Youth Director: Sis. Eleanor Mitchell Our emblem is a heart with the cross superimposed on the world n the center and enclosed in a circle. The circle represents faith; the heart, our underlying love; the cross signifies divine grace and eternal hope, and the world, the scope of our Christian mission. The letters YPD stand for the Young People's Department. The colors of the emblem are also meaningful. White - Angels and Sunrays; Yellow - Sunshine Band; Red - Red Circle; Green Women of Faith; Royal Blue - Young Women's Auxiliary; Purple - Matron's Auxiliary; Blue - Crusader. White also represents purity and is a compliment for all of the colors and symbolizes the cleanliness of heart and hand which is necessary to do God's work. The Color Symbols and Structure White – White symbolize and reflects the holiness of God and signifies peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit. We give this symbol first, for white is the background color of each department. Sunrays – White – To love God, His Son- Jesus Christ, and the Bible – God’s Word. Color for Sunray is White, which represents “Purity” Sunrays Circle is designed for children age 1 to 3, girls and boys. Motto: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14) Sunshine Band – Yellow – signifies sunshine, grace, the riches of God’s blessings, security, brightness, energy, life, sincerity and loyalty. Ages: 4 to 8 years, boys and girls Motto: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify you Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Watchword: “Suffer Little Children to Come to Me (Mark 10: 14) Theme Song: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Red Circle – Red – is significant of the blood of Jesus, which was shed on Calvary for the remission of sin. Ages: Junior – 9 to 11* Intermediate – 12 to 14* Senior 15 to 17 Motto: “I can do all things through Christ, which strengthened me.” (Philippians 4:13) Watchword: “Abide in Me” (John 15:4) Theme Song: “Hold the Fort” and Open My Eyes” ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********* Click the links below to download and print the Youth Registration Forms |