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
*** Sub Sandwich Sale – Orders are due by Wed., Mar. 20
*** Wild Turkey Shootout Concession Stand – Sat., Mar. 16 from 8 AM – 4 PM – sign up for a shift
*** Rocky + Event at NWC in Orange City – for high school students – worship event featuring speaker from the last Rocky Mt. High – need parent volunteers to drive – Wed., Mar. 20 – carpool at 6 PM – begins at 7:15 PM
*** Last Day of KFC – Wed., Mar. 27
*** Sub Sandwich Factory – Wed. Apr. 3 from 4-7 PM
*** The Hub End of the Year Party – Wed., Apr. 10 – more details to come
*** Jelly Bean Giveaway – Sun., Apr. 14 after church
*** Journey to the Cross Prayer Walk- Tues., Apr. 16 & Wed., Apr. 17 from 3-7 PM
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