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Family and Youth Ministries

Becky Kocoureck, Director of Family and Youth Ministries Our Family and Youth Ministry has something for everyone!

Find out about what's going on and how you can get involved! Contact Becky if you have any questions!

 
Faith Family Fun Night

Faith Family Fun Night - craft night. Once a month our Faith Family gathers together for a special intergenerational event that focuses on building relationships. Young and old and every age in between are invited to join us for fun, fellowship, and food! We hope you will join us!

Past activities have included game nights, movie nights, craft night, the Variety Show, taking a ride on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Christmas caroling, going to an ICubs baseball game, and more!

 
807 - High School Youth Group

807's annual Christmas party. Join us for High School Youth Group and Small Groups!

During the summer, the High School Youth group meets as arranged, usually about twice per month.

807 (large group youth group) meets during the school year the first and third Wednesday of every month from 8 - 9:30 p.m. at the church. Small group discussion groups meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, during the school year, from 8 - 9:15 p.m. at their designated locations. If you would like to participate in a small group, please contact Becky to get signed-up! All are welcome to join us for 807!

 
Power Pack - 4th - 6th Grade Youth Group

Power Pack is our 4-6th grade ministry focused on helping children grow in their relationship with God and others. All 4-6th graders and their friends are invited to join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, during the school year, from 5:30 till 7:00 p.m.! It'll be the same good fun as last year, and we'll be providing a light supper for all who participate! We hope you will consider joining us for some fun bible activities, awesome games, cool crafts, and more!

If you are interested in providing a meal for our Power Pack group, please contact Becky .

 
Faith Family Variety Show

Coming Soon - The Fourth Annual Faith Family Variety Show!  On Sunday February 10th, 2008 we will have our Fourth Annual Faith Family Variety Show.   All ages are invited and encouraged to share their special talents with us.  Last year's show was a great success raising over $1600 in which the youth decided to donate all the funds to help the Tanzania Ministry with the water project.

Be on the look out as to what the theme is going to be this year.  And get those vocal chords warmed up or start tickling those ivories!  Again, a free will offering will be taken.

 
St. Andrew's Puppets

St. Andrew's Puppets offer a unique way to participate in ministry, using puppet shows to spread the gospel. The puppeteers design sets, props, and lighting, and put together stunning shows with fun background music, to the delight of those in attendance, young and old.

 

 

“The Saints” puppet team has recently returned from a puppet festival in Bloomington, MN the weekend of March 29th, 2008.  We participated in workshops, performances, competitions and a lot of other fun.  We had the chance to hone our puppetry skills, learn more about creative ministry techniques, and network with new and old friends.  The Saints  received a bronze medal in the song competition and Sarah Parsons came in 4th in the lip sync competition. Our team members are Erin Putz, Erin Weber, Sarah Israel, Sarah Parsons, Chris Parsons, DJ Parsons, Travis Jergens, Robbie Moline, Dan Parsons, Kris Miles and Kris Parsons.  We would like to send out a special thanks to:  Erin  and Dave Putz for their great prop making skills,  Erin Weber and her mom for the wonderful lip puppets, Glenda Stormes-Bice for the beautiful dress, Kris Miles for stepping in and helping out, Becky for her support, all the team members for their hard work and to the congregation for allowing us this great opportunity.  We are always looks for more hands or if you just want to check it out and see what it is all about, please contact Kris Parsons.

 

 

 

 
Adult Small Groups

There are several small group opportunities for adults.  If you are interested in joining one, please contact Becky.

 
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