“And Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, in favor with God and with man.”
2023 Key Verse – Philippians 4:6,7
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
We are the high school youth group for Chicago UBF. We have students from high schools all over the city and the suburbs. Our purpose is to help students lay a foundation for their lives based on the Word of God. We love to study the Bible and reflect personally on how it can transform our lives. We equip students for spiritual growth during their high school years and beyond.
PRAISE NIGHT
All high school students are welcome to hang out with us on Friday nights at 6540 N. Artesian Ave. We start with food at 6:30 pm, so come hungry! Food, friendship, and God’s Word provide a safe place for students to explore truths about God and themselves.
YEARLY EVENTS
Easter/Spring Retreat
A retreat prepared by high school students, for high school students! Usually 3 days and 2 nights packed with fun and God’s Word. Students lead the discussions, programs, and are even the speakers. The highlight of every year!
Winter Retreat
A short and sweet, 2 day, 1 night event in January to share New Year’s reflections. Everyone chooses a verse for the year to reflect on the past and look forward to what is ahead.
MISSION & VISION
-HBF is a Christian youth group dedicated to building a community where high school students: 1. Form their identities as God’s children by encountering the Lord Jesus Christ through Bible study 2. Grow as His disciples through the practice of Biblical teachings
-Our vision is for students to be equipped in the Word and with faith to advance God’s kingdom in high school, college and beyond
CORE VALUES
1. Love for God: Living the Christian life in a personal love relationship with God (1Jn 4:10: Dt 6:5)
2. Wisdom: Cultivating right thinking and interpretation of the Bible to evaluate the world from God’s
viewpoint (Pr 9:10; 1Pe 3:15)
3. Friendship: Creating godly friendships that support one another in the walk with God (Jn 13:34, 35)
4. Service: The expression of love for others in action and deed as a result of taking on the nature of holy
servant-hood out of a genuine love for God (1 Pe 4:10, Luke 10)
5. Discipleship: Growing in the image of Jesus for the purpose of being used by God (Mk 3:13,14)
