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.
Serve on the Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry plans, coordinates and implements all youth programming at Second Presbyterian. It is made up of youth and adults and meets monthly.
Serve on Other Ministries
Read about the work and responsibilities of all the ministries of Second Presbyterian. Contact the moderator to get plugged into a ministry.
Serve on the Presbytery Youth Council (PYC)
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.
Serve as a Liturgist
Senior high students are invited to serve as liturgists during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services. Materials will be provided.
Serve as an Acolyte, Beadle, or Cross Bearer
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.
Youth Choir
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.
Youth Caring for Youth
Help care for other youth. You will be contacted when your help is needed.
Play on a Youth Basketball Team
Our church basketball league season runs from January to mid-March. There is a 7th/8th grade league, a 9th/10th grade league, and an 11th/12th grade league. Games are usually twice a week.
Help Plan the Youth Scholarship Fundraiser
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.