TEEN ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATES:

SUMMER TEEN GATHERINGS

  • 7th-12th grade please come out from 7:00-8:00pm on Wednesday evenings (May 27-June 24). On these nights, the teens will gather outdoors for fellowship and Bible intake challenge/encouragement. See below for the dates/locations of our meetings.

    • May 27th - Meet at Community Park Pavilion (drop off and pick up at back parking lot of park due to Pioneer Days setup)

    • June 3 - Meet at Community Park Pavilion

    • June 10, 17, 24 - meet at First Baptist Church outdoor basketball courts.

  • Link to our 2026 Summer Bible Intake Challenge

SUMMER MINISTRY TEAM & TRIP

In partnership with Inter-City Baptist Church & Spread The Word Ministry in Allen Park, Michigan, we will take a limited group of 9th-12th grade students to participate in a ministry & outreach trip to Detroit, MI, June 15-22.

For those teens going on this trip, here are some important details
Summer Ministry & Outreach Trip 2026

Detroit, Michigan | June 15 – 22

TRIP OVERVIEW

In partnership with Inter-City Baptist Church and Spread The Word Ministry, our Cross Training Student group, along with another Student ministry group from Pennsylvania, will be serving churches in the Detroit Metro area through gospel outreach & service.

  • Departure: Monday morning, June 15 (Exact time TBA)

  • Return: Monday afternoon, June 22 (Exact time TBA)

  • Lodging: We will be staying at Inter-City Baptist Church (Allen Park, MI) with access to a kitchen and locker rooms.

IMPORTANT DATES & MEETINGS

  • May 6 8:00 PM –8:30 PM Initial Brief Meeting (Right after teen group)

  • May 27 Spiritual Prep Guides distributed

  • May 31 - Trip Payment Due ($300 to Pastor Joel)

  • June 10 - 7:45 PM - Final Meeting & Prep Guide deadline

Note on Spiritual Preparation: Completion of the Prep Guide (sermons and Bible passages) is a requirement for all attendees to ensure the team is focused and prepared for service.

PACKING LIST

Essentials

  • Bible, Notebook, and Pen/Journal

  • Sleeping bag and Pillow, Towel and Toiletry items

Clothing

  • Daily Wear: Shorts and T-shirts are appropriate for most activities.

  • Nicest Attire: At least 1 pair of pants/jeans and a nicer top for specific events.

  • Outerwear: Jacket and/or sweatshirt for cooler evenings.

  • Swimwear: There is a chance we do a lake day. So, be prepared for swimming. *One-piece swimwear for girls and be prepared to wear shorts over swimwear if requested for lake activities.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  • Base Cost: $300 Due May 31st. (Checks payable to First Baptist Church).

  • Travel Meals: Students need additional money for 6 food stops during travel.

  • Extra Money: Optional funds for coffee, snacks, or souvenirs.

FOR PARENTS OF TEENS