Youth Director - Hannah Snelling 927-0557 ext. 224
Welcome to youth ministry at Marine View. MVPC Youth is a great place for Middle and High School students to plug in, meet new friends and grow in their relationships with each other and the Lord. From super fun Sunday School classes, to small groups, to youth group, this is a place where students belong! Read the leader bios below to get to know our volunteers. Download a current youth calendar for the latest happenings for the MVPC youth. Hope to see you soon!
Peace,
Hannah Snelling, Youth Director
927-0557 ext. 224
hannah@marineviewpc.org
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Overview of Youth Programs
High School (9th - 12th Grade)
- Youth Group: (year round) Meets Sunday nights in the East Campus Gym from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
- Small Groups: Bible studies that meet at various times throughout the week.
- Youth Worship Band: for both Middle and High School students, meets on 2 Saturdays a month, year round.
- Mission Trip: Recent trips have included Ensenada, Mexico, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Check with our Youth Director for more information.
Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
- Sunday School: (during school year) Meets at 10:30 A.M. in classroom 2 in the East Campus building.
- Youth Group: (year round) Meets Thursday nights in the East Campus Gym from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
- Youth Worship Band: for both Middle and High School students, meets on 2 Saturdays a month, year round.
Meet the Youth Leaders
Adult Leaders:
Hannah Snelling, Director of Youth Ministry
- Works With: Middle School and High School, if there are youth present, I am there!
- Youth Leader Status: Four years here at MVPC, 6 years of professional youth ministry experience before that.
- What is your favorite part of being a youth leader: All of it! The most rewarding part is definitely seeing teens' lives changed by the love of Jesus Christ. I also love the moments when everyone is hanging out and laughing so hard it hurts – this happens surprisingly often!
- Favorite Verse: "I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you-the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121
- At Starbucks I order: Venti Non-Fat Toffee Nut Latte – it's delicious!
- Favorite Movie: It's a tie between Pride and Prejudice and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Currently playing on my iPod: Lots of show tunes, a good mix of pop, bluegrass, and Christian artists like Shane and Shane and Sara Groves
- Fave MVPC Trip: I get to go on all of them, so how could I possibly choose!
Joshua Adrian
- Works With: Middle Schoolers
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie-Graduate Leader
- What made you want to be a youth leader: My favorite part of being a youth leader is inspiring and mentoring the youngins.
- Favorite Bible Verse: "Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverence" James 1:2-3
- At Emerald City I order: Slim n Fit - Strawberrry Banana
- Favorite Movie: Transformers
- Currently playing on my iPod: Eminem, Lil Wayne
- Fave MVPC Trip: Houseboat
David Dilworth
John Dilworth
- Works With: Middle School Sunday School
- Youth Leader Stutus: This is my 6th year
- What made you want to be a youth leader: Either the churches I've attended have been desperate, or the Lord has provided me with the opportunity and desire to work with children and youth. I've worked with every grade and age group from pre-school through Sr. High (over a 15 or 16 year period). Middle School was the only age that I had never worked with. In fact, it was the age I feared the most. When the previous youth leader left, Pastor Neil asked me if I would be willing to teach middle school Sunday School. At first I said no, but the Lord was tugging at me. After some prayerful discussions with Neil and my wife I agreed to "fill in temporarily".
- Favorite Verses: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38- 39 and "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." John 3: 16-18
- At Starbucks I order: Skinny Venti Vanilla Latte
- Favorite Movie: The Breakfast Club
- Currently playing on your iPod: Smitty
- Fave MVPC trip: I haven't been on one yet. :(
John Geyer
- Works With: High School
- Youth Leader Status: 3 years under my belt
- What made you want to be a youth leader: I thought that it would be challenging and fun to get to know the youth.
- Favorite Verse: "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all cirumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus".. 1 Thess. 5: 16-18
- At Starbucks I order: Grande drip, no room
- Favorite Movie: Princess Bride
- Currently playing on my iPod: 'Ring of Fire', Social Distortion remix
- Fave MVPC trip: Never been, but houseboat sounds awesome
Stacy Geyer
- Works With: High School
- Youth Leader Status: 3 years under my belt.
- What made you want to be a youth leader: To be honest, I prayed about where God was calling me to be involved at Marine View, and He told me to work with the youth. And I LOVE IT!
- Favorite Verse: "And who knows but that you have come to this position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14b
- At Starbucks I order: Blended Strawberry Lemonade
- Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Head Over Heels, the new Star Trek movie!
