Summer 2012 Program
The Mercer Lutheran Mission Cluster is sponsoring a project this summer that would engage young adults in supporting the summer programming of the three Trenton Lutheran congregations- Elect Saints, St. Bartholomew, and Redeemer. This program seeks to do several other things: deepen discipleship in young adults, as well as guide their understanding for the urban-suburban partnership that our Mission Cluster participates. Lastly, this also helps to seek out and understand the urban gifts and challenges that are unique to the city of Trenton.
This program seeks to look at two distinct issues, the growing fear of the city of Trenton, as well as the need to keep young adults talking about and deepening their understanding of faith. This program will use an action-reflection model, so not only will we do stuff but we’ll also talk about it.
SOME IMPORTANT QUESTIONS!!!
Who are these young adults?
The Mercer Lutheran Mission Cluster is sponsoring a project this summer that would engage young adults in supporting the summer programming of the three Trenton Lutheran congregations- Elect Saints, St. Bartholomew, and Redeemer. This program seeks to do several other things: deepen discipleship in young adults, as well as guide their understanding for the urban-suburban partnership that our Mission Cluster participates. Lastly, this also helps to seek out and understand the urban gifts and challenges that are unique to the city of Trenton.
This program seeks to look at two distinct issues, the growing fear of the city of Trenton, as well as the need to keep young adults talking about and deepening their understanding of faith. This program will use an action-reflection model, so not only will we do stuff but we’ll also talk about it.
SOME IMPORTANT QUESTIONS!!!
Who are these young adults?
These 10 young people are active in their congregations, and are looking to grow in their faith as well as serving this community. They range in age from 18-25, were born all over the country as well as outside of it, worship all over Mercer County, and are dynamic, amazing leaders in our church. More will come with their bios (coming soon!).
What are the dates?
The program will run from July 1-August 19th, beginning on that Sunday with a commissioning at St. Bart’s, and a farewell and Godspeed service at the end.
What are the hours?
What are the hours?
They will be working: 25-30 hours a week; some mornings, some evenings, some working, some praying.
What kind of work are they doing?
What kind of work are they doing?
They will be working across an array of contexts: helping with Vacation Bible School, building and grounds maintenance, working with children, etc.
Are they being compensated?
Are they being compensated?
While there was much discussion about the gift of serving and how it builds character, we elected to support these young adults as they participate in this summer. For the whole summer $1750. This breaks down to $250 a week, or about $10 an hour.
Please stay tuned as this site gets up and running!! Prayers as this adventure begins are much appreciated!
Please stay tuned as this site gets up and running!! Prayers as this adventure begins are much appreciated!
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