NExT / Twice a Month Meetings

 

NExT stands for “New Exciting Transitions” and is a St. Andrew Youth Ministry program for High School Juniors and Seniors.

Who: 11-12th grade

When: Sundays at 10:45-12:00

Where: Conference room

Leaders: Judy Morgan, Ed Vaughn, Denis Ljung

What: To help prepare for life after high school

The mission of this program is to better prepare high school youth spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally for the transition from high school to college, career or military service. To download a PDF of the Mission Statement and Goals, click here.

High School Juniors and Seniors meet twice a month (September – May) in the St. Andrew church conference room from 10:45am to 12 Noon.

NExT Meeting Dates
Further topics will be listed when available.

September 23
The Realities of Research; Kickoff Meeting – parents welcome

October 7

No class.

October 14

‘Be The Church’ Community Service
(no regular class)

October 21

Money Matters Part 1

October 28
Money Matters Part 2

November 4
Money Matters, Part 3

November 18
Thanksgiving Baskets with the Youth Group (no regular class)

December 2
Money Matters, Part 4

December 16
Money Matters, Part 5

December 30
College Panel Discussion with St. Andrew college students

January 6
No class.

January 20
Expectations and Failure – How to recover if you fall.

February 3
Change and Challenges, 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe Team Challenge

 February 17
Worldview: Beliefs and Behaviors

March 3
What do you believe?

March 17
Taking your faith to college.

March 31
Easter Sunrise Service with Youth Group
(no regular class)

April 7
Healthy Eating on A Budget

April 14
Team Challenge Cook-Off

May 5
Make ‘Plan’ for First Two Weeks at College

If you have questions, call Judy Morgan @ 707-321-1480 or e-mail judy@stdynamics.com

Please check back for additional scheduled meeting dates.

Click here to download a PDF of Topic Areas and Other Activities.

Click here to download a PDF of Resources Used.

Click here to download comments from past participants.

Bring a friend & join us for the FUN!!!

If you have questions, call Judy Morgan @ 707-321-1480 or e-mail

judy@stdynamics.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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