MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMÂ |Â GRADES 6-8
HELLO!
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Here at Faith Cov. Youth we love our middle schoolers because they are are vibrant and full of life, and take joy in them for all that they are and all that they're becoming!
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As we prayerfully and collaboratively plan our calendar every year, we set out to ensure that through everything we do, we ultimately help our middle school students discover the Truth of Jesus and find belonging in a community of friends and leaders who love them.
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The school year is here and we can't wait to live life together and share all that the Lord has in store for us!
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If you have any questions, concerns, feedback or suggestions, know that we value your input and would love to connect with you.
Please feel free to email me anytime at vrogers@faithcov.net.
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Thanks for letting us love and invest into your family and middle schoolers!
-Valerie Rogers
Student Program Director
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018
MS Calendar
MS MIDWEEK | WEEKLY
September - April
Mondays
6:30-8:30pm
At the Youth House (FCC Campus)
MS Midweek is one of our favorite parts of our middle school program! Not only do we share a meal together every week, play crazy games, crank up the music, and party at the Youth House, but more importantly we help students grow in their understanding of who God is and what it means to model our lives after Him. We deal with every day issues that are relevant to middle school students and are easy for anyone - no matter what they believe - to engage and grow in.
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In short - at MS Midweek we help students grow both individually and in community with their peers and leaders. It really is a blast and we'd love for you to come!
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If you'd like to help provide dinner for MS Midweek, please contact Val Rogers || vrogers@faithcov.net
YOUTH NIGHT (ALL MS & HS) | MONTHLY
Last Sunday of the month (unless otherwise specified)
6:30-8:30pm
At the Youth House (FCC Campus)
Think BIG! Our once a month Youth Night is a huge part of our Youth Program because it's one of the few times that we gather all of our students together, middle and high school, under the same roof, at the same time to play, share and make some epic memories!
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Youth Night is so big that it has it's very own page full of everything you need to know, including details about our Fall Kick-Off Event September 9th, as well as our End-Of-Year Lock-In December 28th-29th! Check it out HERE.
SUNDAY MORNING DISCIPLESHIP FOR 6TH GRADE | SUNDAYS (WEEKLY)
Begins September 9th
9:15-10:15am
FCC Campus
For Sunday Morning Discipleship our 6th graders continue with the 4-6th grade group, Pathfinders. The heartbeat of this group is to provide a place for kids to grow in their knowledge of the Bible, their awareness of their place in God's family, and to build lasting friendships with kids just like them.
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Pathfinders is a great group led by Angie Goff and Colleen Heintzelman. They're awesome leaders who run an incredible program!
SUNDAY MORNING DISCIPLESHIP FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADE | SUNDAYS (WEEKLY)
Begins September 9th
9:15-10:15am
FCC Campus
Sunday Morning Discipleship for our 7th & 8th graders is also called "Confirmation." It is a two year, peer to peer study of the foundations of the Christian faith led by our very own, Pastor Tim Heintzelman. It's a phenomenal class with incredible depth, real life application, and a chance for students to not only grow in their faith, but to grow together as a group. Definitely worth waking up early on a Sunday for!
We'd love to see you there!
MS FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE & OPEN HOURS AT THE YOUTH HOUSE | MONTHLY
First Friday of every month starting October 12th
Open Hours at the Youth House, 7:00-8:00pm
Movie and snacks at the Youth House 8:00-10:30pm
Pick Up at 10:30pm
At the Youth House (FCC Campus)
Middle schoolers love having something to do on a Friday night with their friends! This is exactly for that.
MS Friday Night Movie & Open Hours at the Youth House is a chance for students to bring as many friends as they want for a super fun night out every month!
*We use the Clear Play Filter system so that we can show great movies while ensuring that all content age-appropriate and family friendly.
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Fall Movie List:
October 12: Jurassic World (Fallen Kingdom)
November 2: Guardians of the Galaxy (1)
December 7: TBA
MS FALL RETREAT | MISSION MEADOWS
November 9-11 (Friday-Sunday)
Mission Meadows Dewittville, NY
$120/person
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This year we're back to Mission Meadows for our MS Fall Retreat, located in Dewittville, New York.
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It's gonna be an epic, full weekend of games, food, friends, and fun!
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THEME: "Here and Now."
We will dive into the topic of how God is always present with us. It doesn't matter if we feel him or not, or if we are in difficult circumstances or not, or if life throws us a curve ball, etc...the God of the universe is actually present with us right here and now.
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Check out THIS video for a sneak peak of what to expect at the retreat.
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REGISTRATION
All students must register online with FaithCov Youth HERE, as well as fill out a Mission Meadows Registration Packet available at the Youth House.
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All registration and payemts must be made by November 1
*Make checks payable to Faith Covenant Church, Memo: MS Retreat​
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*Financial assistance is available upon request. We're happy to help!
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OTHER DETAILS
We will leave from the Youth House at 4pm, and will be back Sunday between 4:00-5:00pm.
Students must pack dinner for the car ride up, and bring $5-$7 for lunch on the way home.
What to bring:
Sleeping bag & pillow
Towel & toiletries
Bible & notebook
Warm outside clothing
Gym shoes
Swim suit​
Please leave phones and electronics​ at home
YOUTH HOUSE OPEN HOURS | OPEN TO MS & HS STUDENTS (WEEKLY)
Begins September 10th
Monday & Wednesday
4:30-6:30pm
FALL KICK OFF | ALL YOUTH (MS & HS)
September 9
4:00-8:00pm
*Off-Site*
This is a Fall Kick-Off you don't want to miss! There will be boating and water activities, pool party, cookout, volleyball, ping pong, campfire and more! Plus, students will hear all about the Fall calendar, meet and connect with their group leaders, hang out with other students, and enjoy an awesome night off-site with friends, food, and fun!
This event is for ALL middle and high school students! (And they should definitely bring friends!)
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TRANSPORTATION
We will provide rides to the event and back to the church for any students who want one.
We will leave the Youth House at 3:30, and will be back to the Youth House by 8:30pm.
EVERYONE ATTENDING: Please click on the link below to let us know whether you'll be coming with us or getting a ride there.
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Click here to fill out the Transportation Form by Saturday, September 8th.
FALL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: VINEYARD FOOD PANTRY
Saturday, September 22
7:30am - Noon
We believe that it's important to serve and care for those in need. This Fall we're inviting students from our middle school group to take one Saturday morning this semester to serve breakfast and work behind the scenes at the Vineyard Columbus Church Food Pantry on Cleveland Avenue. Students will have the opportunity to help stock shelves, bag groceries, distribute food, serve breakfast, or welcome people as they arrive. This is a great chance to serve together and be a blessing to others.
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We'll do all the transportation, so just drop students off at the Youth House at 7:30am sharp, and pick them up again at noon.
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*Online registration required.