R.E.A.L is our youth group for junior high students in grades 7-8.  Youth gather as a large group for an opening with contemporary Christian worship songs that relate to the Biblical theme or topic.  Students will spend time doing an activity or watching an object lesson that coincides with the lesson.  Youth will then go to small groups to have discussion about the lesson.  Students will also have snacks each week. Students will learn about the Bible and how apply it to their own lives.  Lessons will help youth make personal connections to Jesus.  Youth come back together for a large group closing with prayer.  Our theme for the year is "Beatitudes."