WHO WE ARE
Youth For The ONE is the place to be for any middle schooler or high schooler within driving distance of Lakeland, FL! Every Wednesday night, we gather for games, food, worship, a service and small groups! We meet in the Main Worship Center (4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd Lakeland, FL 33813). Doors open at 6:30, service starts at 7:00, pick-up by 8:30.
Youth For The ONE also hosts tons of events throughout the year, as well as a Student Section at our gatherings on Sundays!
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CHILD DEDICATION
Church For The ONE believes children are a gift from God! Child dedications are intended for young children (ages 0-4) who are not mature enough to make a personal committed decision to follow Jesus on their own yet. This is a special part of our Sunday service where you will commit to raising your child in the faith as a family before God, your friends, family & church!
Event: Child Dedication Sunday
Month: May & October
(0-3 YEARS OLD)
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
As your Kindergartener steps into their first year at school, they enter a world of fun, learning, and growth. Our ministry wants to be a place where their hearts and minds are nurtured, where they build friendships, and where they encounter the love of God in tangible ways. As we celebrate this milestone with every activity, story, and interaction, we seek to create a safe and welcoming environment where kids can meet Jesus on their level.
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Event: 1st Day of School Celebration
Month: August
(KINDERGARTEN)
BIBLE DEDICATION
The Bible is the most amazing book ever written! We want all children to love God’s word and understand the value of applying it to their lives. Kids For The ONE believes that God's Word is our foundation. In our Bible Dedication service, you will have an opportunity, as the spiritual leader of the household, to gift a Bible to your child. This is a special part of our Sunday service where you and your child will commit to seeking God's Word as a family!
Event: Bible Dedication Saturday
Month: September
(2ND GRADE)
OWNERSHIP
In fourth and fifth grade, kids are starting to understand who they are. We want to help them see themselves as Jesus does and learn what it means to follow Him by learning to pursue their calling. By teaching them about Jesus and His plans for them, we seek to show them how to find their unique purpose and use their gifts to make a positive impact in their everyday environments. Our goal is to support their spiritual growth and help them live out their faith confidently. We seek to guide them towards personal ownership of their faith!
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Event: To Be Announced Soon
Month: March
(4TH/5TH GRADE)
STEPPING IN & STANDING OUT
Welcome to the teenage years! It's a time when questions of identity, belonging, and purpose take center stage in your child's life. They're seeking their place in the world, craving connection and a sense of belonging. YTH for the ONE is here to walk with your child and help point them to who God says they are and partner with you in providing guidance in their search for community and a place to belong. Our desire is that your student would STEP INTO their spaces of community with godly wisdom and confidence in who they are in Christ while STANDING OUT in those spaces as the light and salt of the world.
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Event: YTH Step Up Party
Month: August
(6TH GRADE)
SHAPE YOUR CIRCLE
Middle School students desire community and a place to belong. Too often, they sacrifice their faith, values, and unique identity to fit into certain social circles. Our goal is to empower students to embrace their identity in Christ with confidence, and claim their purpose in a way that gives them ownership and leadership to shape their own communities and make a positive impact on the world around them.
Event: YTH Lock In
Month: February
(7TH/8TH GRADE)
(9TH GRADE)
ANSWER THE CALL
One of the fundamental inquiries your teenager may be wrestling with is their purpose in the world. They want to know what difference they can make. This is a question about purpose. At Church for the ONE our mission is to help every single person pursue their calling. YTH for the ONE is dedicated to empowering every student and helping them discover and pursue their unique calling. We believe that each one is entrusted with a distinctive calling from God to further His Kingdom, make His Name famous, and leave a lasting impact on their community.
Event: “Welcome to High School” Party
Month: August
CHOOSE TO STAY
Your teenager is driving and has a new level of freedom and responsibility to make decisions. One of those may be whether or not they will go to church. Our desire is to partner with parents in making it easy for the student to stay connected and invested in the church and making it hard to leave. We want our students to reach a point in their lives where they choose to stay connected, not because it is merely a habit, but it is a conscious decision driven by their understanding of the important role they play in the mission of the church.
Event: YTH Night Out
Month: February
(16 YEARS OLD)
GRADUATION
Your child's journey into adulthood marks a bittersweet milestone for your family. We desire that our high school graduates will step into this new season in their lives with confidence in who they are in Christ and feeling celebrated and supported by the church. Whether they remain nearby or venture afar, our students will sense the unwavering support of the church and recognize its profound significance in their lives. We were not meant to go through life on our own. While your child may be spreading their wings and leaving the nest, our fervent hope is that they won't journey alone!
Event: Graduation Sunday
Month: May
(12TH GRADE)
PARENT RESOURCES
Parents, we can ensure that your student will not only have a blast when they join Youth For The ONE, but they will also be encouraged to grow in their faith and be challenged to live it out daily. As the YTH team, we make every effort to keep you informed and provide you with resources throughout your students' time in youth. Be ahead of the game and download our Medical Release Form & turn it into the YTH team.
GET INVOLVED
Do you have a passion for and a belief in today's youth? Do you want to play a part in the spiritual formation of our middle school and/or high school students? We would love to meet with you and find your place in Youth For The ONE! It takes a group of passionate, motivated and available people to pour into out youth and we are so excited about the potential of you being a part! If you are interested in serving, please fill out our volunteer form.
YTH SCHOLARSHIP FORMS
Are you a senior heading to a Christian college? At Youth For The ONE we believe that furthering education past high school can help lead to both spiritual and intellectual growth. In order to cultivate an excitement for what college can bring, we have provided opportunities to help you finance your future. Read and fill out the forms below to see what scholarships await you. Questions? Contact Larry Gonzalez.
