Student Ministry
Making Student-Aged Disciples of Jesus Christ
Who We Are
Student Ministry exists to come alongside parents in making student-aged disciples of Jesus Christ in the Lehigh Valley.
Ages: 6th – 12th Grade
Fall Announcements from the Desk
Upcoming Events
Youth Group is right around the corner, starting on Wednesday, September 16 (6:30-8pm)! Join us as we hang out, learn from God’s word, and fellowship in small groups.
Registration opens soon for Fall Retreat (November 6-8). Get away for a weekend of activities like paintball, horseback riding, and more!
Weekly Gatherings
Wednesdays 6:30-8PM: Our night begins with free time in the gym, where students can play games or just hang out!
Then we worship in song, dive into Scripture with a lesson, and then break into small group time guided by the Youth Leaders. This is where students can build meaningful relationships with one another, share prayer requests and burdens, provide accountability to each other, and discuss what they learned from the lesson.
On the last Wednesday of every month, the Youth Group will split up by gender and meet as two separate boys and girls groups.
Students must check-in upon arrival
Middle schoolers and high schoolers meet separately for Sunday School at 8:45 AM (starting September 20).
Equip and Support Parents
A vital part of our mission statement is to “come alongside parents” as they disciple their students. What we do is supplement the ministry of the home. For that reason, we have recommended some resources for parents and mentors to aid them in their ministry to students.
Discipleship Opportunities
Permission/Guide
For the safety of our students, we require either an electronically (preferred) or paper permission form for each student be filled out by the parent/guardian for each school year (once each school year is sufficient).
Mentoring
An essential part of discipleship is mentorship. We want all of our students to have a more mature believer mentor them in their walk with God. If you are interested in being a mentee or mentor, please contact students@cedarcrest.church.
Baptism
Every disciple of Jesus is called to be baptized. At Cedar Crest, we delight in baptizing young people who have counted the cost and chosen to follow Jesus. We have a study that we ask mentors to take young people through. Please (as a parent/mentor) click the button below to submit a baptism application on behalf of your student. Pastor Chris will reach out to you with more details.
Summer Ministry Application
If you are planning to serve on staff this summer at Victory Valley or in another summer ministry and desire to distribute a support letter to church members who know you, please fill out a Student Short-term Mission Application.
Student Worship Team
We love that God has gifted us with students who are gifted musically and who seek to lead their peers in the corporate worship of God through song. Click below if you are interested in joining the team!
Worship Service Policy & Guidelines
Parents, please take time to read the following guidelines about teenagers in the Worship Service.