Senior High
Youth Online Advent Devotional
For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. It’s a time when we observe his first coming while we also look forward to his second coming. This 4-day plan will...
Youth Group Schedule
The holiday season is almost upon us! Youth Group, please mark your calendars with our December and January schedule.
Youth Christmas Party 2020
Get ready to showcase your best Ugly Sweater at our Youth Group Christmas Party on Sunday, December 6! Head on over to the Shawnee Campus from 6:30-7:30pm and partake in some fun party games and a White Elephant gift exchange. Please make sure your gift is either...
Youth Advent Devotion 2020
“Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love” are our themes for Advent this year. Beginning Sunday, November 29, the Youth will begin a study on each word by watching a video kickstarting the theme for each week. As students learn together in class, immerse themselves in the topic...
Confirmation
Celebrating the Rite of Confirmation
Even during this challenging time, the Word of the Lord continues to grow and impact lives. Though COVID created delays and caused attendance to be limited, eleven students were able to confirm their faith in Jesus this fall. Though we could not invite the whole...
Confirmation Online
Confirmation families! Below you will find the zoom links for our online Confirmation class option that can be used each week throughout the year. If you have any further questions or have problems signing on, feel free to reach out to me (Beth Stephens) at...
Beth Stephens
Youth Family Minister
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 ESV
Bible Studies, Discussion Time, Engaging Activities
Youth can participate in a myriad of events each month, from Sunday morning youth Sunday School in the youth room at each campus, to Sunday evening Youth Nights at family host locations. Youth meet new friends, strengthen old friendships and have time to talk about real-life issues in a setting with appropriate adult guidance of discussion topics.
Serving Others
Serving others is one of the hallmarks of faith life at Trinity, and youth are no exception. One of the greatest joys in youth ministry is to see the smiles of satisfaction as young adult realize the joy of serving others as the love of Christ flows through them. Service activities include providing childcare for parents’ night out events, serving an Easter breakfast, and setting up garage sales among other things. A servant event trip somewhere within the United States is in the planning stages, too!
Lutheran Valley Retreat
Nestled into the Pike National Forest, Lutheran Valley Retreat provides a year-round retreat and summer camp facilities for groups from around the country. When at LVR, youth are at a place where focus on God and building your relationship with Jesus Christ is without interruption. Youth are immersed in fun activities and Bible studies from dawn to dusk. Trinity’s youth attend LVR each summer.
National Youth Gathering
“Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.
During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod. This event is organized by LCMS Youth Ministry in Saint Louis, MO.
For additional ways to connect to LCMS Youth Ministry, please visit www.lcms.org/youth.”
—Taken from http://lcmsgathering.com/aboutus/
Bible Studies, Discussion Time, Engaging Activities
Youth can participate in a myriad of events each month, from Sunday morning youth Sunday School in the youth room at each campus, to Sunday evening Youth Nights at family host locations. Youth meet new friends, strengthen old friendships and have time to talk about real-life issues in a setting with appropriate adult guidance of discussion topics.
Serving Others
Serving others is one of the hallmarks of faith life at Trinity, and youth are no exception. One of the greatest joys in youth ministry is to see the smiles of satisfaction as young adult realize the joy of serving others as the love of Christ flows through them. Service activities include providing childcare for parents’ night out events, serving an Easter breakfast, and setting up garage sales among other things.
Lutheran Valley Retreat
Nestled into the Pike National Forest, Lutheran Valley Retreat provides a year-round retreat and summer camp facilities for groups from around the country. When at LVR, youth are at a place where focus is on God and building your relationship with Jesus Christ is without interruption. Youth are immersed if fun activities and Bible studies from dawn to dusk. Trinity’s youth attends LVR each summer.
National Youth Gathering
“Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of Godâs people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.
During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod. This event is organized by LCMS Youth Ministry in Saint Louis, MO.
For additional ways to connect to LCMS Youth Ministry, please visit www.lcms.org/youth.”
—Taken from http://lcmsgathering.com/aboutus/