1701 19th St. • Parkersburg, WV 26101
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We believe that our youth and children should be part of our worship and have a place to grow in their faith that is being supported by their family and our faith community. We have acolytes, crucifers and lay readers that are often youth who assist with services.
Located on the first floor of the education building
For children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, we have a nursery available. It is staffed by nursery workers each Sunday from the beginning of the first service until the end of the late service. Whether it’s for the the whole service, just during the sermon, or simply to play during Sunday School time for the tiny ones, the nursery is a place for the littlest Lutheran around!
Each month throughout the school year First Lutheran has a event in which families are invited to gather and do a fun event or service project. Over the past few years we have enjoyed many different events including hayrides, pumpkin carving parties, spring sings, bowling bashes and roller skating. The group has had children and adults of all different ages participate and the hope is that parents would be as much a part of the event as their children.
9:30 am every Sunday
(classes meet upstairs in the education building unless noted)
2 & and 3-year-old Class (beside nursery): songs, crafts, and activities for our smaller Lutherans as they are introduced to growing in Christ.
PreK – 5th grade Lessons that go alongside the lectionary from the church text to teach our faith in various ways: crafts, stories, and more!
Grades 6-12 As Christians, we’re designed to be connected to God at all times to be “plugged in” to the source. In this five-week, DVD-based small group curriculum, Doug Fields takes on the challenge of getting students interested and excited about staying connected to God. Every student is going to blaze an incredible path in their life, and this series will show them how they can be “plugged in” every step of the way and the amazing difference it will make.
Commit to 5 weeks of seeing how your faith can connect with your friends and your church!
9:30 am every Sunday
(classes meet upstairs in the education building unless noted)
Our future starts now! Our children are an active part of our worship and faith community. There are many opportunities for all ages to be involved in life at First Lutheran Church!
What IS Youth Group?
Each Sunday at 5 pm, youth gather at the church to share in fellowship and activities that lend themselves to fun and community building. Picture scavenger hunts, cooking challenges, overnighters at the church and intense games of Spoons are just a few favorites!
SERVICE
Service to our community plays an important role in youth group at First Lutheran Church. Our youth eagerly participate in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine, a week long NYC mission trip to the Lower East Side and trips to a food kitchen in Charleston. There are numerous other events through the year- check back for more information!
BREAK IT DOWN NOW!
To serve our youth the best we can, we have events geared to different people throughout the month and year. We have family events for young and old alike. We also have specific activities for senior youth (grades 6-12) and junior youth (grades 3-12).
Camp Luther is a unique setting that fosters the development of young people for service to Christ and His church. It is literally a life-changing place, where spiritual, emotional, and physical growth have no limits. We encounter God through our worship, prayer, cabin devotions, music, crafts, recreation, and our special relationships with each other.
Camp Luther exists for only one week each year and always starts on the Sunday of Father’s day weekend. Youth and children that have completed third grade and up are invited to be apart of this amazing week each year. If you would like to learn more click on to the Camp Luther Website link which is down below this paragraph. If you want to sign up you can click on the Sign up link as well. First Lutheran sends a bus load full of youth each year to this camp and we do provide scholarships on an as-needed basis.
