Here is a glimpse of our youth ministry and what it is all about!
NextGen Student Ministry
NextGen Student Ministries
5th - 12th Grade
NextGen is the place where students can come to connect with each other and God. We gather for weekly youth group on Sunday nights. We also have activities throughout the year where our students and leaders can build relationships and have fun. NextGen is family. Come join us!
Contact Gabrielle Christie, our NextGen Pastor, for the 411.
November 2026
We have so many things going on in our youth group this month! Check it out! We can't wait to see you and your friends there!
November 1st - Regular Youth Group!
November 8th - Regular Youth Group!
November 15th - Friendsgiving - Bring your favorite dish!
November 22nd - NO YOUTH GROUP - Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
November 29th - Regular Youth Group!
November 29th - Regular Youth Group!
What's Being Taught!
Here is what we will be discussing with yours students in November!
The Bridge (5-6th)
Series: The Great Gratitude Challenge
Series Description: This November, The Great Gratitude Challenge will encourage kids to recognize God’s many blessings, develop hearts of gratitude, and express their thankfulness through worship and celebration. As Advent begins, kids will also discover the greatest reason to be thankful—the hope God gave us through Jesus!
Memory Verse: "Every good and perfect gift is from God. This kind of gift comes down from the Father who created the heavenly lights. These lights create shadows that move. But the Father does not change like these shadows."
James 1:17 NIrV
Week to Week Breakdown
Week One: Every Good Gift is from God
James 1:17, Philippians 4:8
Bottom Line: I can thank God for everything.
Week Two: Always Something to Be Grateful for
Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Bottom Line: I can thank God no matter what.
Week Three: Friendsgiving - Bring your favorite dish to share!
Week Four: NO YOUTH GROUP - Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Week Five: God's Plan to Send Jesus
John 1:1-6, 14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7
Bottom Line: We can thank God for giving us hope.
Middle School (7th-8th)
Series: Make Memories
Series Description: Church Words: Make Memories challenges students to slow down, be present, and recognize how the things they remember and reflect on shape their faith and relationship with God. Through this series, students will discover the importance of intentionally creating meaningful moments with God, remembering His faithfulness, and building a life rooted in His presence.
Memory Verse: “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
Psalm 77:11–12 NIV
Week to Week Breakdown
Week One: Make a memory of God's faithfulness so you don't forget God's goodness.
Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7
Week Two: What you repeat shapes what you remember.
Scripture: John 12:3
Week Three: Friendsgiving - Bring your favorite dish to share!
Week Four: NO YOUTH GROUP - Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Week Five: Make today count by remembering God today.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1 & Psalm 90:12
High School (9th-12th)
Series: Duped
Series Description: This series helps students recognize the counterfeits that promise a full life but ultimately leave them unfulfilled. Students will explore how fake glory, religion, love, and fulfillment can distract them from the life God designed for them. Through Jesus’ truth, they’ll discover their identity in God, the value of humility, the reality of God’s love, and what it means to truly live.
Memory Verse: "I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and as innocent as doves."
Matthew 10:16 ESV
Week to Week Breakdown
Week One: Don't be duped into dehumanizing others.
Scripture: Genesis 1:26a
Week Two: Don't be duped into believing God doesn't love you.
Scripture: 1 John 4:16
Week Three: Friendsgiving - Bring your favorite dish to share!
Week Four: NO YOUTH GROUP - Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Week Five: Believe, belong, and bring the good news.
Scripture: Romans 1:16
NextGen Events 2026-2027
Middle School Winter Camp
We are heading back up to Fraser, CO for a tradition that has transformed many lives of our students! We partner with Colorado Winter Camps: A collection of over 40 churches coming together from across the state of Colorado with one goal in mind. The goal is for students to get to know Jesus or continue to grow in their faith! Things that happen include: worship, messages, small groups, games, tournaments, hot tub and more! Come join us. You don't want to miss out!
Date: February 5th-7th
Location: Young Life - Crooked Creek
Ages: 6th-8th Grade
Price: $270
High School Winter Camp
We are heading back up to Fraser, CO for a tradition that has transformed many lives of our students! We partner with Colorado Winter Camps: A collection of over 40 churches coming together from across the state of Colorado with one goal in mind. The goal is for students to get to know Jesus or continue to grow in their faith! Things that happen include: worship, messages, small groups, games, tournaments, hot tub and more! Come join us. You don't want to miss out!
Date: March 5th-7th
Location: Young Life - Crooked Creek
Ages: 9th-12th Grade
Price: $270
Parent Resource
LPC Family Ministry Parent App
We're excited to introduce LPC FAM MIN, our church's own app designed to equip parents to take what their kids learn here on Sundays into life during the week. It's free to download! Just click the link below or search for "LPC FAM MIN" in the App Store. Get equipped with daily devotionals, conversation starters, memory verses and more.
NextGen Compassion Sponsorship
We want our students to develop generosity and believe that generosity takes practice. NextGen wants to provide a space for this. Every week at youth group we will receive an offering.
NextGen sponsors in Guatemala through Compassion International: Carlos. Our weekly giving will go towards the on-going sponsorship of Carlos.
