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What We’re About

The Youth Ministry at St. Andrew strives to give youth a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose. Youth from more than a dozen different schools gather at St. Andrew to play, learn, worship, grow, and serve together. Volunteer and paid staff join together with members of the church to make St. Andrew a place that allows teens to connect with God and each other.

We work to build assets that will benefit youth in becoming the persons God is calling them to be.

What We Do

GABBIN' ABOUT GOD (G.A.G.) is one of our Sunday morning "Sunday School" program. We meet in the Youth Zone at 9:15 am to study topics that relate to faith, church, and our lives. Youth are involved in large and small groups as they explore topics in creative ways.

REEL TIME: KEEPIN’ IT REAL is the 10:40 am Sunday school option, featuring a video clip, scripture study and discussion on the topic of the day, which teens can relate to their everyday lives.

THE HOLY PRETZELS Youth Choir rehearses Sunday afternoons, sings often for Sunday morning worship and the participates in either a major production of choir tour every summer.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES are offered for students in 8th grade and up, starting in February and continuing through November. Classes are held Sunday evenings 6-8 pm with a companion parent class scheduled at the same time. For more information, please call the youth office.

BREAKFAST GROUPS Middle school breakfast groups meet each week with transportation provided to neighborhood schools. Options include 

Tuesdays 7 am McDonald’s Broadway & Mineral, for Littleton students 
Tuesdays 7:30 am Panera Holly & Orchard, for Cherry Creek students 
Wednesdays 6:50 am Panera on South University, Highlands Ranch 7th & 8th graders
Wednesdays 7:50 am Panera on South University, Highlands Ranch 6th graders

High schoolers meet   Fridays 7 am, Starbucks on South University, Highlands Ranch high schoolers  

Youth purchase their own meal and are encouraged to invite friends. They share fellowship, devotions and prayer and are driven to school in a church bus or private vehicle.

HIGH SCHOOL MEAL FELLOWSHIP groups meet for lunch from area high schools (call the youth office for specifics) and each Wednesday evening 5:30-7 pm with separate groups for high school guys and girls.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDIES include Wednesday evening Youth Disciple and Just Youth (ongoing classes, 7-9 pm) and DIBS (drop-in Bible study) 7-8 pm each Wednesday.

This Week for Youth

March 7, 2010 

Remember is today’s Gabbin’ About God topic as we journey through Holy Week our 9:15am Lenten study. Reel Time at 10:40 features scenes from Joan of Arcadia during Lent; movie clips return April 11.

Game Show Night is tonight’s SNAP theme; next Sunday is Green Night (think St. Patrick’s Day and ecology). Supper at 6pm ($3/person, $10/family).

Commit to a Life of Service is the Confirmation topic tonight, 6:30pm in the Youth Zone for students and leaders, in the chapel with Anne Purvis for parents.

Learn to speak Love in the language your teenager understands best by joining other parents in studying The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman at the March 9 and April 13 PoTS (parents of teen support). Read chapters 1-8; meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30pm, 7562 S. University Blvd. For info: Kathleen Riley, or Dona Kooy.

Youth Quest registrations for the April 9-11 middle school retreat in Buena Vista are due Thursday, March 11. Scholarship $$ available.

Show Up and Serve Wednesdays after school and this Friday, 10am-2pm, for students out of school (bring lunch $$).

Live Out Loud spring break retreat, March 24-27, features a ski day, service projects and overnight groups for middle school and high school students. Pick up a pink form on the youth info desk!

