We are Alien Youth, Hillside Chapel's student ministry for 6th-12th grade students. We're all about encountering Jesus, engaging our faith, and being extreme for Him! The Bible is full of stories of people whose lives were changed by their encounter with Jesus (Like 5:17-26; John 8:1-11; Luke 8:49-56). One thing is certain; an encounter with Jesus is life changing (2 Timothy 5:17). And as Jesus' followers, we're called to continually grow in our relationship with God, and to help others do likewise (Colossians 2:6-7). It's one thing to say you believe in God but do you engage your relationship with Him (James 2:14-19)? We're also called to be extreme for Him and spread the Good News of Jesus in our social circles (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus told us that we're not of this world (John 17:16). We're called to be different (Romans 12:1-2) because we are citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20-21). 


ENLIGHTEN: SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00-10:15AM/LIFE CENTER, ROOM L6/L7



4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26: The Little Guys

We will look at the shortest books in the New Testament. Though they are small, they pack a big punch.


On Sunday mornings we enjoy fellowship with breakfast and Bible study. We will learn about Old Testament history. Most believers understand Jesus and the New Testament better than they do the Old Testament, but you will experience Jesus more fully with a better understanding of the Old Testament.


ENCOUNTER: WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6:30-8PM/LIFE CENTER


5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29: What Would Jesus Text

The goal of this teaching series is to talk about the online world and technology by asking the question, "What would Jesus do with all of this?"



"ENCOUNTER JESUS"


We start our Encounter nights with a time of fellowship and a fun game and then transition into an exciting time of worship and instruction from the Bible designed to bring you into the presence of Jesus. You can show up as early as 5:30 p.m. to hang out in the game room.


ENGAGE GROUPS: SUNDAY NIGHTS 6:00-7:30PM/LIFE CENTER, ROOM L6/L7


4/28, 5/5, 5/19: Anxious

We'll explore the topic of anxiety so that you can recognize what it is and isn't, how to deal with it and look at some Scriptures that address the issue.


"ENGAGE YOUR FAITH"


Engage small groups are a place where you can form relationships-with others and with God-so that you can Engage your faith. Every week the guys group and girls group have a time of fellowship and then discuss biblical passages and develop spiritual habits that will help you grow on your own.


EXTREME: TIMES AND DATES VARY DEPENDING ON THE EVENT/ACTIVITY


4/26, 5/31


"BE EXTREME FOR HIM"


This is a night where we all get together and just have fun playing gym games and video games, eating lots of food, and connecting. Extreme nights take place one Friday every month. It's all about reaching our to your friends who don't belong to a youth group, go to church, or don't know Jesus. 

Upcoming events


  • April 26 from 7:30-11:00 pm: Extreme
    Extreme is a night where we all get together and just have fun. There will be pizza, video game tournaments, Disney movies, and one of the best games of all time-Underground Church.
  • May 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm: Game Night with OWLS
    It's Game Night with the OWLS on Wednesday, May 8. There will be dinner, fun and lots of games!
  • May 10-12: FREQ Retreat: Dial in the Frequency
    The FREQ retreat is all about learning to hear and respond to the voice of God. We want to be committed to knowing, listening, and following God's voice. The retreat is May 10-12 at Camp Lebanon in Oregonia. The camp is packed full of great activities such as fishing, hiking trails, Frisbee golf, paddle boats, zip line, octoball, archery, challenge walls, and more. Cost $25, and it's free if you've never been on one of our retreats!
  • May 31 from 7:30-11:00 pm: Extreme
    Extreme is a night where we all get together and just have fun. There will be pizza, video game tournaments, Disney movies, and one of the best games of all time-Underground Church.
  • June 16-21: Mid-Ohio Valley Work Camp
    We'll be serving at Work Camp this summer. MOVWC is a project organized to give youth the opportunity to serve God by serving others who are in need by painting houses. You must signup, fill out the registration form and pay $60 by April 28.
  • Sign Up for Text Alerts:
    Want to stay up to date with the latest news for our student ministry? Consider getting text updates! Click here to send Pastor John an email with your cell phone number to receive text updates.

  • TBD: Mall Hunt  
    This is like a game of "Where's Waldo," but you will be looking for people from Hillside who are disguised and hiding throughout the Greene. 

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