Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

The Youth Ministry of our church consists of youth between the ages of 12-25. The department seeks to provide our youth with training, Biblical knowledge and Christian activities in accordance with their age group through workshops, trips, lock-ins, and other activities. The department has a parental involvement group called the Parent Awareness Network {P.A.N.} which is informed of all group activities, goals and plans. The Youth Department has a large scope of Annual Programs to educate, motivate, encourage and energize our youth for further Christian service. The programs are: Youth Anniversary, Youth Usher's Day, Annual Musical Extravaganza, Annual Youth Revival, Annual Graduates Banquet, Annual City Wide Bible Bowl, Annual Fashion Show, Christmas Cantata and Pageant, Beaux and Deb Pageant, Annual Prayer Breakfast and Christian Camp in Baton Rouge or Grambling. Workshops and seminars  for young people include: Understanding Mission, Careers, Christian Dating, Stabilizing the Family, and Time Management. They also have special outings.

^{Youth Worship}                    
This ministry is designed to meet the needs of youth between the ages of 12-17. They meet on 3rd and 4th Sundays. The lessons are designed to teach youth the Biblical and practical responses to the issues they are faced with in
today's society.
 

^{Youth Sunday School}             
Youth Sunday School is designed to meet the educational needs of our youth. The classes consist of: Intermediates {ages 12-14} and Senior High {ages 15-17}.

^{Youth Bible Study}     
Youth Movement Bible study is designed to appeal to youth. They are encouraged to develop a personal  relationship with Jesus Christ. Youth Bible study runs parallel with Adult study.

^{Youth Choir}                      
The youth choir is a music ministry composed of two choirs according to age groups. The Youth for Christ Chorus {ages 12-17} and the Inspirational Chorus {ages 18-25}. They minister to the congregation on 2nd. Sundays.

^{Junior Ushers}                         
The junior ushers are trained in the duties of the usher for participation in 2nd and fifth Sunday Morning Worship Services. Children and youth may serve as junior ushers. They meet on the Saturday before the second Sunday
at 12:30 p.m.

^{Youth Deacons}                    
The youth deacons serves as devotional leaders on 2nd and fifth Sundays. They are trained in basic guidelines on the duties of the Deacon. Young men between the ages of 12 to 18 may train to be youth deacons. They meet at 12:00 noon Saturday before the second Sunday.                                                                                                                         

^{Greeters Ministry}                 
Door Greeters greet all visitors as well as members in the foyer of the church. Their duties are to provide directions
to church facilities and information. They are the first to welcome our visitors. They serve on second Sunday of each month.

^{Liturgical Dance Ministry}                
The liturgical dancers are a group of Christian youth both male and female who perform dance routines for the glory
of the Lord. The dancers perform during special occasions at Morning Star and other churches and events. Practice sessions are held on Monday.

^{Mime Ministry}                     
This ministry is just for committed, hard working young men. It is a form of drama with visual expressions of a song
or story through the movement of actors to glorify the Lord. The movements are carefully times to lyrics and/or
rhythm. The group's name is "Strong Tower", taken from Proverbs 18:10.

 ^{Girl Scouts}                                      
The Girl Scout troop provides training, exercises and activities for girls age 11-17. The scouting program is designed
to help girls learn the importance of personal responsibility, setting goals, teamwork and accomplishment. The Girl Scouts experience is also designed to help girls realize their full potential, relate more effectively to others, develop
a Christ-based value system and contribute to the improvement of society.

 ^{Boy Scouts}   
The Boy Scout troop is open to boys age 11-17. Scouting provides educational and practical opportunities for boys to learn valuable skills regarding personal responsibility, teamwork and accomplishments. Boys are encouraged to strive to reach their full potential, relate effectively to others, develop a Christ-based value system and contribute to the improvement of society..