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.