Thrive
Thrive Galleries: 2009-2010 |2008-2009
5th Grade Registration Meeting: March 14, 2010 (2-3:30pm, Parish Life Center)
Volunteer Application | Welcome Letter
Click link to download form: Thrive Registration Form (09-10)
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 120 6-8th graders and their leaders (Guides) gather for:
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Prayer, Bible study, service, social outings, team building, worship and… Above all, a relationship with God and each other.
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Family Life, Friends, School/Other Activities, Sexuality, Self Image and Life Dangers
Download these brochures for more information:
- Thrive Registration Form (09-10)
- Thrive Covenant and Release Forms
- Thrive 2009-2010 Calendar
- Parent Helper Schedule
- Thrive Overview
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 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.
- Contact Cheryl Park for more information: (309) 827-6121, ext 226
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