PRIME TIME

Leaders: Matt Schillinger, Jamey Schillinger, Caleb Baldwin, Angela Sevier
Time: Sunday Nights @ 6:37pm during the School Year
Location: 1st Baptist of Lake St. Louis
Emphasis: Study

Prime Time is an awesome Bible Study that rocks out like you wouldn't believe. Prime Time is not just a small group, it's an experience. Though nothing is ever the same, Prime Time is usually divided up into three separate parts that work well together and minister to students in an outstanding way.

First, there is usually some type of lame game, sometimes without even a specific point. In the past, we have played Gladiator (competitors place thigh high panty hose on their head and peg each other with tennis balls), Joust (players hop towards each other with plastic baseball bats hoping to knock away the basketball strategically held by their opposition), and Beat the Dog (two players are blindfolded and one is given a rolled up newspaper). Other games include numerous word games, group games that involve interaction, or even large group board games. The intention here is fellowship, and fellowship is often achieved.

Then, there is an exciting worship experience led by our very own youth band, the Water Walkers. Words cannot describe the experience when the key band members are jamming out in a spirit-filled arena. With their modern style of worship, they can be described as extravagant, outlandish, and LOUD. They definitely reach the youth, and our great example of today's "dancing generation."

Finally, there is an incredible Bible Study led by various people ranging from youth pastor Tom Papez to guest adult speakers to well-trained youth group members. This group has seen its share of great visitors, one of the best was when Ms. Missouri came and gave her testimony in the spring of 2003.

REBELLION

Leader: Matt Schillinger and Nick Robertson
Time: Thursday Nights @ 6:30pm
Location: 1st Baptist of Lake St. Louis
Emphasis: Service

A couple of years ago, a handful of talented Christian musicians became an inspired bunch of sold out believers. Led by a talented computer genius who had previously played in a popular secular band that use to play gigs to packed audiences throughout the St. Louis area, the group called the the Rebellion is made up of mostly youth. They practice diligently in order to give their excellence to the Lord; meanwhile, continue to add players and disciples as the Lord allows them to emerge.

But Rebellion is much more than a small group bent on the service of leading worship in both youth church and regular church from time to time, they are a well bonded group of friends who would literally die for one another. Their Bible Studies are tight, but most importantly, their accountability to the commitment of their walk with the Lord is supreme. If you're a Christian musician, wanting to play with a well-traveled Christian youth group, then Rebellion could be a home for you. But you better come to work, because God is using this group to make a difference.

FOCUS ONE

Leaders: Jamey Schillinger, Barb Pemberton
Time: Thursday Nights @ 6:30pm
Location: 1st Baptist of Lake St. Louis
Emphasis: Study

Do you remember when you were younger, like when you were 5 years old, and everybody was your friend? Remember when you would meet that other little kid at the supermarket while shopping with Mom and claiming, "hey Mommy, I just made a new friend." Well, with the loving girls of Focus One, those childhood memories are re-created because these girls really care.

They also have fun. From lock-ins to school contests, heck, they even create their own competitive dodgeball team each year. This girls-only Bible Study also regularly serves the Lord through the Oasis, a local food pantry that distributes food to those less fortunate. As you can tell, they are very special.

So girls, what is it exactly your looking for? Close emotional female friendships? A study designed to meet the needs of female teenagers? A comfort zone to share your innermost feelings without judgement? Well, then Focus One is your small group.

F2

Leaders: Eric Cokenour, Wil Hanke, Benny Clark
Time: Thursday Nights @ 6:30pm
Location: In Laker's Hall
Emphasis: Special Interest

On Thursday nights, this athletically based small group meets together to pray and focus on their spiritual growth. Though F2 sometimes meets in houses, it typically meets at the church and begins by playing some type of recreational game such as football, basketball, or dodge ball for about an hour. F2 will double up with Dodgeball Bible Study through the fall semester. It's leaders include Eric Cokenour, the executive Benny Clark, and the marine Wil Hanke, Tom Papez is on hand regularly.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Leaders: Ron Watson and Ronnie
Time: Friday Nights @ 6:30pm
Location: Watson House in Wright City
Emphasis: Fellowship

Jesus Christ came down from heaven in order to die for our sins. In so doing, He sets for us an incredible example of love. Well, here at 1st Baptist of Lake St. Louis, our youth group takes the "Go" principle pretty seriously.

