The Student Ministry at Mount of Olives is called The Rock
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Learn more about Bible studies for middle school and high school students, serving in the student worship band, Rock Camps and Retreats, and more at our dedicated website or view an overview below
Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser
Cinco de Mayo: Saturday, May 4, 5:00p-7:00p at The Rock
Please join us in this community event of food, fun & fellowship!
All proceeds will benefit the Mount of Olives Church's Rock Student Ministry Retreat Fund: to help offset the cost of retreats so they're less expensive, in hopes of making it easier for teens attend and to invite their friends to attend and have an encounter with Jesus in Christian Community.
Online Registration Closes Friday, May 3 at 5:00pm. Walk-In Tickets Available At the Door.
The Rock is located across the street from the Mount of Olives Church worship center at 24851 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. Please park in the Mount of Olives parking lot day of event.
Middle School Worship Service & Bible Study
Middle School Bible Study meets Sundays 9:45-10:45am at The Rock!
Middle School students, in 6th-8th grade, meet weekly on Sundays 9:45-10:45am inside The Rock. Students enjoy fun games, musical worship, a message designed just for Middle School Students plus breakout into small groups with other students their age.
Small Groups are a safe place for students to grow in their faith and ask questions as they discover more of who Jesus is. Our small groups are led by mature and loving adults and young adults who care deeply about your family and being another resource for students in this journey through adolescence.
High School Worship Service & Bible Study
High School Bible Study - Sundays 6:00-7:30pm at The Rock!
High School students, in 9th-12th grade, meet weekly on Sundays from 6:00-7:30pm inside The Rock. Students enjoy musical worship, a message designed just for High School Students plus breakout into small groups with other students their age.
Sunday Nights are a safe and welcoming place where High School students can connect in Christian Community - engage in relationships with other students and with Jesus Christ.
We strive to create a safe environment for students to share struggles and to connect intimately and authentically. We desire that each student knows Christ deeper and makes Him known in their lives.
First Communion
This is a short course for young people who have never been instructed in Holy Communion. Students must be at least in 5th grade to participate.
We will discuss:
1. What is Holy Communion?
2. The Plan of Salvation
3. How to grow as believers
This Class will also give 5th grade students the opportunity get connected to Rock Church Middle School (6th-8th). 5th grade students will be encouraged to start attending Rock Sunday Services starting May 13 and can attend our middle school summer camp and activities.
Spring 2024 Dates:
Sundays March 10, 17 & 24 from 9:45am-12:00pm
Contact Nicole Stirling, Student Ministry Director, with any questions.
Confirmation & Christian Growth Class
This class is designed for 9th grade students and older looking to confirm their baptism through further study of the Christian faith and Lutheran theology. Students will study Luther's Small Catechism, which includes the Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments, Apostles Creed, and more. Plus we will study the plan of salvation, memorize scripture, and apologetics. This is a great class for students looking to dive deeper into understanding the Christian faith and to get better connected in Christian Community.
2023-2024 Confirmation Program
Parent Meeting - Sunday, September 17, 11:15am-12:15pm
Students' First Class - Sunday, September 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Contact Nicole Stirling, Director of Rock Student Ministry for more information - send an email.
Middle School Summer Camp: BaseCamp
Every summer, The Rock student ministry of Mount of Olives Church offers fun summer activities for students including a Middle School Summer Camp.
For the last several years, middle school summer camp has been called, "BaseCamp". This camp aims to engage students entering 6th-8th grade for a week-long evening camp at The Rock. Each night of camp aims to make these summer nights one to remember, and give students the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus in a relevant and impactful way for middle schoolers. Students have fun, meet new friends and learn about Jesus. Each night is a new experience and filled with crazy games, Bible study and musical worship.
Watch for details about Summer middle school summer camp in the Spring!
High School Summer Camp: Zion
Every summer, The Rock student ministry of Mount of Olives Church offers fun summer activities for students including a High School Summer Camp.
Student looking for a place to find adventure, community, and to know more about who God is can find it at a Rock retreat. We have created one of the best summer camps available to high school students, because not only will it get students outdoors - but it will ignite their faith.
We take high school students, who are entering 9th-12 grade in the fall, to Utah for 5 full days of adventure: RZR Off-road Tour, Rock climbing, beautiful sites and tons of fun activities. Plus student will engage in small groups, Bible study, musical worship and hear messages relevant to their lives. Don't let your student miss out on the annual Zion retreat to Southern Utah with The Rock, the student ministry of Mount of Olives Church.
Details about Summer high school summer camp are available in the spring.
