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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Our youth ministry, for students in grades 6 through 12, provides a Christian community that offers worship, service, study, and fellowship. Our model is the early church described in Acts 2:42-45 - "And they devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer . . . and all who believed were together and had all things in common, and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need."

The Christian community provided for our young people guides them in developing and deepening a faithful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our youth program also encourages their commitment to Christ and their reliance on the Holy Spirit to guide them in their daily lives.

This year we hope to emphasize times of study, worship, service, fun and fellowship while encouraging investment from each individual.

Click here to download a booklet about Youth Programs at FPC.

Sunday School

Sunday School classes for youth meet year round; during the regular school year, at 10:05 a.m., and during the summer at 9 a.m.

Gathering Time - Room B111

We begin Sunday School with all youth assembled together for singing and announcements about youth fellowship and coming events. Then we break into classes for Junior High (grades 6 - 8), Confirmation (9th grade), and Senior High (grades 10 - 12) classes.

Grade 6 - Room 307
Cokesbury Curriculum: "The Life of Jesus"
Teachers: Phil Per-Lee, Bo Jackson, Lynne McCaine, and Laurie Edwards

Grade 7 & 8 Boys - Room 309
Cokesbury Curriculum: Spice Rack E-Curriculum - Acts
Teachers: Ed Martin, Keene Miller, and Bayly Taff

Grade 7 & 8 Girls - Room 306
Cokesbury Curriculum: Spice Rack E-Curriculum - Acts
Teachers: Susan Loftis, Elizabeth Payne, Duggan Lansing, and Kim Orr

Confirmation Class (Grade 9) - Room 304
From September to March, Confirmands explore their faith and ultimately decide whether this is the time they want to make a commitment to Jesus Christ and to become members of this church. The annual Confirmation Breakfast is a favorite tradition at FPC.
Teachers: Ned Morgens, Allison Per-Lee, Drew Davey, Ann DuPre and other members of church staff.
New Curriculum! "Claim the Name"

Grades 10, 11, and 12 - Room 330
Teachers: Jeremy Senterfitt, Harry Sibley, and Nancy Peterson

Junior & Senior High Fellowship
For Junior High (6th-8th grade) and for Senior High (9th-12th grade) the youth fellowship program includes Saturday, Sunday afternoon and evening activities and events. The schedule varies weekly, and, in addition to Bible study and service projects, includes retreats and dinners.

Contemporary Worship
Once each month the entire youth group gathers in B111 during the Sunday School hour for a contemporary worship service, which is led by youth, adults and our Youth Band, "The Connection."

Summer Mission Trips

FPC's junior and senior high youth are actively involved in mission program and raise funds during the year to support their summer mission trips.  Click here to see some pictures from past mission trips.

2008 Mission Trips:
May 24-31 – College Mission Trip to San Esteban, Honduras
June 7-14 – Sr. High Mission Trip to Talamanca, Costa Rica
June 15-21 – Jr. High Mission Trip to Tecate, Mexico
July 13-19 – Passport Mission Trip to Boston, MA
July 26-August 2 – Youth Family Mission Trip to Roatan, Honduras

High Adventure Trips

Youth Medical Consent Forms

First Presbyterian Church requires a Medical Consent Form to be completed and signed by a physician before participation in most youth events taking place away from the church. Download and print the medical consent form (.pdf).

Boy Scouts - Room B111

Currently, the Boy Scouts Troop is in transition. First Presbyterian Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 60.

Girl Scout - Room B111
First Presbyterian Church supports a 5th Grade Junior Troop. This troop meets bi-weekly on Fridays at 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the leaders home. Monthly ceremonies, service projects and try-its are done at FPC.