Joshua Generation Children & Youth Ministries

Student Ministry
Nursery
Psalm 8:2 says, “From out of the mouths of babes and infants God has ordained praise to silence the foe and the avenger.” The nursery ministers to children 6 weeks to 5 years old; This ministry focuses on the developmental stages of infants and toddlers by exposing them to elementary concepts and general themes in the word of God.

Harvesters I
Student Ministry designed for elementary school students in grades K-2. Matthew 19:14 says, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto me; for such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Harvesters I focuses on teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to these little children on a level in which they can understand and comprehend so that Jesus can be glorified in their young lives.

Harvesters II
Student Ministry designed for elementary school students in grades 3-5. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Like Harvesters I, Harvesters II focuses on teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to these children on a level in which they can understand and comprehend. We focus to impart the simple knowledge of the word of God so that these children will always remember and remain in God.

IMAGE – Individuals Making A Grand Entrance
Student Ministry for students in Jr. High School grades 6-8. Ecclesiastes 12:1 says, “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, ‘I find no pleasure in them’.” For many Jr. High students the question of “who am I,” is the most prevalent during this time in life. It is the struggle between being a “child” and being a “teen”; this is properly named the “tween” phase. IMAGE focuses on teaching Jr. High students that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the perfect image of God; encouraging them in this time of self discovery, to discover and remember their great Creator and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

CATz – Christ According to Teenz
Student Ministry designed for students in Sr. High School grades 9-12. I Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” CATz is designed to re-present Christ to today’s culture with the focus on making Christ and the Father God more of a reality than their everyday lives. We focus on empowering and raising up a last day army that is sold out and unabashed to represent Christ to fullness at their schools, in their homes, with their ‘boys’ and with their ‘girls’. Encouraging relationship and making Christ their personal Jesus.

Joshua Generation Services
Our Joshua Generation Worship Services are designed to teach children and youth ages 6-18 how to understand the Bible and worship God at their level. Our J.G. worship services are setup to parallel the adult services in ways such as offering, decree time, altar call, praise and worship, recognition of first time visitors, and ministry of the word coupled with lessons, break out sessions, games, and loads of fun!

Jesus and Me Children’s Church
Every Sunday 10:30am to 2pm (excluding fifth Sundays when all children and youth are in the main service)
For grades K-5 (Harvesters I and Harvesters II
Located on the second floor of our administrative wing.

Wednesday Night Live
Every Wednesday 6-9pm (excluding fourth Wednesdays)
6-7pm Open Gym; 7-8pm General Assembly; 8-9pm Classroom Breakout Sessions
For grades K-12 (Harvesters I, Harvesters II, IMAGE, and CATz)
Assembly Located in Gymnasium with classroom session on the second floor of our administrative wing

Friday Night weakENDERS
weakENDERS Outreach is designed to be safe alternative for students to come out and fellowship in a safe environment. We offer basketball, games and activities, computer lab, and concession. This is a fun and exciting time for students of all ages.

Joshua Generation Youth Performing Arts Ministry
Alpha chi Omega Step Team (AXO)

Eternal Life Youth Choir (ELYC)

Ekklesia Youth Praise and Worship Team

Harvest Xpress Children’s Choir

Spirit of David Dance Team

Warriors In Christ Christian Hip Hop Group (WIC)

What is the Joshua Generation?
Joshua Generation Children and Youth Ministries of Eternal Life Harvest Center is a ministry that is dedicated to making an impact in the lives of children and youth by providing wholesome alternative outlets, opportunities, and avenues to the betterment of today’s generation. We are committed to empowering children and youth with the gospel of Jesus Christ, by presenting age relevant teaching on the word of God; equipping them with the skills, knowledge, as well as resources that will enable spiritual, physical, and financial stability and success. We are on a mission to take back enemy held territory, restore the hopeless, and up lift the brokenhearted of today’s generation resulting in Godly leaders for the generation to come. A generation that has come up against a wall of fear needs a church that is on fire for the Lord in order to continue, “Making an Impact from the Inside Out!”

Who’s Who
Youth Pastor: Ashley Coward
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Rudy
Harvesters I Lead Teachers: Joshua Hill and Keiaundria Ragland
Harvesters II Lead Teachers: James E. and Princess Davis
IMAGE Lead Teachers: Broderick and Kaciana Marble
CATz Lead Teachers: Michael and Hannah Cole
Alpha Chi Omega Step Team: Tamika McGee
Ekklesia Youth Praise Team: Ashley Coward
Harvest Xpress Children’s Choir: Keiaundria Ragland
Spirit of David Dance Team: Ashley Coward
Warriors in Christ Christian Hip Hop Group: James E. Davis
Food Coordinator: Diana Walker
Harvest Store Container: Claudia Tate
Supplies Coordinator: Sherri Howze
Advertising and Design: Christian Williams

Contact Info
Youth Ministries Coordinator, Ashley Kariuki
865-971-1988 ext 108
Email: acoward@eternallifeharvest.org