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NXT Generation (7th - 12th grade students)
"Bringing Unchanging Truth to Changing Students"
NXT Generation Youth Ministries exists to reach the students of our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, never diluting the message but always adapting the methods. We are part of the Chicago Central District NYI (Nazarene Youth International) Church of the Nazarene and the general Church of the Nazarene World-Wide.

Our Mission:
"To lead teenagers toward an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ."

Getting Involved
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Calendar
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Youth Staff
Doug Karl, Youth Pastor
Dave Vernick, NYI President
Janice Karl
Tracy Kuhn
Dan Jones
Sandy Jones

We need people who feel called to serve our youth! If you would be interested in getting involved please contact Pastor Doug Karl. To contact any of our youth staff via e-mail click on their name.

Getting Involved Info
S.N.A.C.
(Sunday Night After Church)
Sunday, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
Bi-weekly

After church on Sunday evenings we meet for a time of fellowship and food. We will sometimes go to the home of a teen in the youth group, miniature golfing, out for pizza or stay at the church.

Celebration Orchestra
Wednesday, 8:15pm - 9:00pm
Weekly - Sanctuary

If you play an instrument and would be willing to use that talent for the Lord we have a place for you. No matter the instrument, we can use you. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings after Nxt Generation. The band accompanies congregational singing on Sundays and also plays offertories. Open to those 14 years of age and older.


NYI Council
Sunday, 1:30pm
Once a month

The NYI Council is a planning, dreaming and outreach group that provides leadership and guidance for the youth group. NYI stands for Nazarene Youth International. We are a part of the denominational NYI around the world. The group includes three adults and six students representing both the Jr. High and Sr. High age groups. Term of service is for one year beginning in May.

Nxt Generation
Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Weekly - Fellowship Hall

The heart of Nxt Generation Youth Ministries can be found right here. You are invited to come join us for times of inspiring, yet sometimes wacky singing. Challenging, yet sometimes unusual sports, and times of sharing each others needs and lifting one another up in prayer. At the end is a message designed to help you understand the Christian life and how Jesus fits in with your world. At the first of each semester we start a team competition with the winning team receiving a free trip at the end of the semester. Past trips have been to Chicago on the train with a lunch at Hard Rock Cafe or Gino's Pizzeria, trips to Warren Dunes State Park or Magic Waters Water Park in Rockford. If you are new to the area and/or looking for an entry point into the youth group this is the place to start.

Competitive Bible Quizzing
Sunday, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
September thru March

Our team, usually 4 - 8 students, travel to various competitions and invitationals throughout the state to compete against other church quiz teams. The season culminates in the spring with a district competition. Following the district competition high scoring individuals will be selected for a regional team. This exciting, fast paced opportunity is open to all.

Teen Choir
Sunday, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Once a month, January thru June

If you like to sing, we invite you to join our Teen Choir. No audition is necessary. We sing in the Sunday Evening Celebration services once a month. You do not have to go on the Summer Ministry Tour to participate.

Fund Raising
Each month opportunities are provided for students to earn money to help them attend various events listed in this brochure. Each person has their own individual account through our NYI treasurer. A parent committee has been form to coordinate all efforts.

Yearly fund raisers include:
Entertainment Books
Pie Sales (twice a year)
Italian Dinner Mexican Dinner Western Barbeque
Baby Sitting Teen Auction
Car Washes Candy Sales

Weekend Retreats
September & January

Everyone always looks forward to our Fall and Winter Retreats. Retreats are a time to break away from the normal routines and pressures of life. A chance to have fun, make new friends, experience times of worship and praise and take a fresh look at our lives. FALL RETREAT is a two day event (Sat. & Sun.) the second weekend in October at Camp Manville. Special features are various outdoor team sports, "crazy" Olympics, lip synch contest, strobe light pillow fight, the "plunge" and awesome times of worship and praise. Estimated cost, $35. SNOWBALL RETREAT is a three day event (Fri - Sun.) the fourth weekend in January at the Holiday Inn in Janesville, WI. Special features are snow skiing at Cascade Mountain, sledding, entertainment tonight and awesome times of worship and sharing. Estimated cost, $90.00.

Sunday School
Sunday, 9:30am - 10:25am
Weekly

Two wonderful and exciting classes are offered. Each of our teachers attempt to bring the Bible alive and present it's relevancy each week. It's our desire that each teenager will come away from Sunday School with a clearer understanding of God's word. The Jr. High class is for 7th and 8th graders and the Sr. High class is for 9th - 12th graders.

Monthly Fellowship Events
Opportunities for fun and fellowship are provided each month. These events are designed to build community and strengthen our young peoples ties to the church and the youth group. Past events have included: Retreats, Concerts, Paintball Games, Video/Airport Scavenger Hunts, Hayrides/Bonfires, Water and Amusement Parks, Seasonal Parties, Lock-ins, etc., etc.

NSIGHT Newsletter
Published once a month

This is an information sheet for teens and their parents. Events for Sunday and the coming weeks are listed. Teens receive their copies in Sunday School. Additional copies can be found on the Youth Ministry table in the church foyer.

WAVE Surf Camp
June

This is a week long camp for boys, ages 13 - 18, who want to learn to surf and bougie board. The camp is held in Virginia Beach, VA. As well as professional surfing instruction, time is spent each day in worship and Bible Study. Cost is $200 and includes transportation.