Youth Ministries

Our Youth ministries exist to: BE the hands and feet of Jesus, EMBRACE each other, LOVE God, CELEBRATE the gift of life, and SHINE!

For more information about Youth Ministries at Oakland, contact Jon Keller, Director of Youth Ministries.
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Senior High Programs | Junior HIgh Programs

 
Senior High Programs
9th- 12th Grade

Sunday Morning Celebration
This is a time for the youth to engage in an active learning session, taking topics of interest and relating them to the Bible. Meets every Sunday morning, 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Small Groups
These groups have become the heart of our ministry. They are designed for youth who want to build a meaningful relationship with an adult mentor and seek out answers to their questions about God with other youth through Bible study and prayer. Meet weekly (Sept.-May).

Sunday Night Live
An extremely spirit/youth-lead worship experience. The 3rd Sunday of each month (Sept.-May), 7:00-8:45 p.m.

Kindness/Service Projects
Will be planned throughout the year by each of the small groups. The purpose of these projects is to share God’s love in a practical way within our community.

Fall & Spring Retreats
Youth have the opportunities to attend spiritual retreats in the Fall and Spring.
Pictures from Feb 2006 Retreat

Summer Camps
Many opportunities exist for youth to participate in camps at Woodland Altars (see Outdoor Ministries) in Southern Ohio.

Summer Trips
Every summer we offer a trip. In a four-year period the youth will have the opportunity to participate in two work camps, the National Youth Conference, and a heritage tour. These trips are one of the highlights for the youth in our group.

Summer Work Camps
Our denomination offers many service projects for youth throughout the USA and Central America each summer.

Ministry Teams
We believe that everyone is gifted and called to share their gifts through ministry. We have developed many ministry teams and encourage you to consider where God is calling you to use your gifts.

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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
7th- 8th Grade

Sunday School
This is a time for the youth to engage in an active learning session, taking topics of interest and relating them to the Bible. Meets every Sunday morning, 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Live
This is a fun evening, with activities including games, small group Bible study, and yes…..FOOD! Meets every Wednesday (September-May) from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kindness/ Service Projects
Projects are planned every other month. The purpose of these projects is to share God’s love in a practical way within our community.

Friendship Faith Sharing Events
Every other month we will have a time for you to invite your non-church friends to a night of EXTREME FUN!!

Winter Retreat
Youth have the opportunity to attend a spiritual retreat in February. These retreats are one of the highlights for the youth in our group.

Summer Camps
Many opportunities exist for youth to participate in camps at Woodland Altars (see Outdoor Ministries) in Southern Ohio.

Summer Work Camps
Our denomination offers many service projects for youth throughout the USA and Central America each summer.

Ministry Teams
We believe that everyone is gifted and called to share their gifts through ministry. We have developed many ministry teams and encourage you to consider where God is calling you to use your gifts.

 

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