Hillspring Youth
Pursuing God’s call to Live, Love, and Grow in the Adventure Life!
Adventure Life = Life as God intends…
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How
We rely on God, knowing God is with us, for us and ahead of us!
We look for Adventures!
We ask tough questions!
We take risks!
We get messy!
AND we have fun doing it together!
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Why
Simply put, it’s our love for God. We desire to become fully devoted followers of Jesus who:
Engage the Adventure Life through our unique God-given shape!
Irresistibly connect with our communities and the world!
Know our God-given value and help others to do the same.
Grow in and produce the “fruit of the Spirit!”
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What
Holistic: Every element is connected and built upon a foundation that is Jesus-centered, Biblically based and prayerfully discerned.
Relational: Our love for God and others compels us to pursue and grow in community.
Imitative: We strive to do what Jesus did as we actively pursue His call today!
For we are God’s handiwork,
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
Weekly Gatherings
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Breakfast Club
Every Sunday (with rare exception) at 8:30AM in the Teen Center.
Middle and High School youth gather for a time of “in-depth” Bible study, relationship building, prayer, encouragement and accountability!
A light breakfast is provided!!!
After breakfast Club all of the groups head over to the Sanctuary to worship with the entire Hillspring family!
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Youth Group
Every Wednesday at 5:45PM in the Restaurant area (Dinner is provided each week). At 6:30PM we move to the Teen Center.
The space where Middle School and High School age youth intentionally live, love and grow together. Each week has a Biblical theme in which games, activities, messages, discussions and other elements are used to grow us as Followers of Jesus!
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Finally Friday
Once a month, usually on the last Friday of the month (dates and times are posted on the Hillspring Calendar).
A time to hang out, eat, play games (physical, board and video), watch movies and engage in other activities. Each month has different surprises based on the time of year and what is happening at Hillspring and the world around us!
Upcoming Events
Treat N Trunk
Who: Hillspring High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Family & Friends along with the entire Hillspring and Eastgate Communities!
When & Where: Tuesday, October 29th at 5:00PM. Eastgate Elementary School.
What to Expect: Costumes, tons of people, smiles and a lot of fun! We will have decorated cars and will be handing out candy to the amazing community who shows up!
Finally Friday
Who: Hillspring High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers & Friends!
When & Where: Friday, October 25th at 7:00PM in the Teen Center.
What to Expect: Halloween Edition: Food, games, movies, video games and a lot more!
Cost: $5.00
Adventures Throughout the Year
Nativity: Each December our youth have the opportunity to be a part of our Living Nativity!
Honduras Vision Trip: Each Summer, our incoming High School juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to travel to Honduras in June to be a part of what God is doing in the communities we partner with!
Summer and Winter Camps: Every Winter and Summer we participate in various camps.
Serving Opportunities: Throughout the year we participate in different events and partner with people and organizations to experience and grow in God’s Kingdom work!
Random Activities & Events: Throughout the year we participate in a variety of events and activities allowing us to live, love and grow into the Adventure Life we were created for!
Discord is a chat application that we use to communicate with parents and students about all things youth!
Background: Passionate about helping others discover and live life as God intended, Justin has been serving at Hillspring Church since 2009 as our Youth Pastor. Originally from Southern California where he was born and raised, he and his family now call the Tri-Cities home! Justin earned his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Sonoma State University and attended both Gateway Seminary (formerly Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary) and Fuller Theological Seminary while working toward his Masters in Divinity. He is also a certified Life Plan Facilitator. Over the years, Justin has been actively involved in both the fitness industry and vocational ministry, helping others on their journey to become all that they were created to be. Justin is married to the breathtakingly amazing Janae and they have 3 incredible children – Grace, Nathan and Ashlyn.
Favorite Movie: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version)
AHA! Moment: When I held Janae’s hand walking on the boardwalk in Newport Beach, CA many years ago. I knew at that moment, as I do now, that she was (and is) the one!
