HIGH SCHOOL LOCK-IN
High School Lock-In at the Church! 🔒
Mark your calendars for a night of fun and fellowship! Join us on Saturday, October 19th, starting at 3 PM for an exciting High School Lock-In.
What to Expect:
Adventurous activities
Bonding with fellow youth
Faith-building discussions
Ending with a time of worship on Sunday morning
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to grow in faith and make lasting memories! Bring your friends and come ready for an unforgettable experience!
Mark your calendars for a night of fun and fellowship! Join us on Saturday, October 19th, starting at 3 PM for an exciting High School Lock-In.
What to Expect:
Adventurous activities
Bonding with fellow youth
Faith-building discussions
Ending with a time of worship on Sunday morning
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to grow in faith and make lasting memories! Bring your friends and come ready for an unforgettable experience!
TRUNK OR TREAT
Get ready for a treat! We’re hosting Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Arendell Street parking lot. This is a fun community event for all ages! Free Hotdogs for everyone! Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring a container to collect treats. Don't miss a chance to decorate your trunk and share the fun! Important: Please register online to save a parking space for your trunk decoration!
We can't wait to see you there for an evening of fun and festivities!
We can't wait to see you there for an evening of fun and festivities!
FALL RETREAT
The Refuge will be hosting a Youth Retreat this November 8-10th. ILLUMINATE is a new retreat starting this year focusing on how to practically share and model the hope of Jesus in a world full of darkness. It's $130 a person. All meals, lodging, and programming are included. We are excited to see what God will do through this retreat and through our partnership in the Gospel! Registration TODAY! Scholarships are available.
YOUTH BAND
Join Us for Weekly Rehearsals!
When: Sunday Nights at 5:00 PM
Who: Middle and High School Youth
Where: The Loft
Contact: Phil or Rob
Purpose: Our rehearsals are designed to help middle and high school students develop their musical skills, learn new songs, and prepare for upcoming performances. It's a great opportunity for young musicians to grow and collaborate in a supportive and energetic environment.
What to Bring: Participants should bring their own instruments (if applicable), music sheets, and a positive attitude. We provide any additional materials needed for the rehearsal.
How to Join: New members are always welcome! If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please reach out to riseband@firstmethodist.life or simply come by one of our rehearsals.
When: Sunday Nights at 5:00 PM
Who: Middle and High School Youth
Where: The Loft
Contact: Phil or Rob
Purpose: Our rehearsals are designed to help middle and high school students develop their musical skills, learn new songs, and prepare for upcoming performances. It's a great opportunity for young musicians to grow and collaborate in a supportive and energetic environment.
What to Bring: Participants should bring their own instruments (if applicable), music sheets, and a positive attitude. We provide any additional materials needed for the rehearsal.
How to Join: New members are always welcome! If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please reach out to riseband@firstmethodist.life or simply come by one of our rehearsals.
YOUTH AND KIDS CHOIR
Join Us for Weekly Rehearsals!
When: Sunday Nights at 5:00 PM
Who: Kids and Youth (Grades K-12)
Where: TBD
Contact: Phil or Miranda
Calling all young singers! We’re excited to announce that our Youth and Kids Choir practices will be held every Sunday evening at 5:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for children and teens to develop their vocal skills, make new friends, and be a part of a vibrant musical community.
Fun and Engaging Sessions: Our rehearsals are designed to be both educational and enjoyable. We focus on vocal techniques, harmony, and a range of musical styles.
Performance Opportunities: Choir members will have the chance to showcase their talents in upcoming performances and community events.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether your child is a beginner or has some experience, they are welcome to join and grow with us.
What to Bring:
A willingness to sing and participate.
When: Sunday Nights at 5:00 PM
Who: Kids and Youth (Grades K-12)
Where: TBD
Contact: Phil or Miranda
Calling all young singers! We’re excited to announce that our Youth and Kids Choir practices will be held every Sunday evening at 5:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for children and teens to develop their vocal skills, make new friends, and be a part of a vibrant musical community.
Fun and Engaging Sessions: Our rehearsals are designed to be both educational and enjoyable. We focus on vocal techniques, harmony, and a range of musical styles.
Performance Opportunities: Choir members will have the chance to showcase their talents in upcoming performances and community events.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether your child is a beginner or has some experience, they are welcome to join and grow with us.
