Tuesday mornings at 6:30 AM in the Youth Cafe to have a devotional and prayer time. Breakfast

costs 3, and students walk to school afterward.osts 3, and students walk to school afterward. Tuesday mornings: 6:30 AM

Sunday Night Live SNL) is a high-energy worship service that occurs monthly. The idea behind

SNL is to get as many students involved in the worship service as possible. Students host, lead worship,

make videos, perform drama, and sometimes even lead the lesson. SNL is a great night for visitors

and for students to invite their friends.

Sunday nights: 6:00 8:00 PM

Target: Non-churched, Non-believing

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS,or outreach events, are targeted at COMMUNITY students. The

goal of outreach events is to attract as many students as possible, and even involve them in the

events activities, in order to show them that Christians can have fun together. These events are also

a good way to publicize the activities and ministry areas we have at Element through brochures,

posters, etc. These events occur monthly.

REACH NightEACH Night is a Sunday night ministry that typically happens the first Sunday night of the month.

REACH nights specific function is to give our students an opportunity to invite a friend to church. REACH

nights are great entry-level events that allow students to become comfortable with the church environment.

REACH nights are fun-filled nights that end with a lesson. A few examples of REACH nights are:

Pumpkinfest, Mr. Trinity Pageant, Hootenanny, tailgate parties, and Fire & Ice night. We anticipate lots of

visitors on REACH nights. Sunday nights: 6:00 8:00 PM

Element Cafeis open to all students 6th 12th grades on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from

3:00 5:30:00 5:30 P.M. Element Cafe is a great place to relax, do homework, play in the game room, eat snacks,

and just hang out with friends. We have Wi-Fi and will soon provide computers for the students to use. This

program meets in the youth area of the church. Tuesday Thursday afternoons: 3:00 5:30 PM

Destination Funknownis a Sunday night program in which the destination is sometimes kept a secret

for the students (as well as the adult counselors). The destination is typically fun in nature where we play

and then end with a lesson. Students enjoy the suspense and excitement that comes with these nights.

Sunday nights: 6:00 8:00 PM


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Target: Forced to attend Seeker Interested in growing

CONGREG TION PROGR MS are aimed towards those students who are comfortable

at church. These CONGREGATION students range from those who are forced to attend church

to those who are ready to begin studying the Bible. Many of these students have grown up in

the church or have parents who attend the church.

Deuces

meets in the youth center on the second Sunday of each month. The night consists of

dinneinner, a game, worship, a lesson, and small group break-out sessions by grade for follow-up

questions. The adult counselors remain the same for each grade level, allowing the adults to

build bonds with the students in their group. Deuces provides a great opportunity to reach

students who are likely to respond to the lesson they just learned. Sunday nights: 6:00 8:00 PM

Sunday School

is a challenging program in youth ministry since it tends to have a reputation of

being boring. Our Sunday School ministry faces that stigma head-on in hopes to create an

environment of fun, fellowship, and growth. Sunday School classes are divided by 6th, 7th, 8th,

9th 10th, andth 10th, and 11th 12th grades. Each class is learning something different with our seven-year

cycle curriculum so students experience a well-rounded study of the Bible and theology. Each

class has discussion, games, and a time to look at Scripture. Sunday mornings: 10:00 10:45 AM

Serve Saturdays

are opportunities that are provided throughout the school year for students to

SERVE those in need. These opportunities range from tutoring to feeding the homeless. Most

of these missions will be one-time commitments on a Saturday or weekdays after school.

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Target Serving others through ministry and evangelism

CORE PROGR MSare aimed toward students who are actively seeking to GROW deeper in

their faith and be leaders in the ministry. Many of the core programs are organized and led by students

with little if any direction and follow-up from adult leadership. These students must be ready to take on

new challenges and lead their peers in ministry.

The Journey

is a program designed for students who are ready to take their spiritual journey to a

deeper level.eeper level. The program is customized for each grade in each of the Biblical principles: worship

service evangelism fellowship and discipleship. Students are challenged to complete a task

associated with each principle. Students are given guidelines but are encouraged to come up with

their own task based on their talents or passions. Also The Journey challenges the students to read

a book and complete a devotional during the year. The ultimate goal of The Journey is to prepare

students to be servants for Christ once they graduate from high school and leave the support of their

parents and youth minister.

Element Leaderslement Leaders

is for students who are ready to give back to the church. Students are not nominated

or elected to the leadership team. Anyone is welcome to join. This helps eliminate popularity contests

for youth group leaders. The only rule is the student must lead.


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The Element ministers want to get to know you We do this through what we call Prime Times,

where students meet with one of the Element ministers. These conversations can be anything:

questions about God, faith, life, relationships, time in prayer, or anything in between.

Sign up at weekly gatherings or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter.

sundays 6:00 - 8:00pm

sunday jan 11 4:00 - 6:00pm

[6th GRAD E]

youth handbells: 4:15 - 5:00pm

cross & flame youth choir: 5:00 - 5:50pm

[6th - 12th grade]

The Element ministers want to get to know you We do this through what we call Prime Times,

where students meet with one of the Element ministers. These conversations can be anything:

questions about God, faith, life, relationships, time in prayer, or anything in between.

