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Keep up with all things Heights Students Ministry with our monthly newsletter. You can find all our upcoming events and online registrations.
Student Midweek
Heights Students meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Your student will have the opportunity to have fun, make friends, and activate their faith. We start out with a light dinner/snacks and play some games.
Student Small Groups
Next, we’ll have an engaging lesson for everyone and then breakout out into small groups where our great adult Dream Teamers will help them talk about what they're learning. All adult volunteers undergo a background check.
Amplify Nights
The first Wednesday of every month we have a special student service called Amplify, where students will encounter Christ through worship and a message. It's a night of bigger worship, bigger games, and a bigger message!
Student Ministry Incoming Events
Refuge Retreat 2025
Refuge Retreat is a weekend retreat where students can unplug from their busy lives and focus on diving deeper in their relationship with the Lord through worship, teaching, small groups, and games"! Speaker: Jacob Webb and Worship: Daniel Lewis. We will also be doing a massive game called "Commando"! Cost: $60 per student or $40 if you register before November 1st!
Camp Parent Information Meeting
That’s right we are already ready for Summer Camp for 2026 for both kids and students! If you have a student planning to go to summer camp, we’d love to connect with you. We’ll be hosting a Camp Parent Information Meeting on Sunday, November 16th, right after second service in the main Worship Center. We’ll walk through camp details, schedules, expectations, and answer any questions you may have. We will also be talking about our upcoming camp fundraisers and how students and parents can participate to help lower their cost. We also have an important deposit process to go over. We look forward to seeing you there.
Friends-Giving Midweek Service
November 19th we will have a giant thanksgiving dinner for our student midweek meal! We need your help with putting together your favorite thanksgiving meals, so bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share with the whole student ministry!
Student Ministry Christmas Party
We will have an ugly Christmas sweater contest, worship to some of your favorite Christmas songs, and have an extended time for all our your favorite Christmas games!
Date: December 10th
Date: December 10th
Student Life Camp 2026
Student Life Missions Camp is July 19-25th at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. We will make a trip to Orange Beach before arriving at camp. First $50 Deposit is due November 26th. Every two months there will be a $50 deposit. Make sure you are involved with all of our fundraiser! Make sure to get involved with our camp fundraiser coming up in the spring! We never had a student that wanted to go to camp that couldn't afford it!
Deposit Due Dates:
Deposit Due Dates:
- November 26th
- January 28th
- March 25th
- May 27th
Current Message Series
Hey, it’s Pastor Mark! I'm so excited to tell you about this 4-week series, Start Here.
We know students have a lot going on. Between friendships, homework, extracurricular activities, after-school jobs, and keeping up with their favorite influencers and trends, there's always something competing for their attention. So how do we help them prioritize what truly matters most, especially when it comes to their faith? In this series, we're going back to the basics of what Jesus taught as the highest priorities: loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others.
In Week 1, we're focusing on the foundation of everything: loving God. Jesus called it the greatest commandment—loving God with our hearts, souls, and minds. We'll help students see that God isn't interested in their ability to follow rules perfectly but instead desires a genuine relationship with them. We'll reinforce the incredible truth that God’s love for them is unconditional and constant. This foundational understanding can transform how they view their faith and their everyday lives.
Week 2 tackles an important question for high schoolers: Where do I find my worth? It's tempting for students to measure their value by popularity, achievements, or skill. Through the parable of the shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one, students will further understand their intrinsic value in God's eyes. They'll learn their worth isn't defined by what others think or say, but by God's unwavering love and intentionality in creating them uniquely.
Week 3 addresses how we extend this understanding of love to others. We'll explore how Jesus intentionally engaged with people who were different or marginalized by His interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. Students will be challenged to step out of their comfort zones to authentically care for and connect with others, reflecting the heart of Jesus in their relationships.
Finally, Week 4 is our interactive "Practice" week, designed to help students actively live out what they've learned. This week will provide practical, hands-on opportunities for students to apply their understanding of loving God, embracing their true value, and intentionally loving others.
As you lead your students through Start Here, encourage them to embrace these foundational truths: God loves them unconditionally, they have inherent value beyond what they do, and they’re created to extend genuine love to others. We’re thrilled to partner with you in guiding your students toward what truly matters most in their faith journeys. Thank you for all you do to invest in students!
We know students have a lot going on. Between friendships, homework, extracurricular activities, after-school jobs, and keeping up with their favorite influencers and trends, there's always something competing for their attention. So how do we help them prioritize what truly matters most, especially when it comes to their faith? In this series, we're going back to the basics of what Jesus taught as the highest priorities: loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others.
In Week 1, we're focusing on the foundation of everything: loving God. Jesus called it the greatest commandment—loving God with our hearts, souls, and minds. We'll help students see that God isn't interested in their ability to follow rules perfectly but instead desires a genuine relationship with them. We'll reinforce the incredible truth that God’s love for them is unconditional and constant. This foundational understanding can transform how they view their faith and their everyday lives.
Week 2 tackles an important question for high schoolers: Where do I find my worth? It's tempting for students to measure their value by popularity, achievements, or skill. Through the parable of the shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one, students will further understand their intrinsic value in God's eyes. They'll learn their worth isn't defined by what others think or say, but by God's unwavering love and intentionality in creating them uniquely.
Week 3 addresses how we extend this understanding of love to others. We'll explore how Jesus intentionally engaged with people who were different or marginalized by His interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. Students will be challenged to step out of their comfort zones to authentically care for and connect with others, reflecting the heart of Jesus in their relationships.
Finally, Week 4 is our interactive "Practice" week, designed to help students actively live out what they've learned. This week will provide practical, hands-on opportunities for students to apply their understanding of loving God, embracing their true value, and intentionally loving others.
As you lead your students through Start Here, encourage them to embrace these foundational truths: God loves them unconditionally, they have inherent value beyond what they do, and they’re created to extend genuine love to others. We’re thrilled to partner with you in guiding your students toward what truly matters most in their faith journeys. Thank you for all you do to invest in students!
Fall 2025 Message Series
Meet the Student Pastor
Mark Janes serves as an associate pastor over students, and communication. He was born in the Philippines but raised on a cattle and chicken farm in Berryville, Arkansas. Mark graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in student ministry and a minor in Church Music.
He has a deep passion to equip and teach students to spread the Gospel through discipleship and leadership development. Mark loves being outdoors, considers himself a techie of sorts, and loves playing music during his free time. Mark says he is blessed to be part of a team that is passionate about furthering the kingdom of God here in Bolivar.
He has a deep passion to equip and teach students to spread the Gospel through discipleship and leadership development. Mark loves being outdoors, considers himself a techie of sorts, and loves playing music during his free time. Mark says he is blessed to be part of a team that is passionate about furthering the kingdom of God here in Bolivar.