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First Presbyterian Church has many activities and educational experiences for all youth
6th grade to college-aged. The goal of Student Ministry at First Presbyterian Church is for all youth to have opportunities
to grow in their personal faith and within the community of faith of the entire church body.
For more information
call the church office at 294-3121.
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High School Youth Group - Beyond Belief!
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Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Senior high youth fellowship meets on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for an informal dinner,
high-energy games, group singing, and focus on Christ. The location is the new Student Center next to the church.
In this fellowship time we seek to encourage one another as we mature as Disciples of Christ.
Trained adult leaders facilitate the group and share in the lives of our young people. It’s truly fun and meaningful.
In fact, it’s Beyond Belief!
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Middle School Youth Group
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Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30
Middle Schoolers meet at the Student Center every Wednesday afternoon (5:30-7:30) and enjoy recreation and learn about Jesus Christ.
Parents rotate helping with dinners or transportation to keep this lively group active, challenged, and safe.
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Mission-minded Youth
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Serving others is a way to experience the power of God in our lives.
Middle school to College students have many opportunities to serve others and serve God
with mission projects throughout the year and special summer opportunities with overseas partners in Honduras.
Locally, our students help with our soup kitchen and hurricane relief projects.
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Montreat Conferences
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Our high schoolers have a yearly summer conference at Montreat in North Carolina.
Students from all around the country participate in this giant event.
Many opportunities are created for growth, laughter, worship and recreation.
We stay in our own housing and build a stronger community by the whole experience. Sign up early.
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Middle School Great Escape
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Our middle schoolers enjoy an action packed summer trip to one of many regional
destinations with Great Escape. The week-long retreat is a highlight of fun and energy.
The focus of these weeks is to discover the love of Christ and His plan for our lives.
July dates fill up early for this awesome experience.
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Other Awesome Retreats and Lock-ins
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We build our community of young people by offering get-a-ways to Cedarkirk camp,
and high schoolers participate in a Daytona Beach retreat in the spring.
Concerts and lock-ins like Rock the Universe are a big draw as we start out each fall.
High school fellowship hits the ski slopes to bring in the New Year at the end of December.
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Confirmation Program
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Each school year all the sixth graders are invited to be a part of our confirmation class. This experience equips
sixth graders with an understanding of the church and their faith. It prepares them to join the church and make
their public profession of faith.
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