JR. YOUTH GROUP
But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
LUKE 18:16
Growing in Faith Together
Our Junior Youth Group is for kids in grades 5-8. We meet for weekly Bible study, and have events including movie nights, bonfires, go-kart racing, retreats, and much more!
Junior Youth Group encourages service both within the church and in the community with servant events throughout the year.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Our Junior Youth Group (grades 5-8) meets on Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:15 in the 4th grade classroom upstairs. This study helps them grow in their knowledge of the Bible, relate it to everyday life, and have a community of their own.
You don’t have to be a member of Abiding Savior to join us on Sunday mornings, but we know that it can be a little scary to be the new kid. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if there’s something we can do to make your first visit a little easier. We hope you’ll join us soon!
Upcoming Events
Join us and skate at the largest outdoor skating rink in the midwest, Steinberg Ice Rink at Forest Park. We won’t be making reservations in advance—each family will need to purchase tickets and rent skates individually at the rink. Information, pricing, and advance ticket sales can be found at https://www.steinbergrink.com/.
This event is for Junior (5th-8th) and Senior (9th-12th) youth and their families. THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT. This is a large rink and will be open to the public. Parents don't have to skate, but we do need you to stay and supervise any youth you bring to the event.
Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
Steinberg is open skating 11am-11pm, but we'll plan to meet around 2:00.
While we don’t need permission slips or an official RSVP for this event, we would love to know who’s coming so we can communicate any last-minute changes. Thank you!
Previous Events
Grog Night! (January 2025)
We had over 60 Jr Youth join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship!
2024 YouthsGiving
5th - 12th grade students filled their bellies, watched A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, wrote Christmas cards for residents at a nearby nursing home, and played some fun (and messy!) games!
Grog! (Fall 2024)
5th - 8th grade students, church youth, and friends attended a fun event that included a devotion a few games of Grog. We had over 60 youth attend!
ChickenBall!
5th - 12th grade students, church youth, and friends came together for a day of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! Think kickball ... but with a twist—we took away the ball and replaced it with a rubber chicken and a tennis racket!
Grog + Pizza Night
5th - 12th grade students, church youth, and friends attended a fun event that included dinner, a devotion, and Grog. We had 8 parent volunteers and over 50 youth attend!
Jr + Sr Youth Group Pickleball
Thank you to Bob and Jane Banker for helping teach/coach some new pickleball recruits!
Youth Group YouthsGiving and Food Drive
Junior and Senior Youth Groups gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving together with a potluck dinner, a movie, a devotion, and a cranberry jelly sculpting contest. The youth also wrote Christmas cards that will be distributed to residents at local nursing homes. In partnership with the school student council, we also hosted a canned food drive to benefit the food pantry at Saint Trinity Lutheran Church in the city.
