The
Youth Program at First Presbyterian Church in Morganton is
an important part in the life of the church. It is written
in scripture "Train up children in the way they should
go and, when they are old they will not depart from it."
(Proverbs 22:6) The youth program provides a training ground
and allows the young people of our congregation and this community
to explore the wonders of God's kingdom through study, fellowship,
service and worship. The youth have ownership in the program
and are enabled to develop their leadership and servanthood
abilities through youth program activities.
Mission
Statement (This mission statement
was written entirely by the youth members of the Youth Council
at the annual Youth Council retreat at St. Simon's Island.)
We
are... the youth of First Presbyterian, openly leaping into
life with a set of morals which we learn and strive to maintain
through serving God both locally and globally, ministering
to stranger and friend alike, growing closer to one another
through fellowship, exploring our faith, and praising God
through prayer and worship.
Laying
the foundation
By building all faith,
Placing God's bricks,
One-by-One.
We
are...providing an accepting anctuary to shelter all people
from the trials of life that leave us broken and blessed.
We will humble ourselves to discover what it takes to experience
God. We seek to accept our own frailty so that we can rebuild
with a base of faith, and translate God's divine Word into
earthly actions. We pray to be led in the paths of righteousness
so that we know God's way, and bring others to Christ.
Living
the gospel,
Impacting the future,
This is our purpose!
Expectations/Goals
Fellowship
Exploration
Service
Family
Worship
Calendars
Senior High • Middle School
Mentors
Generations
Generations
is a group of church members of all ages with and without children.
We come together for fellowship and enjoy a variety of outings
for families and adults. We also support special mission projects
within the church.
Youth
Groups
Our
Youth Group program is made up of three groups: the third through
fifth grade group, the middle school group (6th through 8th
grades), and the high school group (9th through 12th grades).
Our youth program is organized into five pillars:
1)
Service
2) Worship
3) Study
4) Fellowship
5) Family
Through
these five areas the youth in this community of faith are
both nurtured in the faith while at the same time nurturing
the faith of the entire congregation. We seek to identify
and foster the God given gifts of each young person to make
a difference in this church and in the world in the name
of Jesus Christ. The youth are NOT the church of the future,
the youth are the church NOW, and through the relationships
that are built across generational lines, they live as followers
of Christ experiencing the joy of being children of God.
Come join us, for in God's name we play!
We
meet weekly on Sunday nights 3rd/5th grade - 3:00-5:00pm to meet 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month Middle School - 6:30-8:00pm High School - 6:30-8:00pm
Contact
the church office for a Youth
Program Handbook.
The
Youth Program at First Presbyterian Church in Morganton is
an important part in the life of the church. It is written
in scripture "Train up children in the way they should
go and, when they are old they will not depart from it."
(Proverbs 22:6) The youth program provides a training ground
and allows the young people of our congregation and this community
to explore the wonders of God's kingdom through study, fellowship,
service and worship. The youth have ownership in the program
and are enabled to develop their leadership and servanthood
abilities through youth program activities.
