Youth Ministry

The Called Youth Ministry

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began 2 Timothy 1:8–9

The Called Students is a place for students to grow in their faith, theological thinking, be discipled, and challenged to live out a biblical lifestyle. We strive to keep the focus on the Holy Calling that is placed upon us as believers. On Wednesday nights, we meet and have a time of worship and Bible study. Each Bible study series will either walk through a book of the Bible or various topics. We as a group challenge each other to take a biblical perspective into the world and learn how to stand for truth and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Activities

The Called Students take time to get together and fellowship. We have a couple different big events each year usually including conferences, D-Nows, and camps. We have several smaller get-together fellowships throughout the year which are times for us to grow as a church family with events such as movie nights, game nights, group outings, bonfires, and outdoor games.

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2025-26 Fall / winter Calendar for youth:

The Called – Youth Activities & Projects

Fall & Winter ideas and information will continue to be refined. (as of 10/8/25) – 6th grade -12th Grade, Parents & Volunteers welcome!

Saturday, Nov. 1st, 5:30pm
Hayrides & Bonfire night at Ethan Keltner’s (869 Mount Sinai Rd)
(watch for sign up for food items)

Sunday, Nov. 23rd
The Road Church Thanksgiving Meal
Students Decorate Clever Sr. Housing for residents after the meal

Sunday, Dec. 7th begin 4pm
Youth Progressive Dinner
(watch for plans/ requests from Vanita McGaughey)

Sunday, Jan. 4th after service
Youth Undecorate -Sr Housing & Road Church Roller Skating
(Roller Skating 2pm-4pm, Skateland – $8each, extra $3 for inline or skatemates for children)

Friday/Saturday, Jan 23-24th
READY Youth Conference @ Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City
$70 per student, plus $ food money. Would leave school slightly early, on road at 2:30pm
Working on housing option so no needed hotel cost. (Deadline $ Dec. 28th)

Sunday, Feb. 1st
Road Church Bowling Day
Details TBA, noon, Century Lanes, $6 per game, $4.50 shoes

Saturday, Feb. 21st
Youth Escape Room & Sports, etc @ Calvary Student Center
Tentative afternoon, evening

Spring Ideas: Serve Day, Hiking Day, Nailed it cook competition/fellowship, other suggestions?

Questions/Ideas/Volunteering? – contact Dan Updegrave, 417-849-2515, dan@myroadchurch.com

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Current Wednesday Night Series

Right now on Wednesday Nights we are walking through the Gospel Project and an overview of the New Testament. Come Join us @ 7pm every Wednesday as we walk through the early days of the church.

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In addition to the online giving, you can also give any Sunday during our worship services. Envelopes and the collection buckets are located on the entry table.

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In addition to the online giving, you can also give any Sunday during our worship services. Envelopes and the collection buckets are located on the entry table.

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