Youth Ministry
Visit www.friendsyouth.com to find all the latest information about upcoming regional EFC youth events, and to see photos and videos from past events. You can also register and pay for events online.
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All-youth Events
Jr. High-College Age Sunday School in February
We will continue to meet together for the month of February but we will take on a different focus each week: Feb. 5 – Denise will be providing a breakfast on this Sunday, and will be reading, teaching the story of “Joseph and his brothers” from Gen. 37-46. Feb. 12 will be spent in “evaluation” with our volunteer leaders as we have a conversation together as adults and youth about the changes that we are experimenting with. Questions will be provided ahead of time for consideration before you come on Feb. 12. Breakfast will be provided this Sunday also! Feb. 19 – If you would like to attend Crossroads Friends Church with Jesse and the youth praise & worship band, please meet at the church at 7:45 a.m. All others will meet with Brendan Steinacher. Feb. 26 – We will use the Sunday School hour for preparation for the dinner & auction for Spring Invasion. Return to top.
Camp
Jr. High Camp and Sr. High Camp are both held in early to mid-June. Campers get to participate in challenging competitions, spiritual growth exercises, and encouraging discussion times with their cabin groups. There is also plenty of free time for swimming, frisbee golf, hiking, and all the other activities that Camp Quaker Haven has to offer. Quaker Haven is located just south of Arkansas City, KS. This year’s dates for camp are: Sr. High - June 10-14 and Jr. High - June 14-18. The registration fee is $205, with $75 in scholarship funds available from NFC. Register at http://www.friendsyouth.com by Wed., May 18. Return to top.
Friends Student Conference (FSC)
FSC registration time is NOW! – Yay! It’s that time again — FSC! It has been 2 years since our last event, and we are looking forward to this year’s gathering at Friends Student Conference 2011. Registration and details can be found at www.friendsyouth.com and you can begin registering NOW! Please keep in mind the following as your register/plan: All Jr. High and Sr. High students will receive a $75 scholarship. All college age will receive a $100 scholarship, so make sure to subtract that from your total cost. Please select the “pay through church” or “pay with credit card” online option, and make sure to subtract your scholarship from the total. All money will be paid to NFC or paid online by Dec. 11. Also, as you plan keep in mind that you will need additional money for 5 meals ($35-$50). As always, don’t let cost be a deterrent (maybe this could be part of your Christmas gift, you could work extra, find jobs, etc., etc.) and please let Jesse know if you need some help with raising money for FSC. Until then, sign up TODAY at www.friendsyouth.com!! Return to top.
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Junior High
Jr. High Sunday School
A fun, interactive class led by Denise Staley with occasional guest speakers. 7th & 8th Graders are welcome to the Jr. High room at 9:15 every Sunday morning to learn more about God and the Bible together. Return to top.
Jr. High Youth Group
Wednesday nights at 6:30, this is the place for 7th & 8th graders to be! Our Jr. High sponsors, Youth Pastor Jesse Penna and Gene & Linda Stratton lead in fun activities, practical lessons, and inspiring worship. Return to top.
Quiz Team
The Quiz Program gives students the opportunity to study and memorize God’s Word, travel to quiz tournaments throughout our region, compete with teams from other Friends churches, and have a blast in the process. The quiz season is from January through April, and our coach is Linda Stratton, assisted by Courtney Stratton. This is the most fun you can have in Jr. High Youth! Our practices are on Wednesday evenings during Youth Group. Upcoming Quiz Dates: Feb. 12-Hutchinson; Mar. 5-Derby; Apr. 2-Friendswood; Apr. 30-FINALS @ Northridge. Return to top.
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Senior High
Sr. High Sunday School
Jesse Penna, Student Ministries Pastor, teaches this class each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. Return to top.
Sr. High Youth Group
9th — 12th graders meet every Wednesday night at 6:30. Adult Sponsors Denise Lacy, Melissa Warnken, Linda Steinacher and Cathy Martinez, along with Student Ministries Pastor Jesse Penna give challenging lessons. Students take leadership of our worship together, and there are fun activities too! Return to top.
Operation Saltshaker
Operation Saltshaker is designed to provide EFC-MAYM Sr. High and older students an opportunity to explore and experience life on the Friends mission field –– while serving and encouraging missionaries and the church and community. Christian students who have a desire to serve cross-cultural missions and who are actively maturing as Disciples of Christ should apply for Operation Saltshaker! Go to http://www.friendsyouth.com for more information. Return to top.