You are invited to a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 28th at Mount Horeb to benefit the building fund for Mount Bethel United Methodist Church in Grottoes. The dinner will begin at 5 pm and is followed by gospel music featuring “The Faithful Men” and “Gospel Sounds” beginning at 7 pm. A free-will offering will be received.
The annual Christmas Play and Dinner Theatre was held on Sunday the 11th. Once again we took a different look at the ever-important Christmas Story with this year’s play, While Cowboys Watched Their Herds by Night by Daniel Wray. There was also be a special mini-play by our youngest children. A light dinner was served before hand. This was quite an event. It was great to see all the children, youth and adults in this one!!
The Mount Horeb Youth led the effort to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. With the support of the congregation we prepared a total of 94 boxes that will help to spread the love of God throughout the world! Check out the pictures to see the shopping the packing and a quick hike afterwards!
Our annual Rally Day was held on September 11 under the oaks. The guys cooked hamburgers and hot dogs, and everyone one brought great food to share. Afterward the youth had fun throwing pies and playing cornhole!
Kevin and Lora Freed hosted a picnic at their farm for the youth. Everyone had a great time sharing food, playing cornhole and seeing the horses.
This summer the youth group went on a great hiking trip and ended the day swimming at the Ours.
In July, the youth had a campout under the oaks. Great fun, food, and fellowship were shared by all!
The Mount Horeb Youth cleaned up trash along Rockfish Road then celebrated a job well done with a picnic and fishing!
At the June faith Travelers Bible School Event, Mount Horeb members shared a great meal some Haitian dancing, and we learned a lot about Haiti and what we as Christians could do to help the Haitian people. The adult group had the pleasure of hearing Kristen Carr, who has traveled the Haiti several times, talk about a school that she works with in Haiti. The younger students learned about Haiti and about what God tells us about helping those in need. It was a wonderful learning experience!
Goals for Youth Ministry. The youth are to:
1. Seek God through prayer, worship, Bible study, fellowship and ministering to others.
2. Build a firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Increase in faith as they seek God’s plan for their lives.
4. Build relationships pleasing to God with Christ, each other, the Youth Director and members of the congregation.
5. Participate in activities and experiences that build Christian character and provide opportunities for leadership.
6. Witness to the power and glory of God in thought, word, and deed.
Background for Youth Director. The Youth Director is to have:
1. A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Experience in leading Bible studies.
3. Experience in working with middle and high school youth.
4. An ability to empower prospective leaders.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to guide, rather than control.
Job Description for Youth Director. The Youth Director is to:
1. Lead Bible studies and share leadership in a contemporary service.
2. Work with youth to plan movie nights and other recreational activities.
3. Build strong relationships with the youth.
4. Develop and support leaders among the youth.
5. Identify and develop talents of the youth by involving them in worship and projects.
6. Visit in homes of youth.
7. Attend activities in which youth are involved at school and in the community.
8. Provide learning opportunities for youth and involve them in mission in the church, community, nation, and world.
9. Enroll church members in working with youth in projects, activities, and meal preparation.
10. Publicize events using the church bulletin and newsletter, e-mail, and texting.
11. Periodically meet with the Pastor, Youth Committee, and Session to report on and review youth ministry.
Starting date: Immediate
Hours per week: 20
Apply by sending resume’ and statement to:
Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church
4517 Rockfish Road
Grottoes, VA 24441
or email to mt.horeb@ntelos.net
For phone inquiries, please call the church office at 540.249.5141