Upcoming Events - Middle School
Soccer Fun Watch Challenge!
Students, join us on July 1 from 6:00–9:00 PM in the Life Center gym for a fun night of soccer, snacks, an exciting lesson, and friendly competition! We'll gather to watch an exciting soccer match together, then play indoor soccer challenges and games for plenty of fun!
Bring a snack to share and come ready to watch, play, and hang out with friends. Whether you're a soccer fan or just looking for a great time with friends, we'd love to have you there!
Youth Basketball Camp
We’re excited to host a four-day Youth Basketball Camp July 6–9 from 9:00–11:00 am in the Life Center Gym. This camp is a fun and energetic way for kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball, develop their skills, and enjoy healthy competition in a positive and encouraging environment. Throughout the week, participants will take part in skill-building drills, engaging games, and team activities designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence both on and off the court. The cost is $20 per participant, which includes a basketball, daily snacks, and awards at the end of camp. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing your athlete on the court this summer.
Wednesday Night Youth/This Is What Love Does
1 John 3:18, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 5:44 - Love is not a feeling that arrives. It is something you choose, something you put on over and over again for those around you.
Meetings take place in the Life Center Gym and begin formally at 6:30 PM, ending around 8:00 PM. However, we encourage students to come early and stay afterward to connect with leaders and other students. Some of the best relationships and conversations happen before and after the official gathering time!
Grace Youth Parent Book Club
This is a monthly book club for parents, led by Pastors Jonathan & Samson, that addresses topics helpful to parents of all ages. We want to meet in the Conference Room on July 12 & August 2.
The Book for July is 8 Great Smarts by Kathy Koch. Try to read as much of it as you can before attending the parent meeting.
VBS Afterparty/Whirlyball!
Youth who serve in VBS are invited to an After Party. The cost is free, but we need to know you are coming, so sign up! We will leave from the church at 1:00 pm to arrive at Whirlyball for an amazing time!
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings in the Life Center Gym begin formally at 6:30 PM and end around 8:00 PM, but we encourage students to come early and stay afterward to connect with leaders and other students. Some of the best conversations and relationships are built during these extra moments together!
Volleyball Camp
We’re excited to host a four-day youth volleyball camp led by Faith Burk! This camp is designed to help players learn the fundamentals of volleyball, improve their skills, and grow in confidence while having fun in a supportive environment. Participants will take part in skill-building drills, team activities, and friendly games while also learning about God’s purpose for their lives.
The cost is $30 per participant, which includes a volleyball they will take home at the end of the camp and other camp supplies. It’s a great opportunity for youth to grow closer to God, become better at volleyball, and meet new friends.
Location: Life Center Gym
Wednesday Night Youth/Samson’s Ministry Fair/Serve Lesson
As we gear up for the Ministry Fair here at Grace, Samson will be teaching a joint lesson on what it means to live a life of Kingdom ministry. Students will learn from biblical examples as well as modern-day believers who are faithfully serving God and making an impact for His Kingdom.
Together, we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each of us, how to discover where we can serve, and practical ways students can step into Kingdom ministry right now during their middle school and high school years.
Meetings in the Life Center Gym begin formally at 6:30 PM and end around 8:00 PM, but we encourage students to come early and stay afterward to connect with leaders and other students. Some of the best conversations and relationships are built during these extra moments together!
Grace Youth Parent Book Club
This is a monthly book club for parents, led by Pastors Jonathan & Samson, that addresses topics helpful to parents of all ages. We want to meet in the Conference Room on July 12 & August 2.
The Book for July is 8 Great Smarts by Kathy Koch. Try to read as much of it as you can before attending the parent meeting.
Splash Night/Free Play!
Get ready for an evening of outdoor fun, water games, and friendly competition! Join us for Splash Night on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00–8:30 PM at the Courtyard Play Area as we cool off, hang out with friends, and enjoy a great summer night together.
We'll have water games, volleyball, free play, and popsicles for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want to jump into the action or just relax and connect with friends, there's something for everyone!
