YOUTH MINISTRIES
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JYM/High School Bible Study (Students 5th-12th Grade) with Holly Nelson, in the Media Center (#301)
This student-focused Bible Study will include discussions and activities on various topics relating to youth.
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HSYM AND JYM LATENIGHTERS
Join us at this year's Youth Late-Nighters. God created us for connection and accountability. We need each other. This year we are focusing on "Grow"ing in our relationships with each other and God.
High School: Friday, January 16, 6pm to Midnight (Meet at Peace)
Junior Youth: Sunday, January 18, 6pm to Midnight (Meet at surprise location)
There is a "Surprise" off-site event to start the night out. Then we will head back to Peace Lutheran on 24 Mile Rd for pizza and the rest of the Late-Nighter. Cost: $20. Parent drivers may be needed for this event. If you'd like to pay in-person, please do so by Sunday morning at church. *Please reach out to Holly if cost is prohibiting your youth from participating.
Starts: 6:00pm
*Bring a friend
*Bring a snack to share
Pick up: Midnight at Peace Lutheran
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White Out Jr. (Grades 2-6) - January 9-11, 2026
Winter Adventure Awaits—Grow, Play, and Discover at WhiteOut Jr.!
Calling all 2nd–6th graders! Get ready for a winter weekend packed with excitement, discovery, and faith-building fun! WhiteOut Jr. is the perfect mix of high-energy activities and meaningful spiritual moments, all set against the backdrop of a snowy adventure.
Kids will dive into heart-racing fun like night tubing down our monstrous hill, conquering the legendary “Dark Wall,” and battling it out on the broomball rink. They can also challenge their friends in foot pool, ping pong, or air hockey—or just enjoy the thrill of trying something new every hour!
Dates: January 9-11, 2026
Register by: December 8, 2025
Where: Pine Ridge Bible Camp, 8415 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cost: $135 (Initial registration is open now.)
* Holly will get further details two weeks before camp.
** We will leave from Peace on Friday, January 9, at approximately 2:45pm. We will return Sunday, January 11 with an ETA of 2:30pm.
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White Out (Grades 7-12) - January 30 - February 1, 2026
WhiteOut Winter Retreat 2026 — A Weekend That Changes Everything
Get ready to break away from the ordinary and dive into something extraordinary. WhiteOut is your chance to press pause on the chaos of everyday life and turn up the volume on your faith.
Designed for students in 7th–12th grade, this unforgettable winter weekend is packed with high-energy games, insane tubing runs, broomball battles, and the ultimate “Dark Wall” challenge. But the best part? It’s not just about the fun—it’s about finding something real.
You’ll gather with friends (and soon-to-be friends) for powerful worship, dynamic messages, and meaningful conversations that will challenge and inspire you. Whether you’re new to faith or ready to go deeper, WhiteOut is a space to ask big questions, hear God’s truth, and walk away changed.
Dates: January 30 - February 1, 2026
Register by: December 30, 2025
Where: Pine Ridge Bible Camp, 8415 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cost: $135 (Initial registration is open now.)
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* Holly will get further details two weeks before camp.
** We will leave from Peace on Friday, January 30 @ approx 2:45pm. We will return Sunday, February 1, with an ETA of 2:30pm
We are so excited for the 2026 Michigan District High School Gathering!
The theme for the 2026 gathering, based on John 4:14, is MIGHTY WATERS: “But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
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Mackinac Island is the perfect location for this theme. Being surrounded by water on the island, we will be reminded of the peace that water can bring as well as the mighty power and strength of water. But the mighty water of the Straits of Mackinac pales in comparison to the power of water together with God’s Word, and the saving power that we receive through it.
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When: June 28 - July 1
Where: Mackinac Island, Mission Point Resort
Ages: Current grades 8-12 (2025-26 school year)
Cost: $599 (this price does not include fundraising)
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Please see our expanded page at https://www.peaceshelby.org/youth-gatherings for more information and to register.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR ALIEN FELLOWSHIP!
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Kids currently in grades 5-8, travel with us to Frankenmuth for fun and fellowship, July 28-July 30.
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More information coming soon!
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When: July 28-30
Where: Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth
Who: Current grades 5-8 (2025-26 school year)
Cost: Estimated $150 + hotel (fundraising helps cover the hotel cost each year)
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Check out Alien Fellowship theme release on our expanded page at https://www.peaceshelby.org/youth-gatherings.
Youth Currently in 1st-12th GRADE
The Detroit Bible Quizzing league (or DBQ) is a non-denominational Christian organization that encourages students to study God's word through competitive Bible Quizzing. Our desire is to see students from elementary through high school be immersed in the scripture, be transformed by it, and have fun while doing it! Teams from all over the Metro Detroit area compete together in Detroit Bible Quizzing.
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Quizzing is for all levels of Bible knowledge from beginners and on. Competitions are on the 2nd Saturday of the month, October-March. This season we will be working through the Gospel of Luke.
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Practices: Sundays at Epic Church (47488 Dequindre Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48317)
Time: TBD
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There are three quizzing age groups:
Little League (1st-5th grade)
Junior Varsity (6th-8th grade)
Varsity (9th-12th grade)
For questions, please contact Holly (hnelson@peaceshelby.org).
High School Youth Ministries
High School Youth
(9th -12th Grade)
High School youth are invited to come together for fellowship, fun and faith enhancing Bible studies.
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Junior Youth Ministries
Junior Youth Ministries (JYM) (5th-8th Grade)
Junior School youth are invited to come together for fellowship, fun and faith enhancing Bible studies.
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KidZone
KidZone
KidZone is open to children age 4 through 4th Grade.
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Join us In-Person each Sunday morning during our 10:30am service following the Children's Message.
Spiritual transformation happens when kids come to know Jesus, rather than just know about Jesus. Our job is to prepare the soil of kids’ hearts so seeds of faith can grow and a true relationship with Jesus can happen. Every activity, song, and visual in Simply Loved is designed to help kids remember each lesson long after their children’s ministry years.
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NURSERY
Nursery available during the 10:30am service to children 3 years old and younger. Those 4 years old and older, please join us at KidZone.