Youth Ministry – Weekly Events
The Youth Ministry at State Street Baptist takes the love of Christ to a new level for 7th through 12th grade students. At State Street, it is our hope that students will discover Christ’s amazing love, what it means and how this love is applied in everyday life situations. It is our desire that all students will grow in a relationship with Christ and serve Him in whatever way God is leading. There are several opportunities available throughout the week where students can experience the youth ministry at State Street:
Wednesday Evenings 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday evening is filled with fun and excitement for our students. Students begin gathering on the front lawn at 6 p.m. for games and icebreakers to help us meet new faces. Students then move inside for an exciting time of worship and/or drama. After this, students have an opportunity to experience the Lord through Bible study and family group fellowship. Occasionally, students are even given an opportunity to teach during this time.
Sunday Mornings 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
As Students come in, we usually hang out from 9:15 to 9:30. There is usually something good to eat and the fellowship time is always cool. We then begin with our weekly Bible drill designed to help us learn the books of the Bible. Our Lesson is normally taught by Mike Jeffcoat, a veteran youth Bible teacher who has taught in our youth department for many years and always has a very meaningful lesson. It is always our hope that Sunday School will enhance our students’ understanding of God’s Word and encourage them to follow Christ as a result.
Sunday Nights 6-7 p.m.
Sunday night is a little different at State Street. We try to encourage all of our students to serve God in some capacity. On Sunday nights, we hold a special training session designed to prepare students for our Wednesday night service. This training session consists of students who are helping with games, drama, worship, and teaching. This night of training is designed to plug students into the life of State Street’s Youth ministry so that students feel that they are a vital part of what God is doing in and through the youth ministry.
Youth Ministry – Annual Trips
In addition to these weekly scheduled events, we also go on trips throughout the year. From mission trips to ski trips, from fellowship opportunities to conferences designed to help us delve deeper into God’s Word, all of which are designed to help students grow closer in their walk with Christ. Below you will find a list of conferences and events scheduled for 2012.
Chillipepper 2012, Pigeon Forge, Tenn – January 20-22, Cost: $72
Chillipepper is a fun and exciting conference designed to encourage students in their faith. It also gives our students an opportunity to invite their friends to an event to could be potentially life changing. In 2012 the program line-up includes bands Leeland, Down Here, and Bellarive, comedian Bob Smiley, and speaker Dave Edwards. The Cost of the conference is $72. Lodging for the event will be provided by State Street Baptist Church. Students will only need a small amount of money to provide for several meals during the weekend of the event.
Chilipepper 2012 Registration Form
Medical Release Form
Winter Jam 2012, Columbia SC. – March 9, Cost: $10 at the door
This is a one night local event. Bands will include Skillet, Newsong, Sanctus Real, Building 429, Group 1 Crew, For King and Country, We as Human, Artists: Peter Furler (former lead singer for the Newsboys), Kari Jobe, Dara Maclean, Illusionist: Brock Gill, and speaker: Nick Hall.
Acquire the Fire 2012, Greensboro, NC – March 23-25, Cost: $65
Acquire the Fire is a fun and exciting youth event that will include band concerts, Worship, drama, and messages from some of the most dynamic youth communicators in the Christian community today. The event cost will cover the event and the lodging expenses. Students will need a small amount of spending money to cover necessary meals. Check our web page for links to important forms and info for this event.
SeeSalt 2012, at Coastal Carolina University – July 23-27, Cost: $260
SeeSalt is our summer youth conference. This is by far the most fun, exciting, and life changing youth event that our students will experience all year long. We encourage all students to make room for this event above everything else on the busy summer schedule. State Street Baptist Church will provide $50 to all members of the Youth Group who register for this event by April 29, 2012. The cost of SeeSalt will cover all conference materials for the week and all lodging expenses. Several meals are also included in the price of the event. Only a small amount of spending money is necessary for meals while traveling. Check our web page for links to important forms and info for this event.