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 (9th-12th grade in youth room) – Sun. @ 10:50-11:40 AM
Sunday School (6th-8th grades) – Sun. @ 10:50-11:40 AM
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
*** Vacation Bible School – Sun., June 3 – Thurs., June 7
*** Rosebud Mission Trip Meetings – Sun., June 10 , June 24, July 8 @ 10:50 AM
*** Volunteer @ Bibles for Missions with Maggie – Wed.., June 13, July 11, August 8 – sign up for shifts
*** Sioux Falls Trip – Wed., June 27 from 9 AM – 3 PM – Falls Park, Empire Mall, Thunder Road
*** Rosebud Mission Trip – July 14-21
*** Okoboji Trip – Tues., July 31 from 9 AM – 3 PM – Arnold’s Park & beach
YOUTH NEWSLETTER
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