Opportunities for Youth

Youth are welcome and encouraged to sign up for activities listed throughout this booklet, as well as the following opportunities available especially for Second Presbyterian Church youth in grades 6-12. If you are interested in any of these activities, please contact Ruth Amensen, ruthamensen@secondpreslr.org.

The Youth Ministry plans, coordinates and implements all youth programming at Second Presbyterian. It is made up of youth and adults and meets monthly.

Read about the work and responsibilities of all the ministries of Second Presbyterian. Contact the moderator to get plugged into a ministry.

Members in grades 9 to 12 are invited to serve on this council, which is made up of youth and adult Presbyterians from all over Arkansas. They gather about four times a year to plan events and make decisions about Presbytery youth programming. An application must be filled out in late April/ early May.

Senior high students are invited to serve as liturgists during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services. Materials will be provided.

Grades 5-8 students are invited to light candles (acolyte) and carry the Bible (beadle) and processional cross (cross bearer) into the sanctuary at the beginning of 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday mornings.

This choir is for students in grades 6 to 12, and activities include worship leadership, retreats, concerts, touring and local musical events. Directed by Dr. Bevan Keating. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Help care for other youth. You will be contacted when your help is needed.

Our church basketball league season runs from January to mid-March. There is a 7^th/8^th grade league, a 9^th/10^th grade league, and an 11^th/12^th grade league. Games are usually twice a week.

The Youth Scholarship Fund assures that all youth are able to participate in youth trips and activities regardless of their financial situation. Help plan the annual Fundraiser to replenish this fund.