This three year program begins in 7th grade and leads to Affirmation of Baptism typically in the fall of the sophomore year, though there is no deadline and teens may take as much time as they need. The program goes like this:
7th and 8th graders participate in Club 78,
a small-group program on Wednesday evenings,
and Sunday AM Teen Study,
a drop-in Sunday School program especially
for youth.
9th graders participate in Club 9, a one-on-one mentoring program on Wednesday nights. In the fall of the sophomore year we celebrate the affirmation of baptism with a banquet and a worship service before the congregation.
These grade-level references are guidelines
only: Youth can begin the confirmation process
any school year after 6th grade, and there
is no deadline by which they must finish.
Contact the Youth Ministry Team if you have
questions about the program or pace. 
We are using a curriculum out of Ausburg Fortress this year called "Here We Stand." Click the button to the right to access the Student Website. You'll need a login and password from your orientation packet.
Download
the Club 78 2008-2009 Schedule
Download
the Club 9 2008-2009 Schedule
Teen Study
Our Teen Studies will begin on September 21st from 10:25-11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. The lessons will be taught by Dana Taysom and other AAA adults throughout the school year. Each lesson will focus on recent events or relevant topics for today and for young teens.
- October 19th: What are my values?
- October 26th: What is friendship?
- October 26th: What is my purpose?
Check back for updated topics of discussion.
Club 78 - 7th and 8th Grade
Wednesday evenings for 75 minutes
The evening includes
a short lesson delivered by a pastor or other speaker,
followed by time with a small group led by one
or two adult group guides. In small groups, youth
discuss the lesson on a more personal level, share
how their week is going, raise any faith questions,
and share prayer concerns. They will complete the
night with refreshments. The journey also includes
fellowship, worship, and study.
We are using a curriculum out of Ausburg Fortress this year called "Here We Stand." Click the button to the right to access the Student Website. You'll need a login and password from your orientation packet.
Download
the Club 78 2008-2009 Schedule
Club 9 - 9th Grade
Wednesday evenings for 75 minutes
Club 9 is the final year (typically freshmen) of Confirmation and is very different from Club 78. Club 9 students will each choose an adult mentor with whom they will meet regularly to discuss faith issues, share their lives, participate in service projects together, and develop lasting friendships. Participation in fellowship, worship and study, similar to the Club 78 segment is also included.
Download
the Club 9 2008-2009 Schedule
