CORE
CORE is our student ministry program for middle school and high school students. Our vision for ministry is to be an encouraging community of disciples sent to build the kingdom of God. We exist to have a fun, encouraging, and discipleship-oriented environment for all students.
What to Expect
Sundays
Both middle and high school meet on Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Core Cafe, where we have snacks, games, teaching, community, table discussions, and, of course, candy. We have awesome teachers and table leaders who will help our students think deeper about their faith and how to practically apply it to their lives and their spheres of influence. Our purpose for Sundays is to be a learning environment that equips and challenges students with the essentials to be a committed disciple maker beyond high school.
Sunday CORE will start up again in the fall.
Wednesdays
Middle and high school students meet from 6:45 to 8:45 PM on Wednesdays, but in different locations within Hershey Free Church. We have an awesome cafe (check out our chocolate chip cookies), games, chill spaces, dynamic speakers and small group leaders, and a whole lot of fun. The first Wednesday of each month, each small group meets in a local home during our normal meeting time. Our groups get to play games, engage in discipleship in deeper ways, and go through an inductive Bible study that has relevant application to their lives. We call these meetings our Home Groups. Our purpose for Wednesdays is to be a fun environment that develops deep relationships, engages students on their faith journey, and seeks to pursue God's way of living.
Wednesday CORE will start up again in the fall but we hope you’ll join us for our Summer Nights!
Grocery Cards
Grocery Cards for Giant and Karns
Earn money for student trips by purchasing grocery gift cards for Giant or Karns! For each gift card purchased, 5% of the total will be added to a student account for future CORE trips (including Winterblast and summer mission trips). Cards are available in $50 or $100 denominations and can be purchased by debit or credit card. Grocery cards can be picked up from Deb Webster in the receptionist office during business hours or from Bridget during CORE.
Upcoming Activities
CORE Summer Nights
June 25 & August 13 | 6:45 to 8:45 PM | Back Parking Lot
As school ends and summer begins, these monthly summer nights offer students (6th through 12th grade) a casual time to be with each other during a busy summer. On this first summer night, we will enjoy snacks and plenty of outdoor games such as 9-square, basketball, and more.
CORE Summer Nights @ Adventure Sports
July 23 | 6:30 to 8:30 PM | Adventure Sports
Join us at Adventure Sports for unlimited go-carts, bumper boats, and mini-golf for $20. Students must register in advance. Pay online when you register or bring cash/check to the event. Students may bring extra cash for snacks/the arcade if they wish. Drop-off & pick-up will be from Adventure Sports. Deadline to register is July 16.
CORE Mission Trips
July 6-12 | Camp Orchard Hill and Hazard, Kentucky
Pray for our CORE Students as they work and minister in areas outside of their comfort zones. Pray that they will experience God and share his hope with others.