STUDENT CONFERENCE

Student conference is a two and a half day weekend event in the fall. It is a gathering for students all over the surrounding states to worship, to communicate, to bond and to listen to guest speakers that will motivate students to be stronger Christians in the world and with their friends. We leave on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday afternoon. Our own youth leaders go along to join the students, and to make sure all goes well.

WINTER RETREAT

January is our winter retreat month. This is a memorable time for the students. We travel to Lawton, Michigan to Miracle Camp for a three day adventure. We leave on Friday and return late Sunday evening. While we are there we worship with a band, listen to guest speakers, but we also have time alone as a group for deeper discussions about what God is doing in the lives of each student. We have time to go outside in the feet... yes I said feet… of snow. We toboggan, play games against other high school students, ice skate, play basketball, and have indoor games also. There is only one price for this event, as meals, snacks, travel, and lodging are all included. Many look back on Winter Retreat as a place they experienced God.

OTHER MISSIONS

Our goal in the high school ministry here at New Castle is to provide a missions trip outside of our normal environment. We desire to have this every other year with the requirement that students are committed to the student ministries activities. These trips will provide opportunity to share Christ, serve, and learn how the gospel is alive in every culture.