Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

Deacon Andrew Rowell
Fr. Andrew Rowell
Associate Rector,
Youth and Families

Fr. Andrew Rowell
Associate Rector,
Youth and Families
arowell@saint-peters.net
(850) 701-0664, ext. 18

The mission of St. Peter's Youth Ministry is to shape young people into disciples of Jesus Christ who understand their place in God's story, who depend upon God's loving power and grace to sustain them throughout their lives, and who love others as a response to God's love for them. As a parish we encourage the Christian formation of the youth and their families through worship, fellowship, servanthood, prayer, and Bible study.

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St. Peter's shield - small Focus: The Gospel of Mark

Mark 4:26-29: Agents of the KingdomFOCUS: Becoming Agents in the Kingdom of God: A Season in the Gospel of Mark

We sometimes think of Mark as the short, sweet Gospel that isn’t as challenging or sophisticated as Luke’s, Matthew’s or John’s. We’ll read Mark together this year to see something very different – the message of Mark is radical, world-capsizing, and unlike anything the world had ever heard or will ever hear! We expect to be changed by a careful and deep reading of Mark’s Gospel this year into true agents of God’s Kingdom.

St. Peter's shield - small Youth Ministry Kick Off

Sunday, August 29
7:00-8:30 pm at the Church

All 6th-12th graders, parents, leaders and volunteers will join together at the church for a night of food, fun and fellowship (and free tshirts!) We’ll gather for a time of celebration over the year that has passed and then look forward to the exciting things God has in store for us in the year ahead. Meet the leaders, receive and give needed information, and discover what’s new on the horizon for St. Peter’s Youth Ministry in 2010-11! 

St. Peter's shield - small Fall Programs

Student Ministry Fall Programs start in September

  • Sunday School Begins September 12. 
     
  • Real Life - High School Bible Study Sunday Nights Beginning September 12
    Taproots from 6:30-8:15 p.m. We will delve deeply into Mark
     
  • Middle School Wednesday Nights Begins September 15@ Youth House 6:15-7:30
    Come join in the fun and fellowshipwith Fr.Andrew and his team as we play silly games,worship God in song,and learn about the amazing and sometimes weird stories in the Old Testament – don’t miss out!
     
  • Confirmation Classes, Sundays, 4:00-4:50 pm

If you have any questions about Youth Ministry,or would like more information about any of the activities or programs, please contact Fr. Andrew Rowell at 701-0664 ext.18, arowell@saint-peters.net, or youth interns (Claire Parsons, Kameri Kirchmyer, Taylor Moore and Wes Winfree) .

St. Peter's shield - small A weekend with Dr. Steve Gerali

October 22 - 24

Dr. Steve GeraliThis Fall we’ll be blessed to be visited by Dr. Steve Gerali, author of How To Stay Christian in High School and a host of books about living for Jesus in the midst of a culture of sexuality, violence and depression. Students (8th-12th grade) will be with Steve at St. Teresa Beach on Friday night and Saturday morning and all of the adults of our parish will be invited to be with Steve on Saturday night for a frank and open discussion of effective parenting/mentoring of our children in a dangerous and threatening age. On Sunday morning, Dr. Gerali will bring God’s Word to us to cap a weekend that’s sure to be enriching.  See our Youth Beach Retreat page for comments from folks who've heard Steve speak!

St. Peter's shield - small Dynamos

 December 3-5, 2010

Dynamos is a student-led weekend for High School students held twice a year. Folks who go regularly say it was one of the best weekends of their lives! Dynamos gives students an opportunity to be spiritually refreshed and renewedwhile building community with new friends from Anglican churches throughout the region. Our next Dynamos weekend will be December 3-5, 2010. Students 9th grade and above who have never been are invited to become Candidates. Former Candidates may apply to serve on Team. All of the applications are on our Diocese Dynamos website. It is indeed a joyous weekend – full of fun and surprises and a deep sense of God’s presence! Contact Fr.Andrew or Barbara Boone (bboone@talchamber.com) if you’d like more information.

St. Peter's shield - small Want to serve?

Acolytes processingCalling all interested Youth! Come help serve God’s people by leading them in Worship. Become an Acolyte and/or Youth Lector and you too can wear a robe in church, right there next to Fr. Eric, Fr. Andrew and the whole clergy gang! Get involved by contacting Gloria Mullins at 701-0664, ext. 12, gmullins@saint-peters.net or Jamey McClenny at 545-1386, jameymcclenny@aim.com.