WINDWOOD YOUTH
Ministry specifically designed for students in 5th through 12th grade, offering dedicated groups for preteens, junior high students, and high schoolers to support their unique spiritual growth and community needs.
Events
Join us weekly
Wednesdays
Wednesdays at Windwood are designed for the whole family.We begin together in the Worship Center with a meal at 6:00 PM, then students head to The Rock (the building at the back of our property) at about 6:30 PM for a time of prayer, a short devotional, and space to connect with friends.
At the end of the evening, students are brought back to the front of the church for parent pickup.
Sundays
Sundays are a great opportunity for students to grow in their faith and build community. We meet in The Rock, located in the back of the church property.
We begin with a brief Echo150 rehearsal at 8:30 AM in The Summit (our worship area in The Rock).
Doors to The Rock open at 9:00 AM, where students can check in, grab a snack, and spend time in the gym or café area.
At 9:30 AM, our youth worship time begins with songs, prayer, and announcements before students head to their age-based classes (see more information below).
Pre-Teens (5-6th)
Pre-Teens are in a unique phase of life because they’re feeling the tension of being caught between elementary and middle school. They’re beginning to experience drastic changes, they’re growing in their independence, and they’re also trying to figure out who cares about them.
Every Sunday morning at 9:30 our Pre-Teens (5th-6th graders) have a space and time that helps them trust God’s character, begin owning their faith, and experience God’s family. Pre-Teens will join middle school and high school youth in the Summit for a time of worship (2-3 songs) followed by a lesson led by their leaders, Tim Scholten and Wes Sorrels.
Jr. High School (7-8th)
Junior High School students are experiencing the most change (physically, emotionally, mentally) compared to any other phase. They’re beginning to ask and attempt to answer the question, “Who am I?” as they discover what makes them unique.
Every Sunday morning at 9:30 our middle school youth (7th-8th graders) have space to ask question as they seek to understand their faith more deeply and take deeper ownership of their faith. Middle school youth will join Pre-Teens and high school youth in the Summit for a time of worship (2-3 songs) followed by a lesson led by their leaders, John Scholten, Lena Scholten, and Rob McLaren.
High School (9-12th)
Today, high school youth are asking many questions - “Why should I believe?”, “How can I matter?”, “How will I do?”, and “Where do I belong?” During these phases of faith development, we try to help them clarify their values, explore and refine their gifts, and create a vision for their God-glorifying future so that they can discover their personal mission God has given them.
Every Sunday morning at 9:30 our High School youth will join their friends in the Summit for a time of worship (2-3 songs). Students can then choose from two paths:
High School Study & Discussion
Through lesson and discussion time, we explore various biblical topics that help impact each student’s world view and help frame the questions our youth struggle with today. Led by Meredith Ridenour and other leaders in our church family.
Confirmation
High school youth enter ninth grade looking for their tribe and asking the question, “Where do I belong?” To help them answer this question and pursue authentic faith as a part of our church family, we encourage all our incoming freshman (or older High School youth) to join Confirmation, a school-year-long discussion-based class covering a range of topics related to their faith. This class provides a space to dive deeper into specific areas of our faith, ask questions, write their own statement of faith, and become a member of the church should they decide to do so at the end of Confirmation. Our hope is that they will value and choose to be a part of our faith family by the end of the year. Led by Karl Gulick, Pastor Andrew, and others in our church family.
Confirmation began September 10th.
What is Echo 150?
Echo150 is our youth worship team, inspired by Psalm 150’s call for every generation to praise the Lord with gladness and music. We rehearse on Sunday afternoons and help lead worship as we begin our 9:30 AM Sunday School hour.
If you’re curious about joining, (whether you sing, play an instrument, or want to learn) please contact our Youth Director, Destiny, and she will gladly guide you through the next step in being a part.
As you get involved, you’ll also have the joy of working with Aiden, our Youth Ministry Assistant. A former Echo150 student himself, Aiden brings a genuine love for worship and a patient, encouraging heart for teaching music. He helps lead and mentor the team each week, walking alongside students as they discover and grow their gifts.
