Youth

Confirmation Youth Class 2009
This year has been an amazing journey for our students being confirmed. There have been many changes in our process and these students have stood up to the challenge. They have been at youth group, attended Youth Alpha and Jesus Weekend, and spent time with mentors. Through all of this they have grown as a group, grown in their faith, and been challenged to discover in a personal way who Jesus Christ is personally. It has been a time in life I hope they will not soon forget but will, instead, continue growing and learning as we are called to do.

On Sunday, May 31st they will be asked the question, “Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?” At this time they are confirming their faith, that faith which their parents claimed for them at baptism. Their response to this, “I do, and with God’s grace I will follow Him as my Savior and Lord.” These are big words for these young people. They do not mean that they have graduated from church, but that they will be bold in their faith and continue growing in Christ Jesus always. These young people are taking on the faith life their parents and those in this congregation have been sharing with them since they were born. It is an awesome and beautiful moment in the lives of these young people and the life of this congregation.

I ask that you join me, their parents, and their mentors in praying for them as they claim their faith in Jesus Christ and as they are anointed by the Holy Spirit for service to Him.

Jacob Arnold - Camilla Baker - Josiah Baker - Will Herring - Heyward Horton - Cynthia Hundley - Elizabeth Kitchens - James Newton - Caroline Paulling -
Banks Marion - Adeline Rawl - Ben Simmons - Thomas Scarborough - Paige Silliman - John Seibels

Recognizing the Graduates
We have several young people who are graduating from high school this year. As we recognize this accomplishment in their life we also would like to send them with a blessing as they set off on this new journey in life. It is important to remind these young people of the community and family they have and that no matter where life takes them, we are here to support them. For many of us, the change from home to college is one where we put God aside and live life for ourselves. However, when each of us looks back on that time there is usually recognition of some regret, even in remembering those carefree times. We often laugh about it, but I imagine that if you are at all like I, you also think about the “what if”.

It is our hope, in honoring these students Sunday, May 24th at the 10:30 am service that, by sending them off with blessing, they will have the special touch of the Holy Spirit guiding and guarding them during this time of self-discovery and growth. I ask that you join me in praying for them and their faith walk, that they will stand strong in their faith, guard their hearts, and that God will guide them and they will continue the faith journey as they move onto college or the next step in their lives.

Arden Hare is graduating from Ashley Hall and will attend Clemson University in the fall. 

James Cooper is graduating from Home School. He will attend The Mapplebrook School in the fall. James has been an active member of our youth ministry since middle school.

Wythe Crisler is graduating from Wando High School. He will attend Clemson University Honors Program in the fall. Wythe has also served the church as and acolyte since he was in middle school. Wythe has been an active member of the youth Sunday school since he was in middle school.

Thomas Donaldson is graduating from Porter Gaud School. He will attend Clemson University in the fall. Thomas has been an active member of our youth ministry for the past year and is highly involved in his home church youth ministry as well. He is also on the summer mission team to Burundi.

Taylor Jones is graduating from Academic Magnet High School with the Academic Magnet Degree. He will attend the University of South Carolina Honors College in the fall. Taylor has attended youth ministry, was involved in the youth worship team and has been a vital member of the youth choir.

Addison Runge is graduating from Trident Academy. He will attend Brevard College in the fall on a music scholarship. Addison has been a member of our adult choir for the past three years.

Ross Scarborough is graduating from Academic Magnet High School with the Academic Magnet Degree. He will attend The University of the South in Sewanee in the fall. Ross has also served the church as an acolyte since he was in middle school. He has been an active member of the youth ministry and has been the worship leader of the youth band. He has also been a reader and chalice bearer all of this year.

Lindsay Warren is graduating from Bishop England High School and is a member of NHS. She will attend Wofford College in the fall. Lindsay has been an active member of our youth ministry and she has been a volunteer for middle school youth for the past four years. She has been a small group leader and active in Sunday school. She has also served as a reader and chalice bearer for the past year.

Eliza Wallace is graduating from Bishop England High School. She will attend Wofford College in the fall.

From the Messenger, May 10 & 17, 2009

Burundi Mission Coffee House Success!
First of all I would like to thank everyone who came to the coffee house at the church Friday, April 24th. It was a huge success just in the number of people the youth and team were able to see who are in support of our mission to Burundi. We are so grateful to each of you for hanging out with us, drinking coffee and enjoying the music. I would also like to thank our own Worship Leader, Joey Landstedt, as well as, David Childs, who both contributed amazing music sets. One of the highlights of the coffee house was also a presentation from a member of the previous Burundi team, Matt Pridgeon, who ended with teaching the patrons a simple song that the children in Gitega taught them. It brought tears of joy to my eyes to hear the whole gathering singing praise and learning more about our friends in Burundi.

The whole night was a huge success bringing in almost $900 to help support our mission. We have a long way to go, but God is faithful to those He calls. It was overwhelming to see the student’s friends, families, and others who simply care about what God is doing through our bond with Burundi. The coffee and fellowship may have brought the people out, but the true tie that binds us together is our love through Jesus Christ. So, thank you all for showing God’s love through support of our Mission.

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