WorkCamp INFORMATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The goal of the St. Matthew’s Church Youth Ministry is patterned after the activities of the early church as outlined in Acts:2:42, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Our Youth Ministry seeks to provide a place of community where students can increase in the knowledge and wisdom of God.

We support St. Matthew’s Church through active participation in worship, outreach, and other parish activities. Taking what they have learned, our students are able and encouraged to become the hands and feet of God to a lost and dying world.

Our Youth Ministry is divided into two groups: the Saints are our Jr. High and Middle School students in grades six through eight. The UpperRoom is our high school group for students in grades nine through twelve. Each group enjoys the privilege of having separate youth rooms, which allow them to feel a sense of belonging in the St. Matthew’s Church family. Both the Saints and UpperRoom meet on Sundays.

Our Director of Youth Ministry, Lisa Marion, hosts a midweek chat that focuses on current events and hot topics. Throughout the year the students participate in many activities. These include serving the poor and homeless at a local soup kitchen, conducting food drives, and packing Christmas gifts for our orphanage and military outreach. We also participate in an annual 30 Hour Famine to raise money for various charities. Every summer we send students from our parish to work camps all over the US. Summers are also full of beach camps and movie nights.

For more information, contact Lisa Marion, Director of Youth Ministry, at (949) 219-0911 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.