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High School Ministry

High School Announcements

Focus for the year 2007-2008: Following Jesus means that we will not be conformed to the world but be transformed. Jesus said that following him is a call to carry our cross, to die to the world that we might truly live. It is a call to Be Radical. What good is it to gain the whole world but yet to forfeit our souls? We will learn what it means to Be Radical this year in HSM. Will you Be Radical this year?

SAM: The Sunday School classes are off for the summer this year. We will worship with our families this summer. There will be many activities for the students outside of Sunday morning. Check out the announcements page for the schedule of all summer events.

ELEMENT: This summer, we will have SPM (Sunday pm) on most Sunday evenings from 6-7:30 pm at NPC for Bible study. During the school year, our High School community meets every Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Naperville Presbyterian Church in Room 032. Students get together for games, sharing, prayer, Bible study and small group discussion on relevant issues for today's high school students. We'll ask difficult ethical, moral and spiritual questions that help you interact with your faith ad explore where your heart is in relation to the Gospel.

Small Groups: these meet as part of ELEMENT. These groups focus on building relationships with students and helping students understand how their faith affects their life. These groups meet during the school year.

Retreats, Trips and other Activities: Throughout the year, High School Ministries will have fun activities and service opportunities. Activities include fall and winter retreats, summer trips, community service projects, concerts, outings and fun nights.

SLT: The Student Leadership Team is a team of students organized to help run activities and plan meetings. The SLT consists of students who value NPC and are interested in helping customize the high school experience, care for others and change the course of ministry to students here.

Deeper Foundations: This 5 week study gives students an opportunity to better understand the Christian faith, looking at issues such as how we got our Bible and why we can trust it, what God is like, who Jesus is, how we grow in following Christ, and how the Presbyterian church fits into the midst of Christianity. This class serves as the high school version of communicants and membership class. For students who have gone through a communicant class, this study will help them deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and answer questions that they might face as they go through high school and college. Check the announcements page to see when this study is offered.

Contact Brian Dennert, Director of Student Ministries, with questions you may have about high school activities, small groups, curriculum and other ministry areas.