Our Student Ministry vision is to mold and shape leaders that change the world for Jesus - Matthew 28:19-20
We exist to help students Know & Live for Christ, Find Freedom, Discover their Purpose, and Make a Difference.
STUDENT MINISTRY
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
Sunday School 7th - 8th grade 10AM in the MS Room upstairs
Sunday School 9th - 12th grade 10AM in the HS Room upstairs
Worship - worship with your families in person at 8:30AM & 11AM or online at stm-umc.org and FB Live at 8:30AM and 11AM.
WEDNESDAY
LIFE GROUP Bible Studies for all 7th - 12th graders. Meet in the gym for supper 5PM-6PM. Life Groups are from 6PM-7PM in our new building next door (During the school year.)
Contact our Student Pastor Jason Anding for more information on how to get plugged in!
To join our weekly Student Ministry announcement messages for students, text “SMSTUDENTS” to 94000
Parents, to join our parent announcement messages, text “SMPARENTS” to 94000
FALL Retreat Oct 8-9, 2022
Fall Retreat is October 8-9 in Florence, MS at The Healy Cabin!! It is open to all 7th-12th graders. This will be a relaxing weekend in the outdoors. The retreat will have a spiritual component and a resting component. We want to give our students an opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and the distractions on our phones and have sabbath in the woods. Bonfire, fishing, paddle boat, hammocks, and smores!
We will leave the church at 10AM Saturday and return Sunday for the 11AM worship service.
BEAUTIFUL FEET MINISTRIES
FORT WORTH, TX
On June 23-26 we will be going to Fort Worth, TX to serve at Beautiful Feet homeless ministry. While there we will also go to a Texas Rangers baseball game and to TopGolf!
Cost is $125 per person plus several meals. Additional children are $65 a person. Students will need to bring money for the possibility of up to 6 meals, and food at the baseball game if desired ($100-$150). Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Beautiful Feet. Visit thefeet.org for more information on Beautiful Feet.
REGISTER FOR BEAUTIFUL FEET HERE!
TRIP ITINERARY and Packing List
M28 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC
Together Weekend (DNOW)
TOGETHER WEEKEND is a join DNOW weekend with several churches in Madison County! SAVE THE DATE February 3-5, 2023
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT is located near Birmingham, AL at Springville Camp and Conference Center. It is open to all 7th-12th graders.
WHAT podcasts are Jason listening to?
UNASHAMED With Phil & Jase Robertson
The Duck Commander and his sons are unashamed of their Christian faith and want to share the Gospel with everyone, from new believers to longtime followers of Jesus. Phil, Al, Jase, and their special guests go beyond the four walls of the church to share God's Word and study the Bible with you. So pour a glass of tea, and experience fun and inspiring stories of faith and family, straight from West Monroe, Louisiana.
THE HOUR OF HOLINESS WITH DR. BILL URY OF WESLEY BIBLICAL SEMINARY
The Hour of Holiness is a national 30-minute radio program heard Sunday mornings at 9:00AM on American Family Radio 92.5 FM. The Hour of Holiness is sponsored by Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS and features Dr. William Ury, Professor of Systematic Theology. The message of purity of heart is proclaimed through a close look at Scripture and with a view to applying all the truth to all of the human heart.
AIRING THE ADDISONS WITH WIL AND MEEKE ADDISON
Airing the Addison's is a daily radio/podcast program focused on Marriage, Family and the Church. Co-hosted by married couple, Wil and Meeke Addison, the program observes cultural trends and explores their effect on the foundations of Biblical morality. Wil and Meeke offer insight on culture, popular trends, and current events which threaten the integrity of the Christian Faith and the proliferation of the Gospel.
The Addison's unapologetically filter their commentary though a Biblical lens. You can listen to the program live weekdays 2-3PM on 92.5 FM and afr.net. You can also download and subscribe to the podcast of the show updated after each broadcast.
MORE TO THE STORY WITH DR. ANDY MILLER
More to the Story with Dr. Andy Miller III is a podcast exploring theology in the orthodox Wesleyan tradition. Dr. Andy Miller is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS. Hear engaging interviews and musings from Dr. Miller each week. More to the Story is also available on YouTube.com