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Youth Director Brian Durbin - bdurbin@chathampresbyterian.org - 217-483-4204 ext 19
What is Frontline? Frontline is the Student Ministry of Chatham Presbyterian Church. Out student ministry includes grades 6th - 12th. Our Student Ministry runs Wednesday and Sunday nights each week with special emphasis on separate spiritual focus nights for both Middle School and Senior High. We also offer monthly activities for the whole group as well as grade specific ministry events. What is The Warehouse? The Warehouse is the home to Frontline Student Ministries. In December 2010, our students converted the former sanctuary space into a home for Frontline. We have a balcony complete with televisions and gaming systems. The Warehouse also has a stage for our band that leads worship on Sunday evenings for our Senior High student group known as Mosaic. There are also several restaurant booths that provide seating for those that eat at Olsen's Cafe during the week.

Worship Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 am 6th Grade Sunday School Sunday 9:30 am in The Clubhouse Core Groups These groups are designed to develop and foster spiritual growth within the lives of the students. Each group has an adult leader who builds relationships with students, and helps guide them along their spiritual journal. 7th and 8th Grade Sunday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Church (Not meeting April 8, April 22 or May 27) 9th thru 12th Grade Wednesday at Wendy's house 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Not meeting March 21) OR Wednesday at Church 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Not meeting March 21) Confirmation Confirmation classes are held for youth in 8th grade and older. Confirmation will begin Sunday, February 12 at 6:30 pm in the Children’s Education hallway. Click Here for 2012 Confirmation Class Schedule	Olsen's Cafe Dinner at a minimal cost on Wednesdays and Sundays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm for 6th - 12th grade The Launch Annual kick-off for the Youth Program in September each year Click below to watch The Launch 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jGBwUsFSNI&feature=related Mosaic This is the senior high (9th - 12th grade) student group that meets Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in The Warehouse until 7:30 pm. We have student led worship, occasional dramas, some pretty crazy games, and a time in God's word. Followed by senior high hang time from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Not meeting April 8 or May 27) Ignite This is the middle school (6th - 8th grade) student group that meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in The Warehouse until 7:30 pm. We have some great games, some awesome community building events, and then a time of reflection utilizing God's word for what middle school youth face today. Followed by middle school hang time from 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm. (Not meeting March 21) Mission Trip Each summer the youth group (9th - 12th grade) serves on a mission trip. Mission Trip for 2012 is to Greenville, Michigan and the dates are July 22 - July 29. See Durbin for Details Mission Trip Breakfasts Starting the 2nd Sunday in January, the Mission Trip group will be providing breakfast as a fundraiser for the 2012 Mission Trip with Group Workcamp. Contact Durbin for more information.	Special Events For 6th - 12th Grade unless otherwise noted Senior High Breakfast - Mondays at 7:45 am at Chatham McDonalds Frontline Student Parent's Meeting-Sunday February 5 at 10:45 am Frontline Super Bowl Party (Olsen Hall/ Warehouse/ Sanctuary) - Sunday February 5 at 5:00 pm - $3 covers the food and the fun! Senior High Game Night at Durbin's House- 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 11 Blessing Brigade (Open to All Students)- Sunday February 25 at 10:00 am. More details to come. Senior High "Destination Unknown"- will leave at 8:00 am on March 10 and return around 6:00 pm. Come with a heart that's ready to give! Winter Jam 2012 - The Frontline Student Ministry will be going to Winter Jam this year on Sunday, March 18 in Peoria, Illinois. This event will cost $10 per student. This will be a GREAT event, and will take the place of that Sunday night's Frontline activities. Leave church at 3:00 pm, arrive back around 11:30 pm. Middle School Dance- On March 31 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Cost $4 per person to cover snacks. Middle School Retreat- On April 21 at Lake Williamson. Students leave at 2:00 pm. Will return the following day at 2:00 pm. Senior High Ladies Night- April 28, details TBD. Senior High Guy's Night Out- May 12, details TBD. Middle School "Destination Unknown" - Friday May 18 at 6:00 pm.