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Lakeside's Youth Ministry is a vital part of the life of our congregation which seeks to involve youth in every aspect of our church's overall ministry. With about 50 participants in grades 6 through 12, the youth program offers activities for spiritual formation, education, service, and fellowship that will equip young people for deepening their relationships with God and others, handling life situations and decision-making, and making a difference in their community and the world. *Sunday School classes are offered Sunday mornings throughout the year beginning at 9:45 a.m. each week. Based on the Journey to Adulthood curriculum, youth are divided into three classes: Rite-13 (grades 6 - 7); J2A (grades 8 - 9) and YAC or Young Adults in the Church (grades 10 - 12). Theses classes explore Scripture in creative and engaging ways to encourage youth to apply biblical principles to their daily lives. *Sunday Night Live (SNL) is our Sunday night youth program which meets each week, September through May. Youth participate in a variety of Bible studies, recreation, missions and creative activities to help them grow in their faith and to foster friendships within the group. Through regular participation in Sunday School, SNL, and group fund-raising activities, youth may participate in summer trips which incorporate the themes from the Journey to Adulthood curriculum. Recent trips include New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. *Youth are encoured to become involved in a variety of other projects and activities within and beyond our congregation. The youth host an annual Valentine Banquet for our senior adults, assist with Vacation Bible School, the Easter Egg Hunt and Fall Festival for our children, and serve as members of various committees of the church. The group also attends an annual ski retreat, participates in an annual spiritual formation retreat, volunteers with various local charities, and holds several recreational and fellowship events throughout the year. |
