Bible Baptist Church’s youth ministry, known as the “Ambassadors for Christ” consists of young people, grades 7 thru 12. The youth ministry runs a Positive Action for Christ Proteen club which meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 and again on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Each meeting begins with song service followed by a Bible lesson.
Throughout the year, many activities as well as ministry opportunities are provided for the youth group. Some of those include:
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Fall Campout:
Usually takes place in early September on the church property for young people, 3rd through 12th grade. The fall campout is always a lot of fun and a great way to kickoff the new ministry year. Click here for the 2019 Fall Campout Packet.
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Nursing Home Ministry:
Twice a month on a Sunday afternoon, the youth and a number of adults hold a service at a local Nursing Home. The youth are encouraged to get involved through greeting and interacting with the residents and are required to participate in a special music number for each service.
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Summer Camp:
Each summer the teens have the opportunity to go to a week-long summer camp. The youth ministry rotates between different summer camps. The camps include The WILDS in Brevard, NC, the WILDS of New England located in Deering, NH, Tri-State Bible Camp in Montague, NJ, and Servant’s Heart Camp of Ramey, PA.
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Winter Retreat:
Each year in either January or February, the youth have the opportunity to attend SHCM Winter Camp. Click HERE to find out more information.
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Bible Quizzing:
Bible Baptist Church is one of several churches that participate in a Bible quizzing competition each winter and spring sponsored by Servant’s Heart Camping Ministry. Each year the youth group memorizes a book of the Bible and in the months of January, February, and March, meets with other church youth groups to compete on the knowledge of their memorized verses. In April, a special all-day quizzing rally takes place to see which youth group will come out on top.
To try some practice quizzes, click here.
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Youth Group Retreats:
The youth group usually goes on at least one retreat throughout the year. We have access to property in Tioga County, PA and we often take a Work Weekend Retreat up to Ramey, PA at the SHCM property to help clean up as well as enjoy the activities there.
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Christmas Caroling:
Each year at Christmas time, the youth have two opportunities to go Christmas caroling. Once on a Wednesday night at a local nursing home and another on a Saturday to families and neighbors in the community. Check the Calendar for more information.