Middle School Program Overview

I. Purpose
The purpose of this program is to engage youth in a meaningful relationship with Christ. It is also
designed to create an environment where youth will be participating in wholesome, uplifting
fellowship and gain lasting friendships with other youth and adults who are believers in Christ.

II. Components of the Program
A. Team Building—5:30-5:45 p.m. We will begin each night by doing a variety of activities
that promote team building skills.
B. Dinner—5:45-6 p.m. This will be a chance for youth to come fellowship over a meal.
C. Worship Skills—6-6:10 p.m. We will explore an array of worship styles and be actively engaged
in during worship several times through the course of the year. Some of the areas that will be
highlighted are drama, visual arts, and music.
D. Bible Study—6:10-6:40 p.m. Each person will be part of a small group where youth will be
comparing their friendships with others to their friendship with Jesus. The curriculum,
“Friendship First” by Group, includes multi-media, small group activities and study materials. The 6th and 7th graders will be using this program most weeks. The 8th graders will be using this program on the weeks they are not covering confirmation material. (8th graders will be meeting with their mentors one week a month, and they will also be using their Bible study time another week each month on confirmation studies.)
E. Games and Outings—6:40-7:10 p.m. This will take place to build unity and a strong relationship among the entire group. Several weeks each semester there will be games offered that work on bonding the youth together. There are also a few outings or field trips included that are designed to enhance the friendships made through a variety of venues.
F. Reflection/Meditation—7:10-7:30 p.m. We will end with a time of reflection of the night and learning different techniques to meditate and pray.
G. Service Project – will be participating in at least one service project a year. It is our desire that youth will gain a desire to help others and see they are serving as the hands of Christ.
H. Lock-in/Retreat – will be discussed with the youth, so they may participate in the planning of these events.
I. Special Nights—One a month we will be offering a special event for the night. It may be tye-dying, bowling, sledding, Bunko, service project, or other activities.
For more information, please contact:
Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Angie Udelhofen—(630) 833-6600 x16
Pastor: Pastor Mike Toburen—(630) 833-6600 x12
Advisors:
Barb Gorsky—(630) 834-8793
Bryan Keller—(630) 530-4463
Gary Schiefer—(630) 834-8809
Tom Wiesenmayer—(630) 993-1273

III. REGISTRATION
Fill out the registration form and return it with a check payable to Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. Deadline for registration is August 31. Program fees are as follows:
First youth in Middle School program (if no sibling is in TOWN) - $75.00
Second youth in MS program (if no sibling is in TOWN) - $65.00
Youth in MS program that has one sibling in TOWN - $65.00
Youth in MS program that has 2 or more siblings in a program - $35.00
Early Bird Special—Save $10—register for full year Middle School Program by July 15, 2008
8th graders choosing to participate in confirmation ONLY—$40.00

IV. ARRANGEMENTS FOR VISITORS
It is our desire to gain friends of our YPC participants to become active in this program as well. Friends are welcome to join us. We do, however, need to be aware of them ahead of time due to meals etc.
Please contact Angie by Monday at 833-6600 x16 to indicate when a friend will be joining us that week. There will always be opportunities throughout the year for friends to register at a prorated cost.

V. PARENTING INVOLVEMENT
We will be asking for some parent involvement through the course of the year. There will be times that parents will be needed to drive for outings, as well as, assist with cooking. You will be asked your preference and assigned a role when the program begins.

VI. ADVISORS
This program’s volunteer advisor structure is broken down in this way: Director; Games and Fellowship Leader(s); Bible Study teacher(s) for 6th and 7th grade combined, Bible Study teacher(s) for 8th grade, Worship Skill Leaders; and staff liason.

VII. LOCATION AND TIMES
Unless otherwise indicated, the youth will meet in Fellowship Hall. They will be asked to enter the door at the base of the ramp on the north side of the building. This is to avoid interruptions with TOWN which will be taking place in Reid Hall at that time. Youth will be dropped off here at 5:30 p.m., but they can be picked up at the north doors at 7:30 p.m. A Fall Schedule will be available at the Welcome Center by early June. The Fall Schedule will run from September 17 through December 10 with no meeting on November 26.

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Yorkfield Presbyterian Church
1099 S York Rd Elmhurst IL 60126 • (630) 833-6600 • www.eypc.org