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Thrive

Not Registered for the 2011-2012 Thrive year? Contact Cheryl Park

5th Grade Thrive Registration Info:

Open Me

Sunday, March 4 from 2:00-3:30p in the Parish Life Center

Bring $30 and a few names of fellow fifth graders (same gender) you would like to be in a group with.

Thrive Galleries: 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 |2008-2009

Volunteer Application | Welcome Letter

Thrive is our small group catechism ministry at St. John’s! Thrive meets on Wednesday nights from the end of August to the early part of May. 3x a month over eighty 6-8th graders and their leaders (Guides) gather for:

Prayer, Bible study, service, social outings, team building, worship and… Above all, a relationship with God and each other.

Family Life, Friends, School/Other Activities, Sexuality, Self Image and Life Dangers

Download these brochures for more information:

Thrive Registration Form (2012-2013 form coming March ’12)
Thrive Covenant and Release Forms (2011-2012)
Thrive 2011-2012 Calendar
Parent Helper Schedule
Thrive Overview
Thrive Brochure

More information about Thrive is below…

Thrive Details

Thrive is designed to grow a junior high student (6-8th grades) in faith through the care and nurture of a small group. Christian relationships are the goal of the Thrive program. Each small group has usually 5-8 youth and 1-2 adults (Guides). Youth are grouped by gender. Thrive meets 3 times per month: 6:45-8:30pm

Thrive Schedule

1st and 3rd Wednesdays:

Learning Events: large group presentation and then small group time.

2nd Wednesdays:

Group Building Events: service, social or team-building as a small group.

4th and 5th Wednesdays:

Guides meet regularly on the 4th Wednesdays. Youth are off the 4th and 5th Wednesdays.

Thrive Focus

The Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism are the only study materials we use!

Our topics for discussion, reflection, and spiritual growth include: Family Life, Friendships, Dangers, School, Sexuality, Martin Luther, Self-image and more!

Thrive Guides

Thrive Guides are background-checked adults who co-lead a small group of boys or girls. Guides provide a caring and nurturing environent for both the whole group and each individual. Guides lead discussion among the group and provide structure and discipleship throughout the 3 years of Thrive.

CLICK HERE to dowload a detailed Thrive Guide Description.