Events

We believe one way to help youth grow in their faith with Jesus and to connect with the Edge is to fellowship and hang-out with other believers. These are some of the events the youth might do outside of Sundays.

Barnswinging - In Ozark, MO., we spend a day paint balling and barnswinging. Yes! The day is for hanging-out and spending life together and shooting each other while Barnswinging! At the end of the day, we roast hot dogs and s'mores around a bonfire before we head home. This is for 6th-12th grades.

Winter Retreat

Chicago - Usually, every other year, right after Christmas, we go to Chicago for a time of fellowship and to live life together in the Windy City. This is for 8th-12th grades.
Ski Trip - On the other year where we don't go to Chicago we go on a ski trip to Colorado. We have gone to Winter Park over Presidents' Day weekend in the past. This trip is more expensive than the Chicago trip which is why we alternate them to have as many youth go as possible. This is for 8th-12th grades.

5th Quarters - After a football or basketball game we gather at the church to fellowship. Oftentimes, we recruit a band. This is also for 8th-12th grades.

Senior Trip - Each year the seniors head to California with Bill to spend some time talking about life skills, seeing the sights, and road tripping!

Variety Show!!! - Going to California is expensive. To help raise money for the trip, the seniors put on a variety show displaying their talent in front of the church on a Sunday night. It is always so much fun and the laughs are guaranteed!

Camp Barnabas - Every year a group of teens and adults go to Camp Barnabas in the Ozarks to minister to the needs of a special group of people. Depending on the week, they may be Down Syndrome, Cancer survivors, or burn victims or their families. This has been a great growth time where our youth learn to look outside themselves and love beyond the external trappings the way God loves us. Those who go to this summer camp for children with special needs experience an awesome, life-changing week of camp. It is an amazing experience for everyone who participates - always. There are only a limited number of spots a year to go to Barnabas. 14 and 15 year olds who truly have servants hearts can be "Barnstormers" and 16 year old and up can be CIA's who have a camper assigned to them for the week.

Every Young Man's Battle - Each year, the 9th grade guys do a study with Youth Pastor Bill O'Boyle based on the book and study guide by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker. At the end of the year they take a road trip to Florida to celebrate and spend more time in fellowship.

Every Young Woman's Battle - The girls do many different Bible and book studies but this is one of the popular ones.