Middle School

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PICTURE THIS is our middle school ministry for 6th graders. Students gather in the first floor of Cornerstone on Sunday mornings at 9:15am for donuts and hang out time before a large group teaching time using their very own picture Bibles. Large group Bible teaching is led by a staff member of Youth Ministry. The students then break into small groups with an adult mentor and talk about what they've learned and how to apply it to their lives. Small groups are encouraged to serve together, worship together and attend Youth Ministry social events as a group.

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OASIS is a small group ministry for 7th and 8th grade students designed to help them grow in their relationship with God, make new friends and develop their own personal statement of faith.

This two-year Bible and Catechism study helps students dig into God's word to gain a deeper understanding of not only what they believe, but why they believe so they are ready to confirm and take ownership of their faith at the Confirmation service that takes place the end of their 8th grade year. This study also prepares them to receive the Lord's Supper and covers other topics such as Baptism, the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, and Confession and Absolution (also called the Office of the Keys). Groups of 6–8 students meet weekly with a mentor at a time that works best for them to review and discuss the assigned lesson. Groups are also encouraged to participate in service events, worship as a group and attend "Can't Miss" social events planned throughout the year.

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Did you know the sum of the 1.1.15.6 LIFEjourney model is 23? We believe the 1.1.15.6 model can help every Christian live out their LIFEjourney with Christ, so we created a fun, hang out time with friends called "23 Minute Party" that happens twice a week in Cornerstone.

On Sunday mornings starting at 10:23am, middle school and high school youth gather at Mission Café for donuts and juice. 23 Minute Party also happens on Wednesday nights for OASIS groups from 6:30pm–7:00pm. On Wednesday nights youth are treated to lemonade and free snacks and pizza and soda are sold for $1.