“Journey” with us to Winter Camp 2015
Come “Journey” with us this year at Winter Camp 2015. Life is about more than just where we are headed. It is also about who we are becoming in the midst of our journey. Jesus marked the journey for...
View ArticleStudent Teachers @ SMYG
On Sunday mornings, 7th-12th grade students meet from 9:45-10:45am for Sunday Morning Youth Group. This gathering time is different from any other event we do because the students do the Bible...
View ArticleWinter Camp 2015: Need to Know
Departure: Fri Feb 6 @ 5pm, Bloomingdale Church Arrival: Sun Feb 8 @ 3pm (Students can call when we are 30 minutes away.) Packing List Please pack in a soft-shell duffle bag. Always pack as light as...
View ArticleSpring Small Groups
Spring. Can you imagine it yet? We can! Our teen Small Groups begin March 1 from 6:30-8pm and we want to spread the word. Small groups are Sunday night gatherings for students to hang out with peers...
View Article“Once Upon a Windy City” Winter Banquet 2015
Chicagoans love the Loop and El train, deep dish pizza and mustard-less hot dogs, the Bean and Navy Pier, north-side and south-side teams – everything Chicago. The Youth Group students would like to...
View ArticleTeens are Praying on Friday Nights
In Matthew 18:19-20 Jesus says something spectacular, “If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as...
View ArticleYouth Alpha Launches April 10
You heard it. Youth Alpha is back April 10-May 22. Youth Alpha is a weekly party at Friday Night Coffeehouse that includes themed food nights, party games, joke time, and a film-style video. The Youth...
View ArticlePlant Sales Fundraiser
Pick up a Plant Sales Packet in the Youth Quad or @ storiesof.us/funds to raise funds for upcoming YG retreats & onMission trips TAKE ORDERS: February 28 – April 4 (Friday) MONEY DUE: to the Gym...
View ArticleReconsidering Social Media
When I was in high school, our options for social media were slim – AOL Instant Messenger and MySpace. No Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or social gaming. Facebook was “invented” while I was still in...
View ArticleWelcome 6th Grade Students
We cannot wait to welcome the current 6th graders into Youth Group this summer! We do this with several events like the 6th Grade Banquet and the Junior High Bridge Group with the goal to help them...
View ArticleCarnival Food, Whirly Ball, & Jesus
Written by Jesse Friedl: AlphaUSA.org. Edited by BC Youth Staff. Corn dogs, nachos, and root beer floats paved the way for an 8-week series on life, faith and God. It was mid-February 2014, Friday...
View Article# Highlights | Youth Alpha 2015 – Launch Party
Having 83 students attend #letsbreak100 4 new students #youarewelcomehere Great conversations between students during the first film #lifeisthisit Everyone received a free t-shirt #hotpink Having a...
View ArticleThe Explicit Gospel @ SMYG
At Sunday Morning Youth Group this summer, we are starting a new video series: The Explicit Gospel. This 6-week series speaks on what the Gospel is in its simplest form. Each week we will be watching a...
View ArticleYouth Basketball Clinic
The Youth Basketball Clinic is a great way to improve on and learn new basketball skills, as well as learn how to follow Jesus on and off the basketball court. When it comes to learning the game of...
View Article#Highlights | #YouthAlpha 2015 | Week 2
Another week of Youth Alpha is in the books. The sun was shining, which gave us the added plus of opening the Courtyard to enjoy the weather. We hosted our first annual chili cook-off. Plus, there were...
View ArticleSeniors 2015: What’s Next?
Hey graduating high school Seniors. We are super excited about having you join the 18.20’s community! You can look forward to hanging out with other 18.20somethings, in-depth Bible study, gaining...
View ArticleThe Nuts and Bolts of Youth Alpha
What is the Youth Alpha Film Series? The Youth Alpha Film series contains 12 short films targeted to engage students in topics of life, faith, and God. The series was created two years ago by Alpha...
View ArticleTransitioning Youth Community Outreach Director: Meet Danny Munoz
Just over four years ago, Amy and I began talking to our church leadership about the growth and needed changes in our Friday Night Coffeehouse. Our dedicated volunteer team was determined to see this...
View ArticleYouth Alpha Day Away – May 16 2015
Besides having an awesome over-the-top party each week at Friday Night Coffeehouse, the Youth Alpha Day Away is an important ingredient to the Alpha experience. In short, the Day Away includes the same...
View ArticleYouth Group Transition Events
INCOMING 6TH GRADE STUDENTS 6th Grade Banquet: Wed May 13, 6:30-8:30pm. After enjoying a catered Italian dinner, PAK leaders Mrs Marina & Dr Beard, along with each parent, will have an opportunity...
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