Youth Programs & Activities
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Source
Source is the artsy-sounding name of our normal youth group for students aged 12-15 at Menai Baptist Church. Each Friday night at 7:30pm we get together in the Inaburra complex, and have an awesome time learning about the One who created us; Jesus Christ.
Every few weeks or so, we head out on the town, to do some cool activities, whether bowling, car rallies, ice skating, the beach... whatever it is, we all have a sick time!
Regular Friday nights include:
- Games
- Live worship from the Source Band
- A message about the christian faith from one of the leaders or guest.
This whole year source will be discovering how to live as TRUE TRANSFORMERS. It's about doing life with God, and seeing Him change our mind, actions and impression on others... to match those of Jesus.
Change your life, Change your world.
F.N.T. (Friday Night Thing)
A tailor-made group for senior teenagers (16-17 yrs) meeting weekly - at same time as Source (Friday nights, 7:30pm.) This group is a cool and supportive community to become part of - with great friendship, time to 'hang out' and shake off your school stress, and get teaching and guidance on your spiritual life in Jesus. Newcomers are very welcome (test us out – come along!)
Friday nights alternate between:
- Home nights – held at home of Lincoln and Taryn Grice (Menai)
- Nights out – various locations for dinner, coffee and fun
A healthy life, when you're at the tail end of your school career, involves connection with God and connection with your mates. F.N.T. is a great way to combine both – one place, one night every week.
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Cell Groups
If Source and F.N.T. are the "Big" gatherings of our youth community at Menai Baptist, the cell groups are the necessary "small" gatherings. Many students – of EVERY age – are invited to join a cell group with students their own age, because they need a focused and more intimate group to grow spiritually.
Group styles vary with preference and age-appropriateness considerations. Core activities in each group are study of the Christian Bible, prayer and group discussion of study material and life changes.
What we mean by this is:
- Be directed by a leader in teaching & discussion of Christian living
- Be trained in the habits and disciplines of a Christian's life
- Make positive life changes in a supportive group setting
- Additional mentoring by leader in spiritual disciplines and character
Times: These groups are arranged by consensus for times and venues suiting leaders and members. Many are mid-week early evening, a few run Sunday afternoon or early morning before school.
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SALT
SALT is for 18 to 30 year olds, meeting in Small Groups for bible study, community and spiritual growth.
In addition to any formal events published below, young adults from 18 - 30 are all invited to the home of Al & Ann Hewetson after church service on the LAST SUNDAY NIGHT of each month: from 8 till late.
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Sunday Night Church
Christian worship and teaching for high school students and young adults (18-30.) It is recommended that students who join Source or F.N.T. consider becoming a part of the Sunday night community – to foster a greater connection with this group, and receive a deeper grounding in their spiritual and relational life. For more detail see Church Services -> Evening on the top menu.
MBC Youth Vision Statement
We live to be a community of young people under God who are
bringing others to Christ
building them up in Christ
sending them out to serve Christ
SAVE. GROW. SEND.
Guidelines for youth ministry workers, volunteers and parents of Menai Baptist Church Youth Ministries:
My Boundaries - Download here (83K PDF)
