BIG

BIG

The BIG Ministry. Year 15.

What is BIG?

  • A Community Ministry for Students Grades 5-8
  • Takes place EVERY OTHER Friday Night from 6:30-9:00 PM during the School year.
  • Admission is $5 or 3 non-perishable food items (supports Gifts of Grace)
  • High Energy, Fast Paced, with tons of games, prizes, and fun!

What Happens at BIG?

  • Crazy Games and Prizes – Like putting pantyhose over your head and trying to eat a banana
  • Life Lessons – Relevant topics designed to help middle schoolers handle difficult situations and issues that are reinforced with scripture and pointing to Jesus Christ.
  • BIG Activities & Fun – Whether its participating in the BIG game upstairs (dodgeball, floor hockey, arena football, basketball, glow in the dark soccer, etc.), having fun at the video gaming center (65 inch TV’s), creating masterpieces in our very own Arts & Crafts Studio, playing pool, air hockey, foosball, foursquare, or just hanging out with friends.
  • Grabbing Grub – Students are able to purchase snacks and refreshments at the snack bar, which offers free popcorn, drinks, French fries, chicken nuggets, ice cream, assorted candy, and occasionally, Pizza or walking Tacos. And don’t worry parents, everything is always $1.00 !

Why We Do It:

The purpose BIG is to offer a group of kids in our community a place to hang out and be themselves with people who truly care about them. We show and teach the unconditional love and forgiveness of Christ.

BIG 2024-25 Schedule

FRIDAYBIG GAMESpecial Theme
Oct. 4Dodgeball
Oct. 18Arena FootballWear Your Team Gear
Nov. 1BIG WiffleballCostume Party
Nov. 15Dodgeball
Nov. 22Glow-in-Dark Soccer
Dec. 6Basketball
Dec. 13Gift Exchange / DodgeballChristmas Party
Jan. 10Dodgeball
Jan. 24Floor Hockey
Feb. 7Arena FootballWear Your Team Gear!
Feb. 21Basketball
Mar. 7Dodgeball
Mar. 21BIG Wiffleball
Mar. 28Floor Hockey
Apr. 11Basketball
Apr. 25Arena Football
May 9Dodgeball

Along with all the other BIG STUFF

  • Small Games
  • Foursquare Tournaments
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Video Games
  • Pool Tables
  • Air Hockey
  • Foosball
  • Full Snack Bar
  • Hanging out with Friends!
  • Tons of Games and Prizes to be Won!

Other Important BIG Stuff

  • No electronic devices will be permitted at BIG. This includes cell-phones, tables, I-anything, etc. Please leave them at home. We promise, you won’t be bored.
  • You MUST register ONLINE before you come to BIG and it MUST be filled out and signed by an adult/parent.
  • Parents MUST come inside to sign out/ get their student at the end of the night. Students will not be allowed to leave the building without a parent/guardian present