Middle School Sunday School
Sunday Mornings at 8:45 and 10:30 am
Middle School Sunday School meets during the school year on Sunday mornings during worship. The first Sunday of each month, instead of Sunday School, youth are invited to stay in worship with their families. Class lessons follow the sermon series being shared in the worship service. We read scripture, watch videos, talk through the day’s lesson and learnings, and play games.
Middle School Youth Group
Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm
Dinner at 6:30 pm; Youth Group at 7-8 pm
Middle School Youth (grades 6-8) work their way through the Old Testament, learning about some “stories we all know” and some we’ve never heard before. By learning about God and God’s people through the Old Testament, we see how the whole story points toward Jesus – but also about how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We play games, do activities, read stories, and watch videos from The Bible Project each week.
Before Youth Group, we have a casual “Dinner + Hang” time from 6:30-7 pm for all youth and leaders. Dinner is served at 6:30 (typically Subway or pizza) and we hang out with friends and Youth Leaders in the Youth Room or on the back patio. There’s no cost for dinner and no need to RSVP.
Before Youth Group, we have a casual “Dinner + Hang” time from 6:30-7 pm for all youth and leaders. Dinner is served at 6:30 (typically Subway or pizza) and we hang out with friends and Youth Leaders in the Youth Room or on the back patio. There’s no cost for dinner and no need to RSVP.
High School Youth Group
Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm
Dinner at 6:30 pm; Youth Group at 7-8 pm
Faith + Life is a weird intersection in high school. Each week we study the stories of Jesus, his disciples, and God’s people. We gather in large and small groups, and each week includes a game and some teaching/conversation – always striving to better understand God and each other. High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm in the Youth Room.
Before Youth Group, we have a casual “Dinner + Hang” time from 6:30-7 pm for all youth and leaders. Dinner is served at 6:30 (typically Subway or pizza) and we hang out with friends and Youth Leaders in the Youth Room or on the back patio. There’s no cost for dinner and no need to RSVP.
Before Youth Group, we have a casual “Dinner + Hang” time from 6:30-7 pm for all youth and leaders. Dinner is served at 6:30 (typically Subway or pizza) and we hang out with friends and Youth Leaders in the Youth Room or on the back patio. There’s no cost for dinner and no need to RSVP.
High School Confirmation
First & Second Sundays at 9:30 am
Confirmation allows youth an opportunity to take a closer look at the inner workings of Christianity and the United Methodist Church. We study the Bible, the life of Jesus, what it means to be a disciple, the early church, and basic tenants of the United Methodist Church. We learn about world religions, and grapple with tough questions. We approach this through experiential activities, discussions with mentors, church visits, service projects, and retreats.
Confirmation begins with a parent/student meeting in October and classes November though May. Confirmands meet on the first and second Sundays of each month, with additional activities scheduled throughout the year.
Confirmation begins with a parent/student meeting in October and classes November though May. Confirmands meet on the first and second Sundays of each month, with additional activities scheduled throughout the year.
Summer Mission Trips
Each Summer, Messiah Youth have two opportunities to serve others. Youth in grades 7-12 can participate in STORM Camp (Service To Others in Relational Ministry). Youth and adult leaders spend the day serving in Prior Lake, MN, (building, painting, cleaning, weeding, etc.) and spend evenings in worship with one another.
High School students also have the opportunity to serve for a week with YouthWorks. They travel out of state and serve in various ways, while also learning about the community they are serving. On the way there and home, we try to have a little fun, too!
Messiah Church never wants finances to prohibit a student from participating in summer missions – full and partial scholarships are available.
High School students also have the opportunity to serve for a week with YouthWorks. They travel out of state and serve in various ways, while also learning about the community they are serving. On the way there and home, we try to have a little fun, too!
Messiah Church never wants finances to prohibit a student from participating in summer missions – full and partial scholarships are available.
