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IMMANUEL’S YOUTH GROUP

Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us at the Immanuel campus on Sunday evenings where we play, worship, serve, and do life together! We aim to walk in Jesus’ footsteps, which means we welcome you no matter where you’re coming from or what you believe.

Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)
5:00-7:00 pm
Sunday evenings
Witherspoon Hall (Campus Map)

DINNER — Every Youth Group meeting begins with dinner in Witherspoon Hall at 5:00 pm, so come hungry! Volunteers, parents, or sponsors sign up to bring dinner for everyone. Volunteers provide dinner and dessert for approx. 20 kids and 2 adult leaders and are welcome to join us for dinner and to meet the kids!

Contact Kris Goorsky or Sarah Tittle if you would like to sign up to provide dinner for any of our Sunday evening Youth Group meetings. Food sensitivities are always respected.

JOIN THE YOUTH GROUP MEAL TRAIN!

Kicking off youth group with dinner is a long-standing tradition that has brought together IPC youth and adults for decades through the custom of “breaking bread.”

Pizza! Tacos! Spaghetti! Salad!

A Meal Train thumbs up! “Thank you Immanuel for providing dinner for us!”

This is a time to get to know the awesome youth we have at Immanuel while blessing the ministry in a tangible way. We invite you to continue this tradition and we thank you for investing in the lives of our young people! Open slots available to fill! We need your help. To Sign Up Visit: https://mealtrain.com/2q7zrm

CONNECT WITH US!

Join the IPC Youth Group Community for updates, reminders, and random conversations on Slack!

ACTIVITIES — In addition to attending Sunday night Youth Group meetings, our youth are encouraged to participate in any or all of the activities of the church including: Youth led Worship Services, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School volunteers, Mission projects, Montlure Summer Camp, and any other projects they develop for service to the church and community.

We have lots of fun and would like to invite you or someone you know to join us! For more information about our Youth Group, Sunday School Classes, or special youth events, please contact Kris Goorsky, Director of Christian Formation at kris@immanuelpc.org or call the Church Office (520) 296-2253.

Special Event!
Financial Peace University for Teens

ABOUT Financial Peace for Teens

Financial Peace for Teens is a nine-lesson money management class taught by America’s leading financial experts: Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze, and Chris Hogan. The class is designed to help teens learn solid financial principles that will prepare them to handle their money wisely, save for the future, and avoid debt, and give generously. Financial Peace for Teens is based on solid Christian principles.

Intro Video: Who Doesn’t Want to Win with their Money!

Who is Dave Ramsey?

Financial Peace University includes nine video lessons with these three amazing instructors:

    • Dave Ramsey
      • Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored seven bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on more than 600 radio stations.
    • Rachel Cruze 
      • As a #1 New York Times bestselling author and seasoned communicator, Rachel Cruze helps Americans learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three bestselling books.
    • Chris Hogan
      • Chris Hogan is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and financial expert. For more than a decade, Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, spreading a message of hope to audiences across the country.

 

WHAT WILL TEENS LEARN?

  • Jan 19: The Basics of Money
    • This lesson will introduce you to the topic of personal finance and give you an overview of the history of credit.
  • Jan 26: Don’t Be Normal
    • In this lesson, you will learn that you can change your money behavior by understanding your money personality and the language of money.

February 2nd break

  • Feb 9: Save That Cash
    • Discover the Five Foundations that start with the importance of having money set aside for the emergencies that will happen in life.
  • Feb 16: Watching Money Grow
    • Learn about the mathematical explosion of compound interest that can help you become a millionaire—when it has time to work.
  • Feb 23: Take Control of Your Money
    • Personal finance is all about you taking control of your money and telling it where to go and what to do—instead of wondering where it went.
  • Mar 1: Working Toward Zero
    • In this lesson, you will learn that a budget is the most powerful tool you have to manage your income and expenses while avoiding debt.
  • Mar 8: The Truth About Debt
    • It’s time to uncover the myths related to debt while discovering the truths that will keep you from becoming a slave to payments.

