Ministries :

ORGANIZATIONAL : Children & Youth Ministry

UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Ministry
Revolution: Spring Break 2010
Tues, April 6th - Fri, April 9th
Young Life Camp – Windy Gap, NC

For 6th – 12th Graders Only
Cost: $225.00 per person
$ 50 Deposit Due NOW!!

The Trip includes 4- nights accommodations, Transportation, 3 Meals/Day, Worship, Workshops, and all Access to facilities at the campsite.
FULL PAYMENT DUE: MARCH 15th , 2010
Contact Rev. Robinson at 770-427-8749 ext.113
Or Greg Samuels at 770-805-9568


ABOUT THE Children & Youth Ministry

The Children & Youth Ministry is a very active and energetic ministry within Zion Baptist Church. It serves almost 400 children & youth. Within the ministry we have several parents and adults within the church that volunteer many hours to continue to point our children in God’s direction. The 5 purposes of the ministry is teach and equip them in worship, evangelism, fellowship, discipleship and serving God’s people and lead our children & youth in the ways of Christ and provide tools for studying and growing in God's word for their everyday lives.

The Children & Youth ministry provides programming activities, events, and bible study throughout the year to a generation of children & youth who are seeking guidance in Christ Jesus. The ministry promotes academic, social, cultural and spiritual growth for newborn age children all the way through their high school years.

Some of our ongoing activities & programs for the children & youth include: Ushers, Choirs, Praise dance team, Youth leadership council, Children’s Church, Youth Church, Spring break & Summer Trips, Fundraising events, Academic & Graduation events, Athletic, Drama, Community service opportunities and monthly & quarterly outings & fellowships.

Areas under this ministry include:
  • Nursery--Children ages 0-2 years old
  • Preschool children church--Children ages 3-5 years old
  • Elementary children church--Children 1st-5th grades
  • Youth Ministry--Children 6th-12th grades
  • Scouting Programs -
    Girl Scouts Troop 22361 (k-3rd graders) meet on the 2nd Saturdays at 10am and 4th Saturdays at 12:30pm &
    Troop 2236 (4th-12th graders) meet on the 2nd Saturdays at 10am,

Mission:
“Growing” up Christ-like Children & Youth

Vision for 2009:
Building the 5 purposes of Christ-likeness in our Children &Youth

  • Lifestyle ( Worship)
  • Reaching (Evangelism)
  • Bring Together (Fellowship)
  • Growing (Discipleship)
  • Serving ( Ministry)

Practical Bases for Vision & Mission:
This is all connected to the church –wide “Grow” campaign by centering around a purpose -driven vision and executing the 5 purposes through our programming and activities for our children & youth.

Scripture bases:
  • I Timothy 4:12- “ Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe”.
  • Psalms 24:6- “This is the generation of those who seek Him…”
  • 2 Peter 3:18- “Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of out Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”.
Programming:
  1. Children’s church - Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday’s
  2. Youth Church – Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday’s
  3. Wed. Night Bible Study- for the children & youth
  4. Tutoring Program on Wednesday’s & Saturday’s
  5. Children & Youth fellowship activity – On going throughout the year
General Calendar Events for 2010:
  • MLK Activities - Jan.
  • Meet and Greet - Feb.
  • Dare to Share Event - March
  • Easter Play - April
  • Spring Break Trip/ Community Service - April
  • DiscipleNow- June
  • Vacation Bible School- June
  • High School Graduation Banquet- June
  • Family Summer Trip-Ridgecrest BCW- July
  • Youth Day/ Back to School- Aug.
  • Parent Workshop- Oct.
  • Family Fall Festival- Oct.
  • Fund Raising for the Children & youth Ministry throughout the calendar year
  • Many outings and activities throughout the calendar year

This ministry meets the 1st Monday of each month @ 6:30 PM. The youth are also in charge of both worship services on the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Rev. Bianca Robinson @ 770-427-8749 x113

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
---I Timothy 4:12