CHILDREN & YOUTH
"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."
CHILDREN
WE OFFER MULTIPLE CHILDRENS CLASSES
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 AM
Start your child's morning with Bible lessons and crafts to set the tone of the day with Morning Worship and Koinonia Kids to follow.
Classes include: Toddlers - 2nd Grade & 3rd -6th Grade
KOINONIA KIDS - During Sunday Morning Worship
Koinonia Kids is held every Sunday during our Pastor's sermon. Koinoina Kids is a phrase First Church likes to use for our Children's Church. The definition of koinonia is "Christian fellowship or communion, with God or, more commonly, with fellow Christians". During Koinonia Kids, your children are taught sound Biblical priciples through lessons, crafts and games!
Classes include: Toddlers, 4 years old - 2nd Grade, 3rd - 6the Grade
(NUSERY is available and staffed every Sunday)
KIDS TIME - Wedensday’s at 7 PM during the School Year
The purpose of Kids Time is to share the love of Jesus with every child that comes thru the doors of the classroom and to equip them with the tools they need to become a disciple of Christ. Each night the children learn what it means to be a Christian through Bible lessons, activities and crafts. Some events throughout the year include a Fall Kick Off and Vacation Bible School in the summer.
Classes include: Toddlers, K-3rd Grade & 4th-6th Grade
YOUTH
FCOG YOUTH GROUP
Ministering to this generation of teens as they are apart of the present church and future leaders of the church to come. Helping young hearts build firm foundations with Christ as their cornerstone is our main goal.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 AM
7th - 12 Grade
Begin the day with the word of God in a laid back family setting. Using everday life experiences to teach the Gospel message is our focus.
YOUTH GROUP - Wednesday’s at 7 PM during the School Year
7th - 12 th Grade
Join the teens of the church each Wednesday as they come togher to learn more about the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Prayer, Teaching and Fellowship are our focus!
Some events that we attend throughout the year: Whitehall Winter Blast, Whitehall Summer Camp, Thirst Youth Convention, International Youth Convention, Group Mission Projects
Don’t have a ride to church?
If a teen or child would like to attend Wednesday Night Classes but their parent or guardian is not able to transport them to the church we have a van ministry Wednesday evenings that is able to pick up your child and drop them off back home after class is over. Van pickup is available for New Bethlehem, PA area students.