Invite Night: April 22

April 22 is Invite Night, and we’re going BIG with a full-on Joy Students Auditorium Takeover 🎉🔥!

This is the night you circle on the calendar, the night you text the group chat, the night you finally say, “You’ve gotta come with me.” From the moment students walk in, it will be fun and engaging — wild worship 🙌, a bold and life-changing gospel message ✨, free food 🍕, crazy-fun games 🎯, and prizes! 🎁

Everything about the night will be welcoming, exciting, and unforgettable — whether it’s someone’s very first time or they’ve been coming all year.

And here’s the bonus: every first-time student AND the friend who brought them will be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card 💳.

Start building your invite list, make those plans, and get ready — this is going to be one of the most talked-about Joy Students nights of the year 🚀!

CAMP PREVIEW - May 6

☀️ SUMMER CAMP IS COMING!

At Camp Preview Night, we’ll play camp-style games and give students a full preview of what camp is like so they can get excited and start preparing!

• Fundraisers available June–July (watch for details!)
• Camp Dates: July 27–30
• Location: Aldersgate Retreat Center
• Pricing: TBD
• Registration will open as soon as pricing is finalized.

Camp fills hearts, builds friendships, and creates unforgettable moments every year. You won’t want to miss it.

More details coming soon — but mark those calendars now!

Summer Kickoff: 6/10

Get ready for one of our favorite nights of the year—our first outdoor service of the summer!

This is the perfect night to bring a friend, meet new people, and start the summer off strong as we gather together as Joy Students.

We’ll be outside with a firepit, yard games, and a BBQ, plus an awesome night of outdoor worship and a powerful message. It’s going to be a super fun night where students can connect, have fun, and encounter God.

🔥 Important: This is also the first week that incoming 6th graders are officially welcome at Joy Students! If you’re moving up into middle school, this is the perfect first night to jump in, make friends, and become part of the Joy Students family.

Come ready for a great night—you won’t want to miss it!

Summer Camp

☀️ SUMMER CAMP IS COMING! July 27 - 31

Camp is the best week of the year. It’s full of fun, deep relationships, and powerful moments in worship and God’s Word. Every year we see students take huge steps in their faith and encounter God in a life-changing way.

💵 Cost: $300 per student
💰 Fundraising available
If you worked Autzen Concessions this fall, any funds raised will carry over and can still be used.

More camp details are coming soon, but we want everyone to get this date on their calendar now—don’t miss camp this year!

What About Sunday Mornings?

We have a great environment for middle school students on Sunday Mornings!

During Sunday service, middle school students will start in the adult worship service with their families. Then, just before the sermon, they’ll be released to head to a special class designed just for them. This creates the best of both worlds—worshiping together as a church family and then diving into a space that’s built specifically for middle schoolers.

This Middle School Experience is a great opportunity for students to get connected with other kids their age, build friendships, be part of an engaging and fun class, and receive relevant, meaningful teaching from our incredible Joy Students team. We love to see middle schoolers grow, belong, and thrive in this environment! 🎉✨