Check out the September Youth Newsletter by clicking on the link below.

http://www.firstpresfargo.org/storage/September%20Newsletter.pdf

 

Youth Quest

Grade 6/7, 9:15 am, Youth Rooms downstairs

Pre-Confirmation: This age group is using a curriculum called Habits of the Heart, uses a learn-by-doing method to lay a foundation for philanthropy and service.

 

Grades 8/9, 9:00 am, Youth Rooms Downstairs

Confirmation: This age group will complete a two-year confirmation program starting in the fall of 8th grade and ending in the early fall of 10th grade. The students will embark on faith pilgrimage using a curriculum based on the Bible and Presbyterian values. Confirmation will begin at 9 am September 16. There will be a parent meeting following worship on September 16.

 

Grade 10-12, 9:15 am, Youth Rooms Downstairs

This age group will experience Christian education through popular culture and current events. They will engage in youth-led, project-based curriculum.

 

Youth Ministries Coordinator Gail Benson, is the contact for all the Youth programming. She can be reached at 293.6311, ext. 17 or gbenson@firstpresfargo.org

 

Youth Group

Students grade 6-12 are mentored, nurtured, and encouraged to participate in and originate a variety of mission and fellowship projects. This year, we introduce a new youth group structure to better meet the needs of each age group:

  • 6th/7th Grades will focus on Team Building and having fun
  • 8th/9th Grades will focus on Church-based projects
  • 10th – 12th Grades will focus on larger, community-based projects

 

In addition all youth groups will:

  • Visit the Haunted Corn Maze and have a bonfire in October
  • Participate in the local Homeless and Hungry awareness and fundraising project
  • Conduct the annual Cookie Walk fundraiser
  • Celebrate with a Christmas Party
  • Take a ski trip
  • Raise money in support of Souper Bowl of Caring to fight hunger
  • Conduct the annual Easter brunch
  • And much, much more!

 

Visit the church website to read current and past Youth News for more information on specific projects, opportunities and dates.

 

In July 2013, youth in grades 9 – 12 will have the opportunity to participate in the Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Information packets will be available in November 2012. We hope to support at least 20 youth on this trip!

 

You can support Youth Education by:

  • Being a parent volunteer to lead short or long-term projects.
  • Assisting with the Cookie Walk and Easter brunch (See Fellowship for dates and times)
  • Serving on the youth education and adult education sub-committees to develop and implement cirriculum, projects and activities.