Youth Education
Visions
Sunday school for grades 6 (Room 314) & 7 (Room 315), Sunday at 10 a.m.
A program to help middle schoolers “see visions” of God and life (Joel 2:28), Visions is designed to encourage young teens to think about and learn about their role in God’s world and God’s message to them. The program begins on September 13th with permanent guides who will be with the class through the year.
F.O.C.U.S. (Finding Ourselves in Christ through Unity and Service)
Eighth grade confirmation program
F.O.C.U.S. is West Side’s confirmation program, in which 8th graders learn what it means for Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior and how to actively live out their faith as a member of the church. Retreats, service projects, social events, and regular worship attendance further this learning and create bonds of friendship within the group. See the separate FOCUS page for details.
S.W.A.T. (Sealed with a Theology)Sunday school for grades 9-12, Sunday at 10 a.m., Youth Barn
High school youth: don’t lose touch with the church! Don’t give up on the Bible! We offer the S.W.A.T. program, a Bible-oriented discussion group concentrating on current events and pertinent issues in your life. Led by Mark Babunovic, Myra Garcia, and John Pierce, S.W.A.T. meets each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. in the Youth Barn. West Side membership is not a prerequisite; bring a friend.