Come grow with us
Friends. Faith.
A place to belong.
AYG is a community youth ministry for students in grades K–12. Every Wednesday we gather for dinner, games, worship, Bible teaching, prayer, small groups, and plenty of fun. Led by a partnership of five churches, we welcome students from across our community.
Hosted at Riverside Christian Church, Antwerp, Ohio
Wednesdays • 6:30–8:30 PM
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Start here:
Whether you're a student, parent, or volunteer, here's the quickest way to find what you need.
I'm a student
Take a look
Find your group, see the schedule, and get a feel for what to expect. Bring a Bible if you have one — and definitely bring a friend.
I'm a parent
Get on board
Registration, check-in, pickup, the calendar, and our Family Guide — all in one place.
I want to serve
Find your place
Meals, games, worship, tech, teaching, small groups, setup, and more — there are plenty of ways to jump in and help.
A typical Wednesday night
Doors open at 6:15 PM6:15
Doors open
Check in at the side entrance, by QR code, or in the app
6:30
Dinner
A full meal together — dinner is on us
7:00
Games
Games, activities, prizes, and time to hang out
7:15
Worship
Worship together through music and singing
7:30
Teaching
Bible teaching that connects faith with everyday life
8:00
Small groups
Age-group discussion, questions, and prayer
8:30
Pickup
Check out through the side entrance
One ministry, four groups
A place to belong at every age
Dinner, games, and worship bring everyone together each Wednesday. After that, students head to age-based groups where teaching, conversation, and prayer can meet them right where they are.
Each group has its own leaders, activities, and approach, built around the students in that stage of life. They get to be part of the energy of one larger youth ministry while still having a smaller place to build friendships, ask questions, be known, and grow in their faith.
Mustard Seeds
Bible stories, songs, games, and hands-on fun for our youngest students.
PromiseLand
A fun, welcoming place to build friendships and grow in faith.
Mountain Movers
Games, Bible teaching, discussion, and a place to ask real questions.
Rise Up!
Deeper conversation, real-life faith, and opportunities to serve and lead.
2026–27 ministry year
Upcoming Events
This week
Youth Group
Every Wednesday
Antwerp Youth Group meets every Wednesday from 6:30–8:30 PM for students in grades K–12. Join us each week for dinner, games, worship, Bible teaching, and age-based groups where students can make friends, ask questions, and grow in their faith. Mustard Seeds: K–2 PromiseLand: 3–5 Mountain Movers: 6–8 Rise Up: 9–12 Typical Schedule 6:30 — Dinner & hangout 7:00 — Games & activities 7:20 — Worship & Bible teaching 8:00 — Small groups 8:30 — Dismissal Free to attend. New students are always welcome!
Sep
30
Youth Group
Wed · 6:30 PM
All agesOct
7
Youth Group
Wed · 6:30 PM
All agesOct
14
Youth Group
Wed · 6:30 PM
All agesOct
21
The Great Candy Quest
Wed · 6:30 PM
All ages
Oct
28
Youth Group
Wed · 6:30 PM
All agesNov
4
Youth Group
Wed · 6:30 PM
All agesThis calendar highlights special nights, trips, and weeks we're off. Unless otherwise noted, AYG meets every Wednesday from 6:30–8:30 PM. Registered ChMeetings members can also see the full worship and teaching plan for each week.
For parents & guardians
What to expect
Coming somewhere new can feel like a lot, especially when you’re figuring out where to go, what forms you need, and how pickup works. We want your first Wednesday to feel easy.
If you can, take care of registration ahead of time. Then just come in through the side entrance after 6:15. If it’s your first night, don’t worry about having everything figured out — one of us will be there to help you get settled.
1
Get registered
Each student needs a current registration and medical release, and we ask for one parent or guardian profile for the family. It only takes a few minutes, and getting it done ahead of time makes check-in even easier.
2
Come on in
Doors open at 6:15 through the side entrance. You can check in at the kiosk, scan the QR code, or use the ChMeetings app. If it’s your first Wednesday, just come find us — we’ll gladly walk you through it.
3
Pick up around 8:30
Pickup happens through the same side entrance at the end of the night. If someone different is picking up your student, or you need to leave early, just let us know ahead of time when you can.
4
Stay in the loop
ChMeetings is the easiest way to keep up with AYG. You can see upcoming events, check in early, manage your family information, and view each week’s worship and teaching plan. We’ll also use email or text when there’s something important you need to know.
Our vision for every student
Helping students build a faith of their own
Belong
Every student should have a place where they feel welcome, known, and valued. We want students to build real friendships, connect with caring leaders, and know that they are fully loved and accepted.
Believe
We open the Bible, talk honestly about faith, and keep Jesus at the center of everything we do. Students are encouraged to ask questions, seek truth, and understand why they believe what they believe.
Grow
Faith is something we want students to carry with them beyond Wednesday night. Through worship, prayer, Scripture, small groups, and everyday life, we want to help them develop a faith in God that becomes their own.
Serve
Students aren’t just here to receive. We want them to discover their gifts, find meaningful ways to help, grow in leadership, and experience the joy of serving others in the church and throughout our community.
Volunteers
A place to serve
AYG happens because people from our partner churches show up and serve. Some help with meals or games. Others lead worship, teach, run tech, welcome families, or spend time with students in small groups. You don't have to do everything — just find a place where you can help.
Application & Covenant
Tell us a little about yourself and where you'd like to help
Complete the volunteer process
We'll follow up with the required forms and screening
Find your place on the team
We'll help connect you with a role that fits
Your first Wednesday
Show up, learn names, and serve alongside the team
Questions?
Ask anytime.
If you're a parent, student, volunteer, or church leader and you're wondering about something we didn't cover, send us a note. We're happy to help.