"Our uprising is against a cultural mind-set that twists the purpose and potential of the teen years and threatens to cripple our generation. Our uprising won't be marked by mass riots and violence, but by millions of individual teens quietly choosing to turn the low expectation of our culture upside down."
Alex & Brett Harris, Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectation
Mount Vernon's student ministry is committed to leading students to faith and repentance to God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our desire is to see students knowledgeable of the Bible and doctrinal truths, equipped to defend and share the faith "once for all delivered to the saints," and to live godly lives in a morally confused culture. The Bible is our foundation and fully sufficient for our student ministry. This is just as Paul told Timothy, "You have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15).
To stay completely up to date, check out the student ministry website.
The Core on Sunday Mornings
The Core begins at 9:15 am each Sunday morning in the youth room. This time is "the core" teaching of our ministry. Below you'll find the current teaching schedule September - December 2011.
Themes
An eight-week series looking at different themes that run throughout the Scriptures.
September 4............Holiness
September 11...........Humanity
September 18...........Idolatry
September 25...........Monarchy
October 2................Judgment
October 9...............Forgiveness
October 16...............Restoration
October 23...............Missions
Discipling Others
Jesus calls us to a life of being both a disciple and a disciple-maker. An eight-week series on discipling.
October 30...............Church on Mission
November 6..............Characteristics
November 13..............Congregational
November 20..............Getting Started
November 27................Lifestyle
December 4..............Small Groups
December 11..............One-on-One
December 18..............Hurting and Suffering
Twice Fed on Sunday Evenings
Twice Fed is a time of feeding on the Word, food, and fellowship. It begins at 5:45 pm each Sunday evening in the youth room.
5:45 - 6:30 pm Fellowship
6:30 - 7:15 pm Bible Study
7:15 - 8:15 pm Dinner
Student Equipping on Wednesday Evenings
Student Equipping begins at 6:30 pm each Wednesday evening in the youth room. This is a time to discuss topics that matter from a Christian worldview. We will be reading the book What Does God Want from Us Anway? by Mark Dever and discussing the grand narrative of the Bible.
Special Events
Below are the special events for May - August 2011.
September 24......................Girl Talk
Join us for a brunch to discuss how we can life as teenagers who exhibit grace and bring honor to the Lord. All the girls and their moms are invited. Check the student website for location information.
October 25......................Faith & Film
Join us for dinner and a movie. Afterwards, we will discuss the movie from a Christian worldview in order to shape how we view movies. Dinner starts at 5:45 pm.
November 16......................Shoebox Night
We will be packing shoeboxes full of items to send overseas with Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan's Purse.
Cost: Please bring $10 to help mail boxes.
December 9......................Christmas Feast
The fourth annual Christmas Feast is a time-honored tradition with hot cider, hot chocolate, and a gift exchange. Join us beginning at 6:30 pm. Email Jacob Hall for directions.
Cost: a gently used or new winter coat and/or a pair of cleats.
Service Saturdays
We hope to partner with ministries throughout the city by donating our time and energy as the Lord allows this Fall. Check the student website for details about upcoming possibilities.