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Our Student Ministries Weekly 411 is updated every Tuesday with information that is important to you and your student. Check back weekly and stay up-to-date.

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Student Ministries 411- October 13th

Outdoor Worship Night and Jonah: The Book of Mercy

We will be having an outdoor worship night on the basketball courts.  The weather looks nice but bring a chair or blanket to sit on. We will also continue our series in Jonah.

The goal for this month is for us to walk away with a clear picture of God’s merciful and compassionate heart towards mankind. This was God’s heart in the Old Testament and we see the same heart through God’s sending of Jesus on our behalf.

In Jonah chapter 2 we’ll see how God sometimes will let us run from Him until we eventually hit rock bottom. Then, in HIs grace and kindness, He is faithful to meet us there at the end of ourselves as a way our turning our hearts toward Him.

October 18 (Sunday)- Registration closes for 2026 October Olympics

Join us for our 3rd Annual October Olympics On October 24, 2026 from 5-10pm, where small group versus small group battle for glory…and gold! This fast-paced, action-filled night is a highlight of the small group year, and is a great way for groups to connect as they come dressed up in their country’s outfits to compete. Cost for the night includes dinner and dessert! Sign-ups are open until October 18

Check out registration HERE!

 

October 18- Early Bird Registration ends for WOL Reverb

WOL Reverb is an all-night event in Roanoke, packed with tons of fun late-night activities, including a Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey game, a rally and pizza party, teaching from a WOL speaker, the Jump Park, Bowling, Inflatables and more! Leaders and students are invited to join this fun and action-packed event!

Event Details

  • Dates: November 13-14 (Arrive at HBC at 5:15 PM for registration on Friday night. We will arrive back at HBC Saturday morning around 7:00 AM)  The early-bird deadline to register is October 18th!  Sign up HERE
  • Early-Bird Cost -Students: $75 (cost goes up to $80 after the 18th)
    • Students who earned WOL Scholarship last year (2025/2026 year) can go to Reverb for FREE (except for the $5 transportation fee)! We will apply their scholarship on our end, so all you will need to do is sign them up!
    • Leaders: $35

 

Save the Date- Youth STMT Yard Sale- October 31

The STMT Yard Sale will be October 31, 2026 this year!  The Yard Sale will be from 8 am-12 pm in the HBC International Plaza!  All proceeds will benefit the individual students and leaders selling yard sale and handmade items.  This is a great way to support our teens serving on mission teams this summer!

Book Recommendation- 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust

“There are fundamental truths to our faith, non-negotiable building blocks that lie at the foundation of what we believe. Truths about the reality of a deity, the corruption of man, the redemptive plan of God, the eternal state…these are all truths packed into this book. What I love about this book personally is the relatable examples from a fatherly figure in Paul David Tripp, who invites teens to consider core tenets of the faith not merely as academic exercise, but for everyday application. I too love the devotional nature of this book (with each of the 12 truths broken up into 7 different mini-readings, saturated in Scripture), along with the aesthetic artwork that helps to drive home these truths. For practical use, consider this parents as a resource for your family, perhaps a weekly conversation starter around 12 different doctrinal statements that I pray will not merely inform your teen, but will be used by God to awaken deeper joy and appreciation as they consider the Christian faith!”

2026-2027 Year at a Glance Calendar

Here is the year-at-a-glance calendar for the year!