"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Epheisans 6:4)

Christian Stars Ages - 13 thru 18 or after high school graduation. 12 year olds are accepted, but they cannot fully participate in all activities.

Our Goal/Mission: To provide an environment for our teens that motivate and educate, while fostering spiritual, physical, emotional and social growth according to the Bible (Luke 2:52); to instill in them the values needed to function as productive Christians in today’s society. We do this through classroom discussions (relevant teen topics), community service, fellowship and various outings as deemed necessary.

To reach our goal/mission the following has been instituted)

• Meetings: every 1st and 3rd Sunday in lower auditorium youth room: (Counselors – 3pm, Youth – 4pm)
• Dues: $2 per meeting (this helps to offset cost of events)
• Quarterly Friday Night Fellowship (locations to be announced)
• A Point System is in place to ensure youth participation.

Parental Support Include:

• Ensuring your youth is present and prepared to participate in all youth activities.
• Volunteering to car pool if and when necessary.
• Opening your home for Friday Night fellowship.
• Helping in fundraisers.

As parents, by supporting in the above situations this allows an opportunity to get to know all youth as well as participate and see what our youth are doing.

Youth Expectations:

• Possess Christian characteristics and values.
• Exhibit a well-disciplined attitude with an overall favorable report in attitude and conduct.
• Make an effort to be spiritually focused.
• Show a seriousness of purpose toward Sunday Service (the Lord’s Day).
• Good attendance in Worship Service and Bible Classes.
• Have an understanding and accepting heart towards the objectives of the Youth Group.
• Show evidence of adequate preparation by bringing Bible, pencil and paper (come prepared) to all classes.
• Show a consistent willingness to participate in all or most Youth Group Activities.
• Beware of Point System, chronic absences can prevent participation in programs and outings (recreation, spiritual and youth conferences)
• Pay dues 1st and 3rd Sunday. If no dues are paid, youth will be expected to pay full amount for all events.

Activities Included:

• Three times a year, Friday night “just kickin” with girls and guys separately.
• Quarterly, Friday night fellowship with all youth together.
• Springtime & Thanksgiving Day - Feed The Homeless
• Hospital Visitations
• Summer & Winter Youth Conference & Explosion
• Weekend Retreat
• Holiday Party & Grab
• Chicagoland Citywide Youth, Youth Counselors & Directors (CYDC):

• Springtime Sports Tournament
• Young Men & Women Of Distinction Program
• Drill Team & Volleyball Competition
• Baseball Game
• Nursing Home Visitations
• Youth Revolution
• Bi-Annual Fellowship
• Fall Old Skool/New Skool Basketball Sporting Event

Upcoming Events:

Poetry Slam
Chatham Avalon Church of Christ
8601 S. State Street, Chicago, IL
February 27, 2010

Spiritual Event
Black History Program
February 28, 2010

Sports Event:Basketball Scrimmage
Calumet Park Recreational Center
12426 South Loomis Street, Calumet Park, IL
March 6, 2010

Run/Walk Event
LaGrange Recreational Center
536 East Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
March 13, 2010
Meeting Time: 11:00 am - Sharp Cost: $5.00
Regular Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday of the Month @ 11 am

Drill Team/Volleyball/Jump Rope Competition
Calumet Park Recreational Center
12426 South Loomis Street, Calumet Park, IL
March 20, 2010

Community Service
Location: TBA
March 21, 2010 - Immediately After Service

Easter Basketball Tourament
LaGrange Park Recreational Center
536 East Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL
April 3, 2010
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Fellowship
Location:TBA
April 9, 2010

Community Service
Columbus Park Nursing Home
901 S. Austin, Chicago, IL
May 2, 2010 - Immediately After Service
(Mother's Day Basket)

Youth Conference
Indianapoli, IN
June 24th to June 27th 2010
Cost: $135
1st Payment Due: March 21, 2010
2nd Payment Due: April 25, 2010

Community Service
Location: TBA
July 18, 2010 - Immediately After Service

Community Service
Location: TBA
September 19, 2010 - Immediately After Service

Community Service
Location: TBA
November 21, 2010 - Immediately After Service