Christmas at Saint Matthew

December 24
2 & 4 pm—Family Friendly Communion Worship
7 pm—Saint Matthew Style Communion Worship-(Childcare will be provided at this service only).
9 pm—Traditional Style Communion Worship

December 25
10 am—Christmas Day Worship

January 1
10 am—New Year’s Day Worship.
Bring goodies to share in a time of fellowship following worship.

Mexcio Mission Trip 2012

The High School Mexico Mission Trip is April 8-14, 2012.
We'll be building houses in Tecate Mexico through Amor Ministries.
The total cost is $685 (the true cost).
All youth who participate in the Amigo Fund Raising Program and attend all the meetings can reduce the trip cost down to $335 per person, which includes: food, transportation, building supplies and lodging.
A $200 non-refundable deposit is due now. You can pick up an Information Packet from Pastor David.

You can register online by clicking this link:
http://tinyurl.com/HSMexicoMissionTrip2012

Snow Blast 2012

The High School Snow Blast is January 27-29, 2012.
We’ll be staying at Whispering Pines Conference Center in Sierra Village.
The cost is $150 if received by December 15. After December 15 the cost goes up to $170.

You can register online by clicking this link:
http://tinyurl.com/HSSnowBlast2012

Fall LOG Weekend

LOG is a Christian retreat that offers a way for students to help themselves and each other live their lives as a part of a Christian community. It introduces and reinforces the fullness that a Christian life can be, in a way that is geared towards high school students.

Participant applications are available September 25 and are due A.S.A.P. as this retreat fills fast.

Team Meeting #2 is 10/9 from 2-4 pm in Walnut Creek.
Team Mtg. #3 is 10/23 from 2-4 in Novato.
Team Overnight begins at 4 pm 10/29 to 11 am 10/30 in Novato.
Team Mtg. #4 is 11/6 from 7-9 in Walnut Creek.

Pick up a LOG Participant Application here:
LOG Participant Application

White Water Rafting Trip

We're staying at Camp Lotus on the American River.
A non-refundable registration fee of $135 for incoming 9th graders or
$145 for 10th-12th graders is due now.

Click here to register for trip.

Student Leadership

“. . . I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Ephesians 4:1

Jesus expected leaders to serve.

Jesus gave his disciples an image of leadership that we use as our standard for Student Leadership within our High School Ministry.

“Jesus called them [the disciples] together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28

Jesus shattered what most people think leadership style is all about: being in charge. He goes even further to define true leadership as serving others. “Serving others” is how we define ministry. This type of servant-leadership is not attractive to most people. It goes in direct opposition to the attitude of running to the car to ride in the front seat or being first in line to eat or telling everyone what to do.

We’re not looking to fill our leadership team with the cute, fun and popular. We’re looking for people who love Jesus and are willing to make ‘servant-leadership’ the standard their lives reflect.

If you’re in 10th-12th grades and would like to be this kind of leader, pick up a student leadership application from the church office and turn it in by Sunday, September 18.

ABS - Area Bible Studies

Because of High Schoolers need for fellowship and relationships with other Christians; we meet midweek for in-depth Bible study and small group time. Each week we study the Bible and then break into smaller groups for discussion, prayer and accountability.
The ABS (Area Bible Study) resumes Thursday, September 15 from 7-9 p.m. in the Teen Center.

Teen Ministry registration forms are available here:
Teen Ministry Registration & Authorization