WHAT IS
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Student Ministries is especially designed for 6th to 12th grade students. The goal of the Student Ministry is to introduce students to who Jesus is and teach them how to follow Him by learning what the Bible has to say about living a full life. Students are looking everywhere to find fulfillment and purpose—we know that only comes from Jesus! We want to help them get connected and begin to consider what they think about God. Along the way we hope to create environments where they can find friendship, community, and learn how God has gifted them as they begin to live out their faith with generosity and compassion.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
We have a number of great programs and events specifically designed for our middle school students (6th-8th grade).
OVERTIME is our weekly large group middle school service that consists of live music, games, time to hang out with friends, and to hear about Jesus and why His life matters to us today.
WEDNESDAY FROM 6:00-8:00PM AT OUR GHENT LOCATION
745. Ghent Rd, Akron, 44333
** SUMMER SCHEDULE (June – August) Â IS 6-7pmÂ
KALAHARI RETREAT
The Kalahari Retreat is for middle school students only. It is a weekend retreat at an indoor waterpark with high energy sessions, time with friends and adult leaders, and has proven to be an incredibly powerful experience for students. This is the perfect event to invite friends to and also makes a really awesome Christmas gift!
JANUARY 10TH – JANUARY 12THÂ
MIDDLE SCHOOL XP (EXPERIENCE)
Middle School XP is what Student Ministries offers for students in 6th-8th grade during weekend service times. This experience is a deeper dive into the Bible for middle school students and is where students get to ask difficult questions, connect with our middle school team, and learn about who Jesus is in a smaller group setting. We offer this at our Ghent Rd. location (754 Ghent Rd) Â during services at 6:45pm on Saturday as well as Sunday morning at the 9am and 11am services. We also offer a 9am service at our Montrose location.
*** THERE IS NO MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE DURING THE 5PM AT GHENT ON SATURDAY
HIGH SCHOOL
Merge is our high school ministry that is aimed at reaching 9th-12th graders in the greater Akron area. We have weekly services that are fun and engaging but that also challenge students on a spiritual level.
Throughout the year we offer retreats, a summer conference, life groups, and mission trips. Our desire is to create atmospheres where students feel like they belong, they have purpose, and can explore who God has created them to be.
WEDNESDAY FROM 7-9PM | GHENT AUDITORIUM
754 GHENT RD
Student Life Groups are for students in 6th – 12th grade and are divided by grade and by gender. Ex: 6th grade boys and 6th grade girls. Each group is led by caring adults who are committed to investing into and discipling the students in their group.
Middle School: Life groups for middle school students are held during the second half of Overtime on Wednesday evenings at the Ghent Rd. building. (754 Ghent Rd) The Overtime program is from 6:00-7:00pm and groups meet immediately afterwards from 7:00-8:00pm.
*** NO LIFE GROUPS FROM JUNE – AUGUST FOR BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
High School: High School life groups meet on Sunday nights from 8:00pm – 9:00pm at the Ghent Rd. building. (754 Ghent Rd)
Email bathstudentministries@graceohio.org for more info or for help connecting to a student life group.
Creative Arts and Grace Student Ministries Worship is a ministry designed for high school and middle school students. It is a ministry where students can learn to develop their skills as musicians, worship leaders, audio and visual technicians, and leaders from highly qualified adult leaders . The goal is for students to learn how to lead, how to be excellent musicians, and how to disciple well by the time they graduate. We hope that as they consider future careers they will feel passionate and equipped to further their training to become the next generation of leaders for Grace Church.
Coming up!
September 4 | Student life groups kick off
October 30 | Middle School and High School Halloween PartiesÂ
Novemeber 27th | Â All Programming and Groups Canceled
December 11th | Student Christmas PartiesÂ
January 10th-12th | Kalahari – Middle School Only
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STUDENT LIFE GROUPSÂ
God calls us to live out our lives the way Jesus did. Once we know how Jesus lived, we can begin to imitate his life. We do this best as we share life together in community. Student Life Groups are a great way for you to really get to know other students at Grace. These small, relaxed groups are designed to be a place you can feel safe to discuss real life issues that we all probably have faced.
SERVING
Serving is faith in action. It allows us to experience God together and increases our faith. How? It’s a front seat to not only watch, but be a part of God changing people’s lives. In fact, you were created for service. God has given you specific gifts and a valuable role to play in focusing on and caring for others. You’ll be drawn to very heart of God.
BAPTISM
What is Baptism? In simple terms, being baptized is like putting on a wedding ring—it’s a response to a loved one and an outward symbol of internal commitment and truth. In the Bible, especially during Jesus’ life and right after that time, the pattern of baptism as a response to salvation is demonstrated. There is only one requirement—a personal decision to believe and accept the salvation of God through Jesus Christ (Acts 2:41, 8:12).
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