Volunteers Needed for Meals:
Please prayerfully consider serving a meal for the youth groups and the young adults.
It doesn’t have to be fancy, just a meal like hotdogs and chips or sloppy joes will suffice.
We estimate anywhere from 15-25 people (which includes youth and leaders).
You’re also encouraged to eat with us too.
Youth Volunteers:
First Presbyterian needs your help! Here’s what we’re looking for:
Middle School: Acolytes (light the candles before and after worship)
High School: Ushers and Liturgists (ushers help with offering and helping people
find a place to sit while liturgists help lead the congregation in certain areas of worship)
Please prayerfully consider helping out in these areas (parents, feel free to help too).
Youth and Young Adult Program
WELCOME!
My name is Jeff Vance and I’m the Youth and Young Adult Director
at
First Presbyterian Church
in Lincoln, NE.
Here at First Presbyterian your invitation is to come and grow with us. 'Curiosity is encouraged,
diversity is welcomed, and all are loved’…
the same motto can be found in the Youth and Young
Adult program too.
Now, I don’t claim to have all the answers and neither do the youth leaders, but know that they
are committed to taking this journey with you.
Our goal is to provide a Christian atmosphere where growth can be nurtured.
Here there is no such thing as a dumb question…and it doesn’t matter where you are in your
faith journey. So if you’re in Middle School, High School, or a Young Adult…come grow with us.
Jeff's Blog:
Check out my blog!
Check out the 2010 Mission Trip Promo on YouTube.
PARENTS:
Here's an online resource just for you from Group Publishing-it's an article from YouthMinistry.com's website called 'Working my way out of a job' by Alex of YouthMinistry.com. I hope you find it helpful and below the article are some links that you might find helpful.
Click Here to read the article.
Below is more information about our Youth Groups and our Young Adult Program.
Youth Groups:
Middle School and High School Youth Groups are up and running! Youth of the church in grades 5-12, and their friends, are always welcome at Youth Group activities.
Please join us for fellowship, service, worship, and study whenever you can! Call the
church office for more information about Middle School Youth Group and for more information
about the Senior High School Youth Group.
Parents if you have not done so yet, you can fill out a permission form for your youth by
downloading this MINOR RELEASE FORM.
Sunday School is held in each of the youth rooms for each youth group.
Sunday School and Youth Group for both Middle School and High School youth runs from
September until May. There are some changes made from time to time so check out the bulletin
for up to date information to ensure your youth doesn’t miss out on any upcoming events.
In case of inclement weather or if you're not sure check out Jeff's Blog.
Youth Group Schedule:
5pm M.S. Youth Group (5th-8th Grade)
6pm Meal and Fellowship
6:45pm-8:15pm H.S. Youth Group (9th-12th Grade)
Middle School: 5th-8th Grade
Special Note:
Each week, don’t forget to bring your $1 for youth group. If you’re unable to attend one of those weeks please bring another $1 for the week you missed. Remember, we have made a commitment to sponsor a child through Compassion International.
MARCH 2ND: THE GATHERING PLACE (1448 E Street) 5:15-6:30PM
MARCH 7TH: YOUTH GROUP 5-6PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
MARCH 14TH: YOUTH GROUP 5-6PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
MARCH 20TH: ROCK & WORSHIP ROAD SHOW (COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
MARCH 21ST: YOUTH GROUP 5-6PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
MARCH 28TH: YOUTH GROUP 5-6PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
PARENTS:
IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED UP TO SERVE A MEAL PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER DOING SO. THE MEALS DON’T HAVE TO BE EXTRAVAGANT.
*ALSO, IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED IN YOUR MINOR RELEASE FORMS PLEASE DO SO ASAP!
High School: 9th-12th Grade
Special Note:
Each week, don’t forget to bring your $1 for youth group. If you’re unable to attend one of those weeks please bring another $1 for the week you missed. Remember, we have made a commitment to sponsor a child through Compassion International.
MARCH 7TH: YOUTH GROUP 6:35-8:15PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
MARCH 14TH: YOUTH GROUP 6:35-8:15PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
MARCH 20TH: ROCK & WORSHIP ROAD SHOW (COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
MARCH 26th: LOCK-IN (9pm-8am)
MARCH 28TH: YOUTH GROUP 6:35-8:15PM, MEAL 6-6:30PM
PARENTS:
IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED UP TO SERVE A MEAL PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER DOING SO. THE MEALS DON’T HAVE TO BE EXTRAVAGANT.
*ALSO, IF YOU HAVEN’T TURNED IN YOUR MINOR RELEASE FORMS PLEASE DO SO ASAP!
BIBLE STUDY:
We meet on Thursday evenings 6:45-8:00 p.m. at various locations. We are currently taking a look at what it means to follow Christ. Below is an outline for the month of March:
MARCH 4th: Mills Family (3415 Casa Grande Ln.)
MARCH 11th: Kroeker Family (2536 Ridgeline Ct.)
MARCH 18TH: Richert Family (3330 Willamsburg Dr.)
MARCH 25th: NO BIBLE STUDY (SPRING BREAK)
SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE: MARCH 22-26
This is for all the Middle School and High School Youth during their Spring Break-they are all encouraged to invite friends. *THE LOCK-IN IS FOR H.S. YOUTH ONLY
Transportation is not provided by First Presbyterian, money and any video games are the responsibility of the youth.
