Youth

We have an active youth group at Farmville Baptist Church. In addition to regular Sunday night meetings known as “No Holds Barred” they have the opportunity to participate in lock-ins, retreats, hiking and camping trips, and service projects.

Sunday Activities

On Sunday mornings we offer our youth an interactive and in-depth Sunday School class. They are currently studying complete books of the Bible. The youth also have opportunities to lead special youth services. They also participate in the sanctuary choir, bell choirs, and contemporary worship band. We also meet regularly as a youth group on Sunday evenings for No Holds Barred. This time is spent participating in Bible studies, going on outings (such as bowling and putt-putt), and playing games.

9:45 a.m………. Sunday School (all ages)
10:55 a.m…….. Preparation for Worship
11:00 a.m…….. Worship
6:00 p.m………. No Holds Barred

“No Holds Barred”

Every Sunday evening, if there is not a special event planned, the youth meet together for “No Holds Barred.” No Holds Barred is open to anyone who is in the 6th-12th grade. No Holds Barred is primarily a time set aside for the youth to participate in discipleship and Bible studies. Some of the topics we have discussed are Christian identity, Biblical truths, why we go to Church, and other religions. While spiritual growth is the focus of “No Holds Barred,” everyone needs to have a little fun.

Some Sunday evenings are spent bowling, playing putt-putt or ultimate Frisbee at a near by park. Sometimes the youth stay at the church and play games. One particular favorite is capture the flag with Nerf guns.

Local Missions

Throughout the year Farmville Baptist’s youth have the opportunity to participate in local missions. Some of the local mission organizations our youth serve are FACES (our local food pantry), Meals on Wheels, and Habitat for Humanity. Some of the upcoming opportunities for the youth to serve will be on a set Saturday to distribute food at FACES and to work on the construction of the new Habitat house here in Farmville.

Youth Camp

Each year the youth of Farmville Baptist Church attend Passport Camp at Wingate University in North Carolina. This is a discipleship-focused camp that gives youth the opportunity to experience modern worship, Bible study, missions, faith study choices, and, of course, fun during free time.  You can also find out more about PASSways on their website just click the following link: PASSways Camp.

Julie Gaines, Youth Intern

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I’m Julie Gaines, and I’m a senior at Longwood University and will be finishing up degrees in Liberal Studies (Elementary and Middle School Education) and Music Education in May 2010.  I’m really excited to work with the youth and be a part of Farmville Baptist’s Youth Group!  I grew up in Charlottesville and was in Michael’s youth group when he was at University Baptist!  I enjoy spending time with people, seeing God in the little things, swimming, music and finding the big picture. I’m a sucker for a good chick flick or anything that makes me think. I love the quote from the movie American Beauty: “It’s a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you’ve forgotten about.”