We are excited about your transition into the RHBC Student Ministry!
Middle School is where students really start to figure out how their faith plays into their daily lives. I am excited to be a part of this journey with you and your student. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your student over the next few years.
In the following pages you will get an insight into what our Student Ministry is all about and ways you and your student can get involved.
As always, if you need anything, just ask. I’m glad that you’re here and look forward to serving you and your family.
Zakk RohrlackMinister of Middle School
Youth Ministry: Your TransitionYour transition into the Student Ministry at RHBC begins with M-Fuge 2014! After M-Fuge, you will continue to be a part of your 6th grade Sunday School Class. However, you will be welcome at any of our youth activities all summer! Be sure to participate in our weekly activities all summer, as well as any special events. At the end of the summer, on August 17th, you will join us in the Attic for your new 7th grade Youth Bible Fellowship class.
Important DatesJune 1, 2014 Beach Blast Parents/Student Meeting
June 9-14, 2014 M-Fuge Mission Trip (pg. 7 for details)
June 16-20, 2014 Vacation Bible School at RHBC
July 6-9, 2014 Middle School Beach Blast (pg. 8 for details)
August 17, 2014 Youth Bible Fellowship Promotion Sunday
September 2014 Middle School Fall Retreat
January 2015 Middle School Winter Retreat
March 2015 Disciple Now
Check the youth website at www.rhbcyouth.org for a detailed calendar of events for this Summer and school year!
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MergeMerge is a chance for middle school students to connect with others and to deepen their relationship with Christ. We’ll do this in a setting that is both comfortable and fun.
That description also includes the goals for Merge:
1) Connect with others=merge into student ministry 2) Deepen our relationship with Christ=our lives merge into His
We meet every Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. for a light meal, hang out time and video games. We then kick things off at 6:00 p.m. We have a time for announcements, group games and teaching done by Zakk and special guest speakers. Since starting in August 2012, Merge has become a highlight of the Middle School Ministry.
YBF (Youth Bible Fellowship) Grades 7-12
Every Sunday Morning - 9:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. for Middle & High School in the Attic.
Our Youth Bible Fellowship classes offer an opportunity for our youth to connect with one another and learn about Scripture. Led by caring adult leaders, our YBF classes are a wonderful environment for students to feel welcomed, connect with the youth ministry, and learn about the Bible.
Promotion Sunday - August 17, 2014August 17 will be your student’s first official Sunday as a member of the Student Ministry.
Whichever hour of YBF your family attends, your student will meet in the Attic for some donuts, juice, and fellowship before YBF starts.
*Before this date, only Wednesday nights and specific events are open to your student.
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D-Groups Grades 7-12
Every Wednesday Night - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for Middle & High School in the Attic.
This is a small group experience where they can dig into God’s Word. “D-Groups” are about discipleship and intimacy with God.
Merge
YBF Discipleship Process: What is the Goal for Each Grade?
7th GradeStudents who understand who Christ is and who they are in Christ.
8th GradeStudents who understand their relationship with Christ and its effect upon their relationships with others.
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9th GradeStudents who understand the nature/content of the Gospel and understand how to communicate it to others.
10th GradeStudents who understand their relationship with the culture around them and how to influence others for Christ within it.
11th GradeStudents who understand God’s purpose for their lives (His Glory) and where they uniquely fit within that purpose.
12th Grade Students who understand how to live out their future lives with a biblical worldview, and also their role within Christ’s body, the Church.
YBF Discipleship Process: What is the Goal for Each Grade?
2014 M-Fuge Information
WHO? Rising 7th grade students through rising 9th grade students
WHERE?Greenville, South Carolina (North Greenville University)
WHEN?June 9-14, 2014
WHAT?Every year middle school students from Riverland Hills travel to various college campuses around the Southeast for a week of serving others, worship, meeting new people, and learning more about the Lord. M-fuge is our yearly mission trip and is best described as a mission camp. They have 3 hours of Bible study and activity and 3 hours of various mission projects each day. It’s a great way for middle schoolers to serve and to learn.
