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About Us

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Purpose Statement


Imagine this: A thirteen year old girl, just beginning her road toward adolescence and adulthood, is met by friends and family for a celebration. Neighbors, youth group leaders, aunts and uncles, and adults in her church have all come together for a celebration – her celebration. Each one stands and gives words of encouragement, words of hope, words of affirmation for this young girl. These are adults building up a kid who is on the journey toward adulthood, on the journey toward maturity in Christ. It is her thirteenth birthday and she knows she is loved.

Life in junior high is no picnic. Because of that reality, the Junior High Ministry at Lake strives to be a safe place where students can feel loved and accepted by the God who made them. It is a place where they can trust this God with their daily lives, and where they can begin to understand who God truly is. Through relationships with adults, small group interaction, worship, games, and Biblical teaching, we are trying to awaken in students the desire to know and be known by Jesus, as well as the desire to live the way that Jesus lived.

Our Guiding Values

  • Authentic Relationships with all the generations of God's unexpected family.
  • Reconciliation with God, our community, our city, and our world at large.
  • Ownership by offering opportunities for students and adults to engage in mission together.
  • Service as a witness to the reality of God's kingdom.
  • Discipleship by developing intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, prayer, worship, and shared experiences.

News & Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

  • Wednesdays, May 23 - May 30
    6:45 - 8:15 pm,
    We are meeting every Wednesday EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month.  Join us  to hang out with friends and the awesome junior high staff and hear about God and His goodness!
  • Sundays, May 27
    9 am, HH 300 (Jr High Room)
  • Wednesday, May 30
    6:30 - 9:30 pm, HH400 (Skyroom)
    Come be part of a very significant evening to celebrate the transition into high school. Tickets cost is $10. For more information contact Diana Herren at dianah@lakeave.org or 626.817.4871.
  • Thursday, June 28 - July 03
    All Day,
    Come join us on a road trip! We are taking a trip to the California Delta to spend a few days on houseboats and go water skiing, tubing, swimming, fishing, and boating. As we journey through California, we’ll take some time in Yosemite to camp, hike, and climb. This will be an amazing adventure where we’ll experience the wonder and greatness of our Creator God and get to know one another in deeper community. Applications are now available.  Questions?  Contact Diana at dianah@lakeave.org or phone 626.817.4871.

  • Sunday, Aug. 05 - Aug. 10
    All Day, Creekside - Forest Home
    Come spend a week away at camp with your friends, experiencing God in His creation. We'll be going on zip lines, rope courses, swimming in the lake and spending time with friends, all while learning about the great God who loves you.  
    Sign ups begin May 6.  
    Price to be announced.  
    Payment available online at store.lakeave.org

Prayer Needs

How can you pray for Junior High

  • That God would bring more Small Group Leaders to the ministry.

  • That students would continue to get to know Christ.

  • That students would understand the need to be "lights" on their campuses and at home.
  • That our students would know what it means to really follow Christ.
  • That leaders would be examples of a life led by Christ.

Staff

We believe strongly in the importance of students getting connected with adult leaders in mentor-like relationships. Our ministry is not just led by a few paid staff but a team of dedicated volunteers committed to helping jr. high students experience God. As such, we are in ongoing need of additional men and women who seek to utilize their time and gifts to serve the local church and hopefully make life-changing impacts on students' lives. We invite you to consider joining us. The primary prerequisite is a desire to love on students and a willingness to get your hands a bit dirty in their lives.

For more information, please download our Application Form and Instructions.


Our Jr High Staff
mclaren_annie_110x150pAnnie McLaren is the Pastor of
Junior High Ministries here
at Lake Avenue Church.
Annie's passion is for
students to encounter the
living God and to authentically
walk with Jesus Christ in
the life of the church.
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Forms/Links

Student Ministries Forms

Student Ministries Newsletter Links

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