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FPC Youth Ministry  Scheduled Youth Activities
Building on the Foundation: Youth
Ministry at First Pres
"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid;
that foundation is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:11)
An Integrated Approach to Youth Ministry
The goal of our ministry is to make disciples of Jesus Christ-disciples who
are fully integrated into the worship, fellowship, and mission life of our
church. We seek to incorporate youth into all of our church's ministries, so
that both youth and adults experience personal and spiritual growth
alongside people of all ages as well as in their own peer group.
Youth in Worship
Youth read the first scripture lesson each Sunday at the 9:30 worship
service, and they also participate as Communion servers. Youth also share
their gifts in worship by singing, playing instruments, and by leading
liturgical dance and drama. Each year in the spring, youth lead all aspects
of two worship services on Youth Sunday.
Sunday Morning Discipleship
Youth Sunday School classes are available at 11:00am. Also, many youth enjoy
being part of the teaching teams for younger children's Sunday school
classes.
Confirmation Class
Our 9th graders spend the whole year together on Sunday mornings in our
Confirmation Class, which ends in May each year with a Service of
Confirmation in Sunday worship. In the fall, the Confirmation Class
experiences an "Urban Plunge" mission weekend in D.C., and in the spring,
they enjoy a spiritual retreat at Camp Hanover.
Fun & Fellowship
One Friday night per month (usually the First Friday of the month) is
devoted to fun youth group activities, such as scavenger hunts, bowling, and
game & movie nights. Holiday weekend lock-ins at the church are also fun
times of strengthening friendships and building community.
Service Projects & Mission
Once a month our senior high youth are invited to participate in a service
project. Projects have included painting and landscaping at a local Habitat
for Humanity home, serving at the Soup Kitchen, and working alongside
residents at the Bridge Ministry, a rehabilitation program for men in
recovery from substance addictions. During the city/county schools' spring
break and over the summer, there are opportunities for youth to participate
in week-long mission trips.
Sunday Evening Bible Study & Spiritual Formation
On 2-3 Sunday evenings each month, our youth gather for dinner in the
Fellowship Hall at 5:30pm and then participate in an hour of fun Bible study
and discussion from 6:00-7:00pm. Youth read scripture, ask their own
questions, and learn to apply their faith to their daily lives.
Youth Music Ministries
Youth share and develop their musical gifts by singing in one of our choirs
or by playing instruments in worship and outreach activities.
For more information about the current month's schedule, please contact:
Colleen Plitt (Mid-High), 296-7131 x226
Kim Wells (Senior High), 296-7131 x239
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