Youth

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NOW TESTAMENT: Central Church's Ministry to Youth

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The NOW Testament is not just another set of programs to keep students engaged and entertained. We strongly believe in ministry with the students, not at them.

The story behind the name is simple. We are all familiar with the Old and New Testaments of God’s Word. But what about NOW? Have you discovered your part in God’s story? That’s our heartbeat, helping students discover God’s amazing story and see His plan for how they fit into it. Please visit our web site at thenowtestament.com

Download the February student calendar.

Sundays

9:15 a.m. is time set aside for Bible Fellowship Class. Classes are available for Junior High students, (7th & 8th grade) and Senior High Students (9th-12th grade). Both classes meet upstairs in the youth area.

House Church

House Church starts at 5:00 p.m. and brings church home! Students meet with their peers at the Youth Pastor’s home near the church. Sponsors lead outreach, teaching and prayer utilizing multiple media options. All students gather afterwards at a pre-determined restaurant to eat and hang out. Everyone returns to the church by 8:00 p.m. for parent pick up. Every time there is a 5th Sunday in a month, we forego House Church and spend the afternoon in service either to a church member or to the community.

Wednesdays

From 7:00-8:15 p.m. is our Wednesday night service called Rhythm. The evening is designed to give students a chance to get to know one another, be involved in praise and worship, serve in some capacity in youth ministry and have a lot of fun! Doors open at 6 for early arrivers and pick up is expected by 9:00 p.m. From 6:00-7:00 p.m., our drama troupe refines their acting skills and rehearsing skits for various audiences.

Kaffee Shoppe

The NOW Testament mans the coffee bar “Kaffee Shoppe” located in the atrium of the Family Life Center. Please stop by any Sunday morning or Wednesday evening and support the youth ministry. Students earn income from the profit of the coffee bar and apply it to the youth group trip of their choice.

Special Events

Students have pretty full calendars these days. Being mindful of that, our top priority is prayerfully scheduling events that will have a lasting impact. Below are our major annual events.

Mpact Crew
A short term, usually 1 week, trip to enable students to encounter life outside the norm.

Oxygen Week
Not your typical summer camp experience, but more like a youth conference where students can choose tracks emphasizing their gifts and interests. Worship, fun, relationships and learning are the focal points of Oxygen Week.

District Fall Retreat
An annual favorite long weekend bringing students from across the Northeast district together. This event is held in Northeast Oklahoma in November.

Ignition
A new addition to our list! Ignition is a full weekend of events geared to help students get into focus for the new year. Awesome speakers, worship, prizes and games start the year off right.

Thrill Seekers Week
A Spring Break guaranteed to re-energize school soaked students! Whether on the slopes or on the beach, Spring Break with a spiritual twist meets the needs of weary students.

Resident Alien Resident
Since Area 51 is off base for most of us, we take the students for a long weekend of reflection mixed with friendship and fun.

Naz Nite
A fast paced trip to Six Flags Over Texas in Ft. Worth, where students and families from all over our region basically take over Six Flags on the Friday before Labor Day.

Extravaganza
Display your gifts and talents at this annual regional event for students in grades 7-12. Friends from several states gather at SNU in Bethany, Oklahoma, to compete academically, in the arts and on the field. Extravaganza is held each Spring. These events, coupled with concerts, impromptu get-togethers, a few cool fundraisers and our weekly services help give students a place for friendship and growth in Christ.

Sundays

House Church

Wednesdays

Kaffee Shoppe

Special Events

Sponsors, youth workers and staff