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Jr.
&
Sr. High Youth Ministry
7th-12th Grade Youth Group ~ 5:00-6:00 on Sundays at
The Fish Tank
We realize that each youth is at a different point
in his/her journey with the Lord, and we seek to
develop the spirituality of these young people in
multiple ways that help each of them grow in their
knowledge and devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ.
The goal of this youth program is to teach young
people God's Word, connect them with God's family,
help them grow in faith, enable them to serve
others, and teach them how to honor God with their
lives.
Youth Group (7th-12th
grade) meets at The Fish Tank from 5:00-6:00 pm on Sunday evenings between Labor
Day and Memorial Day. Our Bible study consists of teaching, prayer, food, and fun. We do not meet the Sunday before
Thanksgiving, during Christmas Break, Easter, or Mother's Day.
The Jr.
& Sr. High Youth also participate in other events throughout the year, such as:
Christ In Youth
Believe conferences (Jr. High only!),
summer camp at Camp
Illiana, community service projects, going to Christian concerts,
overnighters at the church, going out to dinner together, pool parties, plus
other youth group parties and special events. We want unchurched teenagers
to know that we can be Christians and still have fun!
Children's Ministry
Kids' Time Worship ~ 9:15-10:15 Sundays at the
Church
PreK-6th Grade Kids' Group ~ 6:00-7:00 Wednesdays at
the Church
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to
me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to
such as these.”
(NIV)
That's
our theme! We love little children, just as our Savior did. It's a
proven fact that the sooner you begin teaching a child about Christ, the better
chances he/she has of making a life-changing commitment to Him before leaving
home. Statistics show that a vast percentage of people make a decision for
Christ before the age of 14. Past that, the chances of reaching them is
slim. That is why one of the main focuses of the church needs to be
children! So, we have re-geared our approach to children's ministry
recently in order to give the younger children (preK-6th) more of our attention.
The
children have a special opportunity for worship and learning on Sunday mornings
during Kids' Time (Jr. church), which meets during the adult worship service
from 9:15 to 10:15. First of all, we have nursery available for ages 0
through 2 yrs. old. Then, for 3 yrs. old and up, Kids' Time begins with
all of the children together for praise time in the children's church room.
After this is over, the kids are separated into two classes for their lesson:
one class for 3 yrs. old through second grade and one class for third through
sixth grades. Then at 10:30, Sunday School is available for the children
who wish to stay and attend.
The
offering collected during Kids' Time Worship goes to support a child who is part
of the
Compassion International program. Mary Nungari Kamau is a
little girl from Kenya who lives in an AIDS affected area. 100% of the
collection goes toward our monthly contribution that helps give Mary the proper
health care, nutrition, education, and other important things that she might
need. To view a picture of our sponsored child Mary, click
here.
Kids' Group
meets at the church on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 between Labor
Day and Memorial Day. It is canceled the evening before
Thanksgiving and during Christmas Break. In the Fall, Kids'
Group consists mostly of practicing for the children's Christmas
program, which is always held on the second Sunday in December.
The program also marks the end of Kids' Group for the Fall semester.
After Christmas break, regular Kids' Group resumes from January
through May.
Aside from the
weekly children's ministry events, the kids also participate in
other activities throughout the year, such as:
Community Vacation Bible School,
summer camp at
Camp Illiana, the children's Christmas program, special
holiday parties, events, and occasional day trips or parties at
places like Mr. Gatti's. If you haven't joined us yet, we hope
you will decide to drop in soon! |
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