Middle School
Who says church has to be boring? Middle School ministry at Grace is a place where students can experience God's love in a way that is real, relevant, and relational. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where students (grades 6-8) can relax, have fun, and build lasting relationships.
Meet Us: Sunday's from 5:00pm-7:45pm
Special Announcement: Beginning Sunday, February 5 the Middle School Ministry will begin meeting at 5pm. There will be NO Sunday morning Middle School...students are encouraged to worship with their families in the main services and serve in a ministry at Grace.
Where: Grace Church, Lower Level
Wednesday Nights @ Grace
6:45pm – 8:00pm. The nights are designed for them to blow off steam and have fun with friends. Three Themes for February: Cowboys Vs. Aliens (2/1) Twin Night (2/15), and Nerd Night (2/29) Win a prize for the best costume!!!
These nights are based around big games that involve the whole group interacting together. We then settle in with an interactive bible study during the last 20 minutes. (Link for MS Calendar of Events)
Events
Friday, February 3rd – Lunch and a Movie with the Student Ministries Staff!! Olathe School District is off for the day, so let's hang out!! We'll meet up at the Chipotle (119th and Black Bob) by the AMC 30 Theaters at 11:30am, eat lunch, and then it's over to the AMC 30 to catch a movie.
Saturday, February 4th – Pick-Up Basketball (guys only) at Grace Church. 10:00am – 12:00pm. We're playing hoops and hanging out! Guys only.
Sunday, February 5th – "Super Duper Bowl Party" – 5:00pm- Around 8:00 or 8:30 (when game is over) Bring your favorite game time food, snack, or sweets to share. We'll watch the game, play games, and hang with friends. Meet downstairs in the middle school room.
Friday, February 10th-11th Simply Beautiful Young Ladies Retreat at Three Trails Retreat Center 4:30pm- 7pm Saturday - Cost $38
Register online.
Friday, February 10th-11th The Art of Manliness Young Men's Retreat at Three Trails Retreat Center 4:30pm- 7pm Saturday - Cost $38
Register online.
Saturday, February 18th -"Tube It or Lose It! Middle School Edition" 10:00am – 3:30pm. We're heading up to Snow Creek to go tubing. You'll need $20 for 2 hours of Tubing and some $$ for lunch on the way up. Registration and Medical Waivers are required. "Tube it or Lose it: MS Edition" Registration Link Parents willing to help us carpool up please contact Hillary Kyle hkyle@graceks.org
Monday, February 20th– "Chill and Grill" 12:00pm – 3:00pm. No school means we get to hang out!! We'll grill burgers and hotdogs for lunch, have an open gym, play games, and hang out. Bring $5 for lunch, and a friend!
Sunday, February 26th- "Road Trip: Destination Unknown" Parent Only Meeting during 11:00am service- We will fill parents in on the details of our Road Trip. Only 8th Grade parents with students that want to join us for the Road Trip would need to attend.
Road Trip: Destination Unknown – March 12 –16
Road Trip: Destination Unknown is our Spring Break trip open to High School Students and current 8th graders. We'll be road tripping but the Students won't know where we are going. During the trip we'll be studying Abraham, the Disciples and others in the Bible who were called to follow God, even when the destination was unknown. Although we won't be telling the kids where we're going, we are happy to disclose all the details to the parents. We'll host a short Parent Only Meeting February 26th during the 3rd service specifically for those interested in Road Trip: Destination Unknown. The cost for this one week adventure is $315 and includes transpiration, lodging, food, and all activities. You can find out more and register your child here: Road Trip: Destination Unknown Registration
Ongoing Outreach Activities
Freedom Fire Urban Ministries- 5:45pm-8:30pm Friday, February 24th
Freedom Fire is an organization dedicated to strengthening the young people of downtown Kansas City by equipping them to guide the community spiritually, economically, and socially. We can help by playing with kids and serving food. If you are interested in serving we will be meeting at 5:45 at the 888 Asian Market located at the northwest corner of Hwy 69 and 119th Street. We will return to this same location for pick up at 8:30. If you need additional information contact Hillary Kyle.
Hope Faith Ministries Serve Day- 8:15am-1:00pm Saturday, February 11th
Hope Faith is a non-profit faith-based day center that helps serve the homeless, and less fortunate of Kansas City. We can help this organization by sorting through and organizing donations, and assisting the staff with various projects. We will leave Grace at 8:00am, we will be stopping for lunch on our way back so make sure to bring $10. Arrival time back at Grace will be 1pm. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Hillary Kyle.
Summer Activities
Summer Camp - June 11th thru 15th – HSM and MSM – Cost $325
Summer camp is a crucial part of our Student Ministries. It's a time where our youth group grows closer together and closer to God through focused teaching, a healthy dose of fun, and intentional relationship building. For a lot of students, camp is the highlight of the year as they step away from the busyness of life, unplug from the noise of the many things that we surround ourselves with, and have a chance to connect with God and friends.
For Summer Camp 2012 our Student Ministries has taken over Logan Valley Retreat Center in Ellington, MO and will be joined by worship band A.W.A.M. inspiring and relevant biblical teaching, games and recreation, a float trip down the beautiful Current River and MORE!
Mission Trip: Haiti - June 23rd thru 30th H.S. & M.S.(accompanied by an adult) - Cost $1,500 (Passport & Travel Insurance Required, not included in this price)
Our Student Ministries has partnered with Mission of Hope: Haiti mohhaiti.org to put together a mission experience that will blow your teen away. It's often been said that the mission trip is more about the work the Lord is doing in the missionary's heart, than the work the missionary is doing. Haiti will set the stage for God to do a life changing work for all who attend, as we minister to Haitian orphans, help with home building projects, and participate in evangelism outings. This trip is open to high school students and their families as well as middle school students who are joined by a parent.
$250 deposit due January 25. Register here. Balance due May 21.
Mission Trip: Joplin - July 8th thru 14th - HSM and MSM – Cost $335
Join HSM and MSM as we focus our days on work projects helping the people of Joplin rebuild from the tornadoes that devastated their community. This mostly work project oriented mission trip will also offer opportunities to encourage and pray with the families we help to rebuild. This trip is open to high school and middle school students and their parents. Register here.
ReEntry: - August 5th thru 7th – HSM and MSM – Cost $65
ReEntry 2011 was insane but just when you thought it couldn't get any better…we've figured out a way to raise the bar again! Meaning, ReEntry 2012 is going to BLOW your mind. It's our end of summer, in-town retreat for Middle School and High School students at Grace. Join us for this annual campus-wide event, we'll spend 3 days and 2 nights hearing surprise guest speakers and guest musicians, eating fantastic food, playing games, and enjoying tons of cool fun during our super sweet free times. We'll learn more about God. Hang with friends, and end the summer with a bang! The cost is just $65 per student! Early registration before June 1 is just $50 per student.
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