Who: 9th – 12th grade

When: July 19th

Where? FBCO Volleyball Courts

Time: 9:00 pm – midnight

Bring your favorite snacks and drinks and come hangout and play some volleyball.  You may bring a friend or two along with you. We will have several courts setup and lighted courts.

Who: 6th – 8th grade

When: July 19th

Where? FBCO Volleyball Courts

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Bring your favorite snacks and drinks and come hangout and play some volleyball.  You may bring a friend or two along with you. We will have several courts setup and lighted courts.

Who: Students 6th – 12th grade

When: June 7th

Where: Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton, IL

Cost: $25

Details: swimming, tubing, lazy river, slides and games.

These events include:

Summer Camp

Branson Mission Trip

Fat Thursday (Fun day events)

Project Connect Summer Edition/Wacky Wednesdays

Where: Youth Loft

When: May 20th @ 2:00 pm

When: May 30th

Cost: $10

Times: We will leave church at 6:15 and will arrive back at church at 8:15

When: July 22nd – 27th

Where: Branson, MO

Cost: $190

In the evening we will run a VBS with assistance from Mount Zion Baptist Church at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Ozark, Mo.  We will use the SonRise National Park Material that our church is using for our own VBS this summer.  We will be in charge of Recreation, Crafts, Bible Study, and Music.

Every morning our group will head over to The Crisis Center of Taney County, INC.  It is a women’s crisis center.  The facilities are fairly old and in need of work.  Every group that is working with the Tri-Country Baptist Association this summer will work at the Crisis Center.  Yard work, painting, organizing pantries and closets, building shelves, etc. the list goes on.  As the summer goes on we will have a better idea of the work we will be able to do based on what previous groups have already accomplished.

***Contact Kurt Helmer with questions or for more information***

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When: Wednesday, May 9th

Where: Youth Loft

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

What: A night to recognize the Seniors and their investment to the Student Ministry and celebrate their achievement of graduating from high school.

Where: New Orleans, LA

Cost: $150 per person (includes meals, lodging, t-shirt, recreation, transportation, speaker and band)

*Cost will be $175 as of June 3rd if a $50 non-refundable deposit is not turned in by then.

Speaker: Eric Darst (Listen to him)

Band: Matt Swaringim Band (www.mattswaringim.com)

Theme: RUSH WEEK in the Bayou

Verse: Mark 12:30-21, “AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’ The second is this, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Details:

A summer camp experience with the mix of missions throughout the day in the city of New Orleans. We will be staying a local church for lodging. FBCO will be doing camp alongside of Balwin Baptist Church, Journey-Tower Grove, Willot Road Community Church and First Baptist Church-Lake St. Louis. Specific mission projects and recreation team colors will be released the week before we leave so students have time to pack accordingly.

Note: Due to space limitation we have 45 spots for middle school students, 60 for high school students and 15 adult spots. A non-refundable deposit of $50 holds your students spot for camp. Also, each student will need to have a medical release form on file in order to participate in Summer Camp.

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When: July 7 – 13

Where: Matamoros, Mexico

What: This is a mission trip designed for students to do eye glass ministry by reaching local communities with a practical need.  Through this ministry we can reach hundreds of Mexican people and be able to share the love of Jesus with them and provide assistance to them all while connecting them to a local church.

Mandatory culture training is required to attend this trip.  Details coming soon.

Who: High School students and adults.

Cost: $400 + traveling meals on the way there and back

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Why: The Bible has the effect of making our gaze on Jesus steadier and clearer. “The Lord revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the Lord.”-1 Samuel 3:21 Also, it is a tool to daily triumph over sin. “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word…I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:9-11 Other reasons include comfort and counsel for people you love and communicating the Gospel to Unbelievers.

• January
  • 1-Philippians 1:21
  • 8-Galatians 1:10
  • 15- Proverbs 3:5-6
  • 22-Galatians 2:20
  • 29-1 Timothy 4:12

• February
  • 5- Jeremiah 17:9
  • 12- Philippians 4:13
  • 19- James 1:22
  • 26- Romans 8:38-39

• March
  • 4- Romans 5:8
  • 11- Romans 5:9
  • 18- John 15:16
  • 25- Ephesians 2:8-9

• April
  • 1- Romans 3:10
  • 8- Mark 8:36
  • 15- Romans 14:12
  • 22- Romans 6:23
  • 29- John 3:17

• May
  • 6- John 14:6
  • 13- Mark 10:45
  • 20- Isaiah 1:18
  • 27- 1 Corinthians 9:22

