January 3
- May 23
Sunday Morning Bible Study
9:30 AM | Room 214 | January 3 – May 23
Sunday mornings are dedicated to diving into Scripture and helping students Know Jesus personally. Middle and high school students will meet together as a large group to begin the morning and a lesson will be presented by a member of the Student Life team or a Bible Study leader. Following the lesson, middle school and high school groups will divide up to discuss the lesson and Scripture among their peers.
January 10
- May 2
Small Groups
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Various Locations | January 10 – May 2
6th - 12th-grade students meet to experience Christian community in a small group setting as they study and apply Scripture to their lives. Small groups offer an opportunity for every student to Be Known, to Know Jesus, and to Know Themselves, which is what we want for every student. The groups are divided by grade and gender. Groups meet in various locations around our church.
Begins
January 13
Wednesday Nights
6:15-7:30 PM | Wednesdays beginning on our NEW date January 13 | The Underground
Students of all ages gather together for an evening of fun and fellowship, mixed in with worship and a message or teaching. The night begins with pizza ($1/slice) and continues with an ice-breaker game or two, followed by worship with our student band and worship leaders. After worship, a short message or teaching is given by one of our Student Pastors or a member of the Student Speaking Team. The evening wraps up with a choice of a large group game, art activity, or homework/hang out time. Our mid-week program meets throughout the semester except April 7.
Begins
January 10
Confirmation
9:30 – 10:30 AM | 3rd Floor Classrooms & Room 305 (Parents)
Middle school students gather together for a study on the 8 basics of the Christian faith and our church. Classes are held every Sunday morning in various classrooms. Students are confirmed and become members of the church Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the 11:00 AM worship service. Cost: $60/student.
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January 10
Small Group Launch
5:00 – 6:00 PM | January 10 | The Underground
Each semester all small groups come together for an evening of fun and fellowship along with team building within and among the small groups. This afternoon gives students who have not joined a group a chance to join in without the awkwardness of being the only one. Parents are invited to attend the first part of the session and then go to their own class or seminar with Jenny Bramel, Director of Parenting Ministries.
Febraury 16
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Gathering Area | February 16
Students from the High School Mission Team will cook and serve pancakes to raise money for their trip. Everyone is invited to attend and support our mission teams.
March 26
-March 28
CAMP GLISSON (Middle School & High School Retreat)
March 26 - 28, 2021
6th - 12th graders join together for a weekend spiritual life retreat filled with inspiring worship, fun, and fellowship at Camp Glisson, a beautiful camp located just outside of Dahlonega. Cost: $160/student.
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May 3
Senior Sunday
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Third Floor Balcony | May 3
Seniors and their families are invited to attend a luncheon to celebrate them and their accomplishments. RSVP is required for this event.
June & July,
2021
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES (SUMMER)
Student Life offers 3 mission opportunities each year:
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Middle School Mission Camp for students in 6th - 8th grades | June 20-24
Middle School students serve at the church during Vacation Bible School and also out in the community while camping out at the church for the week. Evening worship, fun, and fellowship round out a great week of service. Cost: $150/student.
REGISTER HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.
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Summer Road Trip for students who have completed 7th grade through 11th grade | July 10-16 | West Virginia
Rising 8th graders through rising seniors are invited to join us on a Road Trip as we travel to the Appalachia region of West Virginia and serve in the community there. Light construction work, children’s ministry/VBS opportunities along partnering with a local church make this a perfect trip for the student who wants to go on a mission trip but isn’t ready to be a long way from home. Cost: $700/student.
REGISTER HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.
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High School Mission Trip for 9th - 12th-grade students | June 5-11 | Tuscon, AZ
Students who have completed 9th grade and up can travel with us to Tucson, AZ this year for a week of serving in the community, partnering with a local church along with a sports-based, Vacation Bible school opportunity for children in the area. Cost: $1,250 per student.
REGISTER HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.
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Camp Lighthouse Counselors | July 11 - 16; July 18 - 23; July 25 - 30
APPLY HERE.
NOTICE: If programs are updated or canceled due to Covid or weather, we will send out email communication and update our website.