by Matt Knapp (Youth Pastor)• • •

The last year has been an amazing one! It was filled with new relationships, new adventures, and new expectations.

JR. HIGHIn the past year we have seen our Jr. High ministry not only minister to 6th-8th graders in our church but also outside our walls. Club J provides a place to explore what Christians believe; and to do it with friends. It has seen a growth from 5-6 students to pushing 30 on some nights. Sunday School provides a place of further study in scripture and for further spiritual growth.

HIGH SCHOOLIn the past year our High School ministry has seemed to grow and grow, even through the summer. High Schoolers are finding a community of friends who want to seek God and follow Christ. Impact provides fellowship, service, and community. Sunday School provides wisdom from

the scriptures. One of the keys to our growth is giving ownership to the youth. The youth ministry is as much theirs as it is those (few) who run it; if not more. Youth feel comfortable inviting friends and being open and honest about their faith and their lives when they have ownership in it.

YOUNG ADULTSOver the summer we started a ministry to Young Adults (18-30ish). It is still in its early stages, but things seem promising. Every tuesday night Young Adults have an opportunity that is lacking in many other church communities, a place to be them. In our culture we have witnessed a mass exodus of young adults from our church communities. It isn’t because they don’t believe in God, its because they can’t find a place where they can participate and seek after God on their own terms. This summer’s goal was to provide a place for that.

OVERALLOverall, our ministry is not about the programs. It never is. It is about building relationships on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. Yes we use programs, but only to help facilitate growth in new and old relationships. If you are interested in this kind of ministry, let’s sit down and talk.

Youth Ministry Annual Report

10. Matt’s Pizza Slap

9. The Pancake Dance

8. Senior Prom

7. HS Girls Bible Study

6. Movie Nights

5. Survivor

4. Club J Dinners

3. American Disciple

2. HS Leadership Retreat

1. Mexico Mission Trip

THANK YOU!Thank you to all the parents and adults who helped out with the many events we had this year. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to all the youth who continue to seek after God. You are the ones that make this ministry go. Never think you can’t do anything because you are young. In Christ we can do all things!

Thank you to all of you who have prayed for us and given to us. We rest on your shoulders.

ATTENDANCE AVERAGES

JH Sunday School 12-15

HS Sunday School 15-20

Club J 20-25

Impact 20-25

2010 GOALS- 4-6 new adult leaders

- Invite 30 new people to both Jr. High and High School programs

- Grow by 10 new active youth in both Jr. High and High School programs

- Raise $3,000 for global issues

WE NEED YOUR HELPYou might have caught on by now. There is a huge need for adults who want to invest in the lives of teenagers and develop relationships with them on a weekly basis. If you are feeling drawn to this ministry, please talk to Matt.

Top Ten Moments(in no real order)