Student Ministries

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

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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@yahoo.com or by calling North Avenue Alliance Church at 802-864-0501.


2008 Calendar of Events

September 5th-7th Ignite - Camp Berea

September 6th Group Magazine Live 8am - 3pm

September 10th Parent Seminar 6:30 - 8:00

September 14th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

September 19th Youth Center Hangout 7:00 - 9:00

September 21st Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

September 21st-28th Missions Conference

September 24th SYATP

September 26th Hay Ride

September 28th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

October 5th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

October 8th Parent Seminar 6:30 - 8:00

October 12th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

October 15th Mother / Daughter Craft Night

October 17th Youth Center Hangout 7:00 - 9:00

October 19th Youth Service 10:30

October 19th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

October 23rd-24th School Vacations

October 26th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

November 2nd Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

November 9th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

November 12th Parent Seminar 6:30 - 8:00

November 16th Youth Service 10:30

November 16th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

November 21st Youth Center Hangout 7:00 - 9:00

November 23rd Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

November 24th-28th School Vacations

November 27th Thanksgiving

November 30th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

December 3rd Family Night / Gingerbread House

December 7th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

December 10th Parent Seminar 6:30 - 8:00

December 14th Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

December 19th Youth Center Hangout 7:00 - 9:00

December 21st Youth Service 10:30

December 21st Encounter 5:30 - 7:00

December 24th-31st School Vacations

December 25th Christmas


Photos
Retreat Night Photos


Prayer Requests

  • Submit a Prayer Request
    If your request is sensitive, then please e-mail directly to the Pastor Steve (need link here).
  • View current prayer requests
  • "I Prayed For You!"
    Want to subscribe to prayer requests, view the archives, or respond to others' requests?
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Student Web Sites


Daily Student Devotionals on the web

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Helpful Web Sites for Parents


Permission Forms and Releases

Both of these are needed for all trips.

  1. Activity Permission Form (can be used for any activity): MS Word format (.doc)
  2. Medical Release Form (fill in once, lasts the whole year): web page format (.html) or MS Word format (.doc)

Mission Statements

  • 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
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