- Currently playing on my iPod: Lincoln Brewster and whatever the teenagers in my house are listening to.
- Fave MVPC trip: High School New Orleans Mission Trip
Branden Hendrix
- Works With: High School
- Youth Leader Status: 2 years here at MVPC
- What made you want to be a youth leader: Hanging out with kids, building relationships and watching God work through them.
- Favorite Verse: "I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live" Psalm 116:1-2
- At Starbucks I order: Triple Grande Mocha with lots of whip
- Favorite Movie: Stranger Than Fiction, Shawshank Redemption & Back to the Future
- Currently playing on my Zune: Thousand Foot Krutch, Switchfoot, Relieant K, David Crowder
- Fave MVPC trip: To Be Determined
Erin Herringshaw
- Works With: Middle School
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie
- What made you want to be a youth leader: I remember the people who worked with me in youth group and they made a real impact.
- Favorite Verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
- At Starbucks I order: Grande Non-Fat Hazelnut, but I really like about anything
- Favorite Movie: Too many to count! IDK, Dumb and Dumber.
- Currently playing on my iPod: Foo Fighters
- Fave MVPC trip: Disciple Now
Carl Peralta-Clark
- Works With: High School and Youth Worship Band
- Youth Leader Status: 8 years (plus a few before on a part-time, need-to-know basis) under my belt
- What made you want to be a youth leader: At first, the benefits package offered to youth leaders did it. But I think what really keeps me here are those darn kids…
- Favorite Verse: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
- At Starbucks I order: Grande Drip Coffee w/room (hopefully something BOLD)
- Favorite Movie: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Currently playing on your iPod: Mostly static
- Fave MVPC trip: 2004 Youth Band European Tour!!!! Seriously, the Mexico Mission
Liz Sawyer
- Works With: Middle School
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie
- What made you want to be a youth leader: For a type A personality, I'm pretty darn goofy inside, so this is a great outlet! On a serious note, I went through a lot of stuff in my own youth. God has been tapping my shoulder in subtle ways to serve in this area for awhile... we'll see what He does through me.
- Favorite Verse: Among many...this one speaks to me routinely: "What matters most is not your outward appearance, but your inner disposition." 1 Peter 3:1-6MSG
- At Starbucks I order: Caramel Macchiatos... did you know Meg Ryan's character orders one in "You've Got Mail"?
- Favorite Movie: Can't pick just one... the Bourne series, Ocean 11, I have a special place in my heart for the oldies, Top Gun & Beaches, and well I'm a sap so pretty much any chick flick!
- Currently playing on my iPod: Music is huge in our famiy & my husband makes amazing playlists for my iPod so I rarely know artists' or song names. I listen to everything! Some of my favorite Christian songs right now... "Sticking With You" by Addison Road, "Free to be Me" by Francesca Battistelli, "Best Night of Our Lives" by Everyday Sunday, and "The Motions" by Matthew West... check them out!
- Fave MVPC Trips: Haven't been on one yet, though hosting Disciple Now at our home for high school has been fun the last 2 years. I'll let you know once I survive the Great Adventure!
Trista Simmons
- Works With: High School
- Youth Leader Status: 3 years under my belt
- What made you want to be a youth leader: I have worked with youth (High school age) at a previous church and Hannah asked.
- Favorite Verse: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
- At Starbucks I order: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, White Chocolate Mocha and Chai Latte (Venti!!!)
- Favorite Movie: Of all time – An Affair to Remember,- Twilight
- Currently playing on my iPod: It is a hodge podge of Christian, country, rock, pop, alternative music and some really cool games.
- Fave MVPC Trips: NOLA HS Mission Trip 2010 and MS Great Adventure (was awesome)
Student Leaders:
Hanna Arstein
- Works With: Middle Schoolers
- Youth Leader Status: 2nd Year as a Student Leader
- Favorite part of being a youth leader: interacting with the middle schoolers and watching them grow in their relationship with Christ
- Favorite Verse: Psalm 23
- At Starbucks I order: White Chocolate Caramel Mocha, No Whip
- Favorite Movie: 17 Again, The Notebook and To Save a Life
- Currently playing on my iPod: Here with me, by Eleventy Seven
- Fave MVPC Trip: New Orleans & Houseboat
Jacob Bills
- Works with: Middle Schoolers
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie Student Leader
Nathan Laske
- Works with: Middle Schoolers
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie Student Leader
Tyler Porter
- Works with: Middle Schoolers
- Youth Leader Status: Newbie Student Leader