This ministry equips young people today to be godly leaders tomorrow. The ministry is dedicated to providing spiritual life skills for youth from Pre-K through High School. The spiritual life skills include academic, personal, leadership, career and physical development. To that end, we will partner with parents/guardians to complement and augment the teachings that our youth receive. Starting January 2011, Youth Church will be held on the fourth Sunday.
What's New - Free tutoring is available at BGC for students in all grades, each Wednesday evening in the Nursery Class Room. Tutors are available from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Contact the Youth Ministry Office to volunteer or obtain additional information. Also see our Tutoring Section listed on this page.
In 2011 we continue Youth Emphasis Sunday each first Sunday and Youth Church on each fourth sunday of the month.
This allows the youth members of Baptist Grove Church an opportunity to utilize and enhance their God-given gifts in a worship setting. Youth Church also gives the adult church members the opportunity to encourage the youth, supervise their worship service, and teach the youth during their worship time.
Members are encouraged to volunteer to take the attendance of the youth, supervision of their worship service and teaching of young children during Youth Church worship service.
During the summer months, a Youth Summer Bible Study Fellowship is established for the study of God’s Word and the opportunity for Christ centered book clubs. See the "Message From The Hill" for more details.
Please contact Rev. Anthony Vickers, Interim Youth Ministry Director at 787-4528 extension 223.
AWANA
AWANA is an international, Bible-centered children's and youth ministry providing local churches with weekly clubs, programs and training for students in pre-school through high school. The acronym, AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15. The goal is to equip churches to reach kids, and their families, with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.
Your contacts are: Rev. Anthony A. Vickers and Faye Minor-Hicks.
Today, more than 18,000 U.S. churches host AWANA in the U.S. and internationally.
Through prayer and training, Baptist Grove Church became a registered club in January 2006.
We were assisted by Body of Christ Church which has held AWANA for several years.
We have a dedicated team of committed Christian leaders working as club leaders.
Schedule of Upcoming Events:
Awana Club Names
Club
Age / Grade
Club Participation
Puggles
Toddlers
Boys & Girls
Cubbies
Pre-School Ages 3-5*
Boys & Girls
Sparks
Grades K, 1, 2
Boys & Girls
Truth In Training
Grades 3, 4, 5
Boys & Girls
Trek
Grades 6, 7, 8
Boys & Girls
High School
9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Grades
Boys & Girls
* This is a 2-year program for children who will enter kindergarten within 2 years.
Club Members and Parents Reminders - Please mark your calendars
Summer Camp
Operation F.L.I.G.H.T / Soaring in 2011 - is a four-week session that will start on July 5th. The age group for this camp is 3 years to 8th grade.
Contact the Youth Ministry office at 787.4528 for additional informaton.
O P E R A T I O N F.L.I.G.H.T. / S o a r i n g i n 2 0 1 1 - is a four-week session.
S C R I P T U R E F O C U S - Isaiah 40:31:
But those who wait on the LORD, Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint. (New King James Version)
BGC Summer Camp - Session Descriptions, Dates and Fees:
O P E R A T I O N F.L.I.G.H.T. / S o a r i n g i n 2 0 1 1 !!!
Here is what our Summer Day Camp is ALL about this year:
• F - AITH
· Focusing on the individual spiritual development of our
campers through daily devotions, midday inspirations and
scripture memory
• L - OVE
· Focusing on the personal commitment of our campers to
raise the level of respect and admiration given to the
people, places and things around them at camp
• I - NSPIRATION
· Focusing on the public display of our campers talents and
abilities during proper times, such as assemblies and
class settings
• G - IVING
· Focusing on the wonderful opportunities our campers will
have to share the knowledge they will gain with their
family, friends and community members by way of
physical (arts/crafts) and intangible (fine arts) things.
• H - EALTH
· Focusing on the welfare and wellness of our campers:
mind, body and soul with study materials, presentations
and testimonies
• T - ECHNOLOGY
· Focusing on the advancement of applied sciences of our
campers by challenging their creativity with various
methods and theories presented to them at the camp.
