Love God
Sunday School
For youth in 6th-12th Grade
Jesus used parables to teach about the kingdom of God in ways that were rich and relevant for his first century hearers. Today, in the twenty-first century, his teachings about God’s kingdom are still relevant, but the illustrations need updating for a young, modern audience. Using a powerful video series, students will hear the parables in fresh ways that entertain, teach, and engage the heart.
Led by Chris and Kathy Baker.
Venue : Education Building Room 304
Time : Sundays, 9:30 - 10:15 am
PYC Small Groups
Students are divided into High School and Middle School discussion groups where they can get to know one another as they grow in faith. This time gives them a chance to build their relationship with God as well as their adult leaders and friends while discussing the current XP3 series.
Venue : Education Building and Fellowship Hall
Time : Sundays, 6:25 - 6:50 pm
Kirk Night Small Groups - High School
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
For youth in 9th - 12th grades.
Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts — it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, you will never be the same.
Led by Mike Bono and Erika Pyle.
Classrooms open AFTER Prayer time in the Fellowship Hall (Around 6:10)
Venue: Education Building, Room 308
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Kirk Night Small Group - Middle School
Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado
For youth in 6th - 8th grades
This study by Max Lucado gives Biblical insight into how the church in Acts left a legacy that is alive and vibrant for our generation to follow today. Students share real-life stories on how they've spoken up, stepped out and made a difference around them.
Led by Van Horton and Stacie Van Vulpen.
Classrooms open AFTER Prayer time in the Fellowship Hall (Around 6:10)
Venue: Education Building, Room 304
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Confirmation 2012: Rooted and Built Up
For youth in grades 7 and above
Until now, much of your faith journey has been determined for you. You may have been baptized as an infant, before you can even remember. Your parents have brought you to church – perhaps even required you to come sometimes. You have learned about God, Jesus, and the church in Sunday school or youth group. Confirmation is the time when you claim that faith as your own: before God, before your family, and before your brothers and sisters in Christ. Confirmation is not a special ritual that gets you “in” with God or into the church; God has known you and loved you since before you were born. Confirmation is the time when you say “Yes” to God’s call upon you life and state your own desire to know and love God more.
Beginning on January 29, the confirmation class will meet together for three months of discussion-based classes, plus and overnight retreat to Charleston, and a day of service in our community. On May 9, the youth will be examined by the Session, and on May 13 they make their public profession of faith during the 10:30 worship service.
Learn more about confirmation.
Venue: Education Building Room 304
Time : Sundays, 3:30 - 5:00 from January 29 - May 6