EPAG YTH EXISTS TO BE A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS CAN ENCOUNTER GOD, HAVE THEIR LIVES CHANGED AND BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND TO BE JESUS FOR THEIR WORLD.

 
 

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30PM are for all 7-12th grade students.

What to Expect

  • Hang Out/Community Building

  • Worship & Music

  • Games

  • Biblical Teaching

  • Small Groups & Discussion

 
 

FAQ

  • Students are welcome to receive a free meal every Wednesday from 6:00-6:30PM. When they are done, they can hang out in the Underground beginning at 6:00PM!

  • When your student arrives, they can walk through the front doors and head right to the basement. When they walk downstairs a leader will be there to greet them and get them signed in for the night. Our leaders will introduce them to a few friends and their small group leader!

  • One of our youth leaders will ask for your students first & last name, email address, a contact phone number, address, birthdate, and any allergies your student has. Your student can give as much or as little information as they feel comfortable with. We also ask for parents information (phone number, address, email etc) so we can keep you up to date on event and/or emergencies.

  • Every Wednesday night doors open at 6:00PM. Your student is free to hang with friends, eat a FREE meal in the fellowship hall, or purchase a drink from the YTH cafe. At 6:30PM, we begin the night with games, announcement and worship. One of our pastors will bring a message around 7:00PM and from their YTH will break out into small groups. We ask that you pick up your student no later than 8:30PM.

  • A small group is when students break out into groups after the message and further discuss some questions. Small groups are broken up by gender and grade. Currently, our small groups are either by grade or joined together by another grade.

  • The preteen years introduce the most drastic physical, mental, and emotional changes since students were infants. Merge is a unique ministry for a unique season of life!

    Our strategy is to help preteens:

    • ENGAGE in a relationship with Jesus

    • EXPERIENCE personal ministry, and

    • INFLUENCE their friends

    We believe that when those three things take place, 5th & 6th grade students can truly develop a personal, growing relationship with Jesus. That’s the win!

    Merge is a midweek environment that takes place in-person each Wednesday night at 6:30pm in the underground.

You are the biggest influencer in your students' life. We want to partner with you as a parent to help your student grow in their faith not only at church but also at home!

Volunteer as a YTH Leader

Are you an adult who’s passionate about investing in the next generation? EPAG YTH is for you! There are many ways you can use your gifts to impact students on Wednesday nights. Click the link below to begin your investment in the next generation!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Hey EPAG YTH!🔥 Are you ready to take your faith to the next level and make a real impact? We're inviting all 8th-12th graders to join our Student Leadership Team and help shape the future of our yth group. Student Leadership is all about encountering Jesus and influencing culture and we want YOU on the team! Click here to see the Student Leadership PKT and then fill out the application.

EPAG YTH will be attending YTH CON at River Valley Church on March 7-8! YTH CON is a two-day event packed with powerful worship, incredible speakers, and Holy Spirit-led moments. This conference will help your student experience victory in Christ and overcome battles they’ve been facing. Guest speakers include Shaddye Melu, a campus pastor at Northwestern University, and Terry Parkman, Next Gen Pastor. The worship team from River Valley AGES will also be with us. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to attend, and we encourage your student to be part of this incredible experience!

Pricing:

  • Now–January 1: $35 per student

  • January 2–February 1: $40 per student

  • February 2–February 23: $45 per student

We believe this will be an unforgettable experience for your student, and we encourage you to get them registered early to take advantage of the lower rates! Click the link below to get more information and to register!