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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!

Youth Group News

Youth Group is now on break for the summer.

* If you would like to walk with The Fish Tank truck and help pass out candy in the Black Creek Parade on Sunday, August 8, please let Bryan or Becky know ASAP. You will need to wear your Fish Tank shirt and be at the truck in the parade line-up by 1:00pm. If you don’t have a shirt, we have a few available for purchase for $5. Sorry, no ATVs or bikes will be allowed to ride alongside the truck. If you want to ride a golf cart with us, please check with Bryan or Becky before parade day for permission.

Kids Group News

Kids Group is now on break for the summer.

* See announcement above.


See The Fish Tank page for After-School Program announcements.
 


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If you have any further questions about the youth or children's programs, or if you would like to be added to our mailing list (or if you would like to comment on how goofy Hunter looks in the picture above), you may call Becky at (812) 694-8872 or email her at jsanders@sandbornfcc.org.

 

 

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