YOUTH

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GRADES 6 - 8

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GRADES 6 - 8

GRADES 9 - 12

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GRADES 9 - 12

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GRADES 6 - 8

In Youth Ministry, we teach biblical messages that apply to real life so students can grow strong in their faith as they cultivate a deep relationship with Jesus. Students will experience engaging worship, interactive teaching, prayer, and connect with others in a small discipleship group. Retreats, serving opportunities, mission trips and other fun activities give students the chance to Love, Live and Serve like Jesus.

SUNDAYS

Students worship with their family in the Worship Service. Occasionally, students meet between or after services for special gatherings.

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DEEPER: Sunday Evenings

6:30 - 8:00pm —  Homes in New Prague, Jordan,

Prior Lake and Shakopee

Grades 9 - 12 also meet on Sunday evenings for Deeper. This is the River’s Bible Study ministry that equips students to be lifelong learners of God’s Word by meeting in various homes in a “LifeGroup” format to connect and study the Bible together! Watch for upcoming Deeper sessions in the Upcoming Events below.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

September thru April
6:30 - 8:00pm
Prior Lake and Shakopee Campus

6:00pm - Doors open at for students to hang out with each other and their leaders while playing interactive games and activities.
6:30pm - Our program begins with worship time or large group games followed by a message from the Bible. To end the night, students break up into discussion groups to pray for each other and to spend time together talking about the message and how to apply it to their lives with their peers and volunteer adult leaders.
8:15pm - Doors close.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

September thru April

6:30 - 8:00pm

Prior Lake and Shakopee Campus


6:00pm - Doors open at for students to hang out with each other and their leaders while playing interactive games and activities.

6:30pm - Our program begins with worship time or large group games followed by a message from the Bible. To end the night, students break up into discussion groups to pray for each other and to spend time together talking about the message and how to apply it to their lives with their peers and volunteer adult leaders.

8:15pm - Doors close.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU

Please join us for a delicious meal - 5:15 - 6:15pm


Seniors (55+): $4.00, Adults: $5.00,
Ages 4 - 12: $4.00, 3 & under free.

10-meal punch cards available for $40. (Order Online)

The full menu for Wednesday nights for the 2025/2026 school can be found below.

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SUMMER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

May through August 2024
6:30pm — Prior Lake Campus
Flood and River students in grades 6 -12 will grow in their faith and enjoy community together through times of worship, teachings from God’s Word, games, hang out time, and discussion groups. EVERYONE will meet together at one campus this summer.

6:00pm - Doors open and pizza dinner available for $4. The canteen is also open for      buying pop and candy.
6:30 - 8:00pm - Program
9:00pm - Doors close

SUMMER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

May through August
6:30pm — Campuses Combined

Flood and River students in grades 6 -12 will grow in their faith and enjoy community together through times of worship, teachings from God’s Word, games, hang out time, and discussion groups. EVERYONE will meet together at one campus this summer.


6:00pm  - Doors open and pizza dinner available for $4. The canteen is also open for buying pop and candy.

6:30 - 8:00pm  - Program

9:00pm  - Doors close

ANNUAL EVENTS

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Fall Retreat
Grades 6 – 12
Students spend five days together (over MEA in October) devoted to God. Great speakers, worship band, group discussion, team building games and a ton of fun.
Winter Retreat
Grades 6 – 8
The winter retreat is a weekend getaway opportunity for students to grow in their faith through worship alongside other youth groups, hear God’s word from a great speaker, and have lots of winter fun together!
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Winter Retreat
Grades 9 – 12
Students spend time together devoted to God. Great speakers, worship band, group discussion, team building games and a ton of fun.
Palooza
Grades 6 – 8
Invite your friends for a crazy night of fun, food and games. Come enjoy indoor laser tag, an ultimate assault obstacle course, human bowling and more! This epic event takes place on a Friday night in February.
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ANNUAL EVENTS

A group of children are standing in a field holding sticks.
Fall Retreat
Grades 6 – 12

Students spend five days together (over MEA in October) devoted to God. Great speakers, worship band, group discussion, team building games and a ton of fun.

A group of people are standing in the snow holding snow shovels.
Winter Retreat
Grades 6 – 8

The winter retreat is a weekend getaway opportunity for students to grow in their faith through worship alongside other youth groups, hear God’s word from a great speaker, and have lots of winter fun together!

A group of people are standing in the snow holding snow shovels.
A group of people are blowing up balloons in a room.
Winter Retreat
Grades 9 – 12

Students spend time together devoted to God. Great speakers, worship band, group discussion, team building games and a ton of fun.

A group of people in green shirts are playing a game with logs.
Palooza
Grades 6 – 8

Invite your friends for a crazy night of fun, food and games. Come enjoy indoor laser tag, an ultimate assault obstacle course, human bowling and more! This epic event takes place on a Friday night in February.

A group of people in green shirts are playing a game with logs.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout the year, we have various youth trips, camps, or retreats that allow our students to encounter God in fresh and personal ways. We never want finances to be a burden for someone who wishes to attend. We desire to have scholarship funds available to help those in our congregation attend these events more easily. 



GIVE TO THE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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MISSION TRIPS

Each summer youth have the opportunity to serve on a mission trip. We will learn to serve those in need, God’s heart for the lost, how to share our faith, and put into practice what we are learning. The US based trips are one weeklong and located in the Midwest. The international trip to Czech is open to high schoolers and is two weeks long in July.

LEARN MORE

FAMILY MINISTRY CALENDAR

Keep up to date with all the Family Ministry events with this handy calendar, published three times a year.

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SERVE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Looking for a place to help out on Wednesday nights?  Check out the options below.

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FAMILY MINISTRY CALENDAR

Keep up to date with all the Family Ministry events with this handy calendar, published three times a year.
A family ministry calendar with a picture of a group of people

SERVE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Looking for a place to help out on Wednesday nights?  Check out the options below.
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UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

CONTACT

Nathan Miller

Lead Youth Pastor
Email Nathan

Sam Dahl

Shakopee Campus Youth Pastor
Email Sam

Chris Maas

PL Youth Director
Email Chris

Gen Johnson

Ministry Associate (Kids & Youth)
Email Gen

Tim Graham

Youth Resident
Email Tim

Case Mulder

SH Youth Director
Email Case

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