399 Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek CA 94598
925 932 1955 MAP
High School Ministry
Our Mission
We exist to reach students, to help them share in God’s
word, to care for one another and to offer their lives in
service to Christ.
In today’s world there is so much pressure on high school
students to achieve, to be busy, to fit in, to succeed,
etc. In high school, the idea of having a personal
relationship with Jesus is thought of as irrelevant or
unimportant. Saint Matthew’s High School Ministry is a
place for High School students to encounter Jesus, to
connect with other students and adults, to have fun, to be
authentic, to grow and to become the man or woman God
challenges them to be.
Pastor David Dykes Teen Ministry Team Leader
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Impact:
Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning: 9:30am-10:45 (Sept–May)
Age Group: 6th-8th Grade
Location: Teen Center
Impact is a weekly worship for middle school
students that meets during the 9:30 AM worship service
(September-May). It’s designed to be inviting, have a
friendly, fun, challenging, and exciting atmosphere. It
shatters the “church is boring” stereotype and
celebrates life. Impact is filled with laughter, games,
videos, singing, dramas, a message and small groups that
challenge teens toward spiritual maturity.
Thursday: 7PM- 8:30PM (Sept–May)
Age Group: High School
Location: Teen Center & Student Homes once a month (For Current location see Newsletter)
Because of High Schoolers' need for fellowship and
time to build relationships with other Christians, we meet midweek for in-depth Bible study
and small group time. Each week's ABS includes time together in worship through music. Then we break into smaller groups for Bible study, discussion, prayer and
accountability.
Dinner 4 6
Once a month, six students are invited to Pastor David's home for dinner and a time to get to know one another. This dinner is for students who are new or not yet involved so they can meet new friends and staff. If you're interested contact Pastor Dave to get invited to the next dinner!
Activities Special events highlight the year for youth at Saint Matthew: the Snow Trip in January, the Mexico Mission trip on spring break, Hume Lake Ponderosa Camp in August, the house boat trip in September and the Love of God (LOG) retreats.
Mexico Mission Trip
The Mexico Mission Trip is a week-long adventure in fellowship, meaningful service, and major fun. These trips are frequently life changing for those who go.
Teens who are part of the Mexico Mission then share their experiences and faith journey with the congregation at the Amigo Sponsor Dinner the week following their return.
Hume Lake Teens look forward to Hume Lake every year because it's a blast. Ponderosa High School Camp located in the Sierra Mountains ministers to more than10,000 high school students each summer and features high-energy recreation, team competitions, speakers, seminars, amazing worship, personal and group reflection time as well as plenty of free time. Campers can enjoy swimming in the pool, boating in the lake or just hanging out with friends at Hume ‘N Beans or The Chill. More daring students can check out the Skate Park, Paintball Field or take a leap of faith on the High Adventure course. Check it out at Hume Lake Christian Camps.
LOG
LOG (Love of God) is a teen-led retreat weekend where teens encounter Christ in a real way. After attending, teens are encouraged to become leaders and speakers at subsequent LOG retreats with their peers. Leaders meet weekly to plan and study God's work through teen-developed devotions.
