Youth
The youth meet regularly for activities inside and outside of the church. Any given Sunday for instance, might find students in grades 7-12 gathered as one and participating in preparation for the Bible Bowl. The Bible Bowl is an annual contest, testing the knowledge of the contestants based on a particular book or books of the Bible within the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the ELCA.
Every three years, high school age youth from ELCA congregations across the nation come together for community activities, learning opportunities, servant events and worship. The 2006 ELCA Youth Gathering was held in San Antonio, Texas this past July with nine of our youth attending. Those who attended received support from members of the community and their church family through numerous fund raising events.
Throughout the year, activities involving all age youth and families are held. These include gathering at Maize Valley Farm for a hayride and bonfire, ice skating at Center Ice, skiing and snowboarding at Boston Mills, picnics, lock-ins here at Advent, building a shed for Habitat for Humanity, doing yard work or outside chores for members in need, attending an Akron Aeros game, camping, and many more!
These activities all serve not only as opportunities for fun and fellowship, but also an opportunity to help our youth live out Advent’s mission; Led by the Spirit; Living the Word.
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