Youth Ministry Covenant FOR ALL PARTICIPATING Youth AND ADULTS While participating in any First Presbyterian Youth event, trip, or gathering on or off-campus, I will do my best to live together with others as a family in Christian community. I will love, respect, trust, support, and encourage others. I will seek to create and maintain a safe atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and the image of God in all people. 1. When away from First Presbyterian Church I will recognize that I am a guest to our hosts. And, as a guest, I will be considerate to our hosts and to their leadership team. I will respond to them with gratitude for their hospitality. 2. I agree to abide by all rules laid out by the First Presbyterian Youth Staff and Leaders, and I will be respectful of the Youth Staff and all Youth Leaders. 3. As a member of First Presbyterian Youth, I will: o Be responsible for my own belongings and respect the property of others o Participate, as I am able, in all activities of the youth ministry trips and events o Be respectful of all adult leaders o Care for and be respectful of the property of First Presbyterian Church, and/or, our hosts o Be appropriate in my expressions of care and concern o Not bring or use any harmful substances or weapons including, but not limited to: weapons of any kind, fireworks, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products o Treat all people I encounter with love and respect 4. As a participant in the Youth Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, I agree to abide by this covenant while participating in any First Presbyterian Youth trip, event, or gathering on or off-campus. I understand that breaking this covenant may result in my parents being notified, and that I may be asked to go home at my parent's expense. Please refer all questions to: Rev. Andrew Esqueda aesqueda@firstpreswc.com
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