Senior High
Highs, Lows, & Buffaloes
High School can feel like a giant buffalo sometimes. Yes, you heard right, a giant buffalo! You may be wondering, “what in the world does that mean?!” In Youth Group, we typically start our time together by having everyone share a high point and a low point of their...
Tough Topics
You asked, and we are going to deliver! Last year, we had a great response to our “Tough Topic” series. So much so that we are working on creating a second series coming later this summer! Like last year, the topics that we are going to discuss were chosen by our...
Canoe Camping Trip
Youth Group, grab your camping gear and join us for an overnight adventure on the river! Living Waters Canoe Ministry will be our guide as we explore parts of the beautiful Ozark Region. To learn more about Living Waters Canoe Ministry and where our trip will take us,...
Volunteer Appreciation
In Youth Ministry, we strive to provide events and activities that encourage students in their relationship with God, each other, and the church. A critical component of these events and activities are the adult leaders who volunteer their time to support Youth...
Parent Support for Middle and High School Families
"As parents, our hearts break in the shadow of these tragic events, and our anxiety, anger, and fear unfortunately leak out onto our kids. It’s okay to be honest with your kids, but it’s important to talk to them about how your family can respond to what’s happening...
Summer Youth Group
We are excited to begin our Summer Youth Group in person Sunday Night meetings! Join us Sunday Nights at the Mission Campus from 7-8pm. Throughout the summer, much like last year, we will have the youth lead us by sharing a bible verse that is meaningful to them. But...
Confirmation
2020 Confirmation Service Update
We are happy to announce that we have set a date in mid-August for a special Confirmation Service for our Confirmands and their families. We are excited to celebrate this milestone in their faith with them; with that being said, this service will be limited to only...
Confirmation Year in Review
We had a wonderful year of Confirmation instruction.We hope you enjoy looking back on the time we shared together through picture highlights from Orientation Day, the MLM Service Project, and the Retreat! We are looking forward to seeing how God works through our...
Making Your Stole
Hello 8th Grade Confirmation students and families! Most of you have already received your stole. If you have not picked it up yet, don’t fret! Email me and we can arrange a time to do so (beth@tlcms.org). Now the fun begins! I am including some ideas and guidelines...
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/