We believe the purpose of a youth ministry program is to assist parents in developing a lifelong commitment to Christ in their teenagers. We also recognize the potential of teens that is expressed in 1 Timothy 4:12, which says, “Don't 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.” Thus, our youth ministry program is designed to provide an atmosphere where teens can grow closer to God, deepen their understanding of His word, share their faith with fellow Christians, develop their spiritual talents, and involve themselves in a Christ-like lifestyle.
In order to provide direction to our program, we developed the acronym PRAISE which identifies our 6 primary objectives. Thus, the Scenic Hills Youth Ministry exists to PRAISE God with our:
PARTICIPATION as we use our abilities within the body of Christ (1 Peter 4:10)
RELATIONSHIPS as we seek to bring others to Christ (Mark 16:15)
ADORATION as we glorify God through personal and congregational worship (John 4:24)
INTELLECT as we mature in spiritual and biblical knowledge (Ephesians 5:15-17)
SERVICE as we work for the benefit of Christ as well as others (Matthew 25:31-46)
EXAMPLE as we imitate Christ in our daily lives (John 13:15)
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