Hi Families!

The school year is about to wind down, and we're celebrating grads and small groups! Each May we take some time to recognize our grads with the annual tradition of Senior Night at Dive and Grad Sunday at Crossroads. (if you haven't yet, make sure to check out the graduation newsletter for resource recommendations and to make sure students don't miss out on recognition this year). It's always a great time to celebrate, share stories, and thank God for his goodness in our students' lives before they head into their next phase.

As we close out the school year, our last night of small groups will be May 18. We don't run weekly small groups in the summer due to vacations and other Crossroads events that we get to be part of.

With the mix of holidays and summer schedule, make sure to follow our calendar so you know when we're meeting the next couple of months.

There's lots going on during graduation season!

1. Seniors and their small group leaders are shooting a senior video together that we'll show in church on May 18.

2. May 4 is Senior Night at Dive. Snacks, celebration, and good times!

3. Grad recognition is May 18. We want ALL graduating seniors to be recognized during the service. Fill out this form and submit a senior photo by May 11.

The ascension of Jesus began a new chapter in the disciples' lives, just as graduation starts a new journey for our students. This moment was basically the disciples’ graduation day. They were on their own. What did they do after Jesus ascended? We’ll see that they received the promised Holy Spirit, prayed, and they built the Church community. Likewise, we want to challenge our grads, and all our students, to live by the power of the Spirit, seek the Lord’s direction in prayer, and stay connected to the community of the Church. If they do these things, they will never be lost or lacking no matter where they end up!

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Need to contact a small group leader? Here are the phone numbers for each small group leader at Dive for this school year. If you have prayer requests, need encouragement, or just want to talk to a friendly person, they're here to help! 

JR HIGH (7th and 8th Grade)

Claire Carnes - (574) 952-1517

Kem Myers - (574) 780-6041

Anna Lawrence - (260) 209-0103

Darren Demis - (574) 315-0091

Jesse Huerta - (574) 780-7630

Zach Pickens - (574) 835-5881

Rich Gamble - (574) 540-6736

SR HIGH (9th-12th Grade)

Breanna Morrow - (574) 780-1091

Elizabeth Aggertt - (574) 933-4074

Liz Collins - (574) 952-3780 

Zach Dean - (219) 730-9273

Roger Krynock - (317) 697-7746

Michael Wagner - (574) 316-9105

Blaine Jenney - (574) 780-7679