We love serving and supporting families and their middle school and high school youth. We have a team of committed disciple-makers who will encourage your youth to embrace faith in Christ. We seek to foster an environment where youth 6th to 12th grade will encounter the real and living person of Jesus Christ through loving relationships. Hillside Youth meets weekly for middle school school and high school Bible studies Sunday mornings, worship and gender-specific Discipleship Groups Sunday nights, and fellowship events every other week.
SUNDAYS, 10:30AM: BIBLE STUDY
We begin with breakfast and large group teaching time, then we break into middle school and high school groups for discussion.
SUNDAYS, 6-8PM: WORSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS (D-GROUP)
These night include games, worship, and discipleship groups for 6th-12th graders. The D-groups are divided by middle school girls, middle school boys, and high school.
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS
These are special events to have fun together for 6th-12th graders. Also, a great "front door" for you to introduce your friends to the Hillside Youth family. Days and times vary but mostly every other Wednesday from 6:30-8pm.
2021 FALL: YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
All 2021 fall events are for 6th-12th graders and take place at Hillside unless stated otherwise.
GAME NIGHT: SEPTEMBER 22ND, 6:30-8PM
Don't sit at home with nothing to do! Come play your favorite board games, gym games, and video games with us.
FAMILY CAMPOUT: SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 6PM TO SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 10AM
This is an overnight tent camping experience at Hillside for all! Join other families as you setup your tent for the campout on the Hillside grounds. We'll have a bonfire, family friendly activities and games, a Bible message, worship, and tons of fun! Checklist for what to bring: tent, sleeping bags, pillow, flashlight, toiletries, change of clothes, snacks.
SERVE @ TARGET DAYTON: SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1:30-4:30PM
Help us show God's love to the poor and homeless by serving them a delicious meal at Target Dayton. Please arrive at Hillside no later than 1:30pm.
MALL HUNT: OCTOBER 6TH, 6-8PM
This is like a game of "Where's Waldo," but you will be looking for people who are disguised and hiding throughout the Greene. Meet at Hillside no later than 6pm. We will go to the Greene together. Parents: please pick up your youth by 8pm at the Greene.
BONFIRE NIGHT: OCTOBER 20TH, 6:30-8PM
Hang out up on the hill at Hillside for a night including a bonfire, food, games, and worship.
SERVE @ TARGET DAYTON: OCTOBER 24TH, 1:30-4:30PM
Help us show God's love to the poor and homeless by serving them a delicious meal at Target Dayton. Please arrive at Hillside no later than 1:30pm.
OVERCOMER RETREAT: OCTOBER 29TH @ 5:30 THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST @ 4PM
You are more than your past. You are more than your reputation. Jesus has overcome death and sin so that we can stand firm in Him. This is our fall retreat at Scioto Hills that will help youth discover how they can be overcomers. The weekend retreat cost $75. Registration is due by Sunday, October 3rd.
PIZZAPALOOZA: NOVEMBER 3RD, 6:30-8PM
This event is all about fun and to simply enjoy God's good gift of pizza! Create pizzas, talk about pizzas, and play games related to pizza all to be deemed the World Pizza Champion! The point? Pizza.
WORSHIP NIGHT: NOVEMBER 14TH, 6-8PM
This will be a night FULL of worship and prayer to focus on Jesus.
BONFIRE NIGHT: NOVEMBER 17TH, 6:30-8PM
Hang out up on the hill at Hillside for a night including a bonfire, food, games, and worship.
SERVE @ TARGET DAYTON: NOVEMBER 28TH, 1:30-4:30PM
Help us show God's love to the poor and homeless by serving them a delicious meal at Target Dayton. Please arrive at Hillside no later than 1:30pm.
UNDERGROUND CHURCH NIGHT: DECEMBER 3RD, 7-10PM
Let's play one of the best group games ever created - Underground Church . . . the ENTIRE TIME!
CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT: DECEMBER 15TH, 6-8PM
Watch a Christmas movie with us! Popcorn and Christmassy snacks provided!
CHRISTMAS PARTY: DECEMBER 19TH, 6-8PM
A night of Christmassy games, gift exchange, and worship. Bring a white elephant gift and a $5 gender-neutral gift.
NEW YEAR'S EVE LOCK-IN: DECEMBER 31ST, 7PM-7AM
Start the New Year off by spending some quality time with your friends at Hillside Youth. All-night fun including food, games, and a time of worship. Bring two snacks and a drink to share.
To know what is going on, sign up for our text system or follow us on Facebook facebook . Texts go out weekly to keep you in the know of all youth group plans, special events, and more. If you would like to be added to the text system or have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor John email .
