Youth

It has been said that the youth are the future of the Church.  At MPC, they are not only the future, but also the present!  Accordingly, great care is taken to ensure the nurture of our youth; nurture that guides them down the path to mature Christianity.  Intentional waterholes have been place along the path, providing sustenance for the journey.  These grounding places include:

Worship.  MPC’s youth participate in worship as attendees, acolytes, and leaders.  Their presence and leadership are invaluable, enriching the life of the broader family.

Fellowship.  Unless stated otherwise, MPC’s youth gather on Sunday nights for Youth Group, typically from 6:30-8:00.  These gatherings are centered in a shared meal and discussion, geared to accomplish three things:

Additionally, our youth gather each Wednesday throughout the school year.  Our Senior High do so for breakfast at 7:00 at Ye Ole Colonial; the Middle School students at 3:45-4:15 for Snack Attack at Dairy Queen.  All are encouraged to attend the weekly family night supper, held each Wednesday night during the school year.

Retreats also serve as fellowship opportunities.  Each year, four retreats are offered:  a Middle School retreat in the fall, a ski trip in the winter, a Senior High retreat in the spring, and the Destination Unknown trip in the summer.  These retreats take the youth to new contexts, each offering group building activities.  Thus, we return with a renewed appreciation of God’s world and a closer bond.

Study.  MPC’s youth gather regularly around the Word.  Each time they do, they are given the opportunity to probe issues of faith, and, in the process, grow further into maturity.