Sr. High Youth Ministry 

 The Sr. High Youth ministry is focused on MKs grades 9 through 12.  The goal is to build a community of Godly fellowship and provide intentional opportunities for spiritual growth.

It is currently led by Mike Burtnett.

Special Upcoming Activities

• Transition Seminar: 9/11 & 10/9
• Hearing God Retreat: 9/25
• Christmas Banquet: 12/4
• Operation Xmas Child: 12/9

 Details of these activities can be seen below

Transition Seminar 

Sept 11th and Oct 9th, 10am - 5pm

Open to MKs grades 6-12 who have recently arrived to JAARS. Field trips, group discussion and helpful tips to help transition well.

No Cost. Bring Lunch

Hearing God Retreat 

A five-hour learning and listening/hearing experience

When:  Saturday September 25, 10:00-3:00
Where:  Jungle Jump Off site #2
Cost:  $3 per person or $8 per family
Bring:  A chair (optional), bag lunch, and clothing appropriate for being outside.

Snacks and drinks are provided.
RSVP and questions: jim_hollister@jaars.org

Christmas Banquet 

Dec 4th
Sr. High Christmas Banquet. Semiformal Dinner and White Elephant Gift Exchange.

Operation Christmas Child 
 

Dec 9
Depart Olive Branch by 5pm. Return by 10:30pm
Reserve spot by returning OCC permission form (available in November).

Weekly Activities

Tuesdays

Sr. High Ladies Bible Study

7pm-8:30 Elaina Wolfe's home

Currently studying Romans 5-8

Thursdays

Youth Worship Team

6pm-7pmOlive Branch

Let us know if you'd be interested in participating

Freshman 6:15

6:15-7:00pm

Play games and discuss how to adjust to High School

Sr. High Youth Group

7pm-8:30 Olive Branch

Fellowship, Worship, and Teaching

Fridays

Leadership Team

5:30-6:30pm Olive Branch

Eligible Sr. High student learn discipleship skills while helping lead the Middle School Youth Group program.

Saturday

Guys Breakfast & Bible Study

   8am to 9am Olive Branch

Good Food, Godly Fellowship, Dig into the Word

Bring $1 to help with food.  

If you would like to sign up for email reminders of upcoming activities, please send Bret an email at bret_taylor@sil.org.

Freshman 6:15 
 

A chance for new freshman to come early to youth group, play games, and talk about adjusting to High School.

Thursdays at 6:15 in the Olive Branch.

Yearbook Online 

The yearbooks have arrived!  If you missed out on one, you can view it online, and order one too!  Click to see the yearbook.

Or, you can download a digital copy:
2009-2010 Yearbook - 10.5 meg PDF

Bible Study Tools Sheet 

 
Finally!  An easier way to do a Bible study!  This sheet is a fun and easy way to dig deeper into the Bible to discover the nuggets God has for you.  Click here to view it.

Bible Memory Sheet 
 
For those interested in starting scripture memory, we have a page of recommended verses that is a good place to start.  You can find it on our Forms and Fliers page.