Jeremiah 29:11 Ministry Youth Minister-to lift our youth up, from their distractions, so that they might see Jesus, follow him, and become his disciples-recognizing God's plan for each of them that will ultimately give our youth both hope and a future. Thursday Group/Lifeguards-To pray and focus our events; to keep a balance of spiritual activities, social activities, and service projects. (Roxanne, Kaydee, Kim, Loreen, Sheri, Youth Minister) Teen Committee/Live Action-Strong parent unity needed as task force-they are committed to prepare, confirm, organize, and to hand out and gather forms, money, and supplies. They will call-email-mail-anything to get youth and chaperones at activities. Their job is vital in allowing the teachers, chaperones, ministers to focus on our youth. Deca-Dollar Night Chaperones-Need to be willing to spend one night out each month, building relationships with the youth, as leaders and shepherds.

Sunday Morning Life-book study Sunday Night Life-(maybe wait till we are ready) Wednesday life or something like it-Outreach class geared towards learning a God centered lesson in a fun and creative way-videos, movies, singing, and guest speakers-whatever is effective. New people receive brochures/CD's telling them who we are and inviting them back. Thursday Open House 1st Thursday- Life Line (Spiritually mature) in-depth Bible study- 2nd Thursday-Life Light (Junior High) pray, sing, plan, hang out… 3rd Thursday-Life Salt (High School) pray, sing, plan, hang out… 4th Thursday-29:11 ministries-all ages pray, sing, plan hang out… Deca-Dollar Night-(Believers and Non-believers) we will plan one activity per month and try to make it work for $10 or less. There will be exceptions but we will do our best to keep costs down! We will participate in activities as a group or in smaller groups such as: *High school only/Junior high only *Girls only/Boys only *29:11 unity night

Other Area's of focus … Youth Rally's-We will add to the calendar Rally's and personal growth outings that have in the past been well run, spiritually changing events. Missionfest-We are working on how this will work…may start small. Service Projects/missions-rake leaves, shovel walkways, mow lawns, Sweetheart Banquet, Mother/Daughter Banquet, Pump, Katrina (high school kids only), Adv. dynamics… Spiritual Lifts-Youth Wave, Faith Quest, Missionfest, Memorial Camping Trip… Girls-Princess party, Chocolate party Guys-Knights out activities Update website-Pray for teens by name, calendar, and forms page *Top 10 Activities that turn Teens' hearts toward God: Mission Trips Summer Camps Teen Retreats Bible Classes Share God with Parents Service Projects Individual Bible Study Teen Devotionals Teen Group Prayer Times Worship Experiences *ACU Center for Youth & Family Ministry We need to continue working on our teens understanding in the following check points: 1. Authentic Faith 2. Spiritual Disciplines 3. Moral Boundaries 4. Healthy Friendships 5. Wise Choices 6. Ultimate Authority 7. Others first Just a reminder: Dress codes/activity rules-guidelines all remain the same! . Teen building wish list-projection unit, magnetic paint, teen posters, new/or slightly used microwave, new/slightly used comfortable chairs, new/slightly used coffee table