What do we mean? Well, Friday Night Live is a small group that takes place in a rural section of Wright City, an estimated 40 minute drive from our home location. But because of the faithfulness of the Watson family and their sacrifices, they give up their home one night a week and carry on excellent fellowship. Though male focused, this study is ultimately open to anyone at all but targets youth who live at or near the Wright City school district. This group is led by adult small group leader Ron Watson and the prodigy Ronnie Watson whose compassion for others knows no bounds.

INSIDE OUT

Leaders: Debra Avery and Ashley Tucker
Time: Every other Thursday night @ 7:00pm
Location: TBA
Emphasis: Fellowship

On every other Thursday evening, a group of older high school youths meet together to grow specifically in the area of relationships.Though most of the group is older high school and predominately female, there are no limits and has historically been an emotional experience for those who attend. It is led by adult small group leader Debra Avery and future high school teacher Ashley Tucker, Tom Papez is on hand regularly.

STUDENT IMPACT

Leaders: Adam Doubach and Kari-Anne Pruitt
Time: Wednesday evenings @ 5:30pm
Location: FBCLSL
Emphasis: Service

On Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, a bunch of students and young adults gather to go over their preparations and roles for leading the Sunday morning family service. That's right, using the Kidstuf material provided by Andy Stanley's Atlanta church, our students are actually in charge of worship for a weekly service. After 7:00pm, a handful stay after to have a one hour small group Bible study. The leaders include Adam Doubach and future elementary school teacher Kari-Anne Pruitt.

DODGEBALL BIBLE STUDY

Leaders: Eric Cokenour, Benny Clark, and Wil Hanke
Time: TBA
Location: FBCLSL
Emphasis: Study/Fellowship

During the spring, our church sponsors a dodgeball league that can expect to have around 300 participants. For those that wish to take dodgeball to the next level by making it a regular event, we are going to have a weekly Bible study for them (partnered with F2) during the fall semester. They are led by Eric Cokenour, Benny Clark, and Wil Hanke, and should be very exciting.

PATHFINDERS

Leaders: Tom Papez and Dave Wilbanks
Time: Sunday Morning @ 9:15am
Location: FBCLSL
Emphasis: Study

The Pathfinders class is the only official small group that meets on Sunday mornings. This group of college-aged students or those just entering the workforce get small group material written by youth pastor Tom Papez and taught by former pastor Dave Wilbanks. For leaders of other small groups, they are able to attend on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Pathfinder room in order to be taught their lesson ahead of time. This group tends to have high energy.

LITTLE DEACS

Leaders: Jeff Easterwood
Time: TBA
Location: Various
Emphasis: Servvice

Though there is no set schedule of events, this serving group made up of middle school boys gets together with their leader Jeff Easterwood to perform some type of service project in the homes of one of the elderly of our church. Middle School Pastor Jeff Easterwood has unlimited energy and works diligently for our church to make sure that young boys becoming men know how to serve.

O.A.S.I.S.

Leaders: Wanda Jones and Eric Livingston
Time: Sunday morning @ 9:00 am, every other month
Location: O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry
Emphasis: Service

About 6 or more times a year, a host of youth group members gather on a Saturday morning to help provide free food to the working poor living in St. Charles County. The Oasis food program has been a staple of Godly service for our church for a long time, and the program is led by girls Bible Study teacher Wanda Jones with regular assistance from webmaster Eric Livingston.

Fantasy Football League

Leaders: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Emphasis: Fellowship

This new association is neither a Bible Study nor a small group. However, those active in our church's fantasy football league cross all age boundaries by reaching males from ages 15 to 75 in an online battle of football superiority. It's fun to compete in and should stay with us for a long time. Do you have what it takes?

OPEN GYM

Leaders: Various
Time: Monday Nights @ 6:30pm
Location: FBCLSL Gym (a.k.a. Lakers Hall)
Emphasis: Fellowship

With various leaders, this small group ministry meets during the winter and spring months on Monday nights in the gym @ 6:30pm. Youth fellowship while playing basketball, arena football, volleyball, wallyball, & racquetball. Fellowship is the goal, but devotions are always given.