High School
9th-12th Grade
What it’s all about…
For all our 9th to 12th graders out there, the high school ministry at House of Prayer is a great place to grow your faith and connect with new friends. We offer weekly meet-ups to check-in with friends, monthly fellowship gatherings, and service opportunities both at the church and in the community. We also take an annual adventure trip during the summer that is nurturing and transformational for each student participant.
Whether you regularly attend worship at House of Prayer or not, all are welcome to be a part of our exciting high school program!
Our Meet-ups
Kick-off Sunday!
September 7, 9:45am
Come see all your old friends…and meet some new ones! Christian education and fellowship opportunities for all ages as we kick-off a new year of Sunday school.
Assemble Lunches
September 7, 9:45am
We will be assembling shelf-stable lunches in our Fellowship Hall. Each bag will contain a protein, snack, fruit, and drink. We will have all the contents for the meals…we just need help putting the lunches together!
Fill My Cup
2nd Sunday of the month at 9:45am
September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10
Fill My Cup is a time when high school youth gather at the church in order to check-in with each other, and to engage in Bible study on topics that are relevant today. Donuts are also on the menu!
Fireside Fellowship
September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, January 11, February 1, March 8, April 12, May 10
Join us for an evening of singing, stories, and prayer as we gather around the fire pit; followed by games and s’mores for the whole family. Every second Sunday, 6-9pm, September-May.
lunch @ noon.
3rd Sunday of the month at noon
September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17
Once a month our high school group grabs lunch together following the 11am worship service. Invite your friends to join us!
Surf Lessons
October 5, noon
We are taking surfing lessons! After worship, we will grab some food and head down to Galveston, where we will receive instruction on how to surf using longboards. Come enjoy an afternoon at the beach with your friends!
Oktoberfest
October 19, 5:30-8pm
The polka band will begin at 5:30 pm, and the food will be served at 6:00 pm. There will be a moonwalk for the kids. Fun and fellowship is on the menu for this annual tradition!
Escape Room
November 2, time TBD
Do you have what it takes to get out? Our group will be locked in a room, with an hour to figure out how to get out by using clues that are left behind. You will want to join us for this mysterious adventure!
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 16, 6-8pm
Join us for a Thanksgiving feast for the entire family as we gather for fellowship and offer our thanks to God for his many blessings. Cost- free will offering
Christmas Open House
December 7, 3-5pm
Members and friends of House of Prayer are invited to a Christmas Open House at the Youngdahl home, from 3-5 pm. Enjoy good conversation and delicious Christmas treats!
Ice Skating
January 4, time TBD
Join us as we head downtown to do some holiday ice skating at Discovery Green!
Worship. Lead. Serve. Retreat
February 13-15
Gather together with other Jr. High and Sr. High youth for a weekend at Lutherhill LaGrange. What does it look like to follow Jesus at work and home? We’ll explore our faith and engage in meaningful conversations. We’ll also have plenty of time for all your favorite camp activities and some random improvised ones, too. Cost-$125
Mini-golf
March 1, 1pm
Let’s head to the Island to practice our putting! We will be going to Magic Carpet Mini-Golf on the Seawall to play a round of 18 holes. Afterward, let’s grab some shaved ice before heading home. Cost- $15; plus $ for snacks.
Serve Easter Breakfast
April 5, 9:30-10:30am
The high school youth group will be serving an Easter pancake breakfast for the whole congregation!
Picnic on the Patio
May 3, 6-8pm
Enjoy a good, old fashioned church picnic out on our patio, featuring LIVE music. Come hang with your friends!
Service Opportunities
Whether it is volunteering in the sound booth on a Sunday morning, raising money to build a water well in Africa by hosting a car wash, or assembling ready-to-go meals for the hungry, there are many ways for you to make a difference in this world…all while doing it with your friends!
At Home Homily.
Reflect on last Sunday’s gospel reading with this video message tailored specifically with our high school youth in mind!
Have a Question?
Do I have to be member of House of Prayer to attend high school events events??
No! While we would love for your family members to attend and become members, it is certainly not required.
Who can join the high school youth group?
Any high school aged student! We don't have any requirements or rules for joining, and are accepting of all people.
What happens at typical youth group meetings?
A typical youth group meeting will include socialization, fun activities, and some spiritual/devotional time. We also will have more social and other fun events throughout the year.
Are youth group events supervised?
Yes! All youth group events are run by our Youth Director, and will often have other adult volunteers in attendance, usually parents.
Are there volunteer opportunities for the youth?
Yes! We host one or two big service projects during the year. There are also numerous weekly opportunities to volunteer and assist during our Sunday worship.
How can parents get involved?
There are all sorts of ways parents can help foster a successful youth group. Carpools, picking up food or other needed supplies, and most importantly, volunteering to spend time with the youth, are all helpful and needed. Contact Stephen or any staff member to get connected and involved!
Talk to a Leader.
Meet Mark!
Mark Dellagiacoma is our Director of Youth and Family Ministries and has been serving in youth ministry for over 20 years. He is very passionate about meeting youth where they are at, and helping them to discover God in all that they do.
Mark plays guitar and loves teaching others how to play. In his spare time, he likes to repair and repurpose antiques, shop at thrift stores and estate sales, and do other outdoor activities with his daughter Marley (8th Grade).
Meet Dan!
Dan Glebe teaches high school Physics and first became a member of House of Prayer back in 1977. He really enjoys discussing his faith with the youth, and helping them understand what a great gift we have in Jesus!