Our Mission:
            ˜ Jesus tells us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors
                as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39)
            ˜ Jesus directs us to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to
                obey everything He commands of us (Matthew 28:19-20)
            ˜ We are all a part of the body of Christ, whether young or old (1 Corinthians 12:27)
            ˜ We remind our youth not to “let anyone look down on you because you are young, but
                set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”            
                (1 Tim. 4;12) With those scriptures in mind…

We nurture the faith and gifts of youth so that they will be able to share their faith and gifts with others.

Our Youth Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church has 3 main components…

1)  Teens in Ministry (TIM team)
Our high school youth participate in a number of ministries at Grace. Youth serve our congregation in the following ways:
– Sunday school teachers and helpers
– Ushers
– Sound board monitors
– Provide music in worship
– Serve soup suppers
– Greeters before worship
– Serve and prepare Holy Communion
– Lector
– Help with coffee hour
– Mow the church grounds
– Participate in the holiday parade
– Help with the Grace Rally Day picnic
– Operation Christmas Child trip

2) Sunday Night Lights
This is a worship/learning/fellowship time for high school youth. Its focus is to remind youth of their relationship with Jesus, the light of the world, as well as encouraging them to be a light in the world themselves. “Special” lighting is used to set the atmosphere.
– Held on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm
– Students meet for worship, prayer, lessons, games and snacks
– Guest speakers and an occasional change in location occur
– High school aged youth are welcome anytime or every time

3) Fellowship Activities

– Special parties (Thanksgiving, Christmas)
– Ski Trip
– Laser Tag
– Comedy Sports
– Christian Rock Concerts
– Camping