Student Ministries
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Our Mission
Our goal for Youth is to see all students intentionally choose to pursue God through establishing a relationship with Jesus. To this end, within our Youth Ministry we strive to create opportunities for youth to share their questions, their dreams, their ideas. We see opportunities for youth to share their life with others as they experience the wonders of a personal relationship with Christ. We facilitate opportunities for youth by encouraging individual growth through worship, Bible study, community service and participation in international and domestic missions.
Sunday Morning
"Origins" 9:30 am 6th Grade Fairpoint Campus
This class is devoted to self-discovery and application of what it means to be a teenaged Christian.
"Offerings" 9:30 am 7th-8th Grade Fairpoint Campus
Course selection is geared to meet the growing needs and ever-changing lives of middle schoolers. Students will design their own course of study by choosing from a class menu. A minimum of two classes will be offered each semester for the entire year.
"Sunday Morning Growth Groups" 9:30 am 9th - 12th Grades Fairpoint Campus
Room 28 Leaders - Lee & Charles Farmer
"Sunday Morning Growth Groups " 11:00 am 9th - 12th Grades Fairpoint Campus
Room 28 Leaders - Susan Story & Earle McAuley
"Liberate" 9:00 - 10:00 am Soundside Campus, Youth Room
This is large group time of engaging worship and relevant teaching from scriptures. We incorporate the use of film clips, dramas, stories, interviews, music, art, games, and hands-on activities to aid in learning.
"The Parent Trap" 9:00-10:00 am Soundside Campus, Room 2224
Parents of 6th-12th grade youth are invited to join us for our ongoing Parent's Forum facilitated by parents for parents with discussion of the same topics the students are studying.
Sunday Night
"Encounters" 6:00-7:30 pm Fairpoint Campus Youth Room
This is a weekly large group gathering of 6th-12th grade students to engage in worship and experience teaching from scriptures. With the use of film clips, stories, interviews, music, art, games, and hands-on activities, the students are encouraged to encounter God in many ways.
"Reveal" 6:00-7:30 pm Soundside Campus, Youth Room
This time is designed as an opportunity for youth to go deeper in their relationships with Christ and others. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts and beliefs in a safe, small group setting with other students and adult facilitators.
Monday Afternoon
"The Walk" 2:15-3:45 pm Fairpoint Campus
Students walk directly from the middle school to the Fairpoint Campus for an afternoon of fellowship, games and discipleship. Each grade level participates in monthly missions. These missions are designed to teach the students what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ.
Wednesday Morning
“The Link” GBHS Morning Devotional at 7:30 am Fairpoint Campus
Come by the youth building for a morning devotional before school and a great start to your day. Breakfast is served on the first and third week of every month.
Confirmation 2010
“The Journey” An 11 Week Class on Wednesday Nights from 5:30 - 7:00 pm Fairpoint Campus
Classes have begun for this year's exciting and informative Confirmation class. If you are already signed up, please see the blog below for the weekly updates! Confirmation Sunday will be held on May 9th at the Fairpoint Campus. For more info please contact Jennie.
“Confirmation Retreat”
We are now accepting registration forms for the Confirmation Retreat 2010. This offers students a Confirmation experience in just one fast-paced and fun weekend in Panama City Beach. We will be staying at Surfside Christian Retreat Center on the weekend of April 16th - 18th. The cost is $75 and includes lodging, food, transportation, snacks and all materials. This retreat is opened to all youth in 6th through 12th Grades.
Upcoming Events
“Honduras Mission Trip"
This summer current 9th through 12th Grade students are offered the opportunity to be a missionary to the people of La Ceiba, Honduras. Our students have been working with the children and orphans there for the past 5 years. The 2010 Team will be working on construction projects (building a fence and new water collection system), leading a Vacation Bible School, taking the orphans on field trips and spending time with old friends. The dates of this trip are June 28th through July 6th. Airfare, hotel, food, land transportation and missionary insurance are all included in the $1600 price. Several fundraisers are available to help. A registration form and a $200 deposit will hold your spot.
(College-aged Students are also invited to join the College Team that will be traveling to La Ceiba with the High School Team, but will stay in less fancy rooms and work on some more difficult projects. Please contact Clint for more info.)
“Belize Mission Trip"
In addition to Honduras, we will be leading a mission team of current 9th through 12th Grade students to Belize City, Belize this year. This trip is from July 26th through August 3rd and will offer team members a chance to serve the people of Belize by helping with some light construction projects, host a Vacation Bible School, feed and pray for the homeless, lead a Youth Rally, visit an orphanage and help with a worship service at a local church. Airfare, hotel, food, land transportation, water taxi and missionary insurance are all included in the $1600 price. *Update* We have been able to cut some of our costs and renegotiate items bringing the cost of the Belize Trip down to $1350! Several fundraisers are available to help. A registration form and a $200 deposit will hold your spot.
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