Youth and Children

Weekly Events:

Sr. High: Sundays from 4-6 in the youth room. We are looking at a chapter a week from C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. Followed by games, service projects, & rootbeer and theology.

Jr. High: Bible Study on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 in the Jr, High room. Dinner is provided. We are currently looking at the question: Why is there evil in the world, and did God create it?

Kids Klub: Is every other Thursday from 5:30 -6:30 in the Education Building. Our Bible lesson will tie in with the Sunday School lesson from that week, along with games and service projects. Dates for Kids Klub are 11/13, 12/4, 12/18.

Upcoming Events:

Youth Group Christmas Party: Friday December 19th for Jr. & Sr. High from 6-8pm. We will have our annual gift exchange at the party.

Fundraising opportunities:

Say Grace Cafe`: The Grimmer's will be hosting five course meal with wine pairings. Cost is $50/person Sign ups are on the Youth Bulletin Board, or email Jason. The next date is December 13th.

We will have events to earn money towards your National Youth Gathering Trip or Confirmation Camp starting up in December. Watch the announcements and the Facebook page over the next few weeks.

Director of Youth and Family Ministry

Hi, my name is Jason Greenwald. I was born up North in Green Bay, WI (Go Pack Go!) but was raised int he Chicago land area (Go Cubs!). Growing up, I was always into music and sports. I have played in quite a few bands playing guitar, bass, and lead singer. I own ten guitars and am always looking for another to add to the collection. Athletically, I played soccer and basketball in high school and in college I played men's volleyball. I graduated from Carthage College in 2002 with my degree in History and started working as a Youth Director in the Twin Cities. In 2005, I moved to Texas to take another youth director position and was there until 2009. While there, I met my wife Michelle. We have a four year old named Aurora and Jonah was born on Easter this year. I graduated from Wartburg Seminary in the spring of 2013 with my Masters of Theology with an emphasis in Youth, Culture, and Mission. Abiding Grace then hired me in the fall of 2013, and I am looking forward to the adventures that God has in store for the youth and children here at the church.