The Gathering is for 6th-12th grade students. We gather to worship together, take a look at God's word, and have some fun! The Gathering is a great place to get to know God and meet some new people. Join us Sunday mornings during 1st service time (9:00 AM) in the High School Room on the North-West side of our campus.

The Gathering at a Glance —

ABOUT THIS SERIES
As we look at this series, take a deep breath. Count to ten. Unclench your jaw. Close your eyes (or don't, since you're trying to read). You've probably learned a trick or two to help you recenter when you are overwhelmed or feeling stressed, worried, or anxious.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons to feel stressed on most days. So, between school, family, relationships, and questions about the future, what can we do?
During Jesus's ministry, he spent a lot of time with people during some really stressful moments. In this four-week series from the Gospels, we'll see how, when we're not okay, Jesus offers hope. We'll discover that when people reject us, Jesus never will. We'll see that it's still worth it when it's not easy to do what's right. And we'll be reminded that when you feel worried, Jesus can be trusted.
 
Each of our series has an On Your Own Devotional:
Check out Not Okay on YouVersion and bible.com for a month of study.


Sunday, February 4th - Not Okay, Week 1
This Sunday, we’ll hear the story of a bleeding woman and see what happens when we reach out to God.
BIG IDEA: When you’re not okay, Jesus offers hope.
WHERE IN GOD'S WORD: Mark 5:25–34; Romans 15:13; Psalm 39:7


Sunday, February 11th - Not Okay, Week 2
This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to be secure in Jesus as he sends his disciples from town to town.
BIG IDEA: When people reject you, Jesus never will.
WHERE IN GOD'S WORD: Mark 6:1–13; Psalm 91:1–2; 1 Peter 5:6–10


Sunday, February 18th - Not Okay, Week 3
This Sunday, we’ll focus on John the Baptist and his time talking to Herod while in prison and find encouragement to keep following God through Peter’s words to a persecuted church.
BIG IDEA: When it’s not easy to do what’s right, it’s still worth it.
WHERE IN GOD'S WORD: Mark 6:17–29; 1 Peter 3:14–18; Hebrews 13:18


Sunday, February 25th - Not Okay, Week 4
This Sunday, we’ll see how Jesus guides us through our worries and read a psalm from David that shows us the way God takes care of us.
BIG IDEA: When you feel worried, Jesus can be trusted.
WHERE IN GOD'S WORD: Psalm 23, Matthew 6:28–35; Philippians 4:6–7