Our Baptismal Promises

The youth commission is looking for disciples, particularly four advisors and two teachers who feel called to engage with, serve beside and care for our youth in grades 7 through 12. This is an excellent opportunity to continue our promises made at baptism, to love, support and care for our new sisters and brothers in their life of faith. The time you give in encouraging and supporting the faith exploration of a young person is invaluable, because it strengthens their connection to the faithful people of the church.

The two teachers would be involved in the confirmation studies program, where we follow an alternating course of bible study and catechism each year. The teachers may elect to team-teach the Sunday morning class or one teacher may wish to take that class and the other would team-teach with me on Wednesday nights. These are important years in the life of a youth, as they form an adult understanding of scripture and are asked to take some responsibility for their life in Baptism. Part of the responsibility for these positions include participation in the fall confirmation retreat at Trinity Lutheran Church and the spring confirmation retreat at Camp Calumet.

The four advisors would help to plan youth activities, coordinate transportation and food as needed and would help gather supplies for the program. Youth group advisors would also take turns collecting important permission slips and deposits and submit them at the church office. Youth group advisors would assist me in recruiting volunteers for larger events.

In order to keep the wide selection of youth activities and events going, we need the engagement of thoughtful Christians who are looking for a place to serve. If this ministry seems like the right place for you, please contact me (508) 753-2989 or jmlongworth@trinityworc.org and we can have an individual conversation about the future of the youth ministry here at Trinity Lutheran. You can be a part of continuing a tradition of solid ministry and powerful growth. Many thanks, Merry Christmas and a Blessed Epiphany to you all.