Youth Ministries
Maurice Youth Ministries exist to nurture the youth of the church and community into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ and equip them to be Christ-like servants with a lifestyle that honors and glorifies God.
MRC provides several programs and opportunities for students in grades 6th through 12th to discover and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Students will experience Christ-centered gatherings that are made up of students of "like age" and adult volunteers who are passionate about serving and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others. The listing below is our current program offerings.
Middle School Ministries
Jr. GAP (God's Awesome People)
Grades 6, 7 & 8. - Jr. GAP meets every Wednesday (September-May) from 6:20-7:30 p.m. in The Refuge.
Jr. GAP uses a variety of activities and events to encourage, nurture, and equip students on their faith journey. Gatherings include games and mixers, Bible lesson + discussion, and snacks (provided by students). Favorite activities and events include: small groups, service projects, evangelism, training/outreach nights, leading a Youth Sunday Service, Super Bowl Party, conferences and retreats (including Power Connection and the Middle School Retreat), fundraisers (including Dad's Belgian Waffle Supper and sub sandwich fundraiser), and outings to Air Madness, Wild Water West, boating, and snow-tubing.
High School Ministries
Senior High Youth Group
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12.
The Senior High Youth Group meets every Wednesday (September-May) from 7:50-9:00 p.m. in the Senior High Youth Room.
Our time together is designed to create an atmosphere of belonging while encouraging students to have their walk with Christ influence all aspects of life, including worship, discipleship, fellowship, and service. Gatherings include interactive activities, Bible study, and discipleship. Favorite activities and events include small groups, family host nights, leading a Youth Sunday Service, Sweetheart Banquet, Traveling Nativity, Rocky Mountain High, local and international mission trips, and outings to Air Madness and snow-tubing.
Fundraisers:
- Sweetheart Banquet
- Easter Pancake Breakfast
- Traveling Nativity held second weekend of December, every other year. (2021)
We run our weekly youth ministries from September through May. In the summer we meet for various activities at different times. Our summer trips are on a rotating basis.
- 2020 International Mission Trip - Alaska, Eaglecrest Missions
- 2021 Rocky Mountain High (last week of July)
- 2022 International Mission Trip - Alaska, Eaglecrest Missions
Sunday School
High Schoolers have the opportunity to attend Sunday School from 10:45-11:45 am during the school year.
Teens Encounter Christ Retreats (TEC)
Students in 10, 11 & 12 can apply to be retreat participants (candidates). TEC Retreats are held at host churches throughout Northwest Iowa.
TEC is an interdenominational spiritual retreat based on the "stations" of the cross and is designed to meet young people where they are at in their lives. MRC supports and encourages this ministry as many of our students have experienced and continue to work at these retreats. MRC will pay half the student’s application fee. For more information contact our Youth Pastor.
Youth & Praise
Vision/Purpose: To raise up worshipers and worship leaders in the church through experience and encouragement.
Maurice Youth Ministries exist to nurture the youth of the church and community into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ and equip them to be Christ-like servants with a lifestyle that honors and glorifies God.
Maurice 1st Reformed Church (MRC) provides several programs and opportunities for students in grades 6th through college to discover and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Students will experience Christ-centered gatherings that are made up of students of "like age" and adult volunteers who are passionate about serving and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others.
Refuge Live - 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:25 p.m. in The Refuge
