Middle School Reach

The MS Reach ministry provides activities growth opportunities for students in grades 6-8. This involves regular meetings, Sunday school, summer camp, after school activities and other events. Please scroll down to see information on all of these activities.

Weekly Meetings

Formerly known just as “Youth Group” this meetings take place Wednesday evenings during the school year. From 7:30-9:05 PM at the church, the group will meet parallel to the Wednesday night worship service making it convenient for parent and student to come at the same time! Students will start upstairs in the sanctuary to sing along with the rockin’ praise band then move downstairs for some fun (hanging, games) and a brief lesson, applying Biblical principals to life in school and family.

Fall Fridays (Fun Fridays)

As the Middle School age usually has less going on after school than a typical High School student might, this will be one of the top priority programs for the MS. Being conveniently located directly across the street from both the New Fairfield Middle and High School, Pastor Joe’s house makes the perfect meeting place for a regular after school gathering. The kids could walk in about 5 minutes (most of that time would be on the school grounds!) and play the afternoon away in Pastor Joe’s large yard or in his cozy living room. Of course snacks will be provided. Check with Pastor Joe and the newsletter for days and details which change from season to season. We’ll try to have an after school gathering once a month.

Sunday School

An excellent Sunday School class is in place for the MS to go in depth of what the Bible is all about. Sunday school meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in our specially designed room downstairs, complete with chalk board paint (Pastor Joe loves that stuff!). You never thought Sunday morning’s could be this fun!

Lakeside Summer Camp

2003 was the third year in a row the MS traveled to Pittsfield, MA to attend Lakeside Christian Camp. Complete with a variety of skills classes to choose from, large camp activities and two games you’ll love (Gau Gau and Carpet Ball) this week-long camp is set on a beautiful lake in the Berkshire Mountains. With a chapel right on the lake, evening service at sunset is quite a sight, complete with the greatest new music that gets the kids moving! Solid speakers and messages make this a time of faith and character building that is anticipated all year long. Great cabins and good food make the week away from home even more bearable.

Confirmation

We offer our confirmation class to students starting in the 6th grade and up. This doesn’t mean the student has to participate in the class in the 6th grade, but rather when the student is ready to make that commitment at that age or any age thereafter. Baptism is the commitment of the parents to raise their baby in the church and to be responsible for teaching their child about the Christian faith. Confirmation is the students’ turn to take responsibility for their own continued growth in the Christian faith. In confirmation students learn about the church and what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a time for them to make their own decision to have Christ be their LORD and Savior. On Confirmation Sunday the students become members of the church and make their commitments public of their decision to follow Christ.