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gsYOUTH is here to help students from 6th-12th grade take a step closer to Jesus. We pray that each student who regularly attends will be known by name, given opportunities to serve using their God-given talents, and experience a family who loves each other and loves Jesus.

Mission:

Mission:

gsYOUTH exists to help each student from 6th through 12th grade take a step closer to Jesus by encouraging them to belong in real relationships, grow to be like Jesus, and reach people where they live, work, and play.

ATMOSPHERE:

Atmosphere:

gsYOUTH aims to bring high energy through many fun events, encouraging students to share real-life experiences and engage each other with grace and truth by encountering God's Word and pursuing a deeper long-lasting faith.

PRAYER:

Prayer:

gsYOUTH prays that each student who participates will be known by name, celebrated for their God-given abilities, and loved by each other, especially Jesus!

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Middle School

6th – 8th grade

On Sunday nights, middle school students meet for LifeGroups in Richland area homes from 6:30PM-8:0 PM to study God's Word and build deeper relationships with their peers. This night is designed to provide an intentional place for students to grow to be more like Jesus.On Wednesday nights, middle school students join together for Youth Group in The Venue from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Every week they connect with each other through activities, three student-led ministry teams, an encouraging message, and prayer groups. This night is designed to provide an opportunity for them to belong in real relationships. We believe that every student who participates in either middle school program will have a wonderful experience that helps them know who they are, use their talents, and ignite their own personal faith.

High School

9th – 12th grade

On Sunday nights, high school students join together for Youth Group in The Venue from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Every week they connect with each other through activities, six student-led ministry teams, an encouraging message, and prayer groups. This night is designed to provide an opportunity for them to belong in real relationships. On Wednesday nights, high school students meet for LifeGroups in Richland area homes from 6:30PM-8:00PM to study God’s Word, hold each other accountable, and openly share about life with their peers. This night is designed to provide an intentional place for students to grow to be more like Jesus. We believe that every student who participates in either high school program will have an amazing experience that helps them in evangelism, discipleship, servant-hood, and apologetics.

Middle School

SUNDAY: On Sunday nights, middle school students meet for LifeGroups in Richland area homes from 6:30PM-8:0 PM to study God's Word and build deeper relationships with their peers. This night is designed to provide an intentional place for students to grow to be more like Jesus.

WEDNESDAY: On Wednesday nights, middle school students join together for Youth Group in The Venue from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Every week they connect with each other through activities, three student-led ministry teams, an encouraging message, and prayer groups. This night is designed to provide an opportunity for them to belong in real relationships. We believe that every student who participates in either middle school program will have a wonderful experience that helps them know who they are, use their talents, and ignite their own personal faith.

High School

SUNDAY: On Sunday nights, high school students join together for Youth Group in The Venue from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Every week they connect with each other through activities, six student-led ministry teams, an encouraging message, and prayer groups. This night is designed to provide an opportunity for them to belong in real relationships.

WEDNESDAY: On Wednesday nights, high school students meet for LifeGroups in Richland area homes from 6:30PM-8:00PM to study God’s Word, hold each other accountable, and openly share about life with their peers. This night is designed to provide an intentional place for students to grow to be more like Jesus. We believe that every student who participates in either high school program will have an amazing experience that helps them in evangelism, discipleship, servant-hood, and apologetics.

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Lindsey Slager

gsYOUTH Ministry Assistant

Adam Wachtman

Family Life Pastor


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Middle School Missions Trip:

Knoxville TN

July 21-28, 2024

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High School Missions Trip:

Pawleys Island SC

June 29-July 7, 2024

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sent together

We all want to be part of something significant. We want to make a difference! We dream of making an impact and leaving the world better than we found it. Some people try to change the world all alone, but the people who’ve made the biggest and most positive differences in the world know you can’t do anything truly significant on your own. Jesus told us this on his last day on earth. He gave his followers a mission that would change the world — but he made it clear we couldn’t do it alone. He was sending us on a mission together. In this four-week series from the New Testament, we’ll learn from Jesus and some of his earliest followers that Jesus sends us on a mission — a mission that can bring healing, that can only be accomplished together, and that we can boldly choose to be a part of.
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FOCUS

It's not easy to stay focused. Especially these days, when we're connected to a never-ending stream of new notifications, ads, messages, videos, posts, and entertainment, it makes sense if we feel a little distracted sometimes. Maybe you've struggled recently to stay focused on your homework, or on the story your friend was telling you, or on the movie you were watching - but have you ever struggled to stay focused when you were spending time with God? In this four-week series, we're going to get honest about how difficult it can be to stay focused when we're trying to pray, read the Bible, or grow in our faith. Each week, we'll explore passages from Psalms and the Gospels as we challenge ourselves to focus on practicing four spiritual disciplines that can help us grow. Together, we'll try focusing on what God has said, on giving something up, on talking to God, and on rest.
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family connection resources

This fall our Sunday small groups are studying the book of Mark. Check out below for some Family Connection Resources.
Family Connection Mark 1-6

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