The young people of the Apostolic Faith Church are a vital part of our church family. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth,” we read in Ecclesiastes 12:1, and encouraging young people to do this is the reason for our emphasis on youth-oriented activities.

The direction in life chosen by the young people under our influence is very important to us. Their salvation and spiritual growth is our primary goal.

Several times each month, the young people participate in young adult services. The youth choir and orchestra perform, and testimonies and special musical pieces are presented by young people. One youth minister leads the service, and another brings the message that especially targets the concerns and interests of this age group.

On the first Sunday of each month, a special service is held for the younger age group and is called Children’s Church. It is designed for the preschool and grade-schoolers of our congregation.

A young adult service is held in our main sanctuary on the first Friday of each month and is also structured by and for the young people of our church.

Youth camp

Every summer, a six-day youth camp is held for young people from the fourth grade through high school who regularly attend our Sunday school. The purpose is to give young people extra opportunities to hear God’s voice. Away from their normal environment, they eat, play, and worship together, and the hearts of many have been changed as a result. Games, swimming in the lake, sport competitions, and lots of energy-demanding activities are a part of each day. There are also daily chapel services, Bible learning activities, evening programs, and cabin devotional times. Counselors become personally acquainted with the young people in their group, allowing them to identify and minister to the spiritual needs of each camper.

Vacation Bible School

Toward the end of August each year, children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School. Held Monday - Friday mornings, VBS gives children a chance to have fun with games, crafts, singing while learning more about God and how He can help them. More details about this year's Vacation Bible School are available here.

Special activities

Special outings and activities for our young people are scheduled at various times throughout the year. These include weekend youth retreats, activity nights featuring films, music, skits and other types of entertainment; prayer and Bible study breakfasts, Sunday school class or department outings, and trips to some of our nearer branch churches for combined services (such as Dallas, Oregon, and Chehalis, Washington). The gymnasium on the campground is also used for various activities throughout the year.

Visitations

Young people of high school age and older, visit some of the elderly and shut-in members of our congregation on a regular basis. On scheduled Sundays, vanloads of young people enjoy a quick lunch together after the morning service, and then visit those who are unable to attend church services. These afternoons are greatly anticipated by those visited, and they are a blessing to the participating young people as well.