2009 - 2010 Youth Ministry Calendar

 THESE HAPPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY:

Chess Club 3:30-4:30;
Bell Choir 4:30-5:30, 
Show Up/Serve 3:30-5:30,
High School dinner 5:30-7
Disciple Bible study & Just Youth/Jesus in the Gospels classes 7-9

February 5-6                Holy Pretzels youth choir retreat
February 5-7                 Youth Leadership Conference
February 7                     Super Bowl Sub Sale (morning) & SNAP Super Bowl event TBD
February 12-13             Faith & Sexuality retreat weekend 7-9 pm Friday, 9 am-5 pm Saturday
February 21                   Confirmation orientation 2010

March 12-14                 Confirmation retreat at Ponderosa Retreat Center
March 20-28                  Belize spring break trip
March 24-26                  Spring break activities TBD
March 28                       Palm Sunday seder meal for Confirmation & SNAP youth

April 4                          Easter sunrise service at Shea Stadium, no GAG, Reel Time or SNAP
April 9-11                      Youth Quest middle school retreat at Frontier Ranch, Buena Vista
April 18                         Annual youth fundraiser auction afternoon/evening
April 30/May 1               5th/6th grade Give Away/Get Away 5 pm-5 pm

May 9                           Mother’s Day special event Confirmation & SNAP youth & moms 6-8 pm
May 17                          Senior recognition Sunday morning worship & 6-8 pm SNAP
May 23                          Confirmation last spring session
May 30                          SNAP family BBQ at Toepfer Park 6-8 pm

June 6                          Summer kick-off parking lot 6-8 pm
June 13                         Holy Pretzels musical preview in worship
June 18-20                    Holy Pretzels musica
June, July          TBD     Mission trips, VBS teen aide opportunities, Confirmation worship events

August TBD                  In-Town Summer Camp
August 29                      Fall Kick-off for 2010-2011

PoTS - Parents of Teenagers Support

If you are the parent of a teenager ... if you have wanted to be a part of a group of like-minded parents to sit and talk with in a safe and caring environment ... then this is the group for you. You are invited to join us on 2nd Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm at AfterHours, 7562 South University Blvd. Unit K1 Centennial, CO 80122 (SE corner of Dry Creek and University Blvd.) Parents will support one another on the complex journey of guiding children through the teenage years. PoTS’s vision includes support/self-help/occasional speakers and education for parents of teenagers.  Join us for some lively conversation. For more information, contact Kathleen Riley or Dona Kooy.

Youth Mission Trip Opportunities - 2010

Mission opportunities can be life-changing events.  As United Methodists we are called to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.  One of the ways we can uphold the church with our presence and service is by helping others throughout the world. 

All mission opportunities require dedication, hard work and a will to serve.  This is a great way to experience other parts of the United States and other countries, learn more about other people and cultures, as well as ourselves. 

Immunizations may be required for international missions, which may be an additional cost through your family doctor’s office, or through public health departments.

Mission trips to Belize, Guatemala and South Dakota require a deposit of $100. Middle School mission to Alamosa requires a $50 deposit.

Financial scholarships are available through the Youth Office.  Please don’t hesitate to contact Catherine, Cindy or Lisa in the office for assistance.  

Download the Mission Trip Deposit and Committment form.  (PDF format)    Please complete and return to St. Andrew Youth Ministry no later that April 1.

Mission Trips To Belize

Mission opportunities to Belize are limited to high school (those who have completed or are completing 9th grade), college age, and adults due to the nature of the construction work.

The youth of St. Andrew have a partnership with Forest Home Methodist School in Forest Home Village in the Toledo District of Belize. For several years, we have sent mission groups to Belize to work on this school.  This school and their teachers have received national recognition for their teaching and facilities.

This year we will be taking two trips: one in the Spring and one in the Summer.  This year’s work will consist of building the ceiling for the second story of the building where the first floor is a special education classroom.  Last year’s teams completed the second story walls and support beams, and now it’s time for a ceiling. This is hard physical labor, in hot weather, but very rewarding work.

Please read the insert explaining more about International Mission trips!

Spring Break Mission to Belize - March 20-27
Cost: $800
Spots Available: 2 spaces left!

During this week, we will begin building the ceiling for the second story, in hopes that the summer trip will complete it!  During this trip we will explore waterfalls and the local culture.

