St. James Church offers a variety of opportunities for youth to be involved in the life and worship of our congregation. Besides the weekly programs listed below, youth serve on committees, volunteer in mission work, and participate in church activities throughout the year.
Sunday Church School from 10am to 11am Sunday Mornings on the fourth floor. Grades sixth through eighth meet in the Junior High Room. Class is co-taught by Cheryl Clapp and Michael Olson. Grades nine through twelve meet in the Senior High Room. Class is co-taught by Randy Ashton and John Kunze.
WOW (Walk Out Worship) Leaders and Assistants – If you would like to help with children’s church ministry, please contact Abby Thompson, Children’s Coordinator at the church office 442-1504. WOW is held every Sunday during 8:30am and 11am worship services in the Kum Duble Room.
Worship Leadership – All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to help lead worship as Acolytes during the 8:30am and 11am worship services. Acolytes lead the opening processional and closing recessional of the service by carrying the Bible and candle flame for the altar candles.
Videotaping – Church worship services are videotaped every Sunday. Youth are invited to help with this ministry. Report to the Video Room outside of the east sanctuary doors if you would like to volunteer. This is not a place to hang out!
FAITH Bible Study – High School youth meet Sunday evenings from 7-8:30pm during the school year for food, study, and discussion. Participants explore the Bible and its relationship to their individual faith journeys. It is held at the home of Joanne and David Schnelle at 1226 N Vermilion St. David leads the lessons.
Church Buddies – Get involved with fellow Junior High Youth as we gather the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on the fourth floor for dinner. Afterwards, a starter game is played followed by reading a Bible passage and engage in open discussions.
Sunday Afternoon Youth Program – Offers a variety of opportunities for youth to participate in games, fellowship, and dinner. Meet in the community room on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm. Lead by Joanne Schnelle, Youth Director and assisted by Michael Kidwell and Julie Shepard.
iROCK – Youth band who meets on the spur of the moment to play during Sunday Afternoon Youth Gathering and sometimes during worship services. Anyone musically inclined are invited to join. Contact Joanne if you are interested.
Music Program – Youth are invited to sing in the Church Choir, play in Orchestra, and be a part of Bubbling Joy. Those interested need to contact Robin Marlatt, Music Director at the church office 442-1504.
Youth Group
Youth 6th grade through 12th grade are able to participate in our youth group. Our youth group meets once a week during the school year where we have a devotion and have fun playing games including dodge ball, sardines, ping-pong. There is a part-time youth director that plans the activities for our youth. We do various fun activities throughout the year including ski trips, amusement parks, swimming, canoeing. Every summer high school aged youth may attend a mission trip to Appalachia. The youth also help with local missions including Habitat for Humanity and Faith in Action. Our youth participated in various fundraisers that including pancake breakfasts, Pumpkin Patches, and more.
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Youth News
The St. James Youth group is selling magnetic notepads ($4) and 2010 calendars ($8) outside the sanctuary this morning after first service and before second service as part of their mission trip fundraising efforts.
Missions
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Habitat for Humanity
Contact Information
Joanne Schnelle, Youth Director
i.pray@sbcglobal.net
217-474-3913
