Youth Bulletin Board
Rocky Mountain High 2023 Rocky Mountain High will be July 21-26, 2023 at the YMCA Camp in Estes Park, CO. Registration opens February 2 and is filled on a first come basis. Information on the trip, cost, and instructions on how to register can be obtained from Van Aartsens.
Middle School Gathering Grades 6-8 | March 26, 2-4 PM | Will you reach your final destination? Calling all 6th-8th grade students and friends to join us Sunday, March 26 from 2-4 PM at ARC for The Amazing Middle School Race. Students will embark on a journey that will include challenges, fun, and even some pit stops. See you at the finish line!
Middle School Retreat Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16 for all ARC students in grades 6-8. The deadline to register is Sunday, January 22, and is limited to the first 48 students to sign up. Register Here.
PAST EVENTS
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Join us for pancakes and toppings, eggs, sausage, and beverages on Sunday, March 12, 11 AM-12:30 PM. Freewill donation will help support the Sr High Youth Trip to Rocky Mountain High in July 2023.
Soup Fundraiser Sr High Youth will host a Soup Luncheon on Sunday, February 5, serving from 11 until 12:30. Freewill donation will support the youth groups trip to Rocky Mountain High in July 2023.
Middle School Gathering Grades 6-8 | January 15, 2-4 PM | Students and friends are invited to join us for Bowling Shenanigans. Parents may drop off and pick up students at Luverne Lanes. All snacks, drinks, shenanigans, and fancy bowling shoes are provided!
Middle School Gathering Grades 6-8 | November 13, 2-4 PM | Students and friends, help us avoid disaster on the ark! The rain clouds are building but the animals are nowhere to be found. Will the animals make it before the flood waters rise? You will find out if you join us. Fun, prizes, and snacks provided, you just need your Bible!
Mexican Supper, Bake-off and Auction Tuesday, November 8 – Sr High Youth Group members will serve a Mexican themed supper from 5:30-7 PM for a freewill donation. Youth will also challenge others to a bake-off and auction off those baked items. Proceeds to benefit youth mission trips and other events.
Middle School Gathering Calling all competitors in Grades 6 – 8 to join us for whacky events and loads of chocolatey fun as teams go for the gold at the Chocolate Olympics! The Opening Ceremonies will take place on Sunday, October 9 at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall with the Closing Ceremonies concluding at 4 PM. Accommodations include tasty treats and a seat for a friend. Let the games begin!
City-Wide Food Drive Sunday, October 9 | Sr High Youth Group will join Rock the Edge for a City Wide Food Drive. Meet at the Generations parking lot at 2:55 PM to help canvas the town for food donations for the local Food Shelf. All students in Grades 9-12 are welcome! We will go out for pizza when the Food Drive is concluded. Dress for the weather!
ROCKY + SR RCYF | Wednesday, September 28 | Sr High Youth Group will go to Northwestern College for a night of worship with Rocky+ led by Stuart Hall and the Orchard Hill Worship Band, leaving church at 6:15 PM and returning home at 10:30 PM.
Junior High Youth Group Grades 7-8 | Kickoff the year with us on Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 PM
Sr High Youth Group Kickoff Sunday, September 11 | Meet at church at 3:50 PM for a special night of games, worship, speakers, and food with FCA in Hills. All students in Grades 9-12 are welcome!
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sr High Youth Group will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, March 13, serving from 11 AM until 12:30 PM. Menu includes pancakes, a variety of toppings, eggs, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee. Freewill donation will support the 2022 youth mission trip to Milwaukee, WI.
Middle School Lock-In An overnight lock-in will be held at the church for students and friends in grades 6-8 on Friday, March 18 beginning at 7 PM and concluding at 7 AM Saturday morning. The night will be filled with games, a service project, worship, teaching led by a ministry team from Inspiration Hills, and even a little rest. Snacks and breakfast provided. There is a $10 registration fee to help with expenses. Students and friends need to register at bit.ly/3pECY4i.
Soup Fundraiser SR RCYF will host a Soup Luncheon on Sunday, February 13, serving from 11 until 12:30. Freewill donation will support the 2022 youth mission trip to Milwaukee, WI, with a portion of proceeds to go to the local food pantry as part of the Souper Bowl of Caring.
Middle School Gathering Sunday, November 14, 2-4 PM // All 6th-8th grade students and friends are invited to join us for Bowling Alley Mischief. We will strike up some fun as we roll out some bowling shenanigans! Parents may drop off and pick up students at Luverne Lanes. All snacks, drinks, and fancy bowling shoes are provided!
Fall Cleanup SR RCYF will host Fall Cleanup on Saturday, October 31 for anyone unable to do their own fall yard work. Youth should meet at the church at 9 AM.