MESSAGE TO PARENTS
We believe all teens are seeking to make their life count. Significance, purpose, and a place to belong all are aspects of this journey. Boiled down, teens are looking for what matters most. We know that struggle, because we were there too. Our goal is to help teens discover the life altering journey of faith that helps define, direct and drive them to the one who satisfies most. We define this journey as far more than knowing God, but passionately pursing a life long love with the King.
Elmyouth is the umbrella name for the Youth Ministries at ELMchurch. You will see several “Invite” events we have going on to both help students feel comfortable connecting their friends with their youth group and allowing new students a point of entry. Our weekly youth group meetings is the place for both fringe and regular students to come hang, play sweet games, develop deeper friendships, hear a message tailored to where they are at and be challenged to encounter God beyond the walls of our teen center.
We believe that students who discover the joy altering relationship with God during their teen years will continue to follow Christ throughout their lives. We also know that life in suburban Chicago means choices, freedom, and exploration. The question is not what we will discover, but will it bring fulfillment. Below you’ll find our purpose statement. As you read it, ask if this is something either you or your teen may be looking for. If it is, come check us out. You’re welcome anytime.
“In community, for His fame, that all may know Christ.”
It is more than a motto or a saying; it is the point on the tip of all we do. It is three distinct areas we desire to care for students, help them grow in faith, and bring glory to God through their life.
In community - helping teens through life changing relationships by providing a place for them to seek Christ and connect to faith in community;
for His fame - through care, encouragement, and equipping, ELMyouth helps teens investigate God’s Word, experience authentic worship and provides opportunities to express compassion and service.
all may know Christ - As teens connect and grow, the natural next step is ownership. Teens are already seeking direction and purpose, so it might as well be for the ultimate! ELMyouth wants to empower teens to impact the homes, schools, city and world in which they live.
Have a question or need more information? Please contact the church office at 630.832.9100.
Sunday Morning Activities
6th - 12th Grade, Teen Center, Sundays from 9:15 - 10:15 am
Lead Teachers: Greg and Carol Lozano are new to our teaching team.
We are excited to have them teaching spiritual habits to students. This fall, they will challenge students into living a spiritually disciplined life through traditional spiritual disciplines like worship, solitude, prayer, fasting, service, study and others. There is a soul hunger in students today to be challenged spiritually. To go deeper with God. A spiritual life without the candy coating, but rather honest and real.
Mid-Week Youth Groups
Who is it for? Teens in 6th through 12th grade. Each week students gather to develop relationships, have a good time, play games, and encounter God.
6th - 8th Grade, SFC, Teen Center — Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm
9th - 12th Grade, IMPACT, Teen Center — Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9 pm
Where? In ELMchurch’s Teen Center. (It’s the part of the church that sits on the corner of St. Charles).
What do you do? Impact and SFC is a great time for students to take a break during the week, develop/deepen relationships with their peers, learn what it means to be a community, ask questions, be challenged, learn about God and themselves, and all the while having fun and hanging with friends. This is their night. Come check us out any time.
Check out our Facebook for info on upcoming events and more!
Special Events and service through-out the year
- Impact Winter Retreat
- SFC Ski Escape
- Game nights
- SFC College World Series Mission Trip
- Impact Appalachian Outreach Mission Trip
- Sweet tailgate party and York Game
- Lakota Indians Food Drive
- Annual High School Lock-in
- Murder Mystery Night
- Annual Fall student conference • Acquire the Fire!
- End of Year Christmas Parties
- And more!!!
