Youth
Announcements
CALENDAR
May 5th • REVEL Mission – Church, Noon to 2 PM
June 9th-15th • Sr. High Mission Trip
June 16th • Mission Trip Dinner
June 23rd • Lunch After Church
June 26th-30th • Sr. High Creation Trip
July 7th • Lunch After Church
July 12th-13th • Jr. High Mission Experience
July 14th • Lunch After Church
July 26th • Akron Aeros Game
Aug. 11th • Random Acts of Kindness Day, Noon-4 PM
Aug. 18th • Random Acts of Kindness Day, Noon-4 PM
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CHAOS (Christ Has Anointed Our Souls)- Youth Led Worship Service
7:15 PM Fellowship with refreshments / 7:30-8 PM Worship
Join us each and every Wednesday for music, drama, prayer and a message. ALL are welcome!
May 1st Mission Impossible / Crossing the Jordan – Joshua 3:14-17
May 8th Mission Impossible / The Sun Stands Still – Joshua 10:12-14
May 15th Mission Impossible / Forgiveness – Matthew 9:2-7
May 22nd Senior Wednesday / Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow – Jeremiah 29:11
May 29th Questions to Ponder / Can Science and Relegion Agree? - John 10:34-38
Mission Note
Church of the Lakes is excited to share with you just a few of the mission opportunities you will have in the summer of 2013!
Jr. High Students – 5 PM July 12th to 5 PM July 13th
Students who have finished 7th or 8th grade will have a brand new opportunity! They will be able to take part in the Jr. High Mission Experience. Jr. High Students will spend 24 hours together. During that time, they will have 3 different Mission experiences: grow as a faith community, serve others and serve God! We hope all Jr. High Students mark their calendars now!
Sr. High Students – June 9th-15th
Students who finished 9-12th grade will have a week long mission experience! Students will travel to Columbus, Ohio. There they will have a variety of opportunities. They will work with our friends at the Columbus Colony for the Deaf, plus, they will help out at Soup Kitchens throughout Columbus.
Church of the Lakes Mission Trip
This year our adults will take a trip back to Broome County, New York. We were blessed to help this area as an entire Church in 2012. This summer we will take a group of adults back to continue to help this community! We are planning for a trip June 5th-9th, 2013.
WEDNESDAY MADNESS SCHEDULE
5:30 PM Dinner
6:15 PM Small Group Options
7:15 PM CHAOS (Youth Worship)
8:00 PM Coffee House
Come worship with us!
Join us at CHAOS each and every Wednesday at 7:15!
Senior High
Join the Sr. High Youth every Wednesday and Sunday!
Sunday Programs
9:30am MUSE-- Sunday School Class. This is a Scripture-based class that starts in May Hall and ends in Small Groups. The hour is filled with music, community builders, discussion, and more!
11:00am. Sr. and Jr. High Combined Sunday School Class. A fun scripture based class led by a youth advisor. (Same material as the MUSE Class at 9:30am!)
Sunday Afternoon/Night REVEL: Weekly activities from September through May. Each month there will be mission events, fellowship events, and more! Look for the REVEL Schedule for more details and time of each week.
Wednesday Madness
This is a wonderful program that runs 52 weeks a year! Each Wednesday there are a variety of program options that youth can attend. Youth are invited to join one or all sections of the evening.
Dinner-5:30: Each week we share a meal. Cost is $3. Youth do NOT need to sign up ahead of time.
Bible Study-6:15: The Bible Studies are Scripture-based and encourage student response and leadership. There are two classes for grades 9-12th graders. One Bible Study is a discussion based class, the other is a content based class. All classes run year round!
Sr. High Drama Team-6:15: We have a wonderful Drama Team that shares dramas during the CHAOS service. During this our of practice the group prepares, rehearses, studies the scriptures, and fellowships.
Sr. High Praise Team-6:15: Our CHAOS service is led by our Youth Praise Team. Youth are invited to contact Tim Longbrake to see what opportunities are available! (330-815-6693)
CHAOS-7:15: Each week CHAOS opens with 15 minutes of fellowship, followed by a 30 minute youth-led Worship Service. The service includes music, drama, scripture, and a short sermon.
Coffee House-8:00 - 9:30: Following the CHAOS service the Coffee House opens. During this time yourh are invited to work on homework, play video games, dodgeball/jail, cards, karaoke, games, or simply to fellowship. In addition, there are a wide variety if refreshments.
Retreats
COOL Retreat in December: A weekend in Cleveland full of worship, small group (family) activities, and of corse the hallowed skit competitionl.
Sr. High Winter Jam: A weekend in March full of music, devotions, and fellowship.
Creation Festival in June. This awesome 5 day retreat in Pennsylvania is full of camping, music, worship, devotions, fellowship, and the climbing of Mt. Jean.
Mission Trip in June. This is a week long trip in which youth participate in mission activities.
Junior High
Come grow closer to God with the Jr. High youth!
Join us every Wednesday and Sunday.
Sunday School Programs:9:30am MUSE-- Sunday School Class. This is a Scripture-based class that starts in May Hall and ends in Small Groups. The hour is filled with music, community builders, discussion, and more!
11:00am. Sr. and Jr. High Combined Sunday School Class. A fun scripture based class led by a youth advisor. (Same material as the MUSE Class at 9:30am!)
Sunday Afternoon/Night REVEL: Weekly activities from September through May. Each month there will be mission events, fellowship events, and more! Look for the REVEL Schedule for more details and time of each week.
Wednesday Madness
This is a wonderful program that runs 52 weeks a year! Each Wednesday there are a variety of program options that youth can attend. Youth are invited to join one or all sections of the evening.
Dinner-5:30: Each week we share a meal. Cost is $3. Youth do NOT need to sign up ahead of time.
Bible Study-6:15: The Bible Studies are Scripture-based and encourage student response and involvement. There is a class for 7 and 8th graders. The classes run year round!
CHAOS-7:15: Each week CHAOS opens with 15 minutes of fellowship, followed by a 30 minute youth-led Worship Service. The service includes music, drama, scripture, and a short sermon.
Coffee House-8:00 - 9:30: Following the CHAOS service the Coffee House opens. During this time youth are invited to work on homework, play video games, dodgeball/jail, cards, karaoke, games, or simply to fellowship. In addition, there are a wide variety if refreshments.
5th and 6th Grade
5/6th Grade Program
At Church of the Lakes all of our youth programs are Christ Centered. We also work to create an atmosphere where 5th and 6th graders can learn about our faith while having a fun time. There are a variety of options and staff to allow for each youth to find something to meet their interests.
Sunday School:
9:30- This class works through lessons of the Bible over a two year cycle. In addition, they use hands on activities to learn about the Bible. The class also works on small mission projects for shut-ins and other groups of the Church.
11:00- This class works through various Bible lessons. This group works in a discussion format.
WOW: During the fall and the winter our 5/6th graders are invited to join the Church's WOW (Wonderful Opportunities on Wednesdays) program. This group meets on Wednesday night from 5:30-7:00pm. The 5/6th graders eat together as a group with an adult. The group then goes to a special Bible study which includes games, Bible lessons, and Bible games.
Bi-Monthly Gatherings:
April 7, 2013--Easter Party (3:00 to 4:30 at the Church)
June 2, 2013--Lunch and Water Fun (12:00 to 1:30pm)