There is hope. There is help.

A free workshop with some straight talk about alcohol and you, hosted by Heritage Church

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry Leaders: Justin Remsing and Steve Sargent

Contact Elder: Tom Achard

General Mission: To plan, administer, and execute programs which encourage and assist middle and high school young people to develop and grow in faith, biblical moral values, and fellowship with other Christian young people.

Ministry Activities:  Bible Study, Meaningful Worship, Community Service, Mission Trips, Social Activities

Workshop Schedule

•  The average age when people first try alcohol is 11 years old for boys and 13 years old for girls.

•  By age 14, 41% of teenagers have had least one drink.

• The average age at which American teenagers begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years.
• Teens that begin drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who do not drink before age 21.
•  It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are full-out alcoholics. Several million   more have serious drinking problems that they cannot manage on their own.
•  More than half (58%) of high school seniors report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life.
• Teens cite other people’s homes as the most common setting for drinking.

• The strongest risk factors for suicide in youth are substance abuse, depression, and aggressive behavior.