GEMS and CADETS

GEMS is a girls’ club for 1st-8th graders.  Meeting time is 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM every other Wednesday evening from September to May. They are involved with crafts, games, Bible  lessons, badge work, special projects, special trips and the Pine Wood  Derby.

CADETS is a boys’ club for 1st-8th  graders. The club meets every other Wednesday evening, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM from  September to May. Meetings include craft projects, games, merit badge  work, and a Bible lesson. There are also special activities such as a  fall outing, the Pine Wood Derby races and a spring camp out! These clubs give children an opportunity to build healthy relationships  with other youth and adults in a safe context, while learning about God,  the world, and themselves! 

Junior High Youth Group: Grades 6th-8th prides itself in having fun in God’s House. We meet  every other Wednesday night from 6:15-8:00 PM. We play games, eat  food, and spend time in the word as we learn about Christ and what he  has in store for our lives! Other activities are scheduled throughout  the year as well. 

Senior High Youth Group: High school students meet weekly to enhance their faith through  life-changing messages based on the Bible. We have an exciting ministry  for students in grades 9th-12th. High School students have a chance to  meet with other Sr. High students on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM in  fellowship and lesson. We focus on relationships with each other, and  most importantly the relationship with Jesus Christ! They are also  involved in community service projects, mission activities and social  events.

Small groups at RACRC are the framework/culture that ties into the vision for our church.  All small groups will have these 4 parts and they will look different in each group.  

1.  Being--Focus on building relationship with each other within the small group and our individual relationship with God.

2.  Doing--Focus on an agreed upon task which will vary depending on the group type.  This part works towards reaching a common goal.  This could be a service project or an activity together.

3.  Learning--Focus on a topic, curriculum, or other material.  These are the most common types representing this part.  Examples:  Devotional, Bible Study, or reading a certain passage. 

4.  Caring--Focus on providing support for each other within your group.  This can be done through prayer, listening, communication, time and other ways.  Caring is the center of our Small Group culture!  

We have many types of Small Groups you can get involved with at RACRC!