Jr High (6th-8th Grade)

    Dec 4, 2024 |

    We desire to see youth grow in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52) as we journey together! 
     Join us as we embrace our curiosity and "Walk with our Creator" (Micah 6:8).

    Nate & Lauri Shumaker, Jr. High Youth Pastors

    Once a month on Sunday mornings we meet with the Jr High youth during the sermon time in the fellowship hall or youth room downstairs; these dates are listed on the calendar.

    On Wednesday evenings we gather together to build our personal relationships with God and each other.  We typically start the evening with the opportunity for youth to decide what they'd like to do. There are group games led by adult leaders, card games, and arts & crafts to pick from and enjoy before we all gather together. We design our large group time to encourage participation in discussion, group activities and reflection.  Small groups allow for closer relationships and vulnerability with safe and caring adults and peers. The evening ends with snacks as parents come and pick up their youth.  Snacks are provided by parents and leaders.  We invite each family to sign up to bring one salty or sweet snack for approximately 50 people (sign up below).

    Some Wednesdays we plan to gather together at local parks near ACTS (weather permitting). As Adam and Eve walked with God in His garden, so will we! On park nights we ask that youth get dropped off at the designated park (listed on the calendar) between 6:15 and 6:30. We will get everyone back to ACTS for snack and pickup time by 8:30. 

    SNACK SIGN UPS:
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CADA623A5FFC16-51098313-youth#/

    ADULT LEADER SIGN UPS:
    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CADA623A5FFC16-51133650-youth#/

    YOUTH GROUP NIGHTS:
    DEC. 4th - at ACTS Wheatland 6:30-8:30pm
    DEC. 11th - Christmas Caroling at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab Center 6:30-8:15pm
    Pick up and drop off Address: 900 E King Street Lancaster, PA 17602. 
    - We will be singing a few carols to the residents up on a stage with a few breaks. Nate is planning on doing some dad jokes and/or Christmas trivia
    - if you have a nice loud voice and would like to help read a joke or two or ask a question, let Nate know!
    DEC. 18th - Christmas Party @ ACTS Wheatland
    - Please bring a White Elephant Gift (something nice that you'd like to get, no junk, please, around $5 or less!) for one of the activities
    - You can wear red and green or be as crazy Christmassy as you'd like! You can look like a shepherd, maybe don't smell like one... (the three most christmassy-attired youth will win a reward)
    - If you have baking skills, bring along some cookies for us to sample and we'll vote for our favorite!! If you're not baking, bring along a holiday treat to share that you like, sweet, salty, sour, umami, whatever!
    - We're going to have some cookie decorating contests (we'll supply these cookies and decorations)!
    - We're going to have some crazy fun minute-to-win-it games!
    - We're going to have lots of other fun activities, so you better watch out...you better not cry...you better not pout...we'll tell you why...later
    DEC. 29th -  Movie Night (at the Shumaker's House) 6-8:30pm
    - We're going to watch a fun movie together while you're off of school!
    - We'll supply popcorn and some other snacks; you be cozy and cuddly with what you wear (blankets and stuffies are welcomed)!
    DEC. 25th and JAN. 1st - No Youth Group. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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