Upcoming High School Events
Christmas Party
Every year, we get the awesome opportunity to share the love of Jesus by shopping for someone in need! This year, we’ll be collecting money to buy toys for kids in Mexico. Later, some of you will even help deliver those toys yourselves! So don’t forget to bring some money to pitch in; every bit makes a difference! We will also have fun games and snacks!
Toys for Mexico
Every year we get the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with our friends in Acuña, Mexico. We get to bless the children and families by giving them toys and shoes that are collected at church leading up to the trip. High school students are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this short trip, on December 20th-21st.
Passion Conference
Passion 2026 is the gathering of a generation, united by one desire: the name and renown of Jesus. From across the country and around the world, 18-25 year olds are coming together, lifting one voice, declaring one name—JESUS.
We will be taking our High School Seniors. Buy your ticket through the Passion website. Seniors should also bring money for food! Let us know if you’re coming!
Open Gym
Open Gym Night from 6:00 to 8pm for all the students! Come and share stories of your holidays and we will have some open sports time and pray for the coming year. From 6-7 will be basketball, pickleball and gagaball. From 7-8pm we will setup the volleyball net for all the volleyball fans in our youth ministry. See you then!
Parent Meeting
Jonathan is planning to meet with youth parents for a quick 30 minute to talk about our plans for 2026!
Charge Weekend
Formerly known as M3 WKND this is an exciting weekend event that focuses on evangelism and getting students excited about sharing their faith. The word “charge” brings out the ideas of “charging up” the students to get out there and make a difference for the Kingdom of God and also the idea of a battle cry of, “Charge!”
Buy your ticket through the website, then register with us to let us know you're coming! Register as an individual even though we will go as a group. Meet at the church to be shuttled to and from Lake Church.
D-Groups
Discipleship groups, or D groups, provide high school students with a chance to connect and have Spiritual conversations encouraging each other to grow closer to God. They meet right after the second service in the Life Center. There is a minimal cost to help pay for food each week and scholarships are available (Don't miss out on D groups because of money). For more information contact Pastor Jonathan.
Broomball
Come join us for Broomball, a fast-paced, hockey-style game played on ice without skates. This event is open to all middle and high school students for $10 per person, and if you bring a friend who has never been to youth before, your friend gets in free.
We’ll be playing from 6:45 to 7:45 pm on Friday, January 30th. If you need a ride, meet at the church at 6:15 pm; otherwise, meet us at the Parks Mall at 6:30 pm. Pick up at the same place you dropped off!
Don’t miss out on the fun!
D-Groups
Discipleship groups, or D groups, provide high school students with a chance to connect and have Spiritual conversations encouraging each other to grow closer to God. They meet right after the second service in the Life Center. There is a minimal cost to help pay for food each week and scholarships are available. This week is Grace Café! Tell the staff member at the table that you are with D-Groups and they will give you your ticket for lunch! Meeting time changes from 1:00–2:00 on Grace Café days!
There{4} – HS Girls Conference
THERE{4} Gathering is a two-day conference designed to equip high school girls to know Christ and boldly live out their faith. Through powerful worship, dynamic teaching, and a community of girls from all walks of life, this weekend creates space for real connections with God and with each other. Join us in 2026, for a fresh encounter with truth, purpose, and the hope found only in Jesus.
Buy your There{4} ticket through their website and then sign up to let us know you're coming! We will provide transportation from church and breakfast on Saturday morning. Lunch is provided at the conference.
D-Groups
Discipleship groups, or D groups, provide high school students with a chance to connect and have Spiritual conversations encouraging each other to grow closer to God. They meet right after the second service in the Life Center. There is a minimal cost to help pay for food each week and scholarships are available (Don't miss out on D groups because of money). For more information, contact Pastor Jonathan.
All City Worship
We are inviting all the youth from churches in the Arlington area to come together for a night of worship. Come join us!
D-Groups
Discipleship groups, or D groups, provide high school students with a chance to connect and have Spiritual conversations encouraging each other to grow closer to God. They meet right after the second service in the Life Center. There is a minimal cost to help pay for food each week and scholarships are available (Don't miss out on D groups because of money). For more information contact Pastor Jonathan.
D-Groups
Discipleship groups, or D groups, provide high school students with a chance to connect and have Spiritual conversations encouraging each other to grow closer to God. They meet right after the second service in the Life Center. There is a minimal cost to help pay for food each week and scholarships are available (Don't miss out on D groups because of money). For more information contact Pastor Jonathan.
Summer Camp
We will be attending our second annual Summer Camp alongside other churches in our area. The location is Lake Lavon Camp in Princeton, Texas. This camp is open to all 7th–12th graders in our youth group as of June 1, 2025. (If you are 6th grade in 2025-2026, you are eligible to go). If you locked in a deposit, the remaining balance for the camp is due on June 1st. If the cost is keeping you from coming, please get in touch with Jonathan. If you have any questions, contact Julia.
