Jun 28, 2013 | Everyday Kidz, Everyday Youth
5th and 6th graders took some big steps towards godliness this year, studying the Book of Proverbs together in “Route 56” (so named because they’re learning to follow the right path with Jesus, and it’s for 5th and 6th graders– pretty clever, right?).
But it’s the end of the road for our 6th graders… and the beginning! Next year, they’re joining the Everyday Youth Group. But this important transition was no walk in the park (well, parts of it were literally a walk in the park). Our young people had to complete 12 daunting challenges before they earned the right of passage.
They had to sit on a slide toget
her. And if you think that sounds easy, you should try it! They had to buy and deliver Dr. Pepper to an Everyday Church participant who is recovering from surgery. Having completed these feats of cunning, courage, and love– they entered Youth Group for the first time to a welcome party put on by Everyday students.
Jun 11, 2013 | Everyday Groups, Everyday Youth, Prayer
In the mood for a few weeks of high pressure, high stakes test-taking!?!
Hmm, probably not.
New York’s standard high school tests, the NYS Regents Exams, are upon us. 8th-12th grade students around the city are in their final week of preparation for two weeks of testing. And it’s no joke. More and more pressure is placed on students every year… it affects their future education options, their move to the next grade, their school and teachers, their home life, and their stress level.
The Everyday Family Group spent time recently putting together encouraging
notes and gift cards for our youth group students and their friends– just small way to encourage our kids and allow them to be a blessing to their friends.
Please pray:
* for our 8th-12th grade students, that they will be confident and prepared
* they will be a bright light in their schools and a source of encouragement and kindness for their friends
* the notes our group put together will reveal the concern and love of God himself
* the Everyday Youth Group is a source of hope and true friendship for students in our community
* all our Everyday Groups continue to find unique ways to serve and bless our city
Your prayers are a gift to this world…never stop praying!
May 22, 2013 | Everyday Groups, Everyday Youth, Prayer
We are so excited that Demi decided to give her life to Christ and be baptized. It was beautiful the way our leaders modeled for her what it looks like to live a Christian life and regularly talked with her and discipled her. Her journey is just beginning and we are all eager to see where God takes her. We’re sure she’s just one of many students God will draw to himself through Christ. The work God is doing through the Everyday Youth Group is powerful and a joy to be apart of!
Things to pray for:
* Demi’s walk with Christ
* That we refine our vision and mission for reaching teens for Christ
* That we focus our energy on discipleship
* That we gain momentum this Summer, and see more kids getting involved
May 8, 2013 | Everyday Youth
The Everyday Youth Group will begin meeting on Friday nights (instead of Sundays) this May 10th. We’ll continue meeting on Fridays until the end of the school year, and perhaps longer if it works out well.
We focus on reaching out to middle and high-school students, and realize how much better it is for both kids and their families to meet on a night when they do not have school the next day. We are going to give this change a try for the next eight weeks and then reevaluate, so stay tuned. And come to Youth Group this Friday!
Apr 15, 2013 | Everyday Youth, Post Topics, Prayer
The Everyday Youth Group is digging deep into the word of God and the life of Jesus as we figure out what it means to live a life that honors him. Our core group of kids and adults are set firmly in place and are committed to seeing his work done in this community in the lives of teenagers. This has been a prayer of mine for a long time and it is such a blessing to see this prayer answered. Praise God for what he has done in raising up both adult and student leaders that are focused on reaching other teenagers with the good news of Christ Jesus.
Please pray that:
* upon this foundation God has laid, many teenagers would be reached with the message of Christ.
* our leaders (adults and students) would have wisdom and discernment as we figure out how to reach out and what it looks like for our group.
* we would continue to dive deeper into our relationship with him as we figure out what it means to follow Christ with our entire lives.
Apr 1, 2013 | Events, Everyday Groups, Everyday Kidz, Everyday Youth
What: A retreat with Everyday Church focused on rest! Take time from your busy schedule to enjoy encouraging friendships and beautiful scenery. Whether rest for you means curling up with a paperback, hiking a trail, or shooting some hoops, enjoy downtime with your faith-family.
Where: Refreshing Mountain Camp, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens, PA
When: May 3-5 (see a rough schedule here)
Travel: Ride for free with us! Vans will leave the city on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and return Sunday May 5 at 5pm. Or you can make your own plans to get there.
Cost: Adults cost $118.00; kids ages 8-12, $111.00; ages 4-7, $46.00; ages 1-3, $9.00. Meals & activities included (reduced rates are available for qualifying participants).
Sign-up: There will be an opportunity to sign-up at the April 14 Teaching Service. Or you can email Kelsey (below). The deadline to sign-up and pay is April 21.
Info: To sign up, ask questions, or learn about reduced rates, email Kelsey@everydaycc.com.
