
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Program
The first 45 minutes of our time together will consist of a welcome, game, worship, and a message that helps students connect their faith and the teachings of scripture to what is happening in their day-to-day world. Our desire is that what happens on stage equips students to have meaningful conversations for the last half of our time together with their small group leaders.
Small Groups
Connection through pastoral care is the most important thing that we do in SM to help students grow in their faith. Students in MSM & HSM will be placed in a small group with an adult leader that will invest in them weekly during the school year. They will have the opportunity to create community with peers in a safe place where they will be Loved, Known, Heard, Supported and Challenged in their faith.
Welcome to Student Ministries where
Sundays are THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK!
Middle School Ministry is 10:00 am - 11:15 am
High School Ministry is 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
SM Events
As a church who wants to see EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE experience and be transformed by Jesus, we know time invested in our community matters. Love Your Neighbor Weekend is a 2 day experience that creates opportunities for students to partner with community organizations and see ways Jesus might be leading them to love their neighbors well.
This weekend is open to everyone in middle school and high school. This is a perfect event for your student to invite a friend to!
Registration is open February 1 – March 9. The cost is $75 per student. (Early bird price through February 16!)
Registration Link HERE
DETAILS
When is Love Your Neighbor Weekend?
March 14-15 - 5pm on Friday, March 14, to 6pm on Saturday, March 15.
What is the cost?
The cost is $75 per student. This covers: dinner and snacks on Friday, 3 meals on Saturday, transportation, and service learning costs for organizations. Registration closes on March 9.
Where will my child be sleeping on Friday night?
This year students will be staying overnight at a Host Home with their small group and small group leaders. We will send you the address for your child’s Host Home before the event.
Where will students volunteer?
Students will be volunteering with amazing community partners. We currently have opportunities confirmed with World Relief Paradise Gardens, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding, Green Kirkland, Union Gospel Mission, and Catholic Charities.
Who will students volunteer with?
Love Your Neighbor Weekend gives students a chance serve alongside people they know and people they don’t know yet. Serve groups are a mix of grades and genders, each with a couple of our superstar leaders.
What will students eat?
We’ll have dinner for students at Overlake on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Students will make their Saturday lunches on Friday night and eat breakfast at their Host Homes.
Schedule
5 pm: Check in at Overlake
5 – 9 pm: Dinner, Learning, Service Learning Opportunities
9 pm – 7 am: Host Homes
7:15 am: Devotion and Worship at Overlake
8 am – 4 pm: Service Learning Opportunities
4 – 6 pm: Dinner and Wrap Up
Packing List
Sleeping bag/blanket and pillow
Toiletries
Bath towel if planning to shower at Host Home
Clothing and shoes for Saturday that can get dirty
Warm jacket or sweatshirt for Saturday (most groups will be outside)
Bible
Optional: yardwork/outdoor gloves
Optional: small amount of money for treat between service learning sites
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Our Staff
Jodie Blemker
jodieb@occ.org
Student Ministries Pastor
Vision, Alignment, Leaders, Program
Xandy Coddington
xandyc@occ.org
Student Ministries Associate
Families, Serving, Systems
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