Drop off on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 1:00 pm and pick up on Sunday at 8:30 am.
Sign up coming soon!
VBS Afterparty
Youth who serve in VBS are invited to a After Party. The cost is free but we need to know you are coming so sign up!
Focus
Students will gather at church on Friday, October 9, for a lesson, small group activities, and time with friends. Students will stay overnight at the church. Saturday will include another lesson, small group discussions, and a worship service. Pick up at 5:00 pm.
**T-shirt orders will be placed at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 2nd. Anyone who signs up after October 1st at 11:59 pm will not receive a 2026 Focus T-shirt.**
Christmas Project
Every year, we get the awesome opportunity to share the love of Jesus by shopping for someone in need! This year, we’ll be collecting money to buy toys for kids in Mexico. Later, some of you will even help deliver those toys yourselves! So don’t forget to bring some money to pitch in; every bit makes a difference! We will also have fun games and snacks!
Flag Football
Youth and Family Ministry are collaborating to host our 2nd annual Thanksgiving Flag Football game. The game will be held at Veterans Park at 10 am. All are welcome to come play!
Wednesday Night Youth
All the Feels Week 4 – This four-week series gives students permission to experience and express their emotions in healthy ways without allowing those same emotions to become unhealthy for themselves and their community.
• Week 4: Sadness honors loss, but shame condemns
Wednesday Night Youth
All the Feels Week 3 – This four-week series gives students permission to experience and express their emotions in healthy ways without allowing those same emotions to become unhealthy for themselves and their community.
• Week 3: Joy celebrates, but pride excludes
Understanding Your Brain Workshop
Do you wonder if your brain works like everyone else's? Grace member Rhonda Edwards is offering an interactive workshop to understand how different brains process information and strategies to improve how they work. Both Students and Parents are welcome to sign up!
Wednesday Night Youth
All the Feels Week 2 – This four-week series gives students permission to experience and express their emotions in healthy ways without allowing those same emotions to become unhealthy for themselves and their community.
• Week 2: Love builds up, but lust objectifies
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet Sundays right after the 2nd service. Meet in the Gym and grab your lunch and head to your group!
Wednesday Night Youth
All the Feels Week 1 – This four-week series gives students permission to experience and express their emotions in healthy ways without allowing those same emotions to become unhealthy for themselves and their community.
• Week 1: Anger motivates, but hatred consumes
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet Sundays right after the 2nd service. Meet in the Gym and grab your lunch and head to your group!
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet Sundays right after the 2nd service. Meet in the Gym and grab your lunch and head to your group!
Youth Dad's BBQ
Jonathan Scheffrahn and Curt Joens would like to invite all the dads of Youth to join them for a BBQ hangout at Curt’s house on October 18th. It’ll be a great time to connect with other Dads in Youth Ministry.
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet right after the 2nd service.
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet right after the 2nd service.
Focus
Students will gather at church Friday, September 26, for a lesson, small group activities, and time with friends. Students will stay overnight at church. Saturday will include another lesson, small group discussions, SlickCity, and a worship service. Pick up at 5:00 pm.
**T-shirt orders will be placed at 9:00 AM on Thursday, September 18th. Anyone who signs up after September 17th at 11:59 pm will not receive a 2025 Focus T-shirt.**
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet right after the 2nd service.
D-Groups
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet right after the 2nd service. Its not too late to sign up!
D-Groups Begin!
Are you seeking a deeper experience both relationally and spiritually? D Groups are the place for high school students to connect each week by discussing the sermon, pray together, and grow closer as friends. These groups meet right after the 2nd service starting on Sep 7th. Sign up today!
Wednesday Night Youth
This month's theme is called simple teen success and every Wednesday we will be preparing students to interact well with all the adults in their lives including teachers, parents, ministry leaders, bosses, and more! So much of life is communicating well and our hope is to give students the tools they need to do just that.
Fall Kickoff
Come to our most fun youth event of the year! We will have pizza at 6:30, youth games with great prizes, a lesson about putting God first in our lives, and end with a Ice Cream Sunday bar. Invite a friend and join us! The Gym doors open at 6.
High School Weekly Meeting!
Come join us at our weekly gathering for high school in the Life Center.
Vocal training workshop with Amanda Chapman
Amanda Chapman is a long-time Arlington worship leader (and friend of Amanda Clothier and Joey!), and she's coming to GHOP to help us focus on breathing, blending, general awareness of our vocal gift and where that fits in worship as well as preparing through warm-ups.
Youth students are invited to sign up!
Wednesday Night Youth
“What's my Gift and Why does it matter?” Tonight will be a joint night with both Middle School and High School!