Student Ministries

Calendar of Church Wide Youth Events
Our Vision Statement
Our vision for our community's youth is for them to experience the love of God, to embrace their identity as God’s children, and to become equipped to respond to God’s love through following Jesus.
Service
Christians are called to love their neighbor as themselves and this call drives us to serve others in need. The middle and high school ministries take opportunities to serve meals at Union Station in Pasadena and the high school ministries serve at various ministries on Skid Row in Los Angeles. 
Mission Trips and Retreats
Throughout the year both middle and high school ministries take time to get away from their regular routines, have some serious fun, and encounter the mysteries of God in new places. Whether it is camping in the desert, skiing in the mountains, going to Christian camp, or floating down a river, God tends to show up in profound ways in the lives of teenagers when we get out of the ordinary.
Each year during spring break the high school youth group heads to Mexico for a week of mission and service. Building homes and playing with children is a fun and simple way of demonstrating the love of Jesus to others. Also during the spring the middle school ministries take a weekend to go to Los Angeles to take part in various ministries for the poor. Through these opportunities teenagers learn to break down barriers between each other and those less fortunate then themselves.
Students @ Union Station in Pasadena 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
March 14, 5:30pm - 9:00 pm, Union Station
Parents and students needed to help cook the meal in the church kitchen then serve at Union Station. Come experience what it means to follow Jesus by serving others. This will be awesome!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
March 21, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Union Rescue Mission
Fourteen high school students will have the opportunity to serve the homeless in downtown Los Angeles after worship. Give back to the community. Be the hands and feet of Christ. This is a good opportunity go gain some service hours. We'll meet at the church @ 10:30 to car pool. RSVP.
PALM SUNDAY, INTRODUCTION OF CONFIRMANDS
March 28, 9:15 am
All confirmands will be introduced to the congregation.
EASTER OVERNIGHT, EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & YOUTH SUNDAY...LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Saturday April 3 (Westminster Hall), April 4 (Lacy Park) April 25 (SMCC)
5th graders, middle schoolers, and high school students are invited to sleepover at Westminster Hall, then rise early for breakfast, then stroll to Lacy Park for 7:00 am - 8:00 am Easter Sunrise Service. And if you are interested in leading worship at the Easter Sunrise Service let us know as soon as possible, as we are making plans now. If you want to sing, play, usher, speak, run tech, set up, take down, this is your chance to be hands-on with worship. Contact
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Tahoe Ski Trip, President's Day Weekend, February 2010
24 students and leaders from San Marino Community Church and Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church spent the President’s Day weekend skiing in Heavenly at Lake Tahoe, California.
Colossians 1:27 - "To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. "
At Element on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am we have taken the opportunity to use the worship stations as new ways to explore the mystery of God. What is absolutely amazing though is that the mystery has been revealed to all of us through the person of Jesus. It is my prayer that each of us take a closer look at Jesus and see what has been reveled and then we can follow God more closely.

Element All Youth Worship
Sunday 9:12 am, Westminster Hall

Confirmation
Class
Sunday, 10:30 am, Westminster Hall

Overtime
Middle School Youth Group
Sunday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm,
Westminster Hall

LIGHT
High School Youth Group
Sunday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm,
Westminster Hall
Mission Trip Testimonial Navajo, Arizona, July, 2009
“Going on the mission trip this year to the Navajo Indian reservation, in Arizona, was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We were able to work with the children of the area and see how they live. Even though most of them live below the poverty line, they are still able to find joy within their day. When we were not working with the Navajo children, we were helping the Navajo community by painting and restoring their homes. The people were so grateful for what our group had done for them. This trip really helped me learn about God also. It showed me that he helps bring people together no matter who or where you are from. Also, it showed that even the littlest of things can make a big impact on a person's life, whether it was a smile of fresh coat of paint. I had an amazing time on the church mission trip this year, and I hope that everyone is able to experience something this profound.”
-Chris Warren, High School Senior
Adult Involvement and Leadership
All of these programs could not happen without the involvement of so many kind and dedicated adults who wish to see teenagers embrace their faith in Jesus. Want to be a part of the team? Ask yourself two questions; 1. Do you love the Lord your God? 2. Do you love kids? If you said yes two times just now then we need you to be part of the fun.

STARBUCKS OFFICE HOURS!
(@Huntington Dr. & San Marino Ave.)
MONDAY 2:00 - 4:00 pm
TUESDAY 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Come and visit with Paul on Mondays and both Jennifer Baer and Paul on Tuesdays at Starbucks! We'll hold "office" hours for anyone in the community who is in the mood to chat! Hope we see you there.
For More Info Contact Our Team:
Paul Blakesley, Youth Director:
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Joey Novak, Youth Worship Assistant:
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Mission Trip Testimonial Navajo, Arizona, July, 2009
“Going on the mission trip this year to the Navajo Indian reservation, in Arizona, was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We were able to work with the children of the area and see how they live. Even though most of them live below the poverty line, they are still able to find joy within their day. When we were not working with the Navajo children, we were helping the Navajo community by painting and restoring their homes. The people were so grateful for what our group had done for them. This trip really helped me learn about God also. It showed me that he helps bring people together no matter who or where you are from. Also, it showed that even the littlest of things can make a big impact on a person's life, whether it was a smile of fresh coat of paint. I had an amazing time on the church mission trip this year, and I hope that everyone is able to experience something this profound.”
-Chris Warren, High School Senior
Adult Involvement and Leadership
All of these programs could not happen without the involvement of so many kind and dedicated adults who wish to see teenagers embrace their faith in Jesus. Want to be a part of the team? Ask yourself two questions; 1. Do you love the Lord your God? 2. Do you love kids? If you said yes two times just now then we need you to be part of the fun.
![]() STARBUCKS OFFICE HOURS! (@Huntington Dr. & San Marino Ave.) MONDAY 2:00 - 4:00 pm TUESDAY 3:00 - 4:30 pm Come and visit with Paul on Mondays and both Jennifer Baer and Paul on Tuesdays at Starbucks! We'll hold "office" hours for anyone in the community who is in the mood to chat! Hope we see you there. |
For More Info Contact Our Team:
Paul Blakesley, Youth Director: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Joey Novak, Youth Worship Assistant:
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Youth Ministries