GOCC Middle School Ministry

03/23/2026

We are incredibly excited for BEHOLD — our new Great Oaks summer camp/retreat experience taking place August 5–8 in Carlinville, Illinois, just two hours from home at Lake Williamson Christian Center.

Get ready for The Behold Experience, where faith comes alive and lives are forever changed. This is more than an event—it’s a powerful, joy-filled encounter with Jesus designed to refresh hearts, ignite purpose, and build lasting community.

For students, The Behold Experience is a chance to unplug from distractions, step away from the noise, and dive into a fun, faith-filled environment where they can grow, ask real questions, and discover who God is calling them to be.

For parents, this is a week you can feel confident about—a safe, encouraging, Christ-centered environment where your student is surrounded by caring leaders, positive influences, and opportunities to deepen their faith, character, and confidence.

Whether you come with friends or make new ones along the way, The Behold Experience is a Jesus-focused getaway that leaves you renewed, inspired, and forever changed.

BEHOLD also provides a powerful opportunity for students to invite friends, especially those who may not yet know Jesus, into an environment where they can experience authentic community and hear the truth of the Gospel.

Come behold what God is doing! REGISTER TODAY!!! https://greatoaks.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3440250

01/13/2026

Join us for the first annual Middle School/High School Super Bowl Bowling Party. This event is going to be an absolute blast filled with unlimited bowling, pizza, snacks, giveaways, raffles and more. You don't want to miss this. This is a perfect event to invite your friends. This event costs $20 per person and will take place from 5:30PM-9:30PM at Potters Alley in Morton, Illinois. If you need a ride to and from the bowling alley, there will be some carpooling options provided from the church at 5pm and returning at 10pm. If you plan to carpool, please register accordingly so we can plan for that. We hope you will come and join us for football, fun, and friendship. If you plan to attend, please register here as soon as possible: https://greatoaks.churchcenter.com/registr.../events/3391245

10/16/2025

Hey Students! This Sunday is our second theme Night of the year. This month's theme is movie characters. Feel free to dress as your favorite movie character. We are excited to continue the year with all of you. See you Sunday!

02/11/2025

Due to forecasted weather for tomorrow, we will not have Student Ministry Tomorrow night. We will see all of you the following week.

01/23/2025

01/08/2025

Hey Students and Parents! Just a reminder that there is no student ministry tonight as we prepare for Ice Camp this weekend.

12/17/2024

Middle School Students! Tomorrow is the Night! Our Middle School Ministry Christmas party is here! Join us tomorrow from 6:30-8:30pm for Christmas Dinner, Games, Giveaways, Ugly Sweater Contest and more!!!! We hope to see you and your friends there!

11/27/2024

Hey, Students and Parents! Just a reminder, we do not have Student Ministry tonight for Middle School. We hope that you have an amazing Thanksgiving and enjoy time with your friends and family. We will see you next Wednesday.

10/30/2024

PLEASE READ! IMPORTANT DETAILS!

Tonight (October 30th) is Middle School Ministry Small Group Night! This is a night where students will meet with their entire small group for a night of fun, community, and relational growth. Wednesday will not look like normal programming. Each small group has a pre-planned idea for what their night of fun is going to look like, and we want to make sure you have the details. 

Guys
Meet at Ethan Brattvet's house for Laser Tag and Fun
Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Address: 500 Tazewood Rd Metamora, IL 61548

Girls
Movie Night at the Church
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas
Come in PJs and bring your favorite snack to share
Popcorn will be provided
Great Oaks Community Church
515 IL-116 Germantown Hills

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Daniel
[email protected]

09/23/2024

This Wednesday, the best event of the year has arrived! We are so excited for the 3rd annual CITY MANHUNT!! During this event, teams of students with their driver will scour surrounding communities looking for "wanted" people. The team with the best detective work at the end of the night, wins the prize. You and your friends don't want to miss this event. Please make sure your waiver is signed and ready to go on the night of the event. If you need access to a printable waiver, follow this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSFTjzxNBWK09EvBgkFIG4fYPXe7rl1Q/view?usp=sharing

08/28/2024

We can't wait to see all of you tonight from 6:30PM-8PM as we begin the new year. Tonight, we start it off by beginning a series called "Distinct," where we will talk about your identity and purpose! We hope to see you all there!

08/18/2024

We cannot wait to kickoff the 2024-2025 School Year with one of our favorite events! Messy Games has historically been a fan favorite and one that you or your friends do not want to miss. During this event, we will participate in both Color Wars and Mud Volleyball. These are both extremely messy but fun activities, but ones you will want to wear clothes you don't mind ruining. This is going to be an amazing event to kick off the year. Join us from 4:30PM-6PM for Middle School Messy Games and Dinner from 6PM-6:30PM. We hope to see you there on Sunday, August 25th. Be sure to invite your friends.