PowerLife starts on Wednesday, Sept. 10!
If you’re already registered, thank you! If you still need to register (or know another family who might be interested), there is still time to sign up for PowerLife.
Or you can just walk in on Wednesday, and we’ll help you in person!
Q: What time does PowerLife start and end?
A: Depends on which grade you are in …
+ Grades 6 & 7: 6:00-7:15 pm
+ Grade 8: 6:45-8:00 pm
NOTE: Please plan to arrive five minutes early!
Q: Should parents attend this week?
A: Yes! Please plan to attend the first night of PowerLife as a family this week, to ensure everyone gets off to a great start. With new supplies, refreshed curriculum, new retreat dates, and lots of important details, we really want you to hear, see, and experience it all in person!
+ Sixth grade parents (and students) will start in the Worship Center and then go straight into The Bridge to hear important details about supplies, retreats, service projects, and more. Then, students can pick up their new Bibles before heading home.
+ Seventh grade parents will join their students in the Worship Center and then are welcome to drop by their classroom for small group discussions.
+ Eighth grade parents will join students in the Worship Center and then gather in The Bridge for a special parent meeting to discuss the details of Confirmation and Faith Statements, while their students meet with their groups in the classrooms.
Q: Are you serving dinner?
A: Yes! We serve a freewill offering meal every Wednesday from 4:45-6:00 pm. This week we’re serving chicken sandwiches and potato chips.
Q: Is childcare available?
A: Yes! We have HopeKids Wednesdays (for students K-5), and the Nursery is open for younger children.
Q: Do PowerLife students need to check in?
A: Yes! Please have students check in and print their name tags when they arrive. This will have all the details they need for the night. Volunteers will be nearby to help!
Q: Where do we go after checking in?
A: We will ALL gather in the Worship Center to begin. Families can sit together anywhere you’d like! Next week (Sept. 17), we will have assigned sections and rows for each student and their group.
Q: What happens in the Worship Center?
A: We will pray, sing worship songs, and hear the Bible reading and a message!
Q: How do I know which group my student is in?
A: All returning students (grades 7 & 8) will remain in the same group as last year, unless a change was requested for this year.
Q: What if my student is NEW this year?
A: First off, welcome to PowerLife! We are so excited for your student to begin this journey toward confirmation.New students will receive a Bible, cover, pen, and other materials on our first night together. NEW students will be placed in small groups based on their grade level, gender, school district, and friend requests.
Q: When do students meet their groups?
A: Sixth grade students have not been placed into official groups yet. Our team is busy putting together the rosters based on friend requests and school districts listed at registration. With hundreds of students and lots of walk-ins on the first night, there are many details to get right. New sixth grade students will still have large-group worship and a meeting (parents and students together) in The Bridge afterward.
+ Sixth grade students will meet their leaders and the other students in their groups next week (Sept. 17). There’s always room to make adjustments, so please let us know if you need to make a change!
+ Seventh and eighth grade students will meet their groups this week on Sept. 10. Groups are based on your friend requests and school district.
Q: Do you still need volunteers?
A: Yes! There is still time to sign up, and we would love to have you join us as a volunteer! Please consider becoming a leader this year. The more leaders we have in each group, the more we can break into smaller groups and have better discussions. Or join our Peace Force team to help monitor the hallways, bathrooms, and classroom spaces. It’s a great way to jump in on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis!
Take a moment and learn more about volunteering!
As always, if you have questions, please email [email protected].