HOW MUCH?$200 Total Payment Schedule: $100 deposit due at registration; final balance due June 2 (after May 18th, total cost goes up to $250)
Making a payment is always the way to reserve your spot on RHBC Student Ministry Retreats. And, with three ways to pay, signing up for a retreat at RHBC is easy. Choose one of the following ways to pay: 1. Drop your payment off at the Church Office (during office hours) 2. Drop your payment by the Attic and hand to Zakk or youth staff 3. Online Payments (see youth website, www.rhbcyouth.org)
Along with a payment, make sure to fill out a RHBC Medical Form and provide a copy of your student’s insurance card (front and back).
Be sure to check our website for complete details at rhbcyouth.org.
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2014 Beach Blast
WHO? Rising 7th grade students through rising 9th grade students
WHERE?Garden City Chapel and Retreat Center
WHEN?July 6-9, 2014
WHAT?Every year, youth from Riverland Hills travel to Garden City, SC to build friendships, relax on the beach, and grow spiritually. At Beach Blast, you will have the opportunity to participate in small group Bible studies led by high school students and large group sessions led by the praise band and the youth staff. Plus, with activities like going to Broadway at the Beach and various group challenges, you can be assured you will never be bored! Make sure to sign up for Beach Blast before spots fill up!
HOW MUCH?$150 Total Payment Schedule: $100 deposit due at registration; final balance due July 1 (after June 22, total cost goes up to $175)
DON’T FORGET:Parent/Student Meeting on June 1 in the Attic at 11:20 a.m. (Where we will go over what to bring, guidelines, last minute details, etc.)
Making a payment is always the way to reserve your spot on RHBC Student Ministry Retreats. And, with three ways to pay, signing up for a retreat at RHBC is easy. Choose one of the following ways to pay: 1. Drop your payment off at the Church Office (during office hours) 2. Drop your payment by the Attic and hand to Zakk or youth staff 3. Online Payments (see youth website, www.rhbcyouth.org)
Along with a payment, make sure to fill out a RHBC Medical Form and provide a copy of your student’s insurance card (front and back).
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Note to the Parents
We welcome your PRESENCE. The RHBC Student Ministry maintains an “open door” policy toward parents. You
are welcome to visit one of our programs at any time. We want you to see for yourself what your student is experiencing week to week.
We value your INPUT. Feel free to share your input, concerns, questions, comments, and
observations with our staff. We want to partner with you in any way we can.
We encourage your INVOLVEMENT. We are ALWAYS on the lookout for parents who have a special place in their hearts
for middle school students and are open to joining our volunteer team. Our volunteers help run events, lead Bible studies, organize ministry opportunities, and more. If you
would like to be involved on a regular basis, we’d love to talk to you personally!
We need your STUFF. This doesn’t happen often, but occasionally we need to borrow something
that we simply can’t provide on our own. Sports equipment, mini vans, homes, and the like are items that we may ask you to loan out on occasion to help us in a pinch.
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1. Let Zakk Rohrlack know you are interested in helping out with our Middle School Ministry.
2. Fill out a volunteer application and background check form.
3. Register/Pay (half price) for any events you would like to chaperone.
How do I get Involved?
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BlogEach week after Merge and following every retreat, I post a recap of the events to serve as a resource to you as a parent. I include an overview of the Scripture we used, any major themes that came up, and I also try to include a couple of follow up questions for you to ask your student.
The blog provides a way for you to stay current in what your student is being exposed to and also provides you with a way of following up.
We also use the blog to talk about other things going on in the student ministry. Make a point to check it every week to stay up to date.
The address is www.rhbcyouth.wordpress.com
Zakk’s ContactEmail: [email protected]
@rohrzakk
Office Phone: (803) 772-3227
Youth Website: www.rhbcyouth.org
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