Junior Youth

Junior Youth Calendar 2007 - 2008

2008  
Aug 15-16 Lock In
Aug 29 Rock the Light Concert
Sept 3 Pre-Confirmation info night
Sept 12 Confirmation begins
Sept 26-27 Noah Sight & Sound Theatre
Oct 12 Cookie Sales Begin
Oct 19 TOTSOCE
Oct 25 Fall Fun Feast
Nov 2 Chief Game
Nov 9 2009 Calendar Sale
Nov 12 Assemble Cookie Jars
Dec 13 Assemble luminaries bags
Dec 24 Hope Church luminaries set up

2009  
Jan 4 Laser tag
Feb 15 Formal dinner
Mar/April TBA Youth Quake
April 24 Confirmation Banquet
May 3 Confirmation
May 10 Mothers Day Breakfast
June 5 Worlds of Fun
June 6 Shawnee Days Parade
June 8-9 End of Year Fling
June 21 Fathers Day Breakfast
   

 

Mission Statement

We believe that the seventh and eighth graders of this church, Hope Lutheran, are an integral part of the church. The church has the responsibility to help them grow in Christ and become fruitful members of this congregation and of the community.

Our seventh and eighth graders can be leaders in the church now, and they're certainly our future leaders. The church has the responsibility to help them grow spiritually, emotionally and socially. Without this balance and a sound foundation in Christ, we'll have fewer committed, strong leaders for tomorrow's church.

Benefits

The Junior Youth Group provides the following benefits:

  • It provides a way for seventh and eighth graders to actively participate in the church.
  • It establishes an organization where seventh and eighth graders can have fun and fellowship with others their own age.
  • It teaches seventh and eighth graders about Christ, his church and living as a Christian.
  • It provides a structure around which seventh and eighth graders can form their value systems under Christian guidelines.
  • It gives seventh and eighth graders a sense of belonging.
  • It provides seventh and eighth graders with a constructive outlet for their energy and social-growth needs.
  • It provides the church with seventh and eighth grade insights into worship and related activities.
  • It provides an opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to serve others inside and outside the church (Luminarias, nativity scenes, TOTSCE-Food Collection, Match-A-Turkey, Lenten Crosses, MLM and other service projects).

Areas of Emphasis

The Junior Youth Group's activities are divided into three major areas. The common thread throughout is to help seventh and eighth graders learn more about God and being Christians.

A successful program will contain an equal balance of the following activities within a 10-month cycle:

  • Social and fun activities,
  • Service and mission activities and
  • Bible studies and personal growth.


 

 


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