Middle School Youth Ministries
FBI© stands for Fellow Believers in Christ. We are the 6th-8th grade Middle School Ministry here at Southridge. FBI© exists to help students take the next step in their knowledge and understanding of Christ. There are many programs offered through the FBI© ministry that help us to accomplish this goal.
Fusion Groups
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Fusion Groups are a place where you can be real about who you are and what your life’s all about! Fusion Groups are a place to find support and accountability in your daily walk, and to learn more about God. They’re also a place to serve, ask questions, build lasting relationships, and grow! Basically, Fusion Groups are a small group where you can fuse your life with fellow believers, caring adults, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ!
Fusion Groups are groups of 4-7 students and 1-2 caring adult(s) who meet together on a weekly basis to learn more about God’s Word and to support each other as you make your faith real in your daily life! Groups are gender-specific and based on grade, school, or friendship groups. Meeting times are decided by the group based on their schedules. So no matter how busy your schedule, there is a Fusion Group for you!
XLR8
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XLR8 meets each Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. XLR8 is specifically designed to be a comfortable atmosphere for all Middle School students. Those students who do not know Christ will have a chance to be cared for and supported as they hear about how Jesus plays a real part in their daily life. XLR8 isn’t about knowing the right “Christian lingo” or memorizing the Bible front to back. It’s a place for real relationships to be formed—relationships that teach the love of Christ. XLR8 is also a place where students can use and develop their talents to be used for Christ.
On Friday night you will experience a time for hanging out and playing in the game room, gym, on the video games, or just talking with friends and enjoying some slushies! But, you will also have a chance to hear about how Christ can play a real part in your daily life through a time of worship, drama, testimony, dance, small groups, and a relevant message.
RAAW
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RAAW (Real Action At Work) will offer opportunities to serve the community by doing work on people’s houses and yards, serving the elderly in the community, working with the Boys and Girls Club, and so much more
If you are interested in going on the summer mission trip, you will be required to have a minimum of 5 hours of RAAW service. But don’t stop there! Reach out and serve for at least 15 hours, and there will be a special surprise for you at the end of the year!
RAAW hours will be tracked with a small form that the student must complete. These forms will be the only way that we will know to credit you with hours. Forms will be available on Friday nights and at each service event. Or you can print it out Here!Service Opportunities
Sunday, October 30-Fallapalooza
Saturday, November 5- Fall Work Day or Kalamazoo Gospel Mission TUESDAY TURNAROUND
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On the first and third Tuesday of every month, we will be opening up the Oasis from 6-8 p.m. Stop by anytime to hang out with friends and awesome adults. This will be a great time to connect with others and to bring your friends to a comfortable and welcoming hang-out spot! The cafe and game room will be open for pool, air hockey, ping pong and snacks at a minimal cost. We will also hang out in the lobby and play video games, cards, or just talk. Outside we’ll play b-ball, frisbee, and more (when the weather agrees!)
SPECIAL EVENTS
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There are always special things going on that you can be plugged into. Here’s what’s coming up next!
WINTER RETREAT- Sign-ups have begun for our Winter Retreat at Grace Adventures, Silver Lake, which will be held January 13-15. The cost is $100.00 per student. Sign-up on Friday nights at XLR8.