Youth Ministry
Visit www.friendsyouth.com to find all the latest information about upcoming regional EFC youth events, and to see photos and videos from past events. You can also register and pay for events online.
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All-youth Events
College/Career/Twenty-somethings Group
This group is for people who are caught in that “gap” between Sr. High Youth Group and the Adult Groups at Northridge. That place where you feel like you have nowhere to go, and no place you really fit. We are gathering this summer for several parties & events for 3 reasons: 1. Food 2. Fellowship 3. Fun. Our summer will include informal conversations together as we look toward starting something NEW in the fall that is specifically geared to young adults. You can find details about our parties & events on our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=120948457939302 Return to top.
Bridge The Gap
Our theme for Summer 2010 is “Bridge the Gap.” We will be learning how to reach out to others with Jesus’ love - especially those who are elderly, sick or just are in need of a special visit. We will have teachings on Wednesday nights (June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 18, August 4) starting with dinner together at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00. We will also have some special days of teaching & visiting people with some of our pastors. Some of our lessons will be focused on etiquette and blessing others by how we act & behave in public settings. This will all end with a formal Celebration Dinner on Sat., August 7. Check your summer calendars for more details! Return to top.
Camp
Jr. High Camp and Sr. High Camp are both held in early to mid-June. Campers get to participate in challenging competitions, spiritual growth exercises, and encouraging discussion times with their cabin groups. There is also plenty of free time for swimming, frisbee golf, hiking, and all the other activities that Camp Quaker Haven has to offer. Quaker Haven is located just south of Arkansas City, KS. This year’s dates for camp are: Sr. High - June 4-8 and Jr. High - June 8-12. The registration fee is $200, with $75 in scholarship funds available from NFC. Register at http://www.friendsyouth.com by Sun., May 9. Return to top.
Friends Student Conference (FSC)
This annual conference is sponsored by EFC-MAYM Youth Ministries. FSC 2009 will be at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita from Dec. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010. The conference features challenging speakers, inspiring worship, interesting workshops, and lots of fun activities. It gives our youth a chance to interact with youth from other Friends churches in our region, establishing friendships that last for years. Register online at http://www.friendsyouth.com. Cost is $260. Northridge will be providing scholarships for each NFC attender, and additional funds are available if needed. You can pay online using Paypal or write a check to Northridge, just remember to deduct your scholarship from the total. Contact Jesse ( or 838-7724) if you have any questions concerning registration, or if you need additional financial assistance. Return to top.
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Junior High
Jr. High Sunday School
A fun, interactive class led by Denise Staley with occasional guest speakers. 7th & 8th Graders are welcome to the Jr. High room at 9:15 every Sunday morning to learn more about God and the Bible together. Return to top.
Jr. High Youth Group
Wednesday nights at 6:30, this is the place for 7th & 8th graders to be! Our Jr. High sponsors, Youth Pastor Jesse Penna and Gene & Linda Stratton lead in fun activities, practical lessons, and inspiring worship. Return to top.
Quiz Team
The Quiz Program gives students the opportunity to study and memorize God’s Word, travel to quiz tournaments throughout our region, compete with teams from other Friends churches, and have a blast in the process. The quiz season is from January through April, and our coach is Linda Stratton, assisted by Karis Ens and Courtney Stratton. This is the most fun you can have in Jr. High Youth! Return to top.
Retreats
At least once a year, usually in the fall, the Jr. High Youth Group goes on a weekend retreat together. This is a great time for spiritual reflection, good fellowship and lots of fun together! Return to top.
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Senior High
Sr. High Sunday School
Jesse Penna, Student Ministries Pastor, teaches this class each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. Return to top.
Sr. High Youth Group
9th — 12th graders meet every Wednesday night at 6:30. Adult Sponsors Denise Lacy, Melissa Warnken, and Debby McElroy, along with Student Ministries Pastor Jesse Penna give challenging lessons. Students take leadership of our worship together, and there are fun activities too! Return to top.
Tiny Groups
Through tiny, united, student support groups and adult mentor relationships we will work together at building our spiritual habits to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our 2009/10 Tiny Groups will start Sunday, Oct. 4 and run through March, 2010. We will meet every other week, with special meetings of individual groups as arranged by their adult leaders. Brochures are available from Jesse, and the deadline to sign up is Wed., Sept. 30. Return to top.
Operation Saltshaker
Operation Saltshaker is designed to provide EFC-MAYM Sr. High and older students an opportunity to explore and experience life on the Friends mission field –– while serving and encouraging missionaries and the church and community. Christian students who have a desire to serve cross-cultural missions and who are actively maturing as Disciples of Christ should apply for Operation Saltshaker! Go to http://www.friendsyouth.com for more information. Return to top.