Hey volunteers! We're off to a great start this year! Have we mentioned lately how much we love serving with you?

Here’s a few things coming up in our ministry . . . 

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: OPEN HOUSE
 If you know a family that's new to our ministry, invite them to our Open House so we can introduce them and their teenager to our youth ministry! Get the details on our website.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER KICK-OFF
Our big volunteer Kick-Off is coming up quickly and we need you there! We'll be hanging out, eating good food, and casting vision for the new school year. Don't miss it! RSVP by the end of this week.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: ALL-NIGHTER
We're kicking off this school year with an all-night event designed to help students connect with their small group, invite friends, have some fun, and hear a little bit about Jesus. Get the details on our website!

THROUGH THE FIRE: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON FRIENDSHIP
WEEK 3 BIG IDEA: IN THE FIRE, TRUE FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE PURIFYING

SERIES OVERVIEW:
If you tried to define “friendship” based only on what you see on Instagram, you might think #friendship was all about group hugs, selfies with your bestie, or tagging each other in your favorite memes. But real friendship isn’t so picture perfect. In this 4-week series, you’ll challenge students to build the kind of friendships that go beyond the surface – the kinds of friendships you’ll need when times get tough. You’ll look at three key friendships as Scripture, as well as the friendship God offers us through Jesus, as you help teenagers see that Godly friendships can shape us, heal us, and purify us – especially during difficult times.

DOWNLOAD THIS WEEK'S SMALL GROUP GUIDE

If you want to earn a teenager's trust, consistency is key. You prove you can be trusted when you show up and keep showing up over, and over, and over again.

So tell us. Why did you decide to serve with teenagers this year? Reply to this email and let us know! [Look for ways to share the answers to this question on social media or at your next program.]