March 15th – Spring Break! — No Youth Group

  • Mar 22: There’s a Better Way — POSTPONED!
    • Dave explains that the “normal” way to buy a car and a house will only keep you in debt but there is a better way to do both.
  • March 29: The Power of Generosity — POSTPONED!
    • Dave and Rachel talk about the importance of generosity as well as the difference between being an owner and a manager of resources.

 

AN EXTRA NOTE for parents about teen entrepreneurs: Teach Your Teen How to Start Their Own Business 

Youth Group Bible Study
Knox Hall, Sky Island Youth Room

MARCH CALENDAR

  • Print your own copy (soon)

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Sunday, Mar 1, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

WORKING TOWARD ZERO!

LESSON 6. BRING any notes you have from the week!

  • 5:00 p.m. – Meet in Witherspoon Hall for DINNER!
  • 5:30 p.m. – Meet in Knox Hall Youth Room for LESSON 6 of our Financial Peace University for TEENS discussion on MONEY! — How to get it, save it, spend it, and keep track of it!
  • Contact: Kris Goorsky (kris@immanuelpc.org)

Saturday, Mar 7th, 8:00 a.m.

Hike and Bird Watching!

Dorian Escalante will take us to Madera Canyon. Dorian is an accomplished bird watcher and will lead the hike! Bring your water bottle, sunscreen and wear sturdy sneakers/boots.

Meet at the Church. Bring a snack to share!

Where is Madera Canyon? here

Contact: Kris Goorsky (kris@immanuelpc.org)

Sunday, Mar 8th, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

THE TRUTH ABOUT DEBT!

LESSON 7. BRING any notes you have from the week!

  • 5:00 p.m. – Meet in Witherspoon Hall for DINNER!
  • 5:30 p.m. – Meet in Knox Hall Youth Room for LESSON 7 of our Financial Peace University for TEENS discussion on MONEY! — How to get it, save it, spend it, and keep track of it!
  • Contact: Kris Goorsky (kris@immanuelpc.org)

Sunday, Mar 15th

SPRING BREAK!

Financial Peace University for Teens Ad

Sunday, Mar 22nd, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. — POSTPONED!

THERE’S A BETTER WAY!

LESSON 8. BRING any notes you have from the week!

  • 5:00 p.m. – Meet in Witherspoon Hall for DINNER!
  • 5:30 p.m. – Meet in Knox Hall Youth Room for LESSON 8 of our Financial Peace University for TEENS discussion on MONEY! — How to get it, save it, spend it, and keep track of it!
  • Contact: Kris Goorsky (kris@immanuelpc.org)

Sunday, Mar 29th, 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

Youth Group is meeting this Sunday at 5pm via Zoom! Kris Goorsky will email you the link to join on Sunday morning.

New to using Zoom? Zoom is very simple and safe. For a quick tutorial on how to use Zoom, click here: https://support.zoom.us

Questions? Email Kris at kris@immanuelpc.org

Financial Peace University for Teens Ad

THE POWER OF GENEROSITY! (LAST CLASS!) — POSTPONED!

LESSON 9. BRING any notes you have from the week!

  • 5:00 p.m. – Meet in Witherspoon Hall for DINNER!
  • 5:30 p.m. – Meet in Knox Hall Youth Room for LESSON 9 of our Financial Peace University for TEENS discussion on MONEY! — How to get it, save it, spend it, and keep track of it!
  • Contact: Kris Goorsky (kris@immanuelpc.org)

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Youth Mission Trip
Youth MIssion Trip photo
Youth Mission Trip
Youth Sunday Worship
Will Price and Youth Sunday Musicians
Will Price and Youth Sunday Musicians
Youth Christmas Party
  • Youth Group 2019 Christmas Party photo
  • Youth Group Christmas Party photo

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