Monday:
Lunch @ BUFFALO WILD WINGS (11:30am-1pm)
Movie @ The Grand Cinema (Alice in Wonderland or How to train your Dragon)
Wednesday:
Lunch and Bowling at Sun Valley Lanes (1-3pm)
Thursday:
Lunch @ HUHOT (11:45am-1:30pm)
Laser Quest Rematch (2:30pm-4pm) *BRING $20 (THREE GAMES)
Friday:
Lunch @ China Wall (11:30am-1pm)
*LOCK-IN AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (9pm-8am)
-Guitar Hero, Madden ‘08 (PS2), Golf, Tennis, Bowling (Wii Games)
*THE LOCK-IN IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ONLY
Contact Jeff Vance if you have any questions.
Upcoming Events:
THE ROCK AND WORSHIP ROADSHOW
ON MARCH 20TH THE MID-AMERICA CENTER IS HOSTING THE ANNUAL ‘ROCK & WORSHIP’ ROADSHOW. THE CONCERT IS $10 AND STARTS AT 6PM. WE WILL BE LEAVING AT 4PM TO ENSURE SEATING (THERE ARE ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASES -IT’S FIRST COME FIRST SERVE). CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: http://therockandworshiproadshow.com/
THERE ARE ONLY 11 SPOTS OPEN! *THIS IS FOR ALL M.S. AND H.S. YOUTH. AND THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 11TH, 2010.
PARENTS: IF YOU’D LIKE TO TURN THIS INTO A FAMILY EVENT, DON’T BE SHY.
HIGH SCHOOL LOCK-IN:
THERE WILL BE A HIGH SCHOOL LOCK-IN ON MARCH 26th OVER SPRING BREAK. THE YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING FRIENDS. THE COST IS $2 PER YOUTH GROUP PARTICIPANT AND ONLY $1 FOR THE FRIEND. THIS WILL HELP COVER COSTS TOWARD THE FOOD AND SNACKS FOR THE LOCK-IN.
*REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE ONLINE BEGINNING OF MARCH. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 18TH AT BIBLE STUDY.
WORLDS OF FUN 2010
Want to take a drop from over 200 feet? Travel up to 75 mph on a roller coaster?
Sign up today! It’s time for some summer fun and this is your chance to get
away and let loose!
WHAT: Worlds of Fun
WHERE: Kansas City, MO
WHEN: July 18th-19th, 2010
The cost is only $50 and is due by July 7th, 2010. The cost includes
amusement park fees, meals, and gas for the whole trip.
Go to www.worldsoffun.com for more information concerning the amusement park.
There will be a parent and youth meeting on July 7th from 6:30-7pm.
*Payment and Registration Due: July 7th, 2010
Youth Forum
There is also a Youth Forum in which the Middle School and High School youth can access as a resource and outlet. This is a place in which they can log on and chat with fellow youth group
members to discuss a variety of things, such as upcoming events, lessons, and even keeping in
touch with the youth leaders. This website is a place in which their privacy is safe in regards to
email addresses and private messages.
Youth Forum link - click here.
After you enter this website you will need to set up an account. The screen will prompt you to
"click here" then register. Please use appropriate language or you will be censored by
the webmaster.
This website is also a place in which parents can roam. Parents are allowed to see what has been posted but are unable to change anything on the site. There is a place in which the parents can go to post their own messages to the youth, the youth leaders, and even the Youth and Young Adult Director. If you forgot the password please call the office.
Young Adults:
If you’re a post high school grad, single, married, ages 18-23 …then this group is for you! The statistics are staggering when it comes to the level of activeness among young people in a church and in their own faith journey. When it comes to young adults…we are considered the ‘lost’ generation. We are among the latch-key generation: where we came home, did our chores, school work, and no one was around. Some of us were even of the ‘do as I say, not as I do’ generation too…regardless of where you were, the question becomes…where are you now and why?
Has your past determined your future or has it helped shape you? Can you see God’s blessings in your life now? Can you see Him throughout your walk?
FUEL is a Young Adult program which is more like "Youth Group" used to be for you only now you're a Young Adult. Come see where FUEL can take you!
Current Program:
What are you doing on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am? Nothing? Well, join the NOOMA Group up in Room 215 for some breakfast, fellowship, discussion, and reflection as we review short videos by Rob Bell.
-For more information go to www.nooma.com or contact Jeff Vance.
Have you checked out FUEL? It’s the latest and greatest of gathering for those your age!
Go to www.fuel4faith.com and check us out. WE WILL BE MEETING AT NUVIBE (126 N. 14TH ST) FEB. 5TH FROM 6-8PM. *INVITE A FRIEND!
Do you have Facebook? Well check out our young adult group for First Presbyterian and FUEL!
SEARCH: Young Adults-First Presbyterian, and FUEL.
Come see where ‘FUEL’ can take you. www.fuel4faith.com
For more information concerning the Youth Groups or Young Adult
Program contact: Jeff Vance at 477-6037 or via e-mail yaya@neb.rr.com
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Youth Activities |
Interested in a youth mission work camp opportunity? We offer Christian Youth Action --
that's C'YA, for fun! -- and are very flexible with scheduling. Click or call for more information!
To view the C'YA video -- click here.
First Presbyterian Church offers a variety of youth-oriented activities.
Regular youth meetings are held each Sunday evening (September through May)
and special events are scheduled throughout the year.
Mid High Youth go to Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun each year holding fundraisers to help
with expenses.
The Senior High Youth participate in mission trips, canoe trips, and help serve at The Gathering Place.
Youth are invited to participate in worship services as ushers, greeters, liturgists, and youth assistants for communion services.
For more information, please contact the church office, (402) 477-6037.
Last Modified: December 30, 2009