The primary purpose of the Youth Ministry at First Pres is to partner with families as we seek to commend the greatness of God in Jesus Christ to all peoples and all generations, by making disciples of our covenant students and their friends. It is our desire that First Pres will be a place where students and families will experience the life changing power of the gospel. Our aim is to provide students with a safe space to receive solid Biblical teaching, opportunities to develop meaningful relationships (with their peers and our leaders), and be encouraged as they grow in their love for God and the world.
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Upward Bound
Upward Bound is our middle school ministry. During the school year we meet as a large group twice a month and in smaller groups twice a month. Our meetings give students the opportunity to play, worship, and hear the gospel together in a safe and encouraging environment. We also meet several times during the summer to hang out together. Students are encouraged to invite their friends to join us!
Sunday School
Middle school students meet in The Depot weekly for Sunday School. We have a time of combined fellowship and then break into classes by grade for a time of teaching.
Winter Retreat
Our annual Upward Bound winter retreat is a fun weekend providing concentrated time in God’s word and worship with others, and opportunities to build deeper relationships with one another.
The Edge
The Edge is a week-long middle school conference at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The conference is filled with fun activities, worship, teaching, and time spent with friends (new and old), and is often considered the highlight of our students’ year.
Summer Activities
During the summer we provide ways for students to continue to connect with each other and our youth staff. Activities include lake days, a rafting trip, and time to simply hang out with our summer interns.
High Life
High Life is our high school ministry. During the school year we meet as a large group once a month and in smaller groups three times a month. Large group meetings are typically themed and involve fun activities as well as a time of worship and teaching. We also meet several times during the summer to hang out together.
Small groups are broken out by age and gender with the goal of going deeper into God’s word and building strong relationships. Typically both boys and girls will meet in the same location for a time of fellowship and then break into small groups for teaching and discussion.
Students are encouraged to invite their friends to join us!
Sunday School
High school students meet in The Depot weekly for Sunday School. We have a time of combined fellowship and then break into classes by grade for a time of teaching.
Winter Retreat
Our annual High Life winter retreat is a fun weekend providing concentrated time in God’s word and worship with others, and opportunities to build deeper relationships with one another.
Summer Beach Retreat
Our annual summer retreat is typically held on Folly Beach. All high school students are invited to hear biblical teaching, spend time with their friends, and have fun!
Summer Activities
During the summer we provide ways for students to continue to connect with each other and our youth staff. Activities include lake days, Tasty Tuesdays where students meet up for lunch, and a rafting trip.
Youth Staff
D.T. House, Assistant Pastor to Youth & Families
Natalie Cook, Assistant Director
Chris Link, Assistant Director
Vivian Richmeier, Admin Assistant