The Youth Department is led by First Lady Sarah Rivers and our Youth Director & musician, Joy Rivers.  The purpose of this department is to engage the youth in both spiritual and constructive activities that are conducive to a Christian lifestyle.   We believe that our young people should honor and remember God in their youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1).   The fellowship of this department includes youth services, youth prayer, annual fun park outings, bible challenges, etc.

As we live in these perilous times, we must acknowledge the many external factors that negatively influences our youth.  Therefore, what is most unique and vital to this department is our newly implemented Mentor Program.  Through this program, each youth is assigned a Mentor that provides a positive external resource for our youth to turn to. This program reinforces the positive parental guidance and spiritual teachings provided in their home. 

Bible Challenge Winners 2006

Pictured above is the OTH Youth, along with Pastor D. Rivers as they hold their 2006 Bible Challenge trophy! Carlisha Linyard, Nicole Black, and Linbur Linyard are recognized for their perseverance outstanding and efforts in this Bible Challenge.

Academic Achievement

                             A/B Honor Roll                         Academic Improvement

                                TBA                                                TBA

Keep up the great work!  We are so proud of you!  We knew that you could do it!  May God continue to bless you in your academics throughout this school year!!!     Continue to strive for excellence!                                                                                             

                                            OTH Youth Dept. & Church Family

Career Training & Interview Tips

• Have great communication skills

• Maintain strong posture

• Be & look confident

• Maintain eye contact

• Dress appropriate (clothes not too snug, don't show cleavage, appropriate length of skirt)

• Learn & speak the language of the market place

• Pursue fields towards long-term career goals

• Have computer skills

• Be positive

• Minimize mistakes on your application

• Never put your entire social security # on your application (just use last four digits)

• Ask about the benefits & pay offered

• Read about and understand the job that you are applying for