YOUTH MINISTRY

The youth ministry at East Ridge exists in order to:

Pull together and Prepare to Praise God as we Proclaim His Truth and Provide His Love!

This purpose statement was developed by the teens as they sifted through the pages of the Bible and located the purposes that Christ set forth for His followers.  We realize that unity and preparation for service will lead to a ministry full of praise and good works.

Age Groups

The youth ministry at East Ridge consists of the Teen Group (7th-12th graders), the JR Group (3rd-6th graders), and the Young Kids Group (2nd graders and below).  Youth activities typically are designated for one of these three age groups.  However, Bible classes are divided differently with the High School Group (9th-12th graders) meeting in the Teen Room and the Junior High Group (6th-8th graders) meeting in Room 2. Younger children (5th graders and below) go to their normal classes as designated by grade.

Teen Newsletter

The Teen Group produces a monthly publication.  Click here to view the most recent edition!

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS   

For more information about these events, pick up a copy of the monthly Youth Newsletter in the Foyer, Youth Room, or Online… 

 ► Neyati Retreat (for grades 7-12)
      ▫ Fri-Sun, Sept.3-5 (leave Friday at 6 p.m.)

 ► Teen Singing (for grades 7-12)
     ▫ Sun, Sept.12 between services 

► PEP JR (for grades 3-6)
     ▫ Sun, Sept.12 7-8:30 p.m.
     ▫ We will be playing a game of kickball after our devo, so you might want to bring a change of clothes! 

► RUSH Youth Rally at FHU (for grades 7-12)
     ▫ Fri-Sun, Sept.17-19 (leave Friday at 4 p.m.)
     ▫ Sign-up list is now posted in Youth Room.  Please sign up and pay by Sunday, September 12.  Cost is $10, plus you will need to bring money for 6
       meals ($40 recommended). 

► Box Tuesday (for grades 7-12)
     ▫ Tues, Sept.21 6-9 p.m.

 ► PEP Teen Devo (for grades 7-12)
     ▫ Sun, Sept.26 7-9:30 p.m.
     ▫ Hosted by the Brooks. 

► Inner City (for grades 9-12)
     ▫ Thur, Sept.30 5:30-9 p.m.
     ▫ We will go eat out together (bring money), and then we will join the Inner City Ministry effort.  Teens will be working with children and witnessing this
        work which our congregation continually supports. 

► Stretch (for grades 6-8)
     ▫ Sun, Oct.3 between services                                                                           

 Lads to Leaders:  Many youth, parents, and volunteers at East Ridge are involved in a leadership training program (Lads to Leaders and Leaderettes).  For more information, please visit the official L2L Website.