Our Jr. High Youth and Family Ministry caters to youth currently in grades 6-8 and their families. Our programs for Jr. High youth consist of Confirmation Ministry, Sunday School, and once a month weekend events or activities. Most events are hosted on Sunday with the exception of weekend retreats.
Faith Formation
Join us for a New Series of Youth Faith Formation, “LIVE”, through ’Simply Youth Ministry’. This series will allow youth to cultivate community; explore God, self, and the world around us; and connect with God’s Word. We will meet in the youth room. Thought provoking discussions are held each Sunday morning in the youth room from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. The gathering time begins with food and fellowship from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m. followed by a lively discussion led by one or more of the teaching team..Nick, Courtney, Deb, Patty, or Josh.
Confirmation Ministry
Our confirmation program is for all students in 7th and 8th grades. The program’s multiple components support and sustain the faith of the students as well as the parents.
Students meet on Wednesday evening from 5:45 – 7:20 p.m. through out the year. Pastor Ron and Pastor Heidi rotate leadership to teach lessons that include new and old Testament stories, Lutheran theology, Martin Luther’s teachings, the Lord’s prayer, the Creeds and much more. Adult mentors conclude each evening with small group gatherings to share the “high’s and low’s” of the life of each students’ life. Once a month, parents share the work of preparing a meal for the students and attend monthly classes to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth. Finally, students and their families are required to attend at least 10 worship Services and Sunday School Sessions. Students complete sermon notes from each worship and classes they attend.
For further information contact Director of Youth and Famly, Amber Reber at amber@shephills.org.
Winter Confirmation Schedule
- February 15th - Quiz for both groups. Parents’ meeting 6:15-7:15 pm.
- February 22nd- No class; Ash Wednesday Worship, 7:00 pm.
- February 29th- No class; Midweek Communion, 7:00 pm.
Activities
February 26th: Lunch at Jason’s Deli. 12:30PM – 2:00 PM. 6th-8th GRADE YOUTH. Join us after late service to ride over to Jason’s Deli for lunch. We will enjoy a time of fellowship, food, and getting to know one another! Please bring $7-$10 for lunch. Please RSVP to Amber Reber, Director of Youth and Family [amber@shephills.org, or 327-3370].
Click here for the Jr. High Youth Facebook Page.