Hello my name is Steve Merchant.
I have been involved in the lives of students for over 20 years. as a high
school drama coach, in the business world and as Youth Pastor. My wife Lynn
and I have served in three different Alliance churches in youth and college
ministries. I have been the Youth Pastor here at North Avenue Alliance Church
for the past seven years.
The Student Ministry of North Avenue Alliance Church strives to create an
atmosphere where students are encouraged to seek God by asking tough questions.
We offer a variety of opportunities to experience God through large meetings,
small groups, special events, mission trips and through one on one
relationships with our youth staff and with other students.
We meet weekly for fun times and heart challenges. We are building a relational
ministry that offers students an avenue to honestly explore Christ in their
lives.
Our goal for the Youth Ministry is to Seek God's Face in all that we do.
Whether we are playing games, laughing at crowd breakers, eating, talking in
small groups, discussing the topic for the day, studying the Bible or praying:
we strive to seek God.
We have a loving staff who is committed to the Spiritual growth of each
student. Please join us if you are a student in grades six through twelve.
Pastor Steve
To e-mail a confidential note to Pastor Steve, send a note to
naacyouth
at
yahoo.com
Connecting to God
Encouraging others to do the same
So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be
together in this,
no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already doing this; just
keep on doing it.
1 Thes. 5:11
Student Ministries
Our goal for the Youth Ministry is to Seek God's Face in all that we do.
Whether we are playing games, laughing at crowd breakers, eating, talking in
small groups, discussing the evening's topic, studying the Bible or praying;
we strive to seek God.
We have a loving staff who is committed to the Spiritual growth of each student.
We meet weekly for fun times and heart challenges.
We are building a relational ministry that offers students an avenue to
honestly explore Christ in their lives.
Encounter
Sunday Evening Large Group sessions are dedicated to seeing and experiencing
God.
We have a variety of adult workers dedicated to building relationships with
students and their friends. We meet together as a group, junior and senior
high, to build unity and a common mission in building an atmosphere conducive
to seeking Christ. The evening begins with a time of social interation; there
is a beverage and snack time, a period of crowd breakers and opening games.
Then we have a teaching time focused on God in today's world. From time to
time we break up into small groups by grade to discuss the evening topic.
Discipleship Hour
Discipleship hour is dedicated to those interested in learning about the Word
of God as it applies to their lives. It is an interactive Bible-based class
focusing on the application of the Word in our lives. Students in grades six
through twelve and their families are currently invited to study the Word
together. We can better impact today's families when we study the same
passages and topics together.
The interactive class methods and techniques change weekly to accommodate a
variety of learning styles. Drama, video, art and music are some of the
techniques used.
Student Center Hang Out Nights
Come to a safe place to hang out and get to know the Youth Staff and each other
better. Each Friday night will have a different theme: Movie nights, game
nights, scavenger hunts, etc. There may be a small cost for pizza or snacks.
For more information: Contact Pastor Steve at naacyouth at yahoo.com or by
calling North Avenue Alliance Church at 802-864-0501.
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Church Mission statement:
As a Christ-centered church family, we prayerfully worship God;
nurture one another, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this community,
and support our worldwide missionary efforts.
Youth Mission statement:
To create a safe, loving, honest environment
where students and their families come to know Christ, love Christ,
grow in Christ and share Christ with others.
North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401
Tel: 802-864-0501, Contact: alliancechurch (at) northave.org
(c) Copyright 2009, North Avenue Alliance Church
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