GRADES 5-8

We believe that students are an integral part of the church and we desire to form them into disciples of Jesus who are CONNECTING, GROWING, SERVING, and GOING.

  • We want each and every student to know that they are welcome, seen, and loved at Outlook. And, we want to deepen the bench for students, with multiple trusted adults who can walk in supportive relationships with them. We desire to come alongside and support parents as the primary disciple makers in their students’ lives.

  • We seek to utilize different learning styles and turn head knowledge into heart knowledge. We hope to see students own their faith, grow deeper as disciples, and know how to navigate this world with the unchanging hope of Jesus.

  • Each student is uniquely created and gifted, and has a vital place in the family of God. We want students to know and understand how their faith in Jesus extends beyond student ministry, and that they have something to contribute to the life of the church and to the world.

  • Encouraging students to represent Jesus as agents of hope and Kingdom workers wherever they go, in their own circles of influence.

Where to go…

Head upstairs to the Student Loft.

  • 9:00 AM | Formation Hour

  • 10:00 AM | Hang Time

  • 10:30 AM | Teaching & Small Groups

Stay connected…

Parents/Guardians: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our monthly Outlook NextGen eNews, joining our Outlook NextGen Parent Group, and following @OutlookSM on Instagram.

NextGen eNews
Parent Facebook Group

Upcoming Events…

Christmas Party
Dec
21

Christmas Party

Let's celebrate the birth of our Savior together! Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy a time of fun, friendship, food, and more.

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SuperStart!
Feb
27
to Feb 28

SuperStart!

Event Details:

  • Who: 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade

  • Date: Feb. 27-28

    • drop off on Friday at 5 p.m. at Outlook

    • pick up on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Outlook

  • Location: Our group will travel together The Creek Church for SuperStart! and then return to spend the night at Outlook before heading backing to SuperStart! on Saturday.

  • Interested in attending as an adult leader? Contact Amy.

Early Christmas Registration: Through Dec. 21 at noon: $65
Registration: Dec. 21 - Feb. 1: $75
Late Registration: Feb. 2 - Feb. 11: $85

Register

Give SuperStart! to your 4th, 5th, or 6th grader as a Christmas gift this year!
SuperStart! is a high-energy weekend event in which preteens can learn and grow in their relationships with friends, leaders, and most importantly God.

Special Christmas Registration Discount - $65
*If you register your child by December 21 at noon, you will not only receive an early bird discount but you will also be given a card, a SuperStart! countdown poster, and a sticker that you can wrap up and put under the tree or in a stocking.

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SOCKTOBER
Oct
5
to Oct 26

SOCKTOBER

All October Long, we’re collecting socks for Lambswear.

How to Participate:

  1. Donate: Drop off new, packaged socks in any size in any of the collection bins at church. (Located in the Kid Zone and the Loft.)

  2. Participate: Each Sunday, we’ll have a different Sock Spirit Day.

  3. Learn: Every week, we’ll share about Lambswear during service and on Social Media.

Weekly Themes:

October 5

  • Silly Socks

October 12

  • Dad Socks

October 19

  • Mismatched Socks (Kids + Middle School)

  • Anything But a Sock (High School Only)

October 26

  • Holiday Socks (Kids Only)

  • Costume Party (Middle + High School)

If we reach our goal of collecting 500 pairs, then kids and students will get to vote on the silly socks they want the ministers to wear on Nov. 2 during church!

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CIY Mix
Jul
7
to Jul 11

CIY Mix

At MIX, students will experience high-energy worship, age-intentional Bible teaching, community with friends and adult leaders, and a practical call to Kingdom Work, all centered around the fun and chaos that is middle school ministry.

When: July 7-11

Where: Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN

Who: Incoming 7th-8th graders

Cost: $475 ($100 deposit due at signup)

*Registration is now full!

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Move-Up Sunday
Jun
1

Move-Up Sunday

Move-Up Sunday is when our kids and students will move up to their new grades. This year, we’ll also be making some exciting changes to our NextGen Sunday programing. You can learn more here!

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