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TNT at School

TNT offers its services to local public school districts. Our focus is to serve the district wherever they may see a need for extra help or support. This could be chaperoning lunch rooms, hallways, or field trips. It could also mean mentoring certain students that school staff feel would benefit from more one-on-one attention and encouragement. There are even times when TNT has been asked to speak at assemblies or in classroom settings. When there is a crisis, such as a student tragedy, TNT is called in to offer emotional support. All in all, the public schools value TNT as they provide the presence of another positive and caring adult role model. With that said, TNT Youth Ministry does understand church and state laws, thus we are careful not to proselytize. We are, however, allowed to facilitate a before-school Bible study in the schools. Overall, TNT’s heart is to be Jesus wherever we go. So whether we are leading a Bible study, mentoring a student, or chaperoning a dance we do it all for the glory of God.

 

What Does TNT Do at School?

  • Volunteer for lunches, field trips, hallway monitoring, and be available in times of crisis
  • Organize and facilitate Bible studies before school starts in the morning
  • Be involved with the Student Assistance Program by being case mentors (all TNT staff would be SAP trained)
  • Volunteer to help teachers with any extra work and or projects that they may need help with
  • Help with positive programs such as, “Every 15 Minutes,” “Kick Butts Day,” “Red Ribbon Week,” and “THON”

Release Time

 

Release Time is a public school ministry that provides free Bible classes to children DURING their school day. The students are transported to a nearby church where trained volunteers engage the children in lively worship, Bible stories, lessons, activities, and prayer.

TNT Youth Ministry is a member of Bible2School, which provides resourcing and curriculum for a Released Time program in the Ephrata Area School District. Classes are available for 2nd and 3rd-grade students at Fulton Elementary School and, beginning January 13, for 2nd-grade students at Clay Elementary School. Students who register with parental permission will be part of the Bible2School elective.  Register any time! Registration forms can be found in the school foyer, or you can complete the electronic registration form below. Your child will not be considered registered until the school receives a physical form. If you have any questions, email B2SEphrata@tntyouthministry.com.

Registration Form

 

 

Bible Studies

At the Bible studies, we will have biblical teaching, worship, and prayer led by an approved TNT volunteer or TNT staff member. While we are allowed to use the school’s facilities, these Bible studies are not affiliated with the School District. Due to this, all information/updates will come from the district coordinators of TNT.  All volunteers will have their background clearances sent to the district office before volunteering at the Bible study.  Each of our volunteers will be considered TNT staff. Please note that you are responsible for dropping off your child each Bible study morning at the front door of the school. For elementary students, there will be a TNT Youth Ministry representative waiting for your child at the door. There is a permission form below that needs to be submitted for all elementary-age attendants.

If you have any registration problems, please get in touch with our office at office@tntyouthministry.com or (717) 381-1688.

Bible Study Registration

School Bible Study Schedule

***2025/2026 Bible studies run from September 29th – May 8th

Ephrata School District:

Monday:

High School:  7:30-7:55 AM
Clay Elementary:  8:20-8:45 AM

Tuesday:

Middle School:  7:30-7:50 AM
Intermediate School:  8:25-8:45 AM

Wednesday:

High School:  7:30-7:55 AM
Fulton Elementary:  8:20-8:45 AM

Thursday:

Highland Elementary:  8:20-8:45 AM

Friday:

Akron Elementary:  8:20-8:45 AM

Warwick School District:

Thursday:

High School:  7:15-7:45 AM

Friday:

Middle School:  7:20-7:40 AM

Contact the TNT office for more information, 717-381-1688 or office@tntyouthministry.com