Ministry Team of the Month: Bangor Student Ministry

One of the very exciting things God has been doing in our church family over the last year is happening in our student ministry. Bangor Student Ministry (BSM), under the leadership of Janice Cauvel, has grown in tremendous ways with new middle school students attending Sunday morning services, Sunday School, and BSM (our regular youth gathering).

The Bangor Student Ministry team oversees the regular programs and special events of the church specifically designed to disciple students in 6th thru 12th grade. This summer our students are building relationships by sharing meals together in church member's homes or local parks. During the school year they study the Scriptures together during weekly BSM meetings. Throughout the year they may attend conferences, concerts, movies, or do a number of other activities together.

Middle school and high school can be challenging. Our student ministry is about creating safe environments and building relationships with students in order to share the love of Christ with then and help them takes steps in their relationship with God. If this is something that excites you and you want to be a part of this ministry team, contact Janice.

Servant Spotlight: Janice Cauvel

This month Janice Cauvel is in our Servant Spotlight. If there are children or students around, your guess is that Janice isn’t too far away.

How do you serve in the church family and the community?
I serve the church in multiple areas of youth ministry between BSM, JAM and VBS. In the community? I am getting involved in the Bangor Apple Fest, and I also volunteer for March of Dimes.

Why do you serve?
I serve because I enjoy being around people and working towards a common goal whether it be helping children grow in the Lord or helping communities raise money to help others within the community.

What is your favorite part about serving?
I love being around the children of this community/church and seeing them grow in their spiritual walk and in their personal walk for themselves. We learn about God and ourselves in BSM. We also have a lot of fun times.

What have you learned from serving other?
I have learned that I need them as much as they need me to be in their lives and the love that flows is unconditional. I have also learned that the youth are starving for knowledge about God and that they also enjoy the times that we have at BSM.

What would you say to someone who is considering serving in a new way?
I would say "Jump"! Thats what I did. I prayed to God asking what my next step was to get more involved in the church and the offers keep coming. I love being at the church and amongst the people/youth there. It will be the most rewarding thing that you can do for yourself and others. When you serve.. you grow in the Lord, you grow in your prayer life and you grow closer to others in the community/church with a special bond that is brought together by love and the love of the Lord. We have a lot of wonderful lessons AND a lot of fun at BSM. Our numbers are growing and I look forward to seeing where it will take our youth in their life walk and their walk with the Lord.