Youth Ministry
Youth in grades 7-12 have many opportunities for Christian formation at Pioneer. Youth come from many area school districts and all bring unique gifts to the ministry. Our youth are active in the whole life of Pioneer Church, including leading worship, participating in mission, exploring questions of faith, serving as ushers and deacons, helping with the children of Pioneer church, and much, much more!
Youth Group
Pioneer youth in grades 7-12 gather many Sunday evenings at 5:02 pm (wrapping up at 7). Youth have a time of food, fellowship, and faith exploration. Supper is provided by different youth families and church members each week and it is in this time that healthy relationships are built and renewed, new friendships made, and we share one anothers joys and concerns as we affirm young people in their identity as children of God.
Searchlight
One youth group time each month is called Searchlight. A special time of energizers, singing, keynote, and small group discussion. It is aimed to meet young people where they happen to be and help them in their ongoing life of faith.
re:form
The youth portion of Pathways on Sunday mornings is called re:form. Here youth will have the opportunity to dive into questions of faith such as: "Why should I follow Jesus; can't I just say I believe in him?" and "Who wrote the Bible, God or humans?"
Montreat Youth Conference (for those completing grades 9-12)
A Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation. Activities include morning energizers, music, keynote, small group meetings where the conference theme is explored, afternoon recreation activities, and evening worship. The theme for 2011 is "Searching for the Signal" and the dates are July 9-16.
Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference (for those completing grades 6-8)
This conference, with God's help, strives to meet the needs and interests youth completing grades 6-8. By providing hands-on experiences through conference-wide recreation, unique workshops, theme presentations and worship, Massanetta hopes to challenge youth in their Christian formation. A summer highlight for sure!
Dates to remember for 2011
Confirmation dinner and public expressions of faith May 15
Service of confirmation in worship May 22
Massanetta Middle School Conference July 12-15
Montreat Youth Conference July 9-16