Serve with Youth Ministry
Teen Ministry Team
Our Teen Ministry Team (TMT) is an opportunity to become a leader in the High School Youth Ministry Program at OLG. Our TMT is made up of 12 individuals who have a passion for service and leading others in their faith, while growing in their faith as well! The members of TMT are in Grades 10th - 12th, and TMT is made up of two boys and two girls from each Grade.
Why Serve?
1) You are never more like Christ than when you are serving others!
In Philippians 2:5-8, it says, “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was the in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found to be human in appearance; He humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross!”
2) Serving others allows us to understand the joy that follows sacrifice!
In Hebrews 12:2, it says, “For the sake of the joy that lay before Him, He endured the Cross and despised its shame.” Jesus endured the pain and shame of the cross because He knew what would come out of it. Sometimes service is not pretty, but the joys and satisfaction that will result are worth every effort.
3) Serving others points people to Christ!
Matthew 5:16 says, “Just so, your light must shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” When we serve others, it brings glory to God and makes people think, “I wonder why he did that for me?” or “What makes her different?” Service is proof that we love God, and it helps draw others to Him and His Church. “Actions speak louder than words” is an old saying, and it sure is true!
4) Serving others is the way we love God!
In Hebrews 6:10, it says, “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for His Name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.” God is so proud and so happy when we serve others. And here is the good news—He will never forget our efforts. We might do great things in this life that are never acknowledged or no one will even say “thank you” to us, but in Heaven our name is being praised by God, His Angels and Saints! Cool, huh?
5) No service is ever beneath us because no service was ever beneath Jesus.
If Jesus can get on His hands and knees to wash His Apostles’ stinky feet, who are we to refuse to help one another?
How does TMT serve?
TMT is an important role in our program. Now that we understand why service is so important, let’s dive into the practicals. Our members are invited to be leaders in our High School Program as well as our Middle School Program.
Requirements of TMT Members:
10th Grade or older in the 2023-24 academic year.
Attend our Summer TMT Leadership retreat. (August 6th)
Must serve at a MINIMUM of ONE Middle School event per month.
Attend and participate in ONE ministry planning meeting per Semester (TWO per school year).
Be an active member of our High School Youth Ministry program.
Be committed to growing in personal prayer and faith life.
TMT Members’ key service is at EXTREME, our Middle School Youth Group event that occurs once a month. This event is the 2nd Friday of the month (during the school year) and the 2nd Wednesday of the month (during the summer).
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 1st, 2023 @ NOON!