Check out what's happening this summer at Divine Shepherd!
Scholarships are available for any of the events, trips, or activities with a cost involved! E-mail Spencer Owen, Director of Youth Ministry, to learn more about scholarship availability. No Youth will be turned away from any event due to financial need.
HS: Senior Blessing & Recognition | Sunday, June 12
Who: Current High School Seniors
What: We want to recognize the hard work and effort you've put into your education and pray for you as you prepare for whatever God's put before you in the future - whether that's college, a trade school, the military or the workforce. You and your family are invited to join us for a continental breakfast hosted by DSLC Youth beginning at 8:15am in the gym and then attend the 9:30am Worship Service where we'll have a special prayer and blessing for you. Please e-mail a baby/toddler photo and a senior photo to spencer@dsomaha.org by June 7th to be included in the slideshow.
When: Sunday, June 12th | 8:15 am - 10:30 am
Where: Divine Shepherd
Deadline: Send in your photos and information by Tuesday, June 7th!
MS & HS: Worlds of Fun in Kansas City! | Monday, June 13 W
Who: Middle School & High School youth (and parents if you'd like!)
What: Ready to spend the day riding rides and going down water slides? Is there a better way to spend a summer day?! We're heading to Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun for a fun-filled day of theme park adventures. We'll leave at 7:30am and come back that afternoon/evening.
When: Monday, June 13
Where: Worlds of Fun in Kanas City!
Why: Do you need an explanation to go to a theme park? :) The better answer is "Why not?!"
Cost: $40/person. Cost includes transportation and admission into both Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun and unlimited thrill-seeking screams and laughter!
Deadline to register: Wednesday, June 8
HS: Paintball at MadCow Paintball | Sunday, June 26
Who: High School Youth (entering 9th grade and older)
What: We're heading down to Louisville, NE for an afternoon of paintball! We'll have the course for up to 3 hours of action packed fun!
When: Sunday, June 26 | 12:15pm-4:30pm
Where: Meet at church at 12:15pm and then we'll head to Louisville (about a 1/2 hour away).
Why: Fun and fellowship with other youth (and maybe some parents too!)
Cost: $55/person. Cost includes course entry fee, Marker (Paintball Gun), Face Mask, Air Tank, 500 Paintballs, Free Air Fills, Pod Pack, and 3 hours of play time.
Deadline: Wednesday, June 22
HS: High School Lock-in! | July 29-30, 7pm-8am
Who: High School Youth (entering 9th grade and older)
What: Brought to you by popular demand, Spencer finally broke down and is hosting a High School Lock-in at church! (Yes, we're not joking!) We've got a jam-packed night planned with games, activities, Bible Study, PLUS a super secret off-site activity!
When: Friday, July 29 - Saturday, July 30 | 7pm-8am
Where: Divine Shepherd, but we'll be going out and about for our secret off-site activity!
Why: Who wouldn't want to spend all night at church with the place to ourselves?! It's a great time to connect with other youth, spend some time learning and growing in God's Word, and having a ton of fun as well!
Cost: $40/person. Cost includes games, prizes, food, drinks, and our secret adventure.
Deadline: Monday, July 25th

MS: Middle School Youth Night | Friday, August 5th, 6-11pm
Who: Middle Schoolers (those entering 6th grade and older)
What: Ready for a night full of fun with your friends? Come hang out with us at our Middle School Youth Night! We'll have tons of games and activities planned along with a devotion with a cool service project to help our community!
When: Friday, August 12 | 6-11pm - (Note the change of date!)
Where: Divine Shepherd
Why: It's a great opportunity to have a fun, safe environment to hang out with friends, eat some snacks, play some games, and win some prizes!
Cost: $10/person. Cost includes all games, activities, food, and drinks.
Deadline: Monday, August 8.