Student Ministry Update

MONTHLY UPDATE | May 2022

Student Ministry Family,

We hope your May is off to a great start. Whether you are getting ready to take finals or preparing for graduation, we hope you are excited about the summer and all that it has to offer!

As we begin our search for a new Minister to Students, several staff members have stepped in to help and Joel Burks will be leading out as the Interim Minister to Students. Nathan King is serving on mission overseas this summer in Asia, but Fallon Farley will continue to serve our students as Student Ministry Intern.

There's a lot going on in the life of our church and in our Student Ministry! We've got a full calendar of summer events planned for you, which we hope to hand out at our May 22 Student Ministry Family Meeting.

Remember to be in prayer our group traveling to the Dominican Republic on May 29-June 5 as they serve with Anne Peyton Baker and Kids Alive International.

We're also moving back up to the Student Ministry Area for Sunday Morning Bible Study this summer, so meet us on 2-A at 10 a.m. for a doughnut and time studying God's word together.

Rising 7th graders and parents, we are including you in this email because we want you to come to the meetings on May 15 and 22 (see below) and then you will officially move up to Sunday Morning Bible Study on June 5, and you're invited to attend ALL of our summer activities, including Beach Retreat!

As always, if there is anything we can do to better serve your family as we grow in faith together, don't hesitate to reach out!

Upcoming Events & Sign Ups

Student Meeting with Dr. Splawn

Sunday, May 15 | 10 a.m.

During Sunday Morning Bible Study, Dr. Splawn will meet with our students in the large youth room (2A) during the Sunday Morning Bible to hear their hopes and dreams for the future of the Student Ministry, and to give them an opportunity to provide any thoughts they may have regarding what they think is important to remember as we seek to identify our next Minister to Students. Rising 7th grade students are also invited to this meeting!

Student Ministry Family Meeting

Sunday, May 22 | 10 a.m.

The entire Student Ministry Leadership Team will meet with all students and parents at 10 a.m. in Heritage Hall. We want to make sure everyone knows the plan for the summer and beyond. Rising 7th grade students and parents are also encouraged to attend this meeting!

Beach Retreat 2022

July 29-August 1

Registration NOW OPEN!

It is time to start dreaming about Beach Retreat! We plan to return to Laguna Beach at the end of July for worship, discipleship, fellowship, sunny beaches, and pretty much the best time you'll have all year!

Joel Burks will lead worship

and Dr. Splawn will be this year's Beach Retreat speaker!

Beach Retreat is $350 per person; a $50 deposit holds your spot.

Weekly Programs Update

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Sundays, 10 a.m. | Student Ministry Area

Join us each Sunday morning for Bible Study!

We need your help to provide donuts for Students SMBS!

Here's the link to sign up to bring donuts:

After School in the CLC

Weekdays | 3-5:30 p.m.

The CLC gym and game room are reserved for students on weekday afternoons during the school year. Come over after school and enjoy A/C, WiFi, TV, snack machines and being together.

Save-the-Date

Upcoming Dates You Need to Know

Here are just a few of the highlights - check out the Summer Calendar for a full listing of all of our summer dates! You can register for Beach Retreat now, but look for registrations for other summer events on Realm and in our monthly newsletter at the beginning of June.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip - May 29-June 5

LifeWeek 2022 - July 10-13

Summer Fun: Six Flags - July 19

Beach Retreat - July 29-August 1