Service
Our goal in Student Ministries is to help students grow closer to God. It is clear in scripture that God's heart breaks for those who have great need. We hope that as a result of these service projects, students hearts would more closely resemble God's heart.
Middle School Service
Middle School Serve is an opportunity for students to participate
in KidsFest. In addition to assisting with camp, students will have
opportunities to meet friends and grow closer to God.
Middle School Serve is for students entering grades 7 through 9
in the fall of 2012. Those entering 7th grade are required to have
a parent onsite who is serving in KidsFest. Students entering
8th & 9th grade do not need a parent onsite. Students have the
opportunity to serve in 1 of 3 areas: Free Choice, Arts & Crafts
or Childcare.
Middle School Serve positions are limited and applications will be
considered for placement when received.
Applications for MS Serve 2012 are available now at
the Welcome Center or at Collide.
Expectations for participation in Middle School Serve 2012 include:
-Be at Collide each Sunday during KidsFest (July 8, 15 & 22)
-Come to an overnight training event (July 5-6).
-Participate in MS Hang Thursday evening the week you serve
(most likely 7-8:30 pm at the church)
-Participate in a follow-up event in August. (August 11)
-Be at the church by 9:00 am each morning of MS Serve and
participate in an evening devotional.
The timely return of this application is quite important as we only
have about 20-25 spots for students each week.
Update: Week 1 is FULL
WEEK 2 - FREE CHOICE is FULL
High School Service
KidsFest Summer Staff
Summer Staff positions are open to College or High School students,
at minimum starting 10th grade in the fall of 2012. You must have a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ, have a desire to serve God,
and an interest in making a difference in the lives of children this summer.
Staff members are interviewed and approved by both the Kids' Ministry
and Student Ministry Staff of Orchard Hill Church. Each staff member
participates in a training program that prepares them to provide a safe
and exciting KidsFest adventure for each child.
Training Week: Week of July 2nd
KidsFest Week 1: July 8-15
KidsFest Week 2: July 15-22
KidsFest Week 3: July 22-29
Application Deadline is April 13, 2012
Click here for more information.
Tutor At the Pittsburgh Project
Students who want to serve on a regular basis are invited to commit
a semester to the Pittsburgh Project, a non-profit community
development organization on the north side of Pittsburgh. We serve
on Thursday afternoons, helping elementary school students with
their homework. An orientation is required, and we ask that you commit
to serve on a regular basis. We leave from the Chapel at 3:30 and are
normally back around 5:30. Limited spots open, contact Jenna to sign up.
Serve in Middle School Ministry
High school students in grades 10-12 have the option to serve as
leaders for Middle School and other events designed for students in
grades six through eight. This is an opportunity to be a positive role
model for students who are learning what a relationship with Jesus
Christ can mean in their lives. Through their energy, creativity and fun,
leaders build friendships that can make a difference.
Band Auditions
Open to any student interested in participating in the Middle School
Band on Sunday mornings at Collide. The goal of the band is to move
students into a deeper worship experience with the Lord, as well as
enhance community at Middle School Collide.
