Check out all the exciting happenings with youth ministry this fall!
Backpack Blessing
Backpack Blessing is Sun., Aug. 18, 9:01 and 11:00 a.m. All children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks to worship for a prayer for the new year.
Festival Sunday Is Sept. 8
Celebrate the beginning of a new year of spiritual growth opportunities for children, youth and adults.
Minga, All One Life
By Rev. Tyler Heston, Minister to Youth Last month, 18 of us traveled to Otavalo, Ecuador, for the high school mission trip. We spent a week partnering with FEDICE to work with a community center on renovation projects at their daycare, Mushuk Muyu (“New Seeds”). We spent the week with …
Middle School Mission Trip 2019
Last week, 11 youth and four adults went to Des Moines, Iowa, for a few days of service, learning, and exploring. The team partnered with three different organizations for service: JOPPA, a grassroots organization seeking solutions for homelessness; IMPACT, a community action partnership that offers relief and aid to people …
Youth Social: World’s of Fun
Middle School and High School Youth will spend Mon., July 15 at Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun! Meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. to carpool and return by 8:30 p.m. Cost is $40, includes ticket and a picnic meal and snacks. Bring additional spending money. Scholarships available. Incoming sixth …
Children and Youth Service Project – Urban Farming Guys
Children, youth and families are invited to serve with the Urban Farming Guys on Thursday, June 27. We will help with gardening and other projects. We will meet in the chapel parking lot at 12:30 p.m. and be back at 4:30 p.m. Children under 7 will need a parent to …
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part…
Often times, people think waiting is the hardest part. So far, we seem to be handling it pretty well. We waited early this morning for our 6:15am flight; we’re waiting now in the Miami airport for our 7 hour layover to end; we’ll be excitedly waiting to arrive at …
And They’re Off!
Adult leaders Tyler Heston, Nancy Lear, Lori Bennett and 15 sort-of-awake teenagers met at KCI today, June 6, at 4:00 a.m. (YES, that is early) to depart on their service/learning mission to Ecuador. Check back here for updates on their trip, which will be posted as the team has accessibility …
Backyard Bash this Summer
Fun-filled evenings for all ages with dinner and activities or classes. Something different every week!
Youth Scavenger Hunt and Dinner
Tues., June 18 Meet at the church at 4:00 pm for a fun scavenger hunt around town. We’ll adventure Kansas City together via scavenger hunt, stopping for a few fun sights together, before rendezvousing for dinner downtown. We’ll back at the church by 9:00 pm. Please bring $15 for food …
Youth Service Project: Urban Farming Guys
The last Thursday of each month, youth will serve at Urban Farming Guys! The Urban Farming Guys is a nonprofit that helps disadvantaged communities rebuild from within by building local economy, capacity, and resiliency. We will help with gardening and other projects. Bring a water bottle, work gloves, clothes that …
Youth Ministry Summer Calendar
The warming weather, sunnier days, and painful allergies are a subtle reminder that summer is coming our way. Hopefully you all are as excited for May, June, July, and August as I am! Tyler has put together an official summer calendar for all things youth. Print it off for your fridge, save …
Sky Zone Youth Group Fundraiser
Visit Sky Zone in Shawnee (6495 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS) anytime from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., mention “Country Club Christian Church,” and 20% will be donated to the Youth Missions Fund. Tickets start at $15.99.
2019 Middle School Mission Trip
The 2019 Middle School Mission Trip will take youth who have completed grades 6-8 to Des Moines, Iowa, for service-learning projects and other fun activities. The trip will provide a special opportunity for youth to know each other better, create lifelong memories with their church community, and explore community work …