Overview
Our Middle School Ministry invites 6th through 8th graders to come learn about God, study His Word, participate in fun activities and meet new people.
Program
Weekend Worship – Velocity
Saturdays 5:30pm / Sundays. 10:30am
Middle School meets Upstairs in North Village. Velocity is an environment where students can come discover God’s direction for their lives and be challenged to respond with passion.
NO MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICES ON May 12 & 13 due to Mother’s Day. Please attend services with your family.
Monthly Events – 7-11′s (Sept. – June.)
Special monthly events that start at 7 pm and end at 11 pm provide students with an opportunity to invite their friends to church and to build relationships.
Life Groups (Sept. – May)
Middle School Life Groups meet on Wednesday nights during the school year from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in North Village. Students are challenged to take their faith to the next level in a small group setting as they build a deeper relationship with God and build good accountability friendships with others.
Middle School Life Groups happen every Wednesday night from 7pm to 8:30pm. All Middle School students are encouraged to come. Contact Dan for more information.
Events
May 7-11 “Movies, Munchies & More”
Friday, May 18 7pm to 11pm Village Gym Cost $10 (includes popcorn, candy, drinks, games, movie and much more)
This is the last 7-11 for our current 8th graders. Parents can fill out the permission slip below.
Contact Dan Son for more information 503-643-6511
Movie Munchies & More Permission Slip
Middle School Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday May 19 10am to 2pm
Middle School Students wanting to earn some money for Summer Camp can participate in a fun car wash. All participants will split the money raised. Please contact Dan Son or Joanne Doyle to sign up.
Contact Dan Son if you have questions 503-643-6511
Middle School Summer Camp
July 8-14, 2012 Black Lake Bible Camp Olympia, WA.
Cost $325 per camper (price extended to May 6th)
($100 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot)
After May 6th Cost is $350
Village MS Summer Camp Registration Form
Speaker is Rob Hildebrand, Professor of Youth Educational Ministries at Multnomah University
Contact Dan Son for more information or questions
30 HOUR FAMINE
Postponed to August 4 & 5, 2012
Due to low sign-ups we have decided to postpone 30 Hour Famine to August 4 & 5.
Students who have raised money can turn in all contributions to Dan during Life groups or during any weekend middle school service.
Contact Dan Son if you have questions
503-643-6511
Get Involved Locally and Globally
Student Ministries Coffee Fundraiser
Middle School students of Village will be selling 1 lb. bags of Longbottom’s coffee for $12 per one pound bag, to help offset the cost of Summer Camp. Payment envelopes will be available in the Village Cafe for you to place your money in and pick up your coffee.
Fill out the order form below to ensure that we have the coffee you want. Orders made before 5pm on Tuesday will be available the following weekend.
Global Ministry
Malaria Nets
During the 2010/2011 school year MS and HS student offerings, from the weekends, will be going toward the purchase of Malaria Nets in Africa. Malaria is an Epidemic that can be stopped and we have the opportunity to be a part of that. It costs us $10 to save one life by providing a them with a net designed to keep out the mosquitoes.
Resources
The Be With Factor- Bo Boshers and Judson Poling
Comments: By showing the impact of your faith in everyday life, the authors show how each person has the potential to reach an entire generation- one student at a time.
The Giving Tree- Shel Silverstein
Comments: This is a great illustrated children’s book that tells the story of what it means to give.
Leadership is an Art- Max DePree
Comments: This is a great book on servant leadership.
One Minute Bible for Students- Doug Fields
Comments: This is a nice daily devotional to have students begin practicing the habit of daily Bible reading.
Leadership
Dan Son, Director of Middle School Ministries
Pastor Matt Matias
