Youth Connect Junior

Students in upper elementary/middle school are encouraged to sit together in worship and utilize “sermon notebooks” made for them (located in the youth room at the back of the sanctuary). They can also borrow a Bible from that room.  They are invited to return on Sunday nights to join in activities designed with them in mind. The younger youth will combine with older youth to eat together and play games. Then the two groups will separate for Bible study. Junior youth will be guided to use their own Bibles and get acquainted with God’s Word and God’s voice.  Occasionally they will be led by volunteer adults who guide them through “fact-seeking missions” designed to teach them how the Bible is structured. Other times they will be led by senior members of the youth group who guide them through reading the Psalms and Proverbs as tools for prayer and leading a godly life.  Adult volunteers have received background checks and safety training.  

 

In the spring, Junior Youth are invited to go to Basics of Faith weekend retreat that encourages students to seek a personal relationship with God. After the retreat, 6th graders are paired with a mentor and they are invited to consider their own personal commitment to Christ and possibly receive baptism or confirmation.

6th graders “graduate” from Junior Youth in May of 6th graders and are invited to go to summer camp with the Youth Group (usually in June).