Sunday January 23, 2022

*** NO Sunday School due to weather ***

10:30 Worship (One worship service due to weather)

** Youth Music Postponed until February**

UMYF 6-7:30pm @ Greene House (Includes Dinner, Game & Devotion)

Mid-Hi Leaders: Clint West & __________________

 "It's important to have real talk about pornography"

Sr-Hi Leaders: __________________

 "Don't let anyone become your everything & a breakup doesn't have to break you"

Parent Session:  Pornography, Safeguards & more with Rev. Shelton Davis

SIGN UP HERE to either provide dinner or be an adult leader for the night! 


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Wednesday Night Fellowship

Wednesday January 26th

5:30pm Dinner


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6:30pm Connect the Dots - Part 3 of a 5-week series about Growing Faith

"People can grow your faith"

January 2022

Sunday January 30th

**NO Sunday School

10:30am Stewardship Sunday - ONE Worship Service in Sanctuary

6pm-7:30pm UMYF Relationships Series with Guest Speaker - Kathy Dupuy "Relationships & Faith" (ESPN Director & Regional Chair for Equal, ESPN ERG)


Wednesday February 2nd- Wednesday Evening Fellowship

5:30pm Dinner

6:30pm Small Group


Sunday February 6th

Youth Sunday School (3 classes) @ 10:00am in Greene House

5:30pm-7:30pm Top Golf Outing

Mid Hi

This group is open to those in ninth through twelfth grade. Rising ninth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. Some senior-hi group activities have been skating, trips to USNWC, movie/game nights, concerts, go-karting, retreats, mission trips, Bible Study, Sunday night youth group and more. 


In October 2021 we had a great trip to Blowing Rock, NC  - connecting with nature, enjoying fellowship with one another, challenging ourselves on the ropes course/ninja course,  playing games and discussing the Big Questions about identity, purpose, & belonging.

Senior High (9th-12th Grade)

This group is open to those in ninth through twelfth grade. Rising ninth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. Some senior-hi group activities have been skating, trips to USNWC, movie/game nights, concerts, go-karting, retreats, mission trips, Bible Study, Sunday night youth group and more. 


In October 2021 our senior high had a great trip to Valle Crucis, NC  - connecting with nature, enjoying fellowship with one another, playing games and discussing the Big Questions about identity, purpose, & belonging.  

  • INFO FORM & MUSIC

    Music & Worship opportunities available.

  • Outreach

    We believe in serving

    our community and our world. We participate in local mission opportunities and summer mission trips. 


  • Education

    Diving into Scripture is where it’s at…. through Sunday School classes, Sunday evening youth group, and small groups Wednesday nights (seasonal).  


2021 Graduate Sunday

We celebrated our 2021 Graduates Sunday May 23rd.  We are excited for these youth as they move from one phase of life to another.


2021 Graduate Sunday Worship Service

2021 5th & 6th Grade Retreat

This year our 5th & 6th Grade retreat was held at the lake.  We had a great time with a water balloon devotion about emotions.

  "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever." Hebrews 13:8

Safe Sanctuary Guidelines

First United Methodist Church of Gastonia recognizes the need to create a safe space.  These best practices are in no way based on a lack of trust, but are intended to protect the entirety protect our church, including children, youth, and workers.

 

Safe Sanctuary Training Video Link

Safe Sanctuary Quiz Link


*A Background check is also required for completion of Safe Sanctuary Training.  Please contact Kristi McClellan with any questions.

Contact

Stephanie Jenkins

Director of Student Ministries

sjenkins@fumcgastonia.org

704-864-4371 x254 (church)

980-292-3182 (cell)