REVIVE

Jesus came to rescue us from our sin and bring us back to God!

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REVIVE runs after-school programming, retreats, and other special events in order to bring this message of good news to the youth of our city. Whether it's sharing a meal, playing fun games, or studying God's Word, our goal is for youth to know Jesus and grow as His disciples.

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For Grades 6–12. There is no cost to attend.

Please use the following links to register your child:

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REGISTER HERE

REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ

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REVIVE meets Tuesdays from 4:30–7:00pm at Hope Academy.

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• 4:30pm - opening activity

• 5:00pm - meal

• 5:30pm - Bible teaching & small groups

• 6:15pm - active game (or) craft

• 7:00pm - parent pickup (Peavey entrance)

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Fall 2025

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• September 30 - REVIVE begins

• October 17–19 - Fall Retreat @ Prairie River Camp

• November 04 - no REVIVE (Hope Academy Records Day)

• November 25 - no REVIVE (Thanksgiving Break)

• December 02 - last night of REVIVE

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Spring 2026

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• January 13 - REVIVE resumes

• February 17 - no REVIVE (Hope Academy Staff Development)

• February 27-March 01 - Winter Retreat @ Trout Lake Camp

• March 03 - no REVIVE (post-retreat break)

• March 31 - no REVIVE (Spring Break)

• April 28 - Final Night Cookout @ Frank & Alyssa Schmidt's home

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Summer 2026

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• June 08–25 - Summer Session (Mon-Thur, 12:30–3:30pm)

• July 16–19 - Summer Retreat @ Covenant Park Bible Camp

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Ministry Vision

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The Problem

Many of the youth in our city are spiritually lost, while also facing complex problems such as fatherlessness, poverty, and childhood trauma. Generational cycles of brokenness and dysfunction keep them from any kind of positive vision for their future. Tragically, many of these youth are also alone—they have few (if any) healthy adult role models walking with them through these challenges.

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The Solution

Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and brokenhearted. He gives beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, praise for a faint spirit. More than that, Jesus works through His rescued ones to restore what sin has devastated for many generations! (see Isa. 61:1–4)

We believe that Jesus is still doing this work today as His Spirit-empowered followers make disciples. Because of this, our goal is to help followers of Jesus join Him in this work of making disciples through long-term, life-on-life mentoring relationships.

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Our Approach

We run after-school programming at Hope Academy in order to create a safe context for these relationships to develop. Whether it's sharing a meal or playing games or studying God's Word, our desire is for youth to connect with a godly mentor who will walk through life with them for the long haul.

Following Jesus is not easy. We want to not only tell youth about Jesus, we want to share life with them as we model for them what it means to be true disciples.

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We do this by recruiting, training, and coaching an exceptional team of volunteer mentors from various like-minded local churches/ministries such as Jubilee Community Church, Cityview Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, and Bethlehem College & Seminary.

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REVIVE is a ministry of City Joy that partners closely with Jubilee Community Church.

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Youth Protection Policy

At REVIVE, we work hard to create a safe environment for all to encounter Jesus, doing all that we can to prevent abuse. Learn more by reading our full Youth Protection Policy here.

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Affirmation of Faith

Click here to view our Affirmation of Faith. All REVIVE Staff and Volunteers joyfully embrace the truths of God's Word represented in this statement.

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