This Wednesday, September 22nd
Welcome back to Wednesday Evening Fellowship! We are so excited to have a meal together as a church family, followed by small groups.
5:30-6:30 Dinner in FLC
Click HERE to register & pay for your $8 meal
6:30-7:30 Small Groups in the Greene House
- Mid-Hi Led by Alix Kampmeyer
- Sr-Hi Led by Stephanie Jenkins
This Sunday, September 26th
10:00am Sunday School - Greene House
- Sr-Hi class
- Mid-Hi class
- Confirmation Class
4:30 Youth Hand Bells - Room 113
5:15 Vocal Ensemble - Chapel
5:15 Brass Ensemble - Room 112
6-7:30 pm UMYF - Greene House
- Dinner, Game & Mid-Hi & Sr-Hi breakout
Coming Up on the Calendar...
Wednesday Sept 29 - Wednesday Night Fellowship
2021 Senior High Fall Retreat
Who: All 9th-12th graders
What it costs: $165 per person ($10 discount per extra sibling)
When: Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3
Where: Valle Crucis, NC
Why: A chance to connect with nature, enjoy fellowship with one another, play games and discuss the Big Questions about identity, purpose, & belonging
2021 Mid-Hi Fall Retreat
Who: All 6th-12th graders
What it costs: $165 per person ($10 discount per extra sibling)
When: Friday, October 8 - Sunday, October 10
Where: Blowing Rock Conference Center
Why: A chance to connect with nature, enjoy fellowship with one another, play games
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 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
Youth Sunday
Once a year the youth has the great honor and privilege of leading the congregation in worship. Take a look at some of our past worship services.
2020 Youth Sunday
Contemporary Worship Service @ 162 East
2021 Youth Sunday
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. Before Covid-19, senior-hi group activities included prayer breakfasts, movie/game nights, concerts, go-karting, retreats, mission trips, Bible Study, Sunday night youth group and more. See a video of our 2019 Fall Retreat Below.
Mid Hi
This group is open to those in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Rising sixth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. Prior to Covid-19, the mid-hi group enjoyed lock-ins, a fall retreat to the beach (see pictures below), Bible Study, Sunday night youth, a summer mission trip, and other events throughout the year.
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
*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)
