Lakeside Youth
Our mission is to partner with parents to help students, wherever they are spiritually, to become fully devoted disciples of Christ. We want to help everyone answer the question of Psalm 42:2: “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Where can I go to meet God?” We seek to do that through the following ways
- Reach: establishing a personal relationship with Christ and igniting the passion to share it with others (Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:8-10)
- Connect: forming authentic, personal relationships with peers and adults leading to accountability and a love for the church (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25)
- Grow: developing a familiarity and deeper understanding of God’s word through gospel-centered teaching and Bible study, leading to obedience that comes through faith (2 Timothy 3:15-17, Romans 1:5)
- Serve: demonstrating the love of God by serving one another, the church and the community (1 Peter 4:8-10, 1 John 3:16)
- Honor: loving God, loving people (Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 12:29-31)
If you would like to register your student for Lakeside Youth, click HERE to provide provide emergency contact information and join the Lakeside Youth Parent email list for updates and other important information.
What We Do
Throughout the school year, our middle school and high school students meet on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm and are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 for games or to hang out. Our typical Wednesday starts with a fun activity and worship, followed by a group Bible lesson before we break into small groups for prayer and discussion based on questions from that evening’s lesson.
Students are welcome to stay after youth group for gym activities or just to hang out.
Student Small Groups
We seek for every student to get involved in a small group dedicated to developing caring relationships that help them know Christ better. Small groups consist of 4 to 9 students of the same age and gender and 1 or 2 adult leaders. These groups also get together throughout the year for group activities planned by their leader.
Other Activities
Summer Camp – A week at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp in Clear Lake, Iowa. (It will be one of the best experiences you ever have!)
Winter Retreats – A weekend at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp of bonding, playing games, having snowball fights, and challenging each other through fellowship and God’s Word.
Group Activities – Activities throughout the school year include bonfires, laser tag, Bible conferences and many small group activities.
Bible Studies – Throughout the year, we offer a number of Bible and book study options for high school students.
Service Opportunities – We emphasize demonstrating God’s love by serving others. We encourage our students to serve both inside and outside the church and offer numerous opportunities for them to do so. You can find more specific information HERE.
Missions – Every summer, high school students have the opportunity to join a team that leads Vacation Bible School for a group of Chin churches in Urbandale. Many of these students also join the team that leads two summer camps for kids from the Blackeet Nation in Montana.