• June
  • 3- Romans 10:9-10
  • 10- Mark 16:16
  • 17- Jeremiah 29:11
  • 24- Matthew 28:19-20
• July
  • 1- Hebrews 4:12
  • 8- James 1:5-6
  • 15- 1 John 5:14
  • 22- Philippians 1:6
  • 29- Joshua 1:9
• August
  • 5- Proverbs 9:10
  • 12- Matthew 10:16
  • 19- Matthew 7:13-14
  • 26- Ecclesiastes 4:12

• September
  • 2 Matthew 7:21
  • 9- John 14:12
  • 16- James 2:14
  • 23- John 3:3
  • 30- Philippians 2:5

• October
  • 7- Isaiah 29:13
  • 14- Matthew 10:45
  • 21- Deuteronomy 6:5
  • 28- 2 Timothy 2:2

• November
  • 4- Luke 9:23
  • 11- Luke 9:24
  • 18- Psalm 1:1
  • 25- 2 Corinthians 5:17

• December
  • 2- Psalms 119:105
  • 9- James 4:7
  • 16- 1 John 3:16
  • 23- James 1:9
  • 30- 2 Timothy 1:7

You are the light of the world…Matthew 5:14

What:

IGNITE is an opportunity for students to use their talents and abilities through film, drama and tech ministry. If you are interested in joining this ministry please read through the IGNITE packet and turn it into Student Ministry staff. *If you have not turned in a packet and are still interested in joining this then come Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Youth Loft and we will direct you where you need to be.

Film Ministry

The purpose of the Student Film Ministry is to make funny and serious promotional, sermon starter and event videos.  Not only will you film, but will learn how to edit video using various techniques and learning different programs. The ministry welcomes any interested person in 6-12 grade, regardless of his or her level of experience with a video camera.

Leader: Conner Patterson

Drama Ministry

The purpose of the Student Drama Ministry is to portray Christian themes and Bible stories on stage in a spiritual, realistic, and professional manner. Productions may range from humorous skits and sermon stingers to dinner theatre or assisting church-wide full length plays and musicals. The ministry welcomes any interested person in 6-12 grade, regardless of his or her level of experience, from the novice to the season thespian, whether onstage or behind the scenes.

Leader: Chris Layer

Tech Ministry

The purpose of the Student Tech Ministry is to assist in taking an active role in helping with sound, video and lighting regularly for Wednesday night worship services, events and other special needs.  The ministry welcomes any interested person in 6-12 grade, regardless of his or her level of experience with a video camera.

Leader: Conner Patterson

Note:

It is a privilege to serve in a lead capacity and should be taken seriously at all times. You need to fill out an IGNITE PACKET

Contact: Jonathan Downs or Connor Patterson for further information.

When: From 5:30pm-6:15pm in C300.

Who: Students 7-12 grade

MSU Purpose:

Students will grow deeper in their personal walk with Christ as they learn and live out what it means to serve others and minister, living their life on God’s mission. They will support the ongoing ministry to youth at First Baptist Church by building relationships with youth, modeling a Christ like lifestyle and attitude for our youth, assisting and leading ministry events that reinforce FBCO youth priorities, and becoming activity involved in the life of First Baptist Church. The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also- 2 Timothy 2:2

More Details: Download MSU Application *If you have not turned in a packet and are still interested in joining this then come Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Youth Loft and we will direct you where you need to be.

Learn what it means to be a student following hard after Christ in our culture!

What Is This?

Middle School and High School students will meet at separate homes with a  family group (man and woman leader), for a time of accountability, prayer and the study of God’s Word. Groups will be co-ed and each home will have time in the beginning for snacks and fellowship. Middle School students will be going through a study called SWITCH and is about understanding what it means to live a Christian Life and make the switch to follow God’s Way and not the World’s Way. High School students will be going through FORGOTTEN GOD and is about reversing our neglect of the HOLY SPIRIT. We talk about God the Father and Jesus Christ, but what about the 3rd part of the Trinity, the Spirit?

Who: Middle School students (6th-8th grade) and High School students (9th-12th grade)

Time: Thursday’s from 6:30pm-8:00pm beginning February 2nd

Meeting Locations: Middle School will be at Kyle & Kate Maasen’s home. High School will be at Darwin & Mary Zimmerman’s home.

What to bring: Bible, Pen and Followers Guide (will be provided to students on the first night).

Middle School:

Week 1 — God

Week 2 — You

Week 3 — Community

Week 4 — Others

Week 5 — Poser

Week 6 — Poser (2)

Week 7 — Fully Devoted

High School:

Week 1 — I’ve Got Jesus.  Why Do I Need the Spirit?

Week 2 — What Are You Afraid Of?

Week 3 — Theology of the Holy Spirit 101

Week 4 — Why Do You Want Him?

Week 5 — A Real Relationship

Week 6 — Forget About His Will for Your Life!

Week 7 — Supernatural Church