Early Registration Fee is $25 until April 15. After April 15 the Registration Fee will be $50.
All fees due by June 1, 2011. Please review refund policy on page 4 of this application.
NOTE: Two snacks are provided each day — lunch is not provided.
Each family is responsible for their child’s lunch each day.
Tutoring - Study Hall - ACT Assistance
Aspiring to unify and benefit our community, the Tutoring Ministry strives to identify educational and social strategies for improving learning and increasing academic performance. Academic assistance is offered each Wednesday before AWANA from 4:30-6:45 in the MUF choir room.
The Tutoring Ministry conducts sessions in a relaxed, constructive atmosphere of learning using a variety of tutoring techniques tailored as much as possible, to each student's individual learning style. The ultimate goal is to inspire students to become confident, independent learners prepared to face the challenges of the modern world.
This free professional service desires to partner with the students and parents along with Wake County administrators and teachers to provide our students with the best possible experience.
Sessions are held:
at no charge to parents or students
every wednesday evening before AWANA - 4:30-6:45pm; or
for elementary, middle, and high school students (and others by appointment).
Classes will be held each Wednesday evening beginning September 21st and end December 7, 2011.
Contacts are: Richard Noble, Marva Motley, Gma Howze., Keith Shannon.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is traditionally held in June. The purpose of VBS is to study and learn God's lessons from the Bible. This year's special theme and focus is: ““Connecting, Confirming and
Witnessing” John 15:15 (NIV). Sis. Denise Bennett is the Facilitator for our Adult classes and the study guide is “ A Chosen Seed: from Mustard Seed to Abundance.” The youth classes will use a Youth Guide: Faith Book: “Connecting, Confirming and Witnessing” John 15:15 (NIV) Classes were held June 13-16 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Contact Sis. Shari Neal for any follow-up information.
Girl Scouts @ Baptist Grove Church
WHAT DO GIRL SCOUTS DO? The answer is almost anything a girl would like to do!
Who are our girl scouts: Girls kindergarten through twelfth grade.
When do they meet: Every other Thursday 6pm-7:30pm in Multi-Use Facility.
Who are they nationally: www.nccoastalpines.org.
Who are their contacts: Vanessa Fluckus, Tammie Burton, Nicole Nowell, Schnika Pender.
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting will be held every other Thursday (6:15pm - 7:30pm) from September 2011 to May 2012:
2011 September 22
October 6
October 20
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
2012 January 5
January 19
February 2
February16
March 1
March 15
March 29
April 12
April 26
May 10 – Closing Ceremony
WHAT DO GIRL SCOUTS DO
The answer is almost anything a girl would like to do!
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is girl-driven, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of participating girls. It provides girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade with a wide variety of leadership opportunities available. The program encourages increased skill-building and responsibility, and also promotes the development of strong leadership and decision-making skills. All program activities are grade-appropriate and based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, as well as on the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Girls enjoying exploring many different topics including: • Leadership and Self-Esteem • Community Outreach and Education • Environmental Awareness • Civic Education • Financial Literacy • Health and Wellness • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) • Culture and the Arts • Travel
Girls enjoying exploring many different topics including: • Leadership and Self-Esteem • Community Outreach and Education • Environmental Awareness • Civic Education • Financial Literacy • Health and Wellness • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) • Culture and the Arts • Travel
Your contacts: Tammie Burton, Nicole Nowell, Schnika Pender
Boy Scouts @ Baptist Grove Church
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts are grades 2-5 and Boy Scouts are grades 6-12.
When do they meet: Every other Thursday 6pm-7:30pm in Multi-Use Facility. Additional meetings, March 26, April 16 and May 21 10am - 12 noon - Sanctuary Building- Fellowship Hall.
BGC Scout activities suspended in June, July and August.
Who are their contacts: Anthony Barnette at 870-8615; Michael or Margaret George 846-5177.
The Boy Scouts is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Schedule
Every other Tuesday beginning September 20, 2011 at 7 pm and ending December 18, 2012.
For nearly a century, this national organization as contributed to the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. This organizatin belies — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Become part of the movement -- join us at Baptist Grove.
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