Rooted: Youth and Family Ministries

Did you know that social researchers have found that youth who attend a youth group demonstrate the following positive-life outcomes compared to their non-religious peers:  Increased physical health, a longer lifespan, more life satisfaction, better problem-solving skills, greater friendship support, an increased ability to cope with life’s problems, healthier family relationships, and reduced depression (youthministry.com).  Age-appropriate faith development can give our youth the tools for coping with an ever-stressful and constantly changing world. Haven’t we all shared concerns about the coping mechanisms and social skills of our kids? Oakfield Community Church sees the importance of youth ministry, and we know that healthy kids and youth help make healthy families and a healthy community. 

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It is for this reason that we have created "Rooted" Youth and Family Ministries. Not only do we, as a church, see the incredible value of youth ministy - we want to create an easy on-ramp for kids to experience church, in a fun and age-engaging way. To accomplish that, for those in 2nd-5th grade we will run a weekly after school program from 3:15-5PM. During this time we will build relationships with our elementary aged "Oaks" through activities, time, and laughter. This will include everything from board games to kickball to capture the flag, to snacks and homework help. We view this time as integral beginning to faith development and a new and exciting way to introduce our kids to the love of Jesus Christ through fun, community building, adventure!

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From 7-8PM each Wednesday our Rooted Youth Group will meet in their newly revamped youth room. During this time, we'll build community and work to nuture the deep roots of faith necessary to create healthy kids. Our 6th - 12th graders will have everything from music to service to games and faith developing conferences. Over the last year we've built a strong foundation in our youth group that we plan to expand and deepen.