Preparing the Next Generation
We value and desire to invest in the spiritual development of the Next Generation. Part of that development is interacting with the generations that have gone before; therefore, we encourage participation as a family in our corporate gatherings. At the same time, it is important for the next generations to have special times of equipping and fellowship with each other.
We have dedicated times for our children (ages 5-12) and teenagers (ages 13-18) to learn about and encounter Jesus together. Our focus is not to just entertain them, but lead and equip them to worship Jesus, study the Bible together and minister to each other in prayer as led by the Holy Spirit. They are never too young to know and encounter God.
Read below for more details...
Children (ages 5-12)
During the 2nd hour (11:30am to 12:30pm) of our Sunday Worship Gathering, we dismiss our children to a special meeting together.
In this meeting they will sing songs, hear and discuss a Bible story, do activities related to the Bible story and pray together -- along with having some time to play and interact together.
Our adult volunteers have been vetted and prepared to work with our children. Our goal is that all of our children will love Jesus with their whole hearts. It is our privilege to provide loving care and make a spiritual investment in their lives.
Students (ages 13-18)
Our students (Jr. High & High School) meet at the Church every Wednesday Night from 6:30PM to 8:30 PM.
During these meetings there is a time to fellowship together around snacks and games. This is followed by a time of reading the Bible together and discussion. The emphasis is to drill down into how the truth of God's Word and the life of God's Spirit plays a role in the modern teenager's life. Then a time of prayer and personal ministry is offered.
Often, it is the young people who are awakened to what God is doing and are willing to take a risk in reaching their generation. Our goal is to cultivate the hearts of our students to seek God and engage in His work among their peers.
