Sunday Mornings:

Middle School

Pre-Confirmation

6-7th graders

11:15-12:15p in room 273/275

Students will spend the year exploring the New Testament as a way to prepare for Confirmation Class.

The focus will be on the Gospel of Luke and will studying the parables, history, Jesus' ministry, and the Passion Story.

Confirmation

Open to 8th graders and above

11:15-12:30p in room 202

The Confirmation experience is the Continuation of one’s faith journey (a journey that began at baptism) and/or the beginning of one’s covenant relationship with the church – not an end unto itself.

Sunday Schedule/Lessons

Goals of Confirmation

Monthly Youth Group

8-12th graders

11:15-12:30p in Deep End

Students will dive deeper in their faith through study, worship, and fellowship.

Upcoming dates for Youth Group:

February 5:

Guest speaker

March 4:

Obstacle #3: Affirmation

April 15:

Obstancle #4: Tough Teachings

May 6:

Obstacle #5: Follow your will rather than God's

Focus for Youth Group:

Destroying Faith Obstacles

John wrote his gospel so that we may believe. The 5 month series help examine passages and
events in the gospel of John that help us see major obstacles to what Jesus means when He says, “Believe”.

Small groups

9-12th graders

11:15-12:30p in Deep End

The Christian faith is built upon community. Teens have the option to join a same gender group or one that is mixed for Bible Study and fellowship.

Email contact for small groups:

Jill Bucaro: Girls' Small Group

Adam Williamson: Guys' Small Group

Karen Stout: Coed Small Group

Coed Small Group

Teens will be guided, step by step, through the last day of Jesus' life in this seven week small group study.

This group meets in room 202

Guys' and Girls'  Small Group

These small group will use elements from popular Hollywood movies as teachable moments and to connect to Scripture.

Both groups meets in the  Deep End

Kettering Back Pack Project

9:30-10:00a

6-12th graders in Deep End

This program was established for Kettering school children who are in need of nutritional foods on the weekends. The backpacks will contain healthy foods that will be easy for the children to eat or make on their own while at home.

Join a team of students who work together before worship to pack backpacks and stock to ensure delivery each week to the children of Kettering.

Monthly opportunities:

Serve Breakfast at St. Vincent's

Every 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month, students get together to prepare, serve, and eat breakfast with the women and families that stay at the St. Vincent's Homeless Shelter. This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve in our local community..

Meet at the north end of the church at 4:45a.m., we'll return at approximately 8:00a.m.

February 19 and 26, March 18 and 25, April 15 and 22

Upcoming Retreats/Trips/Events:

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Cost:

$20 for first 25 registered

$50 if registered after

Cost includes transportation, lodging, and ticket. Please bring $30 for food.

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Revolve Tour Details:

The Revolve Tour is an one day event for thousands of girls (like you). It's a day made just for you, your friends, and this time in your life. You'll jump, sing, dance, shout, and have more fun than you can imagine. You will grow closer to God and others while having the time of your life.

We will meet at the church and road trip to the Old National Centre in Indianapolis.

Click here to view the Revolve Tour website for more information about the event

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Cost:

$60

Covers lunch, transportation, and ticket to the event.

Please bring a snack to share and $10 for dinner

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Tijuana, Mexico Mission Trips

College/Adult Trip: March 16 to March 21

High School/Adult Trip: March 29 to April 3

Focus for Mexico Mission Trip:

We will SERVE the community of The Canyon (former city dump of Tijuana) by building a house for a family, join many of the service ministries of the Baja Family Outreach Church (BFCOC), & teaching English as a Second Language to children and adults.

We will WORSHIP together with TCM and BFOC in a bi-lingual night of praise and attend/participate in worship service at BFOC.

We will GROW spiritually as individuals, a group, and as a community in faith with our partners TCM and BFOC. We will grow individually through group teachings & bible study. This short term "small group" will grow together through trip planning, conversation, & experiencing a mission trip together. We will grow as a community in faith with TCM and BFOC through worship, service, and building intentional relationships.

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Cost?

$300 + Airfare

Cost includes baggage fees, lodging, food, and some work supplies

Payments due:

January 8 ($200 deposit)

February 5*

March 4*

*Amounts are TBD-based on airfare

Click here to view highlights from the Mexico Trip in June 2011

Want to register/pay online?

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Trip Planning Dates:

To prepare for the trip, we will meet together to bond as a team, plan the work projects & outreach events, learn about the culture of Tijuana, and study God's word.

Jan 29

Feb 12, 19, 26

Mar 4, 18, 25

You must attend at least five meetings.

Meetings will be held in the Deep End from 6:00-7:30p