What to Bring:
Clothes you don't mind getting wet
A towel
A change of clothes (recommended)
This event open to all middle and high school students. Invite a friend and come ready for a splashing good time!
Armor Up Class - Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster?
Armor Up is a three-week class open to any Middle School or High School Ministry student who wants to explore the harder parts of the Old Testament more deeply.
Why does God seem to do or command things that are difficult to understand? Is there a reasonable explanation, or is the criticism that He's a "moral monster" justified? This class tackles those tough questions head-on.
Join us and come prepared—these issues will continue to surface in our culture, and this class will equip you with the tools to engage with them thoughtfully and confidently.
Make plans to join us for three classes taking place on Sundays, August 9, 16, and 23, in the Conference Room.
Armor Up Class - Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster?
Armor Up is a three-week class open to any Middle School or High School Ministry student who wants to explore the harder parts of the Old Testament more deeply.
Why does God seem to do or command things that are difficult to understand? Is there a reasonable explanation, or is the criticism that He's a "moral monster" justified? This class tackles those tough questions head-on.
Join us and come prepared—these issues will continue to surface in our culture, and this class will equip you with the tools to engage with them thoughtfully and confidently.
Make plans to join us for three classes taking place on Sundays, August 9, 16, and 23, in the Conference Room.
Armor Up Class - Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster?
Armor Up is a three-week class open to any Middle School or High School Ministry student who wants to explore the harder parts of the Old Testament more deeply.
Why does God seem to do or command things that are difficult to understand? Is there a reasonable explanation, or is the criticism that He's a "moral monster" justified? This class tackles those tough questions head-on.
Join us and come prepared—these issues will continue to surface in our culture, and this class will equip you with the tools to engage with them thoughtfully and confidently.
Make plans to join us for three classes taking place on Sundays, August 9, 16, and 23, in the Conference Room.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8 but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth/Not Yet!
Song of Songs 2:7; 3:5; 8:4 (NLT), 1 Cor 6:18 - Pushing romance into a friend group before the time is right does not just affect two people. It changes the whole group, and not for the better. Premature romance prevents healthy friendships from growing both between people of the same gender and opposite gender.
Meetings take place in the Life Center Gym and begin formally at 6:30 PM, ending around 8:00 PM. However, we encourage students to come early and stay afterward to connect with leaders and other students. Some of the best relationships and conversations happen before and after the official gathering time!
Wednesday Night Youth/The Kind of Friend You Actually Want!
Main Scriptures - 1 Cor 13:4-7 - The best way to have the friendship you want is to be a good friend to those around you.
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8:00 pm, but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Pickleball Sports Camp
We’re excited to host a 4-day Youth Pickleball Camp led by Pastor Hosea! This camp is a fun and engaging way for teens to learn the basics of pickleball, develop their skills, and enjoy healthy competition in a positive and encouraging environment.
Throughout the camp, participants will take part in drills, games, and activities designed to build teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
Camp Times:
Ages 11–14: 9:00–11:00 AM
Cost:
$20 per participant (if you bring your own paddle)
$35 per participant (includes a pickleball paddle, snacks, and end-of-camp awards)
This is a great opportunity for youth to try something new, stay active, and have fun over four awesome days together!
Wednesday Night Youth/Made to Connect
Main Scriptures - Genesis 1:26-27; 2:18, John 13:35
You were not made to do life by yourself. God wired the need for connection into who you are. Sets the foundation for the whole series. You were built for relationships. That is not a weakness; it is by design. Raises the question, week 2 answers: if you were made for connection, what does real friendship actually require of us to achieve it?
Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8:00 pm, but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
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, 2026. (If you are in the 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 Jennifer.
Early Bird Rate Includes Camp Shirt: $250 (Closes May 14th at 5 pm!)
Standard: $275
A non-refundable $50 deposit can be made to hold your spot; the remaining balance is due by June 1st.
Parent Meeting/Summer Camp
We are meeting after either service in the Loft to discuss upcoming plans and details for Summer Camp.