Mixed Mission to Belize - June 25-July5
Cost: $800
Spots Available: 24

This week will be labor intensive as well, finishing the ceiling of the two-story building, and possibly working on the roof.  This trip will end with a day or two at Placencia on the beach!

5th/6th Give Away, Get Away -

April 30-May1
Cost: $30
Spots Available: 30

This mission is for youth who are completing 5th or 6th grade.  The 24 hours of fun and service prepares youth for mission experiences over the next several years of involvement with St. Andrew youth.

This is a great way to learn about mission opportunities in the community and meet new friends.

High School Mission to Pine Ridge, South Dakota

July 25—August 1
Cost: $300
Spots Available: 30

This year’s High School Mission will be to South Dakota.  All high school students who are completing  9th –12th grade are eligible to attend.

We will drive to South Dakota and spend our week working on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. We will experience local sites and the culture, including a taste of Native American worship.

Middle School Mini Mission to Alamosa, Colorado

July 11—15
Cost: $100
Spots Available: 50

This year’s Mini Mission is for youth who are finishing 6th, 7th and 8th grade and the destination is Alamosa, one of the lowest-income areas in Colorado.

During this week, we will be working with Colorado Christian Community Services, which helps senior citizens remain in their homes and helps our youth learn a work ethic and simple construction skills.

Mixed Mission to Guatemala

July 13-22
Cost: $800
Spots Available:10

 

This year high school youth (who have completed 9th grade) and college students are invited to go on a new mission location for our international youth mission trips: Guatemala.  After leaving St. Andrew as our Youth Intern, Mary Micikas went to live in Guatemala where she works at a Methodist Clinic, women’s weaving co-ops and other groups. 

During this week in Guatemala we will be working on the construction of the medical and dental clinic in San Juan La Laguna.  We are planning on doing some sight-seeing, including visiting a co-op, and a day in Antigua.

This trip will require additional funds for sight-seeing, but we are working on keeping this around $100 per person.  The $800 cost includes airfare, ground transportation, meals while in Guatemala and supplies needed for the construction site. 

The deposit of $100 and application for this trip are due by April 1.

Links with Information for You

 

Youth Staff Information

**Cindy Klick - Director of Youth Ministries** 303-794-2683 ext. 119 [Email Cindy K](mailto:cklick@st-andrew-umc.com "") **Lisa Petty – Assistant Director of Youth Ministries** 303-794-2683 ext. 118 [Email Lisa P](mailto:lpetty@st-andrew-umc.com "") **Catherine Amis – Youth Administrative Assistant** 303-794-2683 ext. 117 [Email Catherine](mailto:camis@st-andrew-umc.com "")

Photos of our Youth in Action

  2007 - 2009 - Photo Gallery

 

Youth Ministry Roles and Responsibility

Ministry Team/Standing Committee:  Youth Ministry Servant and Leadership Team

Mission/Purpose Statement:  Not yet developed

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

  1. Providing leadership for youth ministry by planning events, designing and evaluating  programming.
  2. Setting priorities for the expenditure of youth ministry resources, including paid and unpaid volunteers and financial resources.
  3. Acting as liaisons for other youth to have their voices heard in terms of youth ministry events and programming.
  4. Serving as hosts and examples of hospitality for youth, their families and others.
  5. Communicating activities and programs to the congregation by various means.
  6. Learning to work as servant leaders and offering opportunities for all youth to serve.

Members on Ministry Team or Standing Committee:

Adults: Melanie Lynass & Anne Purvis
Staff: Cindy Klick, Lisa Petty, Stacy Spehn, Ann Guerin
Chair: Eric Ulvang
Co-Chair: Mason Lynass

Members: T.J. Jones, Anna LoDico, Claudia Ricklefs, Alyssa Ferguson, Liana Guerin, Lauren Hatch, Caitlin Riggs, Ben Ulvang, Hannah Addison, Aly Herring, Todd Lynass and Emily Case.

                                                 August 2007

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