Social Media Witnesses- Post quotes, events, personal testimonies, and more using hashtags #miraclemonday, #testimonytueday, #worshipwednesday, #thankfulthursday, #fridaysforJesus
Outreach- Invite a friend to each event with the youth group
Growth- Each month there will be a theme scripture. Come to events with your insight/ revelation for the scripture of the month
Spiritual Supporters- Encourage each other regularly
Safe Place- Write notes or a signal word about issues you may be struggling with, so that only the Pastor/ First Lady can view to pray and counsel you. Church is to be your safe place and guide from the cares of this word
Event Schedule
(Note: Dates and events are subject to change.)
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Event Type: Social and Worship Event: Team Building and Trusting in God Place: Tippecanoe Library – Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister meeting room Time: TBA Primary Goal: This will be a group meeting event. There will be team building activities such as games and ice breakers. Each of the games will be centered around our spiritual walks with God. There will also be group discussions about how the teens feel about the youth group so far. As well as, Q & A about spiritual journey and goals for continuous growth in God. Sub sandwiches will be served for lunch. Estimated Cost: $50 for food
Saturday, April 6, 2019 Event Type: Community Service Event: Habitat for Humanity Place: Location in Lafayette Time: TBA Primary Goal: Help in a building project with the habitat for humanity program. Estimated Cost: Free
Friday, April 12, 2019 Event Type: Fundraiser Event: Skip-a-meal Place: TBA Time: All Day Primary Goal: The youth group will partner with a locate restaurant so that they will agree to donate 10%- 15% of proceed from sells made on this day by customers sent by Whole Truth youth group. The group will spread the word to family/friends, share on social media, and with church members. Estimated Cost: Goal $70
Friday, April 19, 2019 Event Type: Educational Event Event: College Tour Place: Purdue University Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Primary Goal: Enable the teens to get tours of the campus dorms, eat at the dining courts, view one the engineering labs, and try out the aviation pilot simulators. The tour will conclude with them teens bowling in the Purdue Memorial Union. Estimated Cost: TBA
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Event Type: Educational Event: Teen Education 1-on-1 Place: Tippecanoe Library- Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister meeting room Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Primary Goal: We will inform them about steps to take when opening a bank account.
How to write a check.
How to save
Safety tips for shopping online
Teach why your social media image matters
Conclude this event with group discussions concerning our spiritual walks with God. Estimated Cost: $50 food
Saturday, May 25, 2019 Event Type: Community Service Event: Visiting Senior Citizen Home Place: Senior Citizen Home Time: TBA Primary Goal: Bring balloons and cards with hand written messages and church information. The teens will play games with the seniors, show them how to use electronics such as their camera phones. Finally, possibly watch a movie. Estimated Cost: Free
Saturday, June 15, 2019 Event Type: Fundraiser Event: Face Painting Booth Place: TBA Time: TBA Primary Goal: The teens will setup a face painting booth at a locate fair. They will use face painting stencils or free hand designs in order to face prints for young children. The charge per face will be between $3-$7. Estimated Cost: Goal $200
Friday, July 12, 2019 Event Type: Educational Event: Media 1-on-1 Place: Tippecanoe Library- Media Room Time: 1 - 3:00 p.m. Primary Goal: For the teen to learn how to the media equipment available at the local library. This includes the software, green screen and cameras. The teens will also have the opportunity to take professional and casual pictures behind the green screen. Also, assist with creating outreach fliers for the church. Estimated Cost: $50 food
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Event Type: Fundraiser Event: Skip-a-meal Place: TBA Time: All Day Primary Goal: The youth group will partner with a locate restaurant so that they will agree to donate 10%- 15% of proceed from sells made on this day by customers sent by Whole Truth youth group. The group will spread the word to family/friends, share on social media, and with church members. Estimated Cost: Goal $70
Saturday, August 24, 2019 Event Type: Social Event: Trampoline Park Place: Elite Air Time: 5 p.m. Primary Goal: To have fun and enjoy the summer Estimated Cost: $150