Hello / Goodbye Party
We are saying hello to all the students leaving AdventureLand in 5th grade and joining us in Youth ministry, and goodbye to those moving from Middle School to High School, and also to our high school seniors as they begin to transition out of Youth Ministry.
It is our best youth event of May, so don’t miss it!
Wednesday Night Youth
Q&A night - Bring your toughest and best questions, and the youth team will do our best to give the right answers! Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8, but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
How can we have Fun & Freedom in a Screen-Filled World? Come to youth this Wednesday to find out! Meetings begin formally at 6:30 and end around 8, but we encourage students to come early and stay after to connect with other leaders and students.
Wednesday Night Youth
This series will help students learn that our role as Christ-followers isn’t necessarily to avoid conflict, it’s to resolve conflict in a healthy, respectful way.
Week 1: We can pursue reconciliation, because Jesus pursued us first.
Week 2: If it is at all possible, live at peace with everybody.
Week 3: When you need to confront, Jesus shows the way.
Week 4: When all else fails, Jesus is still good!
Wednesday Night Youth
This series will help students learn that our role as Christ-followers isn’t necessarily to avoid conflict, it’s to resolve conflict in a healthy, respectful way.
Week 1: We can pursue reconciliation, because Jesus pursued us first.
Week 2: If it is at all possible, live at peace with everybody.
Week 3: When you need to confront, Jesus shows the way.
Week 4: When all else fails, Jesus is still good!
Wednesday Night Youth
This series will help students learn that our role as Christ-followers isn’t necessarily to avoid conflict, it’s to resolve conflict in a healthy, respectful way.
Week 1: We can pursue reconciliation, because Jesus pursued us first.
Week 2: If it is at all possible, live at peace with everybody.
Week 3: When you need to confront, Jesus shows the way.
Week 4: When all else fails, Jesus is still good!
Parents BBQ
Jonathan Scheffrahn and Curt Joens would like to invite all the parents of Youth to join them for a BBQ hangout at Curt’s house. It’ll be a great time to connect with other parents in Youth Ministry. Sign up to make sure we get enough food!
Wednesday Night Youth
This series will help students learn that our role as Christ-followers isn’t necessarily to avoid conflict, it’s to resolve conflict in a healthy, respectful way.
Week 1: We can pursue reconciliation, because Jesus pursued us first.
Week 2: If it is at all possible, live at peace with everybody.
Week 3: When you need to confront, Jesus shows the way.
Week 4: When all else fails, Jesus is still good!
Camping Trip
We are so excited to announce that we will be taking our Middle & High school students camping this semester! We will be going to Lake Whitney State Park. Drop-off and pick-up will be at Grace. Packing list and other important information will be emailed out a week before the trip! Email Julia with any questions!
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
Running the race well for God means building spiritual habits; this series will walk students through six critical spiritual disciplines to grow in. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 provides the backbone of the series by calling students to run with purpose in every step.
Week 1: H - Hanging Out with God
Week 2: A - Accountability
Week 3: B - Bible Study
Week 4: I - Involvement in Church
Week 5: T - Tithing
Week 6: S - Sacraments (or Symbols)
Wednesday Night Youth
In this two-week series, you’ll take your students on a journey toward better understanding the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) and how they can share their faith with those around them despite their fears and without coming across as judgmental.
Series Sessions
Week 2: …But How?
Broomball Cancelled!
Unfortunately, due to low sign-ups, we’ve decided to cancel tomorrow’s broomball event. All accounts will receive a full refund. We’re excited to plan something fun in the near future and would love to hear any activity ideas your students might have. Thanks for your understanding, and stay tuned!
Wednesday Night Youth
In this two-week series, you’ll take your students on a journey toward better understanding the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) and how they can share their faith with those around them despite their fears and without coming across as judgmental.
Series Sessions
Week 1: Why Not?
Week 2: …But How?
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.
Parent Meeting
Jonathan is planning to meet with youth parents for a quick 30 minute to talk about our plans for 2026! Parents will meet in the gym while students head up to the loft.
Worship Workshop
This is a Middle School Workshop for singers and instrumentalists for the middle school worship team.
