LAUNCH 2024

May 19 is Launch at MISSION!

Here’s everything you need to know to make it easy peasy.

Each year around this time, our Kids and Youth Ministries launch students into their next phase based on their age/grade. For some, this means they get to experience an exciting, new environment. For others, there is virtually no change.

During the weekend services of May 5 and 12, kids 4-years-old through 6th grade have the opportunity to preview their new environments/groups.

The info below will help you prepare for Launch Sunday, May 19, 2024. Please select a dropdown box below for more info on each ministry area!

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Kids launching within 2’s and Preschool

Here are a few things you can expect in your child’s new space!

Large group time with a bible story and Worship time to sing and dance
Small group time will be in their classroom with their small group leaders where they will be doing a Craft and fun activities that go along with the bible story
Every month, your child will learn a verse from the Bible (it includes hand motions) to make it fun for your child

**Check-in will still take place in the Family Center lobby.

Kids launching into Kindergarten

Here are a few things that you can expect in your child’s new room!

**Check-in will still take place in the Family Center lobby.

Our service begins in small groups spread out throughout the room, based on grade level
Large group time happens in the same room, filled with games, worship, and teaching
Kids end their time in small groups doing fun activities that reinforce the BOTTOM LINE for each week, focused around the monthly topic
Every month, your child will be challenged to learn a verse from the Bible and apply what they learn
Coaches that oversee our volunteer small group leaders will assist you if you have any questions

Kids launching into 4th grade (Preteen)

Here are a few things that you can expect in your preteen’s new room!

**Check-in will still take place in the Family Center lobby. Your preteen will still need to be checked out by an adult after the service he/she attends.

Our service begins with a pre-service experience in room 403 and connecting with small group leaders based on grade level and we group them by guys and gals
Large group time happens right next door to this area and is filled with games, worship, and teaching
Preteens end their time in small groups doing fun activities and engaging in conversation.
Every month, your child will be challenged to learn a verse from the Bible and apply what they learn
Preteen Hangs are special events specifically for preteens and are scheduled throughout the year (i.e. one night events, camps, etc.)

6th grade launching into Junior High (ANTHEM)

Here are a few things that you can expect as your 6th grader enters ANTHEM Youth.

**Your teenager(s) will not receive a check-in tag, but it is still important for he/she to use the iPads to check in each week.

Junior High meets during the 1030a service each weekend in the Student Center
Check-in stations will be set up inside the building; they can check themselves in, but families are welcome to come along for the first week or two
Junior High begins service in the Student Center for worship and teaching
Tribes are spread out throughout campus with trusted, background-checked leaders
Tribes dismiss around the same time the adult service ends, so please arrange a place to meet your youth afterward
More info about series, events, and opportunities to connect can be found by following ANTHEM Youth’s Instagram (@anthemyouthaz), or here on missionparents.org.

8th grade launching into High School (ANTHEM)

Here are a few things that you can expect as your 8th grader enters High School in ANTHEM.

**Your teenager(s) will not receive a check-in tag, but it is still important for he/she to use the iPads to check in each week.

ANTHEM High School meets at 630p on Sunday nights in the Student Center
Check-in stations will be set up inside the building on the far east side of campus; they can check themselves in
Service begins in the Student Center for worship and teaching
Tribes are spread out throughout campus with trusted, background-checked leaders
Tribes dismiss around 830p, so please arrange a place to pick-up/meet your teenager somewhere on campus afterward
More info about series, events, and opportunities to connect can be found by following ANTHEM Youth’s Instagram (@anthemyouthaz), or here on missionparents.org.

ADDITIONAL INFO & QUESTIONS

If you have questions, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

NextGen

The NextGen Ministry at MISSION Community Church is committed to partnering with parents and helping kids find and follow Jesus. From babies through high school, we strive to be a church “For Everyone”, creating environments where children and youth can belong even before they believe.

LAUNCH 2024

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