Youth

FPC FITS 2007

In the hectic pace of life, students sometimes forget they have a Savior who loves them, knows them, and has a plan for each of them. First Presbyterian Church has special programs specifically for students to gather together to learn about and grow in their love for Christ through prayer, Bible study, skits, worship, and activities designed to help students get to know each other.

For even more details on what's happening with youth, check out our website!

www.firstpresyouthministry.com

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Grades 9–12: New Covenant Building, 1st floor
Grades 6–8: New Covenant Building, 2nd floor
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Teachers: Adult volunteers
Contacts: Coby Cagle (210.271.2724, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ),
Katy Evans (210.271.2722, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Youth Sunday School is for all students in grades 6–12. Our goal is to create a safe space where students can have fun, meet new friends, enjoy old friendships, interact with a loving adult mentor and dig into the Bible. This year we’ll study various books of the Bible as well as topics like Advent and healthy relationships. We hope to see you there!

CONFIRMATION FOR ANY YOUTH IN GRADES 8–12
Room 300 (Small Groups meet in New Covenant Building)
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Contact: Ruthie Seiders, Pastor for Family Ministry (210.271.2714, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
In the Presbyterian Church we have a tradition of celebrating our young people when they are ready to make a commitment to the life of the church in a formal way. We do this through the process of Confirmation. This class meets Sunday mornings during the 9:30 a.m. education hour and is open to all interested youth in grades 8–12. Through teaching of Old and New Testament surveys, Church history and worship we explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus as Presbyterian Christians. Students learn through interactive large group teaching, small group discussions and one-on-one mentoring with an adult from the congregation. The 2009–2010 process includes a one-night retreat in January. We celebrate our young people in May at a special dinner, joined by their parents, mentors and officers of the church. At this dinner, students read their faith statements and take their vows of membership. On Pentecost Sunday they are publicly received in worship.

Wednesday Nights

LOGOS MINISTRY FOR ALL YOUTH
5-7:30 p.m.
Contacts: Katy Evans (210.271.2722, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
LOGOS, our mid-week gathering for all youth, is back! We meet in Westminster Hall to share a “themed” meal together. Afterwards, we have Youth Choir, large group games and a Bible study. Have your parents pick you up from the New Covenant Building. Bring $5 for dinner. Sign up for the 12-week semester for $40. As always, bring a friend! LOGOS meets weekly for students in grades 6–8. Grades 9–12 will join us on the first Wednesday of every month.

LOGOS Lite
6:30–8 p.m.
Contacts: Coby Cagle (210.271.2724, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
This gathering for students in grades 9–12 is smaller and more intimate than Sunday School. It provides an atmosphere where youth can dig deeper into Scripture and safely discuss life situations. We hang out, have a large group time and break up into gender-based small groups. We base our small group discussions on the sermon Scripture text from the previous Sunday’s worship services. Our location varies, so check the youth website regularly (www.firstpresyouthministry.com) and click the “High School” link on the left side of the page.

LOGOS YOUTH CHOIR (Grades 6-12)
5:45-6:30 p.m.
Choir Room (Room 318)
Director/Contact: Tom Dooling, Minister of Music (210.271.2717, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Starting this year, we have formed a LOGOS Youth Choir that will meet each week to experience the joy of singing praises to our Lord. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and a desire to worship God through music. The LOGOS Youth Choir will prepare music to sing on a periodic basis in both the traditional and contemporary worship services.