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Student Ministry Retreats Are Live!<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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FUSION (HIGH SCHOOL) WINTER RETREAT
February 20-22, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n

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THE DETAILS<\/b><\/div>\n
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Who<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Fusion Students & Friends
When:\u00a0<\/strong>February 20-22, 2026\u00a0
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Camp Hume, Monterey, MA
Cost:<\/strong> $225\/student\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 16<\/strong><\/div>\n
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THRIVE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) WINTER RETREAT
March 6-8, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n

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THE DETAILS<\/b><\/div>\n
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Who:<\/strong> Students Grades 6-8<\/div>\n
When:<\/strong> March 6-8, 2026<\/div>\n
Where:<\/strong> Camp Spofford<\/div>\n
Cost:<\/strong> $225\/student<\/div>\n
*** Early bird discount of $210\/student until January 9 ***<\/div>\n
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 12<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Summer Mission Trips 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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We are going to Boston, MA this summer!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This summer we are partnering with a great organization called Next Step Ministries to serve in the Greater Boston area, completing meaningful construction projects to help support other organizations that are already pouring back into their communities! Visit the button below <\/span>to learn more about this ministry!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have two different weeks, one for high school students and one for middle school students. We are very excited about this new opportunity, and hope that your student will join us! <\/span><\/p>\n

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FUSION TRIP<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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July 6 – 12
<\/span>$499 ($150 deposit due at registration)
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THRIVE TRIP<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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June 29 – July 4
<\/span>$475 ($150 deposit due at registration)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What To Expect At Our Weekly Gatherings<\/h4>\n

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Our Student Ministry is a place for students in grades 6-12 to make new friends, play totally ridiculous games, and understand their identity in Christ.<\/h6>\n
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Our goal is to help students, through biblical teaching, to grow emotionally, spiritually, and to develop positive character. All of our programming is free and open to the entire community, so come and check us out!<\/h6>\n

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Fusion is our high school ministry for 9th-12th graders. We meet on Tuesdays at Black Rock Church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Just show up and be ready to have fun!<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Thrive is our middle school ministry for 6th-8th graders. We meet on Wednesdays at Black Rock Church from 6:30-8:15 PM. Just show up and be ready to have fun!<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Special Events<\/h1>\n

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We\u2019re bringing back our Dodgeball Tournament! Join us for a crazy, competitive night of dodgeball. Don\u2019t worry, there will be drawing, coloring, and other craft supplies available for those who don\u2019t enjoy dodgeball!<\/span><\/p>\n

The winning team wins a CASH PRIZE!!! There is also a cash prize for the team with the best theme (including name, costumes, performance, etc.)<\/p>\n