What to Bring:
A willingness to sing and participate.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Grades Pre-K to 5th
Lots of amazing things happening at First Methodist Church in our Kids Ministry Sunday school. Shanna has made it super easy to be a Sunday school teacher. We need your help with the easy part so click the link to sign up and help out the kids. We cannot wait to see you!
Grades Pre-K to 5th
Lots of amazing things happening at First Methodist Church in our Kids Ministry Sunday school. Shanna has made it super easy to be a Sunday school teacher. We need your help with the easy part so click the link to sign up and help out the kids. We cannot wait to see you!
SUNDAY NIGHTS
Sunday evening programming kicks off September 8th. This year, Sunday evening programming for K-5th and 6-12th will be 5:30 - 7:00pm (ALL AGES WILL MEET AT SAME TIME) and both will include dinner!!! No registration is needed but we ask that you complete the 2024-25 school year Parental Consent form for kids and youth ministry.
(MUST COMPLETE EACH YEAR)
Sunday evening programming kicks off September 8th. This year, Sunday evening programming for K-5th and 6-12th will be 5:30 - 7:00pm (ALL AGES WILL MEET AT SAME TIME) and both will include dinner!!! No registration is needed but we ask that you complete the 2024-25 school year Parental Consent form for kids and youth ministry.
(MUST COMPLETE EACH YEAR)
PROJECT MHC
Project MHC is a mission experience that is designed to be a mission trip experience without leaving our county. We will only be working a few short miles away from the church, but for many of our youth, they will be stepping into a world entirely different from their own. This is designed to be an opportunity for youth to grow in their faith while serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Youth who have completed grades 5-11 (Rising 6th-12th graders)
*Former participants in 12th grade and up are welcome to apply as counselors!
Registration Fee - $175 (This cost goes to support the houses that we are working on by providing materials, tools, and more as well as providing for some meals and fun activities for the youth)
Youth who have completed grades 5-11 (Rising 6th-12th graders)
*Former participants in 12th grade and up are welcome to apply as counselors!
Registration Fee - $175 (This cost goes to support the houses that we are working on by providing materials, tools, and more as well as providing for some meals and fun activities for the youth)
Chick-Fil-A
Attention High School Students!
Join us for our Youth Small Group Meeting at Chick-fil-A starting in October! We’ll meet every Thursday morning at 7 AM. It’s a great chance to connect, share, and grow in faith over breakfast. Bring a friend and come ready for some uplifting conversations!
We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Join us for our Youth Small Group Meeting at Chick-fil-A starting in October! We’ll meet every Thursday morning at 7 AM. It’s a great chance to connect, share, and grow in faith over breakfast. Bring a friend and come ready for some uplifting conversations!
We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
ACOLYTES
Carry the Light of Christ
An acolyte is a helper or attendant who bears the flame that lights the candles at the opening of the service and extinguishes them at the service's conclusion. We are searching for Acolytes grades 4th and up (needs to be able to carry the candle, light candles, and hold/serve communion trays if Communion Sunday) to help the Pastors on Sunday mornings in the traditional 8:30 or 11:00 services. We need 2 people per service on Communion Sundays and 1 server on the other Sundays (can have 2 but only 1 needed). This is a great opportunity to serve in the church. Thank you all for considering this opportunity feel free to share with anyone of age that may be interested. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Dana Starling at dana@starlingmarine.com.
BE
Be – We believe that every person is made in the image of God! All kids and youth are welcome here at First Methodist! Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors! This is a place for your kids and youth to be.
BELONG
Belong – Sometimes before we are ready to hear the gospel, we need to find a community and loves us and accepts us for who we are. Jesus met people where they were and spoke love into their lives before revealing who he truly was. This is a family! We eat as a family. We play as a family. We learn as a family. This is a place for your kids and youth to belong.
BELIEVE
Believe – While we schedule many fun activities throughout the year, our main purpose is to help kids and youth grow in their faith. We want everyone who comes through our doors to hear about the love of Christ and the salvation he has to offer. Our main goal is to point toward the cross and guide kids and youth to accept Jesus as their savior and friend. This is where your kids and youth can learn what it means to believe.
BECOME
Become – As Methodist Christians, we believe that God continues to work in our lives after we accept the redeeming love of Jesus. We are continually becoming closer to Jesus as we seek to follow him. We offer mission opportunities for all ages, age appropriate Bible studies, and time for fellowship all as a way to help kids and youth walk down the path of discipleship, always becoming more Christ-like. This is a place your kids and youth can become disciples.