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Ministries - Youth

 
 

TLC Youth Ministry

Don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young.
Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.
~ 1 Timothy 4:12


Trinity Youth Ministry Vision
TLC Youth Ministry exists to help young people to…

1. Honor God - in ways that are meaningful and relevant
2. Grow in Friendship with Jesus - by learning and teaching about Him
3. Reach out to others - to connect them to Jesus
4. Have a safe place to belong together
5. Help people - just because it’s the right thing to do

Here are some ways we carry out our vision:

  Grades 5-6 (The Bridge)


The Bridge is for youth in the 5th and 6th grades and is a collaboration of the children and youth departments.  Students in these grades are welcome to attend any event, no matter what school they attend.
 
Bridge Events - In addition to some Confirmation events, there are monthly activities to help bridge these pre-teens into youth group.  Activities are meant to build community, connection to each other and Jesus, and service.  Watch the Evangelist and Witness for information on the following events:

5/6 Bible Club – Every regular (non-holiday) Sunday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, we have a fun program for students in grades 5-6 from 9:30-10:40am.  Our curriculum helps children explore the Bible by doing hands on projects and events (usually involving food and/or cooking!)Each child is also encouraged and taught how to begin to read the Bible on their own throughout the week.


FaithInk: Midweek Confirmation (For all 5-8th Graders who do not attend Trinity Lutheran School)
What? An educational program for students in grades 5-8.  There are games, teaching and small groups.
When? Every Wednesday during the school year (except school holidays!)  FaithInk normally meets from 6:45-8:30pm each Wednesday for teaching and small groups except during Advent and Lent, when our schedule switches to 6-8pm and includes one hour of teaching time and then we go as a group to worship.
Where? The Fellowship Room in Trinity’s Lower Level.  (Usually, unless we have to share.  Then we post the new location when you come to the church!)

Grades 7-8 (Junior High Ministries)

Junior High is for young people in the 7th and 8th grades and is under the direction of the youth department.  Students in these grades are welcome to attend any event, no matter what school they attend.  

Junior High Events - In addition to some Confirmation events, there are periodic events designed to help the young people form into a youth group.  Activities are meant to build community, connection to each other and Jesus, and service.  Watch the Evangelist and Witness for information on the following events, as well as for new ones being added:

August: Michigan District Youth gathering


7/8 Bible Study – Every regular (non-holiday) Sunday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, we have a fun program for students in grades 7-8 from 9:30-10:40am.  Our curriculum helps children explore the Bible by doing hands on projects and experiments (usually involving science!)  Each child is also encouraged to bring and use their Bible in class, as well as throughout the week.

J-Team Service Group (Grades 7-12, depending upon the project)
What? A program for students in junior high or high school.  Anyone who wishes to sign up can come, and a small group of students will get together to plan and execute a service project for a ministry.
When? We try to go monthly during the school year.
Where? These can be local nursing homes or a partner church or ministry in Detroit.


Grades 9-12 (Senior High Ministries)

Senior High is for young people in the 9th through 12th grades and is under the direction of the youth department.  Students in these grades are welcome to attend any event, no matter what school they attend.  

Senior High Events - Periodically throughout the year, we have special events designed to be places where young people can be built up, encouraged, and bring their friends.  These events are primarily driven by the young people themselves to meet their interests, needs, and schedules.  Activities are meant to build community, connection to each other and Jesus, and service.  Watch the Evangelist and Witness for information on the following events, as well as for new ones being added:


June/July/August: Drive in Diner (dates TBA)

June 29-July 2: Michigan District Youth Gathering at Mackinac Island

July: LAMP mission trip to Northern Canada (Dates TBD)


Sunday Morning Senior High Bible Study (Grades 9-12)
What? A Bible Study program for students in high school.  There are topical discussions around Biblical truths and we always throw in breakfast!
When? Every Sunday during the school year from 9:30am-10:30 am
Where? The Youth House on Deshon (across from the church, with a fish on the door!)


Sunday Evening Senior High Bible Study (Grades 9-12)
What? A program for students in high school.  There are topical discussions, teaching and small groups, and yes, occasionally Dairy Queen trips and games.
When? Every Sunday during the school year from 7-8:30pm
Where? The Youth House on Deshon (across from the church, with a fish on the door!)  There are also small group Bible studies that meet throughout the community in students’ homes.


J-Team Service Group (Grades 7-12, depending upon the project)
What? A program for students in junior high or high school.  Anyone who wishes to sign up can come, and a small group of students will get together to plan and execute a service project for a ministry.
When? We try to go monthly during the school year.
Where? These can be local nursing homes or a partner church or ministry in Detroit.
 


Small Group Home Bible Studies (Grades 9-12)
What? A program for students in high school.  There are small groups that get together in homes to study the Bible, pray and hold each other accountable.
When? Weekly or bi-weekly, depending upon the group’s choice of scheduling.
Where? Individual group members’ homes.

Drive In Diners - Each summer the senior high youth ministry host these community outreach/fundraising events in which classic car owners bring and display their vehicles in Trinity’s parking lot while youth provide the “diner” experience of car hops, and cook outs.