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Youth Sunday School
Designed for sixth through eighth graders, this ministry provides a worshipful environment combined with age-appropriate Bible teaching and topical book studies. Beginning in a large group for the opening program, youth then break up into smaller groups for more personalized attention and interaction. This is a great opportunity for youth to grow in their relationship with Christ as well as with others. The Middle School classes meet in Room 100 in the basement of the Friends Center on the SE corner of College and 2nd.
The Gathering
This is an ongoing Wednesday night opportunity for Middle School youth to meet together, play wacky games, eat unhealthy food, sing our hearts out to God, learn from one another and talk about what really matters to us and God. Come, bring a friend, and see what you think. We meet with the North Valley Friends middle school youth group each Wednesday at North Valley (North on College) from 6:45-8:15pm.
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Bible Quizzing
Bible Quizzing is a fun and rewarding program for those interested in learning the Bible and who love to have a great time. It provides a mix of Bible memorization, content understanding, and much more. Practices are every week on Sundays at 6:00 PM at the Reids' home, and four quiz tournaments (October, December, January, March) take place in Oregon and Idaho. This is a team effort and individual commitment is needed for both the Middle School or High School teams. There is also a cost involved for t-shirts, traveling, and study material. The 2008-2009 season will begin in August.
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Outreach
Get-Away-Give-Away (GAGA)
This cross-cultural missions trip provides High School youth with a great ministry opportunity. Youth, families, and other adults travel to Mexico where they provide services in communities and local churches. Projects include building and repairing homes, running Vacation Bible Schools for children and evangelism. It's a chance to join North Valley Friends and West Chehalem Friends in Ministry together.
GAGA takes place in Mexico during Spring Break every other year (2009 and 2011).
Service Projects
Service projects are a great opportunity for the youth of our congregation to be involved in the community they live in. By selecting specific service projects to help a member or our church or community, youth have a chance to invest themselves into a worthwhile project, giving them something to be proud of. Service projects have been done in conjunction with Faith In Action and Love Inc.
Bridgetown Ministries
Once a month, a diverse group of youth, families, and adults volunteer with Bridgetown Ministries of Portland. Their mission is simply: "Loving people, because people matter." Volunteers prepare and serve a meal, and host people at different stations: hair washing, foot washing, hair cutting, and help to distribute blankets, sleeping bags, and clothes. It provides us with an opportunity to befriend, pray with, and provide loving service to our friends on the streets of Portland. Email Josh at least one week in advance of each trip to register. Middle School youth and younger are encouraged to attend with an adult. Click here for the dates that we'll be going and a list of things needed.
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Discipleship
One-On-One
This is an opportunity for youth to be discipled or mentored by an adult, allowing for personal and spiritual growth.
Small Groups
It is important to address the needs of individual youth, and small groups help provide them a sense of identification and belonging. Small groups for Middle School students create an encouraging and affirming environment, enabling youth to explore their values, beliefs, and questions while applying Christ's word and God's WORD to their lives. The group stresses accountability and spiritual group.
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Camps / Retreats
Junior High Jamboree (February)
This four-day weekend retreat for middle schoolers serves as an opportunity for fellowship and spiritual challenge. The focus is primarily on fun and activities with teaching and instruction woven into all the events. This is a great opportunity for middle schoolers to get away and meet up with new and old friends from other churches.
Junior High Jamboree takes place during President's Day weekend (February) at Twin Rocks Friends Camp.
Middle School Service Retreat (April)
This is a weekend retreat that takes place right here in Newberg. We enjoy an evening of games and pizza at Bullwinkles on Friday night. On Saturday we split into work teams and spread all over Newberg to offer helping hands to those who could use it. On Saturday night we go swimming at the Newberg Pool and return to the church building to make new friends and play games. On Sunday morning we worship and pray and debrief our weekend, making note of the ways that we experienced God in our midst, working through each other.
Tween Camp (July)
The second week in July is set aside for middle schoolers to head to Tween Camp. Meeting at Twin Rocks Friends Camp at Rockaway on the Oregon Coast, this camp gives youth the chance to be challenged in their walk with Christ, make new friends, and have fun at the beach. There is a cost involved but scholarships are available.
Tween Camp takes place in Mid-July at Twin Rocks Friends Camp.
Register for camp here  .
Youth Yearly Meeting (July)
Youth Yearly Meeting, designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers, has a strong focus on leadership development and application of faith to modern society. Special speakers and service projects enhance this fun, challenging and worthwhile conference for Northwest Yearly Meeting youth.
Youth Yearly Meeting takes place the last full week in July on the George Fox University campus.
Samuel School I (October)
Alternating between the Idaho mountains and the Oregon coast, this retreat provides a strong challenge for spiritual development. Two to three Middle School students from each Friends church in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are selected by local youth leaders and church elders for their openness to the Spirit of God and evidence of potential leadership gifts. They are then paired up with an adult mentor (an Eli) who journeys with them for the six months following the retreat.
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Activities
Special Events
This ministry encompasses all the fun and exciting activities planned for youth throughout the year. Events include summer backpack trips to the mountains, Lock-In Overnighters, beach trips, "Serve and Swim," the 6th Grade Progressive Dinner, 8th Grade Grad Lunch, Senior Salute and much more. There are some costs involved that differ according to each activity.
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