Join us for our Mission Trips in 2022!
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) - This is the second year that St. James students will travel to rural communities in the Appalachia mountains to help those living in substandard homes. Dates for this year's trip are July 2 - July 9. (July 2 & 9 are travel days). Students must have completed the 8th grade in order to participate. Cost is $325 per student. Deposit of $100 is due upon registration and remaining amount is due by December 31, 2021. Click here to register for ASP.
For more information about ASP go to www.asphome.org or contact Karensa Bray at Karensa@stjameslr.org.
For more information about ASP go to www.asphome.org or contact Karensa Bray at Karensa@stjameslr.org.
Ozark Mission Project (OMP) - Ozark Mission Project is a 4 night/5 day mission trip for middle school students. Through OMP, students will meet new friends and help neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Work will include building wheel chair ramps, painting homes, yard work, and sharing friendship. After the work is done students will enjoy great meals, games, and worship. Dates are June 12-17, 2022. Leave on a Sunday and return late Thursday afternoon. Cost is $275 per student. Registration is open now. A deposit of $100 is due now and full payment is due by December 31. Click here to register. For more information contact Karensa Bray or Kim Anderson.
Welcome to Youth Ministries!
St. James Student is composed of youth from 6th-12th grade. What makes St. James Student unique? We focus on growing relationships between students and God. We believe in serving like Jesus. Mission trips and monthly service projects that help those in our community is a priority. We also believe that everyone, no matter their age or stage in life, can and should grow in faith. God can be found in all areas of life, including movies, music, games, and yes, Bible study.
Each week we post on Facebook and Instagram our activities and events. Follow us on FB & IG to stay up-to-date. You can also sign up for the weekly Student e-newsletter here.
A TYPICAL WEEK IN STUDENT MINISTRY….
(All events are across the street from the church at the Christian Life Center)
Sunday School 9:30am: Students gather in the Big Room for worship and announcements. Middle School and High School then split into separate classrooms for discussion and small groups.
Be sure and check out the music page for information on Student choir and handbells.
Wednesday Night Live (gym opens) 5:30pm, 6:00pm (activities start): Every Wednesday is different! It might be giant four-square, flag football, hanging around the fire pit, or delving into scenes from a movie.
SOS - Serving on Saturdays: Saturday’s—check the calendar for specific dates/times
One Saturday a month, students will meet at the church and then go into the community to serve. Activities will vary from month to month but examples of serving opportunities include: feeding the homeless, visiting nursing homes, doing yard work for shut-ins, etc.
Summer Student Ministry :
Ozark Mission Project (OMP) is a week-long opportunity for middle school students to serve in an Arkansas Community. Painting homes, yard work, building wheelchair ramps, and general home repairs are done during the day. The evenings are filled with worship, games, and fun. Dates for summer 2022 mission trips have not been announced yet.
Senior High Students split their summer trips between domestic and international service. In 2019, the students served in the Dominican Republic. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 mission trip was not possible, but our Students served locally. The 2021 students traveled to Kentucky and worked with the Appalachia Service Project serving in rural communities. Summer 2022 plans are still being formed.
CONFIRMATION
We are so excited to offer this program to St. James students and their friends in 8th grade and above. Our goal is that our students would continue to develop a foundation of faith that helps transition them into high school and continues for their lifetime!
Class times and location:
Confirmation class takes place each Sunday beginning January 9th in the Student area upstairs classrooms. This will take place on Sunday during the Sunday School hour (9:30 AM)
Parent class for Confirmation families:
Parents and mentors are asked to attend a monthly classroom session. This is meant to prep for the month's lessons, as well as provide parents with a means to connect with and encourage each other. The dates are Jan 9th, Feb 6, Mar. 6, April 3, and May 1. This will also take place during the Sunday school hour in the Student area upstairs classrooms at 9:30 AM.
Mentor program for Confirmands:
A major component of our program is a relationship between each Confirmand and a mentor. We will partner each student with an adult mentor from our congregation that has been screened and trained, but also that has a passion to see students learn and grow spiritually. Are you interested in mentoring a Confirmand (other than your own), or do you know someone else that would participate? Email Kim Anderson at Kim@stjameslr.org to sign-up.
Specific Class Schedule and Confirmation Activities will be posted in late November.
SAVE THE DATE: CONFIRMATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 5, 2022!
Each week we post on Facebook and Instagram our activities and events. Follow us on FB & IG to stay up-to-date. You can also sign up for the weekly Student e-newsletter here.
