Middle School Ministry (6th-8th Grade)

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Middle School programming includes a time for large group, small group/life application, and games geared toward students.

Charity provides a safe environment with consistent, God-loving leaders. The program is designed to prepare youth to confirm their faith. That involves diving into Biblical truth and foundational Lutheran teachings. Lessons are presented in a fun, engaging, and age-relatable way with many events throughout the year designed to bring students closer to each other and to Jesus.

Meeting Place and Time
Middle School meets Wednesdays from 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. at Charity. We start in the sanctuary.

For Parents
Parent Cue

Registration
Register your student online
New to Charity? Pre-Register so we are prepared for your arrival. Then come check us out!

Forms
Volunteer Background Check
Transportation and Medical Waiver
Request for Confirmation
​New Family Member Registration Form

What is Confirmation?
At Charity, we desire to challenge our students to seek God and allow their lives to be transformed by the Holy Spirit. During the middle school years, our youth participate in a three year confirmation program.

Confirmation Requirements
1. Demonstrate consistent attendance at youth group.

2. Complete 6 confirmation credits. 

• Small Group Service Project (1/2 Credit)
• Local Service Opportunities, i.e. Soup Kitchen, Homeless Shelter, Bell Ringing, etc. (1/2 Credit)
• Annual Meeting Childcare (1/2 Credit)
• ​Nursery/Sunday School Assistant Leader (1 Credit/Semester)
• Attend a Bible study (1 Credit/semester)
• VBS Volunteer (1 Credit)
• Attend Bible Retreat (1-2 nights) (1 Credit)
• Attend Bible Camp (3+ nights) (2 Credits)

3. Participate in at least 1 mission trip.

• Middle School regional trip (Minneapolis, Rapid City, etc.)
• High School International Trip (Guatemala, etc.)
• Freedom Fellowship in McLaughlin, SD (must go 3 times)
• Feed My Starving Children (must go 3 times)
• Other approved mission trip

​4. Complete Confirmation Request Form
5. Meet with youth director or Pastor.
6. Share personal testimony at a service.

• Live
• Written (someone will read for you)
• Pre-recorded video.

​WHAT IS ORANGE?

Orange is simple.
It’s a strategy.
Orange combines the influences of the church (yellow) and the home (red) to have a significantly greater impact on your student's future.

We want to partner with you to help your student develop a lasting relationship with Jesus!

Hey, welcome!  I am glad you stopped by and are checking us out.  If you are reading this then you are interested in finding out more about me.  Well here goes, my name is Sam Mettler and I grew up in small towns around North Dakota.  Most of the time was spent in Richardton, ND and I graduated high school from Beulah, ND.  
Growing in those small towns my family spent a lot of time traveling to churches.  I grew up in a very strong faith based home.  Even with a strong faith base and a personal relationship with God, High School was a struggle.  Because of that struggle God has put a deep passion in me for youth to experience a true meaningful relationship with Christ to help navigate this crazy adventure of Middle School and High School!
I am married to Lacey and we have 2 beautiful girls, Harper and Gabriella.  We enjoy spending time together, playing outside, going camping, hiking, bike riding and swimming!
Sam Mettler
Youth Director
​sam.mettler@charitylutheran.org