Central's Youth Groups

Youth Groups Youth Sunday School Kids Quest

Pastor's Class Vacation Church School Youth Awards

Our House is the Lord's House!

The youth of Central enjoy the fellowship, study and service opportunities at our church. We have Sunday School classes that meet every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. KidsQuests meets on Wednesday afternoons for K-6, where we mix study with games, singing and a snacks. In the summer we have Vacation Bible School, and other special events and trips. Sunday evenings our youth groups meet for fellowship and spiritual growth.

We invite all youth, members or not, to participate in our youth groups. Come join in the fun at Our House, the Lord's House!

Youth Groups

Our youth groups meet every Sunday afternoon and evening. The younger groups meet in the afternoon from 4:00-5:30 p.m., and the older groups meet in the evening from 6:30-9:00 p.m. which includes time for dinner together. Youth groups often plan additional social events and participate in mission work trips.

Christian Children Fellowship (CCF) includes children from Kindergarten through second grade.

Christian Junior Fellowship (CJF) includes children from third through fifth grade.

Junior High Fellowship (Chi Rho) includes youth from sixth through eighth grade.

Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) includes youth in high school.

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Youth Sunday School Classes

Are you searching for a place where your children will have opportunities to: (1) learn about the Bible, as well as stories in the Bible, (2) talk with others about their faith, (3) learn how to make connections between their faith and what they do everyday, and (4) make Christian friends? Sunday School is where it's happening!

There are many opportunities for children and youth to learn together at Central Christian Church on Sunday mornings. Church School classes for all ages meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. We have the following classes available on Sunday morning during the Church School hour:

Crib Infants to age Two (nursery)
Two and Three years old
Four years old, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
First and Second grade
Third and Fourth grade
Fifth and Sixth grade
Junior High (grades 7-8)
High School (grades 9-12)

Bible Discovery curriculum is used at all levels, beginning with the two and three year old class.

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Kids Quest

Kids Quest is a special evening for children and youth from four year olds through seventh grades.

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Pastors Class

Pastors Class is a time of study and reflection for youth who are considering accepting the Lord as their savior. In this course, led by all our pastors, youth study the essential beliefs and practices of the Disciples in order to prepare for growing spritual awareness and personal commitment.

Youth in the Pastors Class often make their Confessions of Faith and become members of our church on the day of their baptisim. These first baptisms are usually celebrated on Easter or Pentecost Sundays.

Elders also participate in the Pastors Class, being paired with an individual youth, as a resource and friend to discuss spiritual issues and questions of importance to the youth. This intergenerational learning parnership has been especially important as the youths expand their relationships to include their Church Family.

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Vacation Church School

Each summer Central sponsors Vacation Church School and other unique experiences for children and youth.

Central Summer Day Camp, formerly Vacation Bible School, will be held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for three consecutive weeks beginning July 23rd, 2002. The theme for the nine days is "Co-Workers in Creation". In addition to fun crafts, silly songs and delicious (as well as nutritious) snacks, the activities will include exciting field trips to places such as the recycling center, Water Treatment plant, Rock Springs and the Zoo. Click here to view a photo album from the three weeks!

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Youth Awards

Graduating high school seniors are recognized at Central's special senior breakfast during graduation week. The seniors come to the breakfast dressed in their graduation regalia and are honored for their accomplishment in school. The church also presents a scholarship and church service awards at this breakfast.

Neil Ewing Award

Each year the Neil Ewing Award is presented to one or more graduating high school seniors. This award recognizes the student's outstanding achievement in community, school and especially church activities.

The award honoring Neil Ewing recognizes graduating high school students who can be described as persons of high ideals and moral character, showing dedication to Jesus Christ and commitment to the church, as well as demonstrating good citizenship in the home, school, and community, while fostering healthy relationships with peers.

See the list of complete former recipients of the Neil Ewing Award.

Schilling Scholarship Award

The Roy and Rachel Schilling Scholarship is awarded to a member of Central who is a graduating high school senior or student currently in a college or university. The criteria for selection is based on someone studying in the field of education, nursing or ministry and financial need.

See the complete list of former recipients.

Traylor Scholarship Award

The Cocoa "Coke" and Lillabelle Traylor Scholarship is awarded to a member of Central who is a graduating high school senior enrolled in a college or trade school or a current student at a college or trade school. Preference is given to students entering fields related to education, nursing or ministry. Academic achievements, financial need, participation in church and community service are all considered for the award. The scholarship is awarded at the Graduating Senior Breakfast generally held in late May.

The complete list of former recipients is currently under construction.