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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

The following are ongoing events that take place during the regular school year, August – May. In the summer, we do things slightly different, but have just as much fun. Check out the “This Week for Youth” to see what we are doing this week!

 

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

“Fern Gully” wraps up our Summer at the Movies features, Sept. 5 at 9:15 and 10:40 with Lisa. Sept. 12 starts Gabbin’ About God at 9:15 and Reel Time at 10:40 for youth Sunday school options. September offering benefits the Second Wind Fund and teen suicide prevention. Join us in the Second Wind Fund race Sept. 19 – brochures available on the youth info desk.

Sunday Nights About Phaith Sept. 5 is out-to-dinner-night. Bring $$ and ride the bus. Sept. 12 is our first official night of fall, with regular leaders, snack supper at 6 pm ($3) and jell-o night! Bring a bowl or pan of jell-o and see what happens!

Wednesday night high school Bible studies are under way! You can still join Youth Disciple or Just Youth Sept. 8, 7-9 pm, right after high school dinner groups for guys and girls (5:30-7 pm).

Lockout is Sept. 10-11, 8 pm-8 am. Cost is $25; blue card required. Sign up at the youth info desk for you and a friend; bring a sweatshirt and water bottle, wear sneakers for a night of adventure!

Confirmation classes resume Sept. 12 for youth and parents already enrolled in the 2010 session. A new class, for students 8th grade and older, starts in February 2011.

College info night is Sept. 22 in the Youth Zone 5:30-7 pm (replaces high school dinner that night). High schoolers and parents especially welcome; representatives from several colleges will be on hand to answer your questions. Dinner available for a donation.

2010 Youth Ministry Calendar

Click to view the 2010 Summer Youth Calendar

 

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 St. Andrew. 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.

Click below for updates from 2010 mission trips!

Alamosa, Colorado

Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Guatemala

Links with Information for You

 

Youth Staff Information

**Cindy Klick - Director of Youth Ministries** 303-794-2683 ext. 119

**Lisa Petty – Assistant Director of Youth Ministries** 303-794-2683 ext. 118

**Catherine Amis – Youth Administrative Assistant** 303-794-2683 ext. 117

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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