The Student Ministries mission is to provide a place for
students to BELONG;
teach them what we BELIEVE;
and see them BECOME disciples
of Christ.
This is the place online to see what's happening in Central's Student Ministries...
to learn all about us, and how you can join in. This site is alive, and (generally)
current, so be sure to bookmark it and check back regularly to get the latest.
Inputs and suggestions for what we can add or improve are always welcome too.
~ ~ StormWatch ~ ~
A Closer Look At What's On The Horizon For Storm Student Ministries
--- WEEKEND OF MARCH 14TH ---
The next EYE OF THE STORM [EOS] will be March 18th from 7-9 pm at the
Acton house. EOS is for all students interested in helping to shape
what happens next in Student Ministries.
OASIS happens every Sunday morning at 10 am for all students.
Options for this semester include DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
(Confirmation for High School Students),
OPERATION TIMOTHY (for Middle School Only),
and NOOMA, NOOMA.
A new prayer space called THE PLACE will open in the Loft
after school for HOLY WEEK. Any students seeking a sanctuary
and a place to connect with God, should visit the balcony in the Loft!
High School Students, mark you calendars for April 11-13 for
STORYLINE: THE HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT!
Registration Forms for the High School Retreat are now available! The deadline
to sign up in Sunday, March 30th!
There are a few new spots recently acquired for the
SUMMER MISSION TRIP to MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A completed application and deposit are required to secure a spot!
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! We are still able to use our tickets
for the BALTIMORE BLAST game we missed! The new date is
Saturday, March 29th! If you signed up and did not get a refund, you don't
need to pay anything. If you signed up and did get your money back, the cost
is $16! If you did not sign up, but want to go, contact the Student
Ministry Office!
The next WHIRLWIND [Middle School] is Friday,
April 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Small Groups will follow from 8 to 9 pm.
The next STORM [High School] is Sunday,
March 30th from 6 to 7:30 pm. Small Groups will follow in area homes until 9 pm.
Like the rotating photos here? Suggestions for good ones to add
to the rotation welcomed... email Matt or Jeff.
Youth Links
There are lots of links
to all kinds of youth stuff here... youth orgs, study resources, ezines,
music, events, some Local Schools
and Colleges, other youth
groups ... even some resources for parents
Check them out and send
in your additions. Especially blogs or websites by youth in our group...
Do you struggle with internet pornography? If so, take a look at
this site for some help...
Information about volunteering with Student Ministries, including
mission, ministry values, strategy, environment, detailed volunteer
job descriptions, volunteer application, etc. (PDF format, 219kb)