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Youth Groups Kids of the Kingdom Kids of the Kingdom Youth Group is for 4th–6th graders. This group meets at least once per month for regular meetings, typically on Sunday nights from 4:30–6:30, but they also go off-site for special events, such as trick-or-treating for canned goods, doing a low-ropes course, bowling, tubing, or service projects. There is a fairly standard format for group meetings. Every night there is a biblically based theme such as stewardship, giving ourselves to Jesus, or the church as family. When the kids arrive, they are immediately involved in a game or some other activity. Time is always taken to introduce ourselves and answer an opening question designed to get kids thinking about the theme for the night. The youth play a few games and often do a craft activity that relates to the theme. At some point, there is a short devotion or Bible study. The youth share their experiences or insights that relate to the topic. They are bright, engaged, and have a lot to say. After a snack, the meeting ends with a closing prayer. Pathfinders Pathfinders typically meet on Sunday nights from 6:30–8:30 pm, but they also go off-site fairly often to do things, such as going on a hike, feeding the homeless at Common Cathedral in Boston, serving people locally, and helping out with church events, such as leading Good Friday service or running the Youth Room at the Church Fair. The youth also love The Annual Apple Pie Overnight and March restaurant-style supper that they put on. Every year Pathfinders also goes on a Spring Retreat. Pathfinders Youth Group is for 7th–12th graders. At a typical Sunday night meeting, the group always has a meal together, whether it's nibbling on sandwiches while making cookies for the Church Fair, or sitting down to a homemade lasagna made by a church family. Eating invites conversation, and conversation helps the group to get to know each other. Games, mini Bible studies, prayer, worship, and service projects are also part of the mix. Be sure to check the church calendar for updates on youth group events.
A Vision for Youth Ministry A place where all are welcome; All gifts used, even gifts still in the rough; A place where we can make mistakes and laugh and learn, And rely on God’s grace.
A place where we “build each other up” And gently “teach and admonish each other in all wisdom” But we never punish or shame.
A place where the youth are known by name; Where friendship blossoms between young and old; Where the generations learn from each other.
A place where we eat good food (and some junk food too,) Where we learn the art of conversation, And remember how to play.
A place where the stories of our faith connect with our own life stories; And we didn’t even know it was “Bible Study” we were doing.
A place where we learn to pray and praise, And care about the details of each other’s lives.
A place we come to serve others and in so doing Discover our gifts, power, confidence and ability to lead. Updated: July 13, 2010 142 Exchange St., Millis, MA 02054 508-376-5034 www.millisucc.org millisucc@msn.com |
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