HighSchool
Activities & Events
St. Paul's high school youth group is an active ministry focusing on student/church connection, Biblical encouragement and instruction, and Christian fellowship.
Get connected with our youth group and learn more:
Youth Coordinator Becky Blake | Assistant Pastor Lawton Thompson
news & events
YOUTH NIGHTS | wednesdays at 7pm
St. Paul’s high school youth group is an opportunity each week for students in grades 9-12 to gather on Wednesday evenings in the youth room from 7:00-8:30 around Bible study, games, snacks, and service. Youth group is a place in the midst of a busy week where students can rest in God’s Word and fellowship with one another.
2023 summer Mission Trip FAQ: july 23-30
Youth will make a difference at this summer’s high school youth mission trip to Logan, West Virginia through work projects that include home repairs and painting, and by serving in “Kids Club” (like VBS). For more information, contact Becky Blake.
Important 2023 dates:
UPDATES & schedule
Instagram ON INSTAGRAM
Catch the latest at StPaulsDesPeresYouth
Highschoolers and parents: keep up with our schedule, youth events and activities on Instagram. At StPaulsDesPeresYouth we post photos, reminders of upcoming events, discussion topics and more.
suNDAY bIBLE STUDY FOR HIGHSCHOOLERS
As young adults, our post-Confirmation age youth are encouraged to participate in our inter-generational adult Bible studies, together with family or peers. On any given Sunday, you'll find high school students sitting together in a Foundation Bible class, actively involved, commenting and sharing in the discussion.
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LCMS YOUTH GATHERING
A part of something bigger than themselves, St. Paul’s high schoolers who attended the 2022 Gathering in Houston were not only encouraged in their faith walk — they gained a vision for the vastness of Christ’s church. Our teens joined a community of young Lutheran believers, thousands strong, from across the United States.
Visit the LCMS Gathering website to learn more. The next Gathering will be held in New Orleans in the summer of 2025.
High School
Puppeteers
JOIN OUR CREATIVE MINISTRY SERVING CHILDREN
St. Paul's puppeteer troupe is a fun, high-energy and creative ministry for high school students. If you've ever seen a St. Paul's H.I.S. Puppeteers performance, you know that this isn't your average puppet show!
Our practice schedule is teen-friendly with weekly summer practices, plus Sunday mornings in August and September. In the fall and winter, the troupe takes the show on the road to area Lutheran churches (usually monthly), sharing a Christ-centered Gospel message.
Contact coordinator Envelope Holly Cannon for more info.
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"MY BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE"
Video Watch video of Holly Brand's presentation at St. Paul's.
St. Paul's youth ministry was pleased to welcome special guest speaker Dr. Holly Brand in 2021 — a psychologist, professor, author, and Christian speaker— who shared her insight and expertise on balance, wisdom, and Godly discernment in teen's use of social media today. The video is offered for St. Paul's families, with the permission of the speaker.
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"YOU MATTER" TOUR at St. Paul's
microphone Listen to audio of Heather Ruesch's presentation at St. Paul's.
Candid * Real * Current | In 2020, St. Paul's brought nationally-recognized speaker and author, Heather Ruesch, to present her "You Matter" program to families, teens, tweens and the Lutheran community. Ruesch spoke about life issues, sexuality, and creating a culture of Biblical integrity. Listen to the recording for a refresher of the important topics outlined.
