Water’s Edge Youth Ministries

Every three years our youth ministry runs a special series of lessons called True Love Waits.  The emphasis of this series is to teach students about God’s call to live a life of sexual purity.  We believe God’s design for sexual purity is about more than just remaining a virgin until marriage.  We know God [...]

Every four years the church of the Nazarene hosts an event for students from around the world called Nazarene Youth Conference (or NYC). Dynamic speakers, corporate worship with thousands of other teens, practical and informative workshops, hands-on service projects and concerts with big name artists combine to make this an unforgettable experience.  Ask around. You’d [...]

Our 2010 Summer trip will be July 25-29. We’ll be heading to Ohio to have fun serving others.  We will spend two days serving at Portage Holiness Camp in Portage, OH, helping prepare the campgrounds for campmeeting in August.  On Wednesday we will travel into Toledo, OH to be introduced to the ministry of the [...]

It’s that time of the year again! Every Summer we kick off our activities with our annual Wilderness Retreat to the deep woods of northwest Michigan, and this year is no different.  We will be returning to the Rose-Alvia Retreat with their 600 acres of woods, spring fed lake and beautiful lodge.  And as if [...]

On Saturday, March 20th we’ll be headed to Crestview Middle School in Huntington for District Celebrate Life 2010. Celebrate Life is a talent and athletic competition sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene. Students can compete in a wide range of activities from sports (basketball, volleyball, tennis, ping pong, bowling, baseball, golf, 5k run, soccer, [...]

This morning we gave away 230 ticket vouchers for our private screening of To Save a Life next Sunday.  The bad news, there are only 210 seats.  That means several are already on a Standby Waiting list in case some who got tickets end up unable to attend.  If you are on standby, or if [...]

On Saturday May 2, we’ll be making a return trip to X-Site Laser Tag in Castleton, IN.   Here are the details: Who: The trip is open to any student in grades 6-12 When: We will leave the church at 10:15 am on Saturday, May 2, and return at approximately 3:30 pm. How Much: The trip [...]

The Ministry Leadership Council for Water’s Edge Youth Ministries has invited our church’s senior adult ministry to a special Valentine’s Banquet on Friday, February 13 at 5:00 pm.  “We wanted to do something special this Valentine’s Day and someone suggested we not only throw a party for ourselves, but invite someone else too” said Caleb [...]

We’re gearing up for our 2009 ski trip to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego, MI.  I’m pretty sure this will be our sixth trip to Bittersweet, and I’m looking forward to it already.  Here are the details: