So glad you have taken the time to visit our Youth Ministry page. Here at Libertyville Covenant Church we are committed to helping students understand that they are loved by God, saved by Christ, and called to live a new life in a broken and hurting world. Below you will find several offerings for our Junior and Senior High to connect with God and with each other. From weekly Sunday School, youth group, retreats and service projects, there are numerous possibilities.
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RHYTHM: A 4-Week Series from 1 & 2 Corinthians on Spiritual Growth.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
For a lot of us, music is a central part of our lives. In the car, at school, or walking through a store, music gives us a steady rhythm that plays in the background. But the predictable beats and patterns of our favorite songs can do more than just entertain or inspire us — they can teach us something about growing closer to Jesus, too. While growing in our faith can sometimes feel difficult to measure, the right rhythms can help us keep moving in the right direction. In this four-week series, we’ll explore passages of Scripture from the Gospels, epistles, and Psalms that help us develop spiritual rhythms that help us grow. Together, we’ll be challenged to create more predictable patterns in four key ways: by creating rhythms for spending time with God, using our gifts, sharing our stories, and spending time with others.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Confirmation: Sundays (Grades 6-8) 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Sunday Mornings Middle School students are welcome to join Pastor Steve Larson and Jim Pas for confirmation/Sunday school. Come at any time and enjoy the journey of faith to foster a deep and abiding relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by encouraging participants to begin, or intentionally continue, a life-long journey as Christ’s disciple.
THE JOURNEY
The focus of The Journey curriculum used is twofold. First, students have an opportunity to learn the truths of the Christian faith, through the stories of the Bible, and through the ongoing work of the church. Second, students have an opportunity to develop discipling relationships with pastors, mentors and parents. The focus is not only to learn what the Bible says, but to commune with God through the Word and through mentoring relationships. Both are for the purpose of developing a growing relationship with Christ and helping students learn to articulate what they believe about the Bible’s message, and how faith in Christ translates into living out God’s will in the world.
Youth Group: Wednesdays (Grades 6-8) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please contact Pastor Paul or the office with any questions.
Winter Event Schedule:
Junior High February Programming
(Confirmation) Sunday School Dates and Times: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 and 2/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Youth Group Dates: 2/7, 2/21, and 2/28 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. No YG Ash Wednesday, 2/14.
Our Junior high on their January Winter Retreat
HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday School: Sundays (Grades 9-12) 9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Weekly students engage in meaningful discussion and study of God’s word together with an intent of growing in their relationship with God and neighbors. Students are invited to bring questions they wrestle with as topics to be considered for our studies together throughout the year. In the coming weeks we will engage in discussion that respond to comments that are made often in the world today: “Live Your Truth, You Are Enough, You Should Put Yourself First, Authenticity is Everything, God Just Wants You to Be Happy”. What might God’s response be to some of these claims? Hoping you will come and be part of the discussion as we have saved you a seat at the table.
Senior High Youth Group: Sundays (Grades 9-12) 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Winter Event Schedule:
Senior High February Programming
Sunday School Dates and Times: 2/4, 2/11 and 2/25
from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. No SS 2/18 for One Life Retreat.
Sunday Youth Group Dates: 2/4 and 2/25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. No YG 2/11 and 2/18 for One Life Retreat.
ONE LIFE RETREAT: February 16th thru Monday, February 19th. Come for a weekend of fun and adventure with your high school youth group: complete with worship, broomball tournament, polar bear dip, other fun winter activities, a downhill skiing option (Sunday), spiritual disciplines, and Christ-centered messages!
TO REGISTER:
- Go to Covenant Point’s online registration at campbrainregistration.com.
- Be sure they know to Choose One Life 2024 session #2, February 16 – 19 and Libertyville Covenant Church
- Cost per student is $165. If skiing is an option for your student, the cost will be $40 ski pass only (student bring own equipment), OR $50 for pass and rental. Payment will be made directly to LCC via check or online. Continue all the way to the screen that’s “Step 5: Review…” where you’ll hit the blue “Submit application” button to finish
- Online registration must be completed before January 16th.
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING: Spending Sunday skiing or snowboarding at Ski Brule is a program option for this retreat for an additional fee. CPBC gets discounted group rates for lift tickets and ski/snowboard rental. See this year’s ski rates above. Helmets are required by One Life policy and come with rental equipment. A rental/release ski form will be sent out prior to the retreat weekend and must be filled out by a parent or guardian. If any of your students plan to go to the ski hill, a chaperone must accompany them and provide transportation and supervision while at the hill. If some students remain at CPBC they also require supervision for an adult leader. Ski/Snowboard Rental Form and Waiver – All skiers and snowboarders should fill out the form prior to coming. We’ll collect them on Saturday morning and the Ski Brule option will take place on Sunday. Ski forms and payment are due to CPBC (from youth leaders) during Saturday morning of the retreat.
Packing List: Do Not Bring:
Bedding Cell phone or electronic devices
Winter Clothing Knives/ weapons of any kind
Towel Alcohol/ tobacco/ illegal drugs
Toiletries Personal sports equipment
Swimsuit for sauna Valuable personal items
Bible
Notebook and pen
Camera
Flashlight
This is where we hang out.