Youth Group
It is a time of energy, renewal and growth in both the middle
school and the senior high youth programs. All teens of
the church (and their friends) are warmly invited to become a
part of our youth group family. Our programs are designed
to challenge faith, strengthen friendship, and deepen commitment
to one another and to God. Through worship, fellowship,
education and service, we aim to engage students through a
variety of activities in order that they may experience Christ's
love in a multitude of ways. Our great hope is for
students to not only grow more deeply in their respective
faiths, but also grow more deeply in their collective Christian
community. “For where 2 or 3 are gathered in My name, I
am there among them.” (Matthew 18:20)
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Senior High Youth Group
Our normal Sunday
morning Senior High Program has been replaced by an informal
fellowship hour. Beginning Sunday, September 16th, we
will be opening the Common Grounds to those high school youth
and adults who would like an opportunity for casual fellowship
between services. There will be no formal program offering at
that time. At roughly 10:25 a.m. we will close up the
Common Grounds, walk up to the Sanctuary, and attend worship
together as a group.
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Middle School Youth Program
Beginning
Wednesday, September 19th, all 7th and 8th graders will
meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
(Times subject to change come fall.) Together we will worship, sing, study, share, serve, and, yes,
play. Make new friendships and strengthen old ones, all
the while growing in your journey of faith. Good times to
be had by all!
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ACTIVITIES
Because we believe that strong Christian faith is rooted
in strong Christian community, we like to offer many fellowship
and service opportunities to students in both the Middle School
and the Senior High Youth Groups. Examples of past
activities include apple-picking/pie-making/pie delivery in the
fall, Christmas parties and broomball in the winter, service at
the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley once monthly, movie
nights throughout the year, senior high girls' nights monthly,
Friday morning coffee fellowship before school, lock-ins, art
projects, Noah's Ark adventures, and week-long mission trips in
the summer months.
Many like events are on the planning board for this upcoming
program year. Please closely watch your mail as we will be
in touch with this year's list of opportunities for both
fellowship and service.
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VOLUNTEERING
Our quality programming relies in large measure upon the
direct involvement of our church's greater membership.
From baking goodies for our teens' weekly gatherings,
chaperoning events and planning mission trips, to serving as
hands-on adult mentors to kids in our programs, volunteers in
all areas are in high demand. Please contact
Lyssa Fish
should you have any interest in helping these growing programs
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