Youth
We have Middle (6, 7, 8th graders) and Senior High school events going on all year long. Our Mission is to provide opportunities for youth to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior, apply the love of Jesus to their own lives and share that love with others.
Our goal is for students to have a personal relationship with Christ and to stand on a solid foundation of faith by honoring God, loving those around them through outreach, and by connecting with fellow brothers and sisters through study and fellowship.
Middle School Learning Hour meets at 10:00 each week in the Youth Room classroom. Beginning January 8th, middle school students will dive into the New Testament using the curriculum “We Believe: With All Boldness and Freedom.” See you there! Don't forget to bring your friends from Saturday night sleepovers—visitors are always welcome!
Senior High Learning Hour beginning January 8th, Senior High Learning Hour will study a unit titled: “Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table.” Learn about food, your relationship to food and how if affects our lives as Christians. Come to learn and be changed! Friends always welcome! Senior High Learning Hour meets in the Youth Room (lower level).
Youth Groups
FYI: Rides available for all youth group and special events, please contact Kristin. Friends are always welcome!
Our Junior High Youth meet weekly September – March on Wednesdays from 4:30–7:00 p.m. in a blended group organized just for them. Club67 is for students in grades 6th and 7th. They are led by wonderful adult sponsors. Through activities, discussion and study, they focus on issues very real to Junior High youth. Confirmation is for students in the 8th grade. It is led by Pastor Bill Ward. Pastor Gretchen Hammeke will be assisting with the class. This is both a membership preparation class and a time for students to focus on their faith.
Cost: $80/child, or provide dinner one night for Club67/Confirmation
Schedule:
4:30 -- 5:00 p.m.: Snacks, fellowship & homework
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Confirmation class dismissed / 6th & 7th devotion time
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Games
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Dinner
Junior High Winter Retreat - January 27 – 29
Covenant Harbor Bible Camp in Lake Geneva, WI
Ice Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Tubing, Games, Devotions, Food & Fun!
PARENT/STUDENT MEETING: SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 @ 12:15 P.M.
Weekly Senior High Youth Group
Our Senior High youth meet weekly September – May on Sundays from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in a blended group organized just for them. Youth Group is for students in grades 9th–12th. They are led by wonderful adult sponsors. Through activities, discussion and study, they focus on issues very real to Senior High youth. The evening begins by meeting at a fast food restaurant for dinner and fellowship. After dinner, the group arrives at church for a devotion, games, and different activities.
Youth Group Schedule: January 2011
1/1: No YG
1/8: Meet at Jimmy Johns @ 5:00 p.m.
1/15: Sr. High Winter Retreat – No YG!
1/22: Meet at Culvers on Riverside @ 5:00 p.m.
1/29: Meet at Beef-A-Roo on Riverside @ 5:00 p.m
Senior High Winter Retreat - January 13 – 16 (cancelled)
Mission Trip
2012 Senior High Workcamp Mission Trip
Trip is open to those who will have completed the 8th grade and at least 14 years old. For more information please contact Kristin Cordell (815-282-1500).
Staff / Adult Sponsors
Our Senior High and Junior High Youth groups have dedicated and caring adult sponsors/volunteers who are with the youth each week. They provide wonderful leadership to the youth.
Westminster Youth Ministries at WPC is coordinated by Kristin Cordell under the direction of the Youth Ministry Team.
The Youth Ministry Team serves to plan and guide the entire program.
Got questions or ideas, need more information?
Contact Kristin Cordell, Youth & Recreation Coordinator
