Here at College Avenue, we strive to meet the needs of every member of the family.  We accomplish this goal by offering programs and classes that are relevant to all ages.  The following is a brief explanation of the various programs that can directly benefit your family and bring each member closer to God.

TWEENAGERS

This ministry meets the needs of those that are infants through the sixth grade.  Each month we strive to offer activities to grow spiritually and to build relationships in this age group.  A youth council consisting of parents of children in this age group assist in prayerfully planning these activities.  Activities range from a one day youth rally in August to skating parties.  Our goal is to provide quality spiritual activities to bring these young people closer to God and one another. 

YOUTH MINISTRY

Our youth ministry program involves all of our students in grades 7-12.  We have students from ElDorado as well as from several of the area schools.  Our goal is to help our young people grow spiritually, develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and equip them with the tools necessary to reach out to their friends with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ.  We also seek to build a solid, spiritual support group within the group itself.  This provides a safe haven of support and also accountability.  We accomplish this through monthly devotionals, weekly youth breakfasts and many other community building activities. 

We are actively involved with area congregations and participate in numerous youth rallies to promote spiritual growth.  Each July our congregation hosts T.L.U. (Teen Leadership University) which seeks to enable youth to be better leaders in their home, school, and in the church. 

We also participate in several service projects and mission trips throughout the year that expand their world view and allows our young people to grow in a variety of ways.

There is also a youth council made up of parents of kids in the group that deals directly with this age group and has a vested interest in their spiritual development. 

FAMILY MINISTRY

Through our family ministry program, we are bringing families closer together physically and spiritually.  We are accomplishing this goal by offering inter-generational and parenting classes, take home devotionals, family devotionals one night a month, family retreats, and many other opportunities for positive family interaction and spiritual growth.  

SUNDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES
5:45 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

GROWTH GROUPS:  A Growth Group is an informal gathering of people who are interested in mutually developing their own spiritual growth by investigating together what the Bible has to say about a particular subject.  A Growth Group is small enough to allow anyone who wishes to participate the freedom to speak within a casual, relaxed atmosphere.  All lessons are self-contained, and require no previous attendance, so anyone can “drop in” to visit any group at any time.  Click here to read more about our growth groups...

STAFFED NURSERY:  (Infants)  A fully staffed nursery at the back of the Auditorium will lovingly care for your infants while the Growth Groups are meeting.

CHILDREN’S BIBLE HOUR:  (18 months - those who have not yet entered Kindergarten)  In this program children are given a better knowledge of God's Word through songs, physical activities, crafts, and videos.

KIDS FOR CHRIST: (Grades K-5)  K.F.C. is designed to better prepare your child with the tools necessary to become a more complete person, bring them closer to God, and have a great time in the process.  Through memory verses, singing, skits, crafts, videos, and many other methods we strive each week to help children get a better grasp of the Bible as well as what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. We strive to ensure that those in attendance know all of the books of the Bible and are comfortable with many of the stories found in its pages.  We are blessed to have a great group of teenagers that teach many of the classes and serve as great role models for these young people. 

11/05/2007

College Avenue