Reaching students by connecting them to God and one another, and challenging them to grow to maturity in Christ is the drive behind everything we do in Northland at Longwood's student ministries. High school students are challenged to “Make Kingdom Noise” by acting out the call Christ gives us of loving one another and spreading the Word. Students are always encouraged to bring friends! New to Northland Student Ministries? Click to here to complete the student profile.
Special Events:
Baccalaureate
Wednesday, May 22
from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
The Rink
In honor of the graduating class of 2013, Student Ministries will be hosting Baccalaureate for seniors and their families and friends. This is open to any graduating senior wanting to participate. Due by May 2 from each senior: One baby picture and one graduation picture, and any other pictures of graduating seniors you may have from any of our retreats or events. Please send photos to shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net. Seniors, be in 1116-1118 by 6:45 p.m. in your cap and gown, so you to can prepare to walk in together. The service will start at 7:00 p.m..
Dodgeball League
Thursdays
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Rink
WantokSports in partnership with the Northland Student Ministries is launching a 2013 Spring Dodge Ball League that will run from April 4 to approximately May 23. The league will be made up of co-ed players from both high school students (9th grade and up) and adults. Players will be divided up in teams of 6-10 players and must include at least one player from both sexes on a team. Players can form their own teams in advance by coming up with a team name and identifying a team captain and indicating this on their registration form. It will be a…
Weekly Events:
IAMTHIRD Gathering
Last IAMTHIRD of the 2013 School Year is May 15, 2013. Join us for the Baccalauarate to celebrate our Seniors on May 22. If you are a Senior, check out the Baccalaurate post for more info.
IAMTHIRD is our High School Youth Group. It is an evening of large group discipleship and community. Show up at 6:30 p.m. for some free time (we have pool, foosball, video games, etc to play) and dinner (food available for purchase). At about 7:00 p.m. we come together for some amazing worship, sometimes games, and always some solid bible teaching. We are usually done by 8:30 p.m.. If it is your first time, complete the profile (at the top of High School page), or you can do it when you arrive. We will connect you with some other students to help you connect throughout the night if you don't already know someone.
IAMTHIRD (Summer)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:45 p.m. in the RINK
June 12-July 31, 2013
All 2013-2014 9th-12th graders are welcome.
IAMTHIRD is our High School Youth Group. It is an evening of large group discipleship and community. Over the Summer, our Interns will be running the show!
Show up at 6:30 p.m. for some free time (we have pool, foosball, video games, etc to play) and dinner (food available for purchase). At about 7:00 p.m. we come together for some amazing worship, sometimes games, and always some solid bible teaching. We are usually done by 8:30 p.m..
If it is your first time, complete the profile (at the top of High School page), or you can do it when you arrive. We will connect you with some other students to help you connect throughout the night if you don't already know someone.
High School Small Groups
Various Times and Locations
Small Groups meet to focus on how as individuals and as a group students can be putting God's love into action every day. Groups are formed based on shared passions. If you are interested in forming or joining a small group or being an adult leader contact
shaylynn.stoner@northlandchurch.net.
Opportunities to Serve:
Distributed Journeys/Serve Projects
We encourage our students to grow in their own faith by offering many different areas of service and learning experiences. Students can participate in
local serve projects and venture out far and wide to places like Mississippi, Jamaica, Egypt, the Ukraine, and Africa for summer short-term mission trips to see and be a small part of the work God is doing all over the world. For information on these trips, please head to
somedayistoday.net.
High School Servant Leadership
LUGrox CAPTAINS
The primary goal of Northland Student Ministries is to lead students to a deeper understanding of their God-given, unique strengths and spiritual gifting so that they use those gifts and strengths to serve others. All 9th-12th-graders are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Servant Leadership Ministry. We have LUGrox Setup Crew, for
freshmen (application available
here), and for
sophomores, juniors and seniors, we have middle school Area Bible Study trainer and LUGRox captain positions (application available
here). Students meet through out the school year to be equipped, held accountable and encouraged. There is also a Doulos (Servant Leadership) Retreat (10th-12th graders in August each year.
Complete the 2012-13 Servant Leadership Covenant
Lesson for 4/06/13
Middle School Spring Retreat 13
LUGrox Set-Up Crew
If you will be a 2012-2013 9th grader and are interested in being part of Set-Up Crew, please complete the
9th Grader Leadership Application. If accepted you will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturdays (starting in the Fall) at 5:45 pm (4:30 p.m. the first week-August 25th) and be done 9:00 p.m.. Set-Up Crew does the set-up and tear down for LUGrox as well doing a discipleship curriculum during the school year. If you are interested in being a LUG captain, Set-Up Crew is an important step.
Sports Ministry
Do you have a passion for sports? Are you interested in using sports as a ministry? Contact: brent@wantoksports.org
Student Ministries Worship Teams
Do you have a passion for worship? Play an instrument? Sing? Complete the
application now to get started with the Student Ministries Worship Teams.
Parent Resources:
Family Food Truck Night @ the Rink
Saturday, June 8
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Rink
Starting at 6:00 p.m. the Rink will be open with drinks and tables/chairs for you to eat and connect with other families. Grab food from a Food Truck, or bring something from home. If you purchase from a Food Truck, we recommend being in line by 6:00 p.m. to avoid the rush. At 7:00 p.m. you'll hear about the amazing summer Student Ministries and Children's Ministry has planned for your family. Please bring a dessert to share. All ages welcome!!! Please RSVP.
Building Strong Families
Saturday, June 22-Saturday, July 27
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Rink
Join us for… Building Strong Families: Summer Nites DETAILS: DATE: Saturday Nights (June 22 - July 27) TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm THEME: Sticky Faith: Everyday ideas to build lasting faith in your kids LOCATION: The Rink at Northland WHO IS IT FOR? • Families with Middle and/or High school students. • Childcare is provided - Your younger ones (Infant - 5th grade) are invited for dinner & family activity with your entire family. •Registration is REQUIRED for Childcare and REQUESTED for everyone. SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 6:30 - Family Meal Time & Table Connections Meal time is a great time to catch up…
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