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Youth

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.  1 Timothy 4:12

PRETEEN

grades 5 & 6

Designed specifically for students who are beginning the transition from kids to teens, our preteen ministry reflects the curiosity, vulnerability, silliness, and thoughtfulness of this age group. Along with these characteristics, students are also experiencing widely varying levels of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical maturity. We funnel everything do through a focus on fostering the discovery and ownership of a personal relationship with Jesus! Our variety of events and programs are all great opportunities for preteens to build relationships with their peers, our caring staff & volunteers, and God in ways that are geared towards them.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

  • 9-9:45 am  | SUNDAY SCHOOL
  • 11:15-11:30 am | youth fellowship | room 131

MONday Nights

  • September—May
  • 6:30-8:30pm | PRETEEN YOUTH GROUP
  • DROPPING OFF YOUR YOUTH for the first time? Please complete this release form beforehand or complete a paper copy at check in: EBIC Release Form for MINORS

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTION POINTS

Facebook PAGE | EBICPreteenGROUP | EBICPreteen community

MIDDLE SCHOOL

grades 7 & 8

By coming alongside students who are navigating the final steps of becoming a teenager and the first years of discovering exactly what that means, our middle school ministry aims to be a safe place for students to:

  • expand on meaningful connections with peers and leaders
  • express the anxiety and awkwardness that is a common part of their experience
  • explore their faith in Christ
  • emerge as leaders and gifted members of our church
  • be equipped for their journey into adolescence and beyond

All of our programs and events provide unique ways for EBIC MIDDLE SCHOOL students to know, grow, and show their faith in Jesus!

SUNDAY MORNINGS

  • 9-9:45 am  | SUNDAY SCHOOL
  • 11:15-11:30 am | youth fellowship | room 131

MONDAY Nights

  • September- May 
  • 6:30-8:30pm | MS YOUTH GROUP
  • DROPPING OFF YOUR YOUTH for the first time? Please complete this release form beforehand: EBIC Release Form for MINORS

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTION POINTS

Facebook PAGE | EBICMiddleSchoolGROUP | EBICYouthMS

HIGH SCHOOL

grades 9-12

Our high school ministry seeks to create an atmosphere that fosters discussion and spiritual growth, helping teens gain greater understanding and personal ownership of what they believe. Students from multiple school districts and surrounding towns make up our high school family and all are welcome! Events feature worship, opportunities to build relational connections, and ways to serve our community. Our ministry team includes a dedicated group of trained adults, ready to teach, encourage, and challenge.

While we value this group as a place to come together to learn and grow, we also believe that the youth play a vital role in the broader church and are not the church of tomorrow, but the church of today! Youth also serve in kids ministry, worship ministry, and even lead and teach within the high school group.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

  • 9-9:45 am  | SUNDAY SCHOOL
  • 11:15-11:30 am | youth fellowship | room 131

MONDAY Nights

  • September—May 
  • 6:30-8:30 pm | HS YOUTH GROUP
  • DROPPING OFF YOUR YOUTH for the first time? Please complete this release form beforehand: EBIC Release Form for MINORS

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTION POINTS

Instagram ebicyouthFacebook PAGE | EBICYouthGROUP | EBICYouthHS

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UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS 

CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Due March 31 

Kenbrook Bible Camp is our local BIC summer Bible camp located in Lebanon, PA. EBIC offers scholarships to any child or teen, 6 years and older, who regularly attends either our Sunday morning or mid-week programs and completes scholarship project requirements.

REGISTER HERE!

 

YOUTH BAPTISM AND BELONGING CLASS 

MONdayS, MAR 18, 25, aPRIL 8,15 | ebic ROOM 117

REGISTER HERE!

HS 11/12 GRADE RETREAT 

Friday, aPR 5 - SUNDAY, APR 7 | PARADISE LAKE RETREAT

REGISTER HERE!

  • grades 11 & 12
  • 6:30 PM (Friday) to 3 PM (Sunday)
  • grades 11 &12 only!
  • $70 per person 
  • Leave from & return to EBIC
  • Register by Monday, MAR 25

YOUTH | KRAYBILL PARKING SUMMER SERVE FUNDRAISER

mAY 10 & 11 | KRAYBILL MENNONITE SCHOOL

Sign Up Here!

  • volunteers earn $50 donation to their personal summer serve fund
  • must be 7th grade or above 
  • see sign up link for more specifics

FAMILY FINALE

MONDAY, mAY 20 | WOLGEMUTH PARK | 6:30-8:30pm 

RSVP HERE! 

  • a fun evening for the whole family
  • bring a dish to share
  • see RSVP link for full details

SENIOR RECOGNITION BANQUET

WED May 29 | 6-8pm | @ CAMERON ESTATES, MT JOY

REGISTER HERE!
  • a special night of recognition, reminiscing, and blessing
  • for high school graduates and their families
  • cover charge of $15 per additional guest 

PRETEEN & MS SUMMER SERVE 2024

jUNE 9-14 | KENBROOK BIBLE CAMP | $150

REGISTER HERE!

  • grades 5-8 (completed)
  • $150 per person
  • Kenbrook Bible Camp | Lebanon, PA
  • BIC missionaries sharing
  • service projects in E-town, Lebanon, and @ EBIC
  • more info on the above registration form!
  • register above by Sunday, May 12

HS SUMMER SERVE 

jUNE 16-22 

REGISTRATION CLOSED

  • Big Creek Mission| Bear Branch,  Kentucky
  • $250 per person 
  • students who have completed grades 9-12
  • Teen & parent meeting Monday, April 1st | 6:30  PM

EBIC YOUTH CALENDAR

 

 

DISABILITY MINISTRY

Supporting and embracing families and individuals affected by disability so they can grow in Christ and use their gifts to share God’s love.

 Everyone has their own individual needs and each person with a disability should be supported to enable them to engage with church life. We strive to embrace families and individuals affected by disability and allow them to grow closer to God and to their church family. Valuing the gifts and talents of all, we provide support so that individuals affected by disability can serve alongside their brothers and sisters in Christ. If you have a need, please let us know how we can serve you. 

Do you have a desire to learn and build relationships? You may participate in the disability ministry in these ways: 

BUDDY MINISTRY

Buddies are paired with children or adults with disabilities to provide social, behavioral, and physical support to attend and participate in church activities, either in an integrated setting or in a separate setting, if needed.

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TEAM

Our team supports families and individuals affected by disabilities when they encounter sudden changes in plans or emergency situations. Needs may include childcare, transportation, or care for an individual with a disability.

CONTACT DISABILITY MINISTRY