Jedidiah

High School Ministry

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SUNDAYS 10:45AM

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WEDNESDAYS 7PM

HS ROOM

Our High School Ministry, called Jedidah, exists to provide a safe and loving community for high school students that inspires a journey of faith, equips them for a lifelong walk with God, and prepares them to engage and impact their world for Christ.

WHAT’S COMING UP?

september

27sep(sep 27)5:30 pm29(sep 29)1:00 pmFall Retreat 2019: Living Community5:30 pm - 1:00 pm (29)

Event Details

Please register by Sunday, September 15. Registration for overnight accommodations might close earlier based on room availability.

Our theme for the retreat is Living Community.

Church is much more than a building or a Sunday worship service. Church is the community of faith through which God forms and transforms all believers, regardless of age, to become more like Jesus. It takes a church to raise a follower of Jesus, and together, we are that church. Our speaker, Charlie Broxton, will help us learn more about what it looks like to be a vital part of this kind of life-changing community.

Our speaker

This year our guest speaker will be Charlie Broxton who is the Pastor to Emerging Generations of First Presbyterian Church in Visalia. Charlie is currently completing a doctorate with an emphasis on ministry to emerging generations. He preached at PBC on July 21 as part of our “Songs of the Soul” series (pbc.org/messages/satisfied/).

About the retreat

The Fall Retreat is for the whole PBC family: children, youth, adults, single, and married. The retreat offers an opportunity to learn together, to worship together, and to connect with others in a deeper way. In addition to excellent teaching and worship, the retreat will feature age-appropriate teaching, games, and activities for children, including a jump house. The possibilities for Saturday afternoon free time include a zip line, a ropes course, hiking, and swimming. Childcare and classes will be provided for children up to fourth grade during the teaching sessions.

Time

27 (Friday) 5:30 pm - 29 (Sunday) 1:00 pm

Location

Mission Springs Conference Center

1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd

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29sep10:15 am12:05 pmHS Tailgate10:15 am - 12:05 pm

october

18oct(oct 18)7:00 pm19(oct 19)9:00 amHS ALL-NIGHTER7:00 pm - 9:00 am (19)

20oct12:15 pm1:15 pmHonduras Info Meeting12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

27oct10:45 am12:00 pmChurch Wide Service10:45 am - 12:00 pm

november

10nov12:30 pm1:45 pmHS Lunch12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

20nov7:00 pm8:30 pmSGFN7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

27nov7:00 pm8:30 pmNO HS Mtg7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

december

14dec7:00 pm9:30 pmHS Christmas Party7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

february

28feb01marWinter Hume 20209:00 am - (march 1) 5:00 pm

REGISTER YOUR YOUTH

Registration helps us notify you with ministry updates, upcoming events and also provides us with important information to help keep youth safe. Thanks!

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SERVE WITH HIGH SCHOOL

We need many types of leaders to relate to, love, and care for all of the students the Lord entrusts us with. There are two basic requirements for anyone considering serving in our youth ministry: a love for God and a heart to see high school students come to know Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him.

If you’re interested in serving with high school, fill our interest form.

Interest Form

APPLY FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP

The Student Leadership Team is a group of students assisting with different parts of high school ministry including planning activities, teaching, and creating a welcoming environment. Click the link below to fill out an application!

APPLY

LEADERSHIP

PACO LOPEZ

HS PASTOR

STEVE HOLMLUND

HS ELDER

DYLAN POTTS

HS INTERN

Lauren Larson

HS Director

Have Questions? Contact us!

Who is Jedidiah?

Our High School ministry is called Jedidiah. The name is taken from the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel. King David, the man said to be after God’s own heart, allows himself to be overcome with lust and sleeps with Bathsheba, another man’s wife. She becomes pregnant with his child and David has her husband killed to hide his sin. The baby dies shortly after birth and after a period of mourning, David lays with Bathsheba again. She becomes pregnant, gives birth to a son, and names him Solomon. God, however, gives him a special name as a message of forgiveness and redemption to David. God calls him Jedidiah, which means loved by God. As High School ministry at PBC we want students to know that whatever they may have done, said, thought, or been through, they are loved by God.

WHAT WE DO

Sunday Gathering

We gather at 10:45 in the HS Room for worship, teaching, and fellowship. The aim is to get students into corporate worship and teach them God’s word.

Wednesday Nights

We gather from 7-8:30pm in the HS room for small groups. The aim is to get students to open and study God’s word together, as well as to provide a space for students to build relationships with each other and our adult volunteers.

Bible Passages

Events

We plan events throughout the year that are fun and easy events to invite friends to. Events serve the purpose of creating space for students to build relationships with each other and our adult volunteers.

Missions

We encourage students to engage in missions both locally and abroad. The biggest value we hope our students grasp is that their entire life serves as a platform to live out and share the gospel. We go to Honduras annually and plan local service projects.

Jr/Sr Programming

We strive to set students up for success in their faith beyond HS and have special programming for Juniors and Seniors. The program is called Summit and aims at giving practical tools for life and faith post HS.

Camps & Retreats

We attend camp twice a year (winter and summer). The point of these camps and retreats is to get students out of their normal routine and to create space for spiritual impact.

Mentorship

We encourage cross-generational relationships and value adults mentoring students. This happens during official HS meetings, but also outside of organized meetings.