Sign up at weekly gatherings or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter.


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MARCH 6-8 2015

DISCOVERY WEEKEND


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Element Student Ministry believes that, as a staff we are called to be in

partnership with parents and vo lunteers to build up students in a loving

relationship with Jesus Christ. We realize that this partnership takes

effort from everyone. At Element, we are convinced that the more

parents & adult volunteers we have involved the more students

we can e ffectively REAC H for Jesus. So this year, we are

hoping that all paren ts will commit to volunteering in at least oneoping that all parents will comm it to volunteering in at least one

way each semester. Below are a few ways that parents can get involved.

By volunteering, you ge t to:

No experience needed Only a love for Jesus.

Whether you serve at Element Caf, drive your vehicle, pray for Element,

or mentor a group of students, you can play a role in helping your

student and others develop an au thentic faith.

It is our commitment to you that we, through the leading and empowerment

of the Ho ly Spirit, will provide relevan t ministries, opportunities for

development as a deeply committed Christian, and training for Christian

leadership for adults and students who have a desire to serve.

What a great calling we have to be a part of a team who will point

the way to Jesus Christ.

Contact Robert Sturdivant [email protected]

205.879.1737

Sunday S chool Teacher - We need 10 grade level

teachers willing to commit weekly from 10:00-11:00am

on Sun day mo rnings during the school year. A co-teacher

or staff mem ber is provided in the classroom as w ell as

supplies and curriculum.

Sunday School Hospitalityunday School Hospitality - We need 2 parents or

adults willing to serve the snack brea kfast on Sunda y

mornings in the caf from 9:45-10:15am. This may

be don e on a rotation if that is more fitting.

One o f our major goals this year is that every parent of a student in our ministry finds one wa y

to serve each sem ester. Below is a list of some of the many w ays that volunteers can serve at

Elemen t Student Ministry. Take a look and see wh at might interest you. Everyone is needed


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Sunday Night Food Server W e need 4 adults to comm it to serving and cleaning up

during our Sund ay night youth service. This will be on a rotational basis, so we need

folks to commit to at least one Sunday night a month. 5:15 6:45pm

Element Tech Team We n eed up to 4 ad ults willing to help run video, sound, or

computer on Sunday nights during Sunday Night Live & D euces. 5:15 8:15pm

Training will be provided.

Element Sunday N ight Adult Volunteerlement Sunday N ight Adult Volunteer W e need 20+ adult volunteers to hang out

with, encourage, and talk with students on Sunday nights during the school year.

5:45 8:00pm

Sunday N ight Drivers We n eed 20+ adults willing to drive large personal vehicles

for Destination Funknowns. These nights typically occur just once a month.

5:45 8:00pm

FUSION Sm all Group Leader - We need 12 guy leaders and 12 girl leaders for

grade level small groups that meet throughout the week. The com mitment is an

hour and a half one day a week during the school year. Curriculum and training

provided.

Journey Guides- We are in need of 14 Journey G uides that are willing to check

in with students on Th e Journey once a month to see about progress. Comm itment

time is one hour a w eek.ime is one hour a week.

Prayer Breakfast Adult V olunteers- W e need 2-3 volunteers to commit to one

Tuesday Morning a month. These volunteers will pick up the food for prayer

breakfast and bring it to the church by 6:30 one Tuesday m orning a month and

then serve it to the students. They do not hav e to order the food or bother with

paying for it. We just nee d som eone to get the food to the church a nd serve it.

We are always done by 7:30am.

Serve Saturdayerve Saturday - We need 2 adults every month to help us serve from 9:30am -

12:00pm at one of our local ministries.

First Time Visitor Gift Drop Off - With each new student joining us on Sunday

nights, we always want to make sure that the student feels known, loved and

connected a t Element. So w ith that, we deliver a gift to the family the following

Monday before the student gets home from school. If you're available on

Mondays before 3pm, then this ministry is for you

MIA Missing You Gift Drop OffIA Missing You Gift Drop Off- Life gets busy Som etimes this leads to

students falling out of touch w ith our student ministry. However, even w hen life

is the busiest, we w ant to make sure our students know that we know they

haven't been around and that we miss them Each week on Wednesdays before

3pm, we deliver "Missing You " gifts to those students who haven't joined us on

a Sunday night in over a m onth.

Tailgating Cooking Team - Throughou t the fall, we will be setting up our very

own tailgating tent at some of the middle school and high school games . If youwn tailgating tent at some of the middle school and high school games. If you

can grill out, pick up drinks/cups/chips and/or be a g reeter as students com e

by to grab a burger, then this ministry is for you

Element Cafe- Element Ca fe is one of our many m inistries at Eleme nt that

seeks to provide students with a safe haven through a Christian environment

after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Over the past year, Element Cafe

has grown significantly in all aspects. God has truly had His han ds in this

ministry. We have a lot of different roles and shifts available. Shift 1 - 3:00-4:15inistry. We h ave a lot of different roles and shifts available. Shift 1 - 3:00-4:15

and Sh ift 2 - 4:15-5:30. In these shifts you'll have the opportunity to work a t the

front desk, serve at the concession stand, play games in the gym, or be a

hall monitor. Whatever works best for you


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