New Small Group Structure for Wednesday Nights

We’re making a few exciting changes this year during small group time to help every student grow in faith and community:

6th & 7th Grade Students (boys and girls in separate groups) will be using Hyfi, a new curriculum from Lifeway that teaches 12 simple, biblical truths. It’s designed to help students build a strong gospel foundation and see Jesus clearly through biblically sound content.

8th–12th Grade Students will participate in topical tracks that speak to real-life challenges, including:
-How to read the Bible in context
-How to share the gospel
-How to make an impact in the community
These groups are led by godly men and women who live out the gospel and have created a one-of-a-kind study to truly disciple students—not just to gain knowledge, but to grow in wisdom.

We cannot wait to see how God works through these tracks this semester!

Fall Kickoff Night
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00-7:45pm
Free Event!
We’ll start the semester with an unforgettable Student Kickoff Night! There will be pizza, games, student-led worship, and a chance to cast vision for the semester ahead. It’s the perfect opportunity for students to bring friends and jump into the year with excitement and purpose.

Squad Serve
Saturday, September 27, 9:00am–12:00pm
Free Event!
It’s time to roll out as a squad and serve our community! Students will: Fill blessing boxes, Clean up a local park (with cookies and water!), Encourage first responders

Flannel and Friends
Wednesday, October 15,  6:00-7:45pm
Free Event!
Grab your coziest flannel and get ready for the ultimate fall hangout! Join us for a night packed with fall treats, hilarious Minute to Win It games, and a chance to dig into God’s Word together. Whether you’re new or a regular, this is the perfect night to connect, laugh, and grow.

Galaxy Fun Park
Friday, November 14, 5:00-8:30pm
Cost: $25 (CASH ONLY)
Includes admission. Students may also bring money for the café. Always a favorite!

Reindeer Ruckus
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00- 7:45pm
Cost: White Elephant Gift
Our annual Christmas bash is back! Join us for a night full of festive fun as we celebrate the end of an amazing semester. We’ll chow down on some delicious grub, exchange hilarious white elephant gifts (bring something wrapped and wonderfully weird!), and soak up all the Christmas cheer. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your crew—don’t miss it!

DNOW Weekend
February 13-15, 2026 at Bethesda
(Registration: November 1–30)
Cost: $75
A powerful weekend of worship, teaching, mission projects, and fun. Includes all meals, transportation, activities, and supplies.
Please note: Registration will close after November 30 to avoid overlap with camp deposits.

FUGE Camp
June 15–19, 2026
Location: Mission FUGE at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA

MFuge is more than just a summer camp—it’s a life-changing mission experience designed to help students grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and learn what it looks like to live on mission every single day.

During MFuge, students are placed into small groups for Bible study, worship, and local ministry sites. Each day, they will head into the community to serve in hands-on ways, with opportunities such as: working with children, serving in food banks, painting and construction projects, yard work and community clean-up

These ministry sites allow students to put their faith into action while learning to serve others with humility, compassion, and purpose.

The cost breakdown for FUGE Camp is as follows: The total cost of camp this year is $460. While this reflects an increase from previous years, the pricing is consistent with current economic conditions. The required FUGE Camp deposit has increased to $125 per student; however, thanks to a generous donation to Student Ministry, each student’s deposit will remain $75, with the remaining $50 per student being covered by the gift.

In February, the church will host a fundraiser, and all funds raised will be distributed evenly among students who have paid a camp deposit. Historically, this fundraiser has significantly reduced the overall cost per student due to the generosity of our church family. Once fundraiser credits have been applied, updated invoices will be sent to each family through Subsplash. The remaining camp balance will be due by May 15.

Please know that we never want finances to be a barrier for a student attending camp. If financial assistance would be helpful for your family, I would be happy to connect and discuss scholarship options.