The GAP began with the basic idea that 5th and 6th Grade kids are culturally different now than 20, 15 or even 10 years ago. Faced with ever increasing responsibilities in school, increased immorality in our world, and less connection with their parents, we need to meet these various needs head on!
Today our programs reach 5th and 6th graders throughout our community. We hope to impact your 5th and 6th grader and bring him or her the message of Jesus Christ in a truly life changing way!
Lastly, know that every program, event, or activity we offer is designed to reinforce our number one goal of bringing your child into a stronger relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We desire to reinforce respect for God and others by constantly stressing the importance of "loving God with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength."
During the school year and summer, we hire high school students to be GAP Interns. These interns develop relationships with each of the students through leading weekly Bible Studies and various hangouts throughout the year.
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Gap Summer Activities
Gap Sundays
9:30 upstairs in the lodge
Each Sunday at 9:30 middle school students meet upstairs in the lodge for Sunday Gap. Come join us for a great time filled with skits, games,snacks, small group time, and a great student band! All of these come together to create a visual and interactive learning experience so that we may reinforce biblical truths in each and every child's life.
breakfast with the interns
Every Tuesday morning at 9:30, we grab a couple church vans and head to a restaurant for some quality hangout time with the high school interns. We have some great discussion and fellowship as we eat. The goal of this event is to really create lasting relationships and start each week out with spending quality time with one another while eating some excellent food!!
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
JAM Kidz Presents "Hats Off To America!" Directed by Lisa Hassler. June 14-18, 9am-Noon. Children ages 6-13. $75 for first child and $60 for any additional child. Performance on Friday June 18 @ 7pm. To sign up CLICK HERE.
Road Trips
Every Wednesday, we go on a day trip to places like Splash Town, Incredible Pizza, Pump it Up, Shankz, and other fun places! The goal of road trips is for students to feel comfortable bringing their friends. We want to make an impact in the kids lives through outreach to their un-churched friends.
Bible Study Hang-outs
Every Thursday during the summer, we meet up at church and have a bible study paired with hang-out time and lunch. Each student brings a sack lunch and a bible and we have a great time eating, studying the bible and playing some awesome games around the church.
AWANA
No other program hides God’s Word in our young students’ hearts more than our AWANA program. Every year kids join us on Sunday night for Game Time, Handbook Time and Counsel Time. Structured in a club format much like Scouts, kids win weekly, monthly, and yearly awards all centered around making sure every young boy or girl is fully equipped for every good work God has prepared for them to do. Visit the AWANA page where you can Register on-line.
Summer is just around the corner so the time to start planning for camp is now! Camp StoneBridge @ Forest Glen is a place where your child can have a life changing experience. From June 27th-July 1st, Campers entering 3rd-6th grades as of Fall 2010 will head to the Retreat @ Forest Glen in Huntsville, Tx. Our goal is for each and every child to grow in all aspects of their walk with Christ while having a great time and building lasting friendships! For more information about camp click here.
Gap Fall and Spring Activities
6th grade Father/Son Bonfire
For the Father/Son Bonfire here at StoneBridge, we meet at the back of the property by the pond from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, May 21st, 2010. We will have hot dogs and drinks, discussions regarding the transition into Junior High, and loads of fun doing "GUY" things. This is a great opportunity for Dads to acknowledge that their sons are become young men. Bring your fishing poles if you like to fish. Oh yeah, and we will have huge fire... Click here to sign up!
Mother/Daughter Tea Party and Fashion Show
We will meet in The Lodge from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, May 21st, 2010. We will have desserts, punch and tea, a fashion show, and have fun and fellowship together. There will be some great mother/daughter activities and it will be a night that will be remembered for years to come! Please remember to bring dessert plates and tea cups from your china pattern for you and your daughter to use during the event!! Click here to sign up!
Gap Sundays
9:30 upstairs in the lodge
Each Sunday at 9:30 middle school students meet upstairs in the lodge foe Sunday Gap. We start our walk through the eras of the bible in the fall. Come join us for a great time filled with skits, games, small group time, and a great student band! All of these come together to create a visual and interactive learning experience so that we may reinforce biblical truths in each and every child's life.
gaptastic wednesday
Beginning September 16th, Gap students meet up at the church every Wednesday night at 6:30. Each week we have events for your middle school student to come and have a great time, meet new friends, and grow closer to the Lord. We play games, eat snacks, and have awesome bible study time with the high school interns!
Acceler-8 Weekend
This is the biggest event of the year for Middle School. It is a non-stop action-packed weekend full of excitement. Kids are split into teams that compete all weekend long through fun, messy competitions. An amazing speaker and band teach the kids awesome new truths about God. Your middle school student won’t want to miss this!
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