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Engaging Youth in Church Activities

Sep 6, 2024

Youth Sunday Presentation at Mount Zion Church

Opening Remarks

  • Speakers: Kennedy Hill (Senior, R Rossview High School), Mcka Hampton (Junior, National School of the Arts).
  • Event: Youth Sunday at Mount Zion Church.
  • Purpose: Encourage youth involvement in church activities.

Summer Recap Highlights

  • Kennedy Hill: Visited North Carolina; attended FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) in Knoxville.
  • Mcka Hampton: Visited colleges and worked at Camp Zion focusing on academics and faith.

Youth Sunday Activities

  • Workshops: Conducted over the past three weeks.
  • Performances: Choir, ushers, dancers, and baritone performance.
  • Student Council: Planned the event, youngest member in fourth grade.
  • Theme: "Unashamed of the Gospel" based on Romans 1:16.

Opportunities for Involvement

  • Youth Ministries: Ushering, dance, choir, and praise and worship.
  • Email Contact: [email protected]

Schools and Community Partners

  • Schools in Attendance: Various counties and schools attended to support the youth.
  • Community Support: Schools and partners received a total of $55,000 in donations.

Sermon Highlights

  • Speaker: Bishop Walker.
  • Main Message: God's providence and support in our lives.
    • Acts 27: Story of Paul’s journey and how God provided support during his trials.
    • Key Points:
      • God's Providence: God places people in our paths strategically.
      • Satan's Plot: The enemy will try to thwart our path, but God ensures our protection.
      • Anointing: Importance of recognizing and appreciating God’s anointing.
      • Community Support: We make it through trials with communal help and reaching destination safely.

Special Events and Announcements

  • Text to Give: Simplified giving through text.
  • Family and Friends Weekend: Features a Mass baptism event.
  • Community Baptism: Opportunity for public Declaration of Faith.

Closing Remarks

  • Gratitude: Appreciation for all attendees and participants.
  • Encouragement: Continue to engage with church activities and ministries.

Noteworthy Observations

  • The importance of community and church involvement in nurturing youth.
  • The emphasis on faith and support systems to overcome personal and communal challenges.