What is DELVE?
DELVE is Southwood's middle school confirmation ministry for all 6th-8th grade students. DELVE seeks to help students better understand themselves and their relationship with God by providing a place for growth, conversation, belonging, mentorship, service, and fun.
Where and when do we meet?
We gather in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights from either 5-6PM or 6:30-7:30PM. Small groups will gather for dinner, large group teachings and activities.
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation, also known as Affirmation of Baptism, is a Christian Protestant tradition that takes place in worship, in which an individual makes public affirmation of their baptism, baptismal promises, and their continued life of faith as an adult member of the church.
When are students confirmed?
DELVE is a 3-year confirmation program for students in 6th-8th grade. In the fall of their freshman year of high school, students have the choice to confirm their faith on Reformation Sunday.
What does it look like?
DELVE consists of Wednesday night gatherings filled with pastoral teaching, intentional small group time, routine service opportunities, and fellowship. Twice a month students will gather in small groups and learn from our Pastoral staff around topics of faith. Other weeks we focus on experiences of fellowship, service, and living out the themes they have learned during the prior weeks. It’s not unusual for high-energy games, prayer stations, hands-on service projects, curiously asked questions, and thoughtful teachings around God’s word to all take place in one night.
What's my role?
Students are encouraged to delve into their faith by consistently attending Wednesday night gatherings and live out their faith by completing four quarterly commitments per year. Parents are to live out their
baptismal promise and support their student in this journey. Families are encouraged to attend Sunday worship and explore ways to live out their faith together both within and outside of the church.
Is that it?
No, of course not!
- Yearly summer mission trips
- Serve Learning Opportunities (see below)
- Leadership opportunities
- Special events happen throughout the year.
