Youth of today: Leaders of the Future
One of the most challenging times in a person’s life is the teenage years. Bombarded from all directions, high school aged teens need a place to belong and feel accepted, as well as figure out what they believe and why. That’s where the Youth Ministries team comes alongside parents—helping young men and women know God intimately, read His Word accurately, share and defend their faith, serve others, and develop deep relationships.
Connecting points for youth
Voorburg International SDA Church’s Youth Ministry provides a forum where young people can talk openly about God without feeling they are being judged and they also are able to grow through the study of the word of God. We aim to help teens know God, to hear God’s Word, and to respond appropriately to it.
We will be relentless in our pursuit to live passionately for God, to love and serve teens with the passion that only God can ignite in each of us through the Holy Spirit. This is who we are!
Teens have their own weekly Sabbath School lesson, and we encourage you to study so you’re prepared for class.
We teach the weekly lesson study in an exciting and fulfilling way. This involves:
- Greeting teens at the door and ensuring they feel at home
- Organising class potlucks and social events
- Relating to teens/parents in a loving and respectful manner
- Noting missing members and encouraging them to come back to class
- Calling our teens during the week to encourage and pray with them
- Looking for opportunities to encourage our teens to accept Jesus
No longer a teenager, not quite identified as an adult, young adults still feel the need to be surrounded by their peers when pondering on life’s challenges. This Sabbath school lesson (available online at InVerse are specifically structured to help you understand the Bible and relate it to your own life. will not only empower them to be grounded in their beliefs, but also to stand up and take initiative, and to get involved in their church and local community.
Pathfinder Club is an active way for 10 to 15 years old to learn more about God, while also developing key life skills. Our Club is committed to understanding and training its members in leadership and service. We want to give them opportunities to work together and learn lessons of organization and resourcefulness.
Club members get to take part in a wide range of activities, including arts, outdoor activities and team games. We also help members learn and develop skills such as drumming, and we take trips to visit with the elderly. We believe in encouraging our young people, so we award honours in recognition of achievements made within Pathfinders Club. Our Club Sessions operate two to three times a month. For all enquires please contact Voorburg Pathfinders Club.
We usually have several exciting events planned for the year, which includes:
- Pathfinder Camporee
- Community service
- Visiting the elderly
