Purpose Statement
The YOUTH ministries of American Reformed Church exist to:
- YIELD our hearts to God – worship
- OPEN our minds to His Word – discipleship
- UNITE with His family – fellowship
- TELL others about His love – evangelism
- HELP serve in His kingdom – ministry
Youth Activities
The Vine Sr. High Youth Group (8th-12th grade in youth room) – Sun. @ 10:50-11:40 AM
Sunday School (6th-7th grades) – Sun. @ 10:50-11:40 AM
Hangout (8th-12th grade at Craig Hayenga’s home) – 1st + 3rd Sun. @ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Power Crunch Supper (multi-purpose room) – Wed. @ 5:30-6:00 PM
The Hub Middle School Youth Group (6th-12th grade in youth room) – Wed. @ 6:00-7:00 PM
#507 Quarterly Youth Rally (6th-12th grades) – 4 times a year at local churches @ 6:30-8:00 PM
Summer Mission Trips and Youth Conferences
Upcoming Special Events
*** Thanksgiving Eve Service – Wed., Nov. 27 @ 7 PM
*** Christmas Program Practice – Sun., Dec. 1 @ 10:30 AM
*** Love INC Christmas Tree Forest Set Up @ 1st United Methodist – Mon., Dec. 2 @ 4:30-6:00 PM
*** Christmas Program Practice – Wed., Dec. 4 @ 4:30-5:30 PM
*** 507 Youth Rally @ Worthington Christian Church – Wed., Dec. 4 @ 6:30-8:00 PM
*** Christmas Program Practice – Sun., Dec. 8 @ 10:50 AM
*** Christmas Program Practice – Wed., Dec. 11 @ 6-7 PM
*** Christmas Program – Sun., Dec. 15 @ 9:30 AM
*** Hangout Escape Room Activity – Sun., Dec. 15 carpool @ 4 PM
*** The Hub Christmas Party – Wed., Dec. 18 @ 6 PM
*** Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Tues., Dec. 24 @ 6 PM
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Suggested Links
Synod Youth – Synod of the Heartland activities including Power Connection, the Middle School Retrreat, and Rocky Mountain High
Inspiration Hills Camp & Retreat Center – Reformed Church Camp in Inwood, IA
Northwest Iowa Teens Encounter Christ – Powerful Christian weekend retreat for 10th-12th grade students based in NW Iowa
Crossroads Teens Encounter Christ – Powerful Christian weekend retreat for 9th-12th grade students based in the tri-state area
LifeLight Z8 Initiative – Youth led movement through events around the nation
Dare2Share – Resources for outreach and devotions focused on The CAUSE
YouVersion – Bible reading plans with mobile applications
Real World Parents – Help for families to grow in Christ and to accomplish God’s purpose