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
5:00 p.m………. Worship Band
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. It is led by our associate pastor Amanda Johnston. 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.
Events
Throughout the year the youth have the opportunity to participate in various events such as ice skating, Christian concerts, and lock ins.
Up-Coming Youth Events:
Retreats
This year the youth will have two opportunities for retreats through the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV.) In the Fall the BGAV hosts Junior High weekend for 6th-8th graders at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center in Lynchburg, VA. In the Spring the BGAV and Eagle Eyrie host senior high weekend for 9th -12th graders.
Junior High Weekend has been set for Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12. The cost of the trip will be determined by how many participants we have. This includes lodging and four meals. Registration for this event is currently open and will close on Friday, September 12. Details about the retreat can be found on the BGAV link.Please contact Amanda Johnston to register for this retreat.
Amanda’s Contact Info: cell- 607-0082; home-767-4364; e-mail: amanda (at) farmvillebaptist (dot) org
MISSIONS
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. Check the calendar, newsletter, Sunday’s bulletin, as well as this website for information about these upcoming service opportunities.
PASSways Youth Camp
Each year the youth of Farmville Baptist Church attend the non-denominational youth camp PASSways 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. Click here to read about the youth’s experience at PASSways this year. You can also find out more about PASSways on their website just click the following link: PASSways Camp.
Registration for PASSways ‘09 will begin in October and close November 1 so keep your eyes on the calendar for more details!