A TYPICAL WEEK IN STUDENT MINISTRY….
(All events are across the street from the church at the Christian Life Center)
Sunday School 9:30am: Students gather in the Big Room for worship and announcements. Middle School and High School then split into separate classrooms for discussion and small groups.
Be sure and check out the music page for information on Student choir and handbells.
Wednesday Night Live (gym opens) 5:30pm, 6:00pm (activities start): Every Wednesday is different! It might be giant four-square, flag football, hanging around the fire pit, or delving into scenes from a movie.
SOS - Serving on Saturdays: Saturday’s—check the calendar for specific dates/times
One Saturday a month, students will meet at the church and then go into the community to serve. Activities will vary from month to month but examples of serving opportunities include: feeding the homeless, visiting nursing homes, doing yard work for shut-ins, etc.
Summer Student Ministry :
Ozark Mission Project (OMP) is a week-long opportunity for middle school students to serve in an Arkansas Community. Painting homes, yard work, building wheelchair ramps, and general home repairs are done during the day. The evenings are filled with worship, games, and fun. Dates for summer 2022 mission trips have not been announced yet.
Senior High Students split their summer trips between domestic and international service. In 2019, the students served in the Dominican Republic. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 mission trip was not possible, but our Students served locally. The 2021 students traveled to Kentucky and worked with the Appalachia Service Project serving in rural communities. Summer 2022 plans are still being formed.
CONFIRMATION
We are so excited to offer this program to St. James students and their friends in 8th grade and above. Our goal is that our students would continue to develop a foundation of faith that helps transition them into high school and continues for their lifetime!
Class times and location:
Confirmation class takes place each Sunday beginning January 9th in the Student area upstairs classrooms. This will take place on Sunday during the Sunday School hour (9:30 AM)
Parent class for Confirmation families:
Parents and mentors are asked to attend a monthly classroom session. This is meant to prep for the month's lessons, as well as provide parents with a means to connect with and encourage each other. The dates are Jan 9th, Feb 6, Mar. 6, April 3, and May 1. This will also take place during the Sunday school hour in the Student area upstairs classrooms at 9:30 AM.
Mentor program for Confirmands:
A major component of our program is a relationship between each Confirmand and a mentor. We will partner each student with an adult mentor from our congregation that has been screened and trained, but also that has a passion to see students learn and grow spiritually. Are you interested in mentoring a Confirmand (other than your own), or do you know someone else that would participate? Email Kim Anderson at Kim@stjameslr.org to sign-up.
Specific Class Schedule and Confirmation Activities will be posted in late November.
SAVE THE DATE: CONFIRMATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 5, 2022!
For students in 6th-12th grade, our middle and high school ministries offer strategically focused Bible studies and events to meet students where they are and spur them on to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. We are committed to loving and serving youth and their families as they navigate the teen years and explore their faith in Christ.
Come join us!
Come join us!
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Sunday school
Each Sunday at 9:30 AM Gathering in the Big Room, Christian Life Center (Students are divided into classes by grade.) During the Sunday School hour, youth participants enjoy a relaxed environment for organized study, fellowship, and discussion.
wednesday night small groups
Each Wednesday of the school year 7:00-8:00 PM, Big Room, Christian Life Center Wednesday Nights are interactive student experiences designed to help students recognize Christ’s presence in their daily routines. Each Wednesday there is a small group for boys and girls. These discussions are facilitated by adults and use scripture to help students navigate relevant issues.
sunday youth group
Each Sunday during the school year 5:00-7:00 PM, Youth Area of the Christian Life Center Sunday nights at St. James are awesome! We start the evening off with worship led by our youth worship team. Following worship Chris leads the group through games and life lessons. The evening concludes with dinner.
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friday night live
Friday Nights—Check the schedule 6:00-10:00 PM, Christian Life Center
Where can students go on a Friday Night that is safe, fun, and inexpensive? St. James Friday Night Live is open to all youth. Basketball, pool, hanging out, foosball, karaoke, and more is available. The only cost is for concessions. sos - serving on saturdays
Saturday’s—check the calendar for specific dates/times
One Saturday a month, students will meet at the church and then go into the community to serve. Activities will vary from month to month but examples of serving opportunities include: feeding the homeless, visiting nursing homes, doing yard work for shut-ins, etc. youth worship team
Sundays; 4:00 PM Big Room of the Christian Life Center
The Youth Worship team meets weekly to plan and practice worship services for the week. This is a youth led group. Singers and individuals who play instruments are welcome to participate. |