Think of our student ministry as a process instead of a program.  The process takes time, patience, and an environment that encourages students to grow deeper.  Below are current ways FCC makes this happen. 

Wednesday Night Youth Groups (6:00-8:00pm) 

Our large-group meeting is designed to have a friendly, fun, challenging, and exciting atmosphere.  Youth meetings are filled with fun, music, teaching, and group discussion that is designed to move students to grow deeper.

These meetings are held in relationship with the schedule of West Central School Corp.  There are no youth meetings during school breaks, the day before a break begins, or when school has been cancelled. 

Sunday School (9:30 – 10:15 a.m.) 

Sunday School is designed to share Biblical knowledge with students.  Studies will vary between a verse by verse study of the Scriptures or a topical study on what the Bible teaches.  This teaching time is done before the worship gathering on Sunday mornings. 

Fun Nights (once a month) 

Fun Nights are designed to be light on the teaching and heavy on doing fun thing as a Sr. High group.  Activities vary from month to month.  We believe that as young people laugh together, they will be more willing to grow deeper together. 

5^th Quarters (dates & times vary) 5^th Quarters are held after all West Central home football games during the regular season.  FCC’s Fellowship Hall is used as a lounge and game room for students to play ping pong, fosse ball, air hockey, video games, cards, board games, watch TV, or simply talk with their friends.  This event are limited to the 8^th – 12^th grades.

Weekend Retreats  We take at least one weekend out of the year to attend a retreat.  The Sr. High attends the Indiana Christian Youth Convention (ICYC) and the Jr. High attends CIY's Believe Jr. High Convention.  These weekend retreats are great for growing in faith and connecting with youth Christians.  Visit  www.ciy.com/believe/ or www.icyc.org for more info.

Thirty Hour Famine (held in Feb. or April)  The 30hr Famine is a fundraising effort by youth groups across the nation to raise money to feed hungry childrenall over the globe.  Students raise money from family and friends then attend a lock-in held at the church.  Students are encouraged to fast (not eat any thing) for 30 hours and gain a new appreciation for being truly blessed.   Visit www.30hourfamine.org for more info. 

Summer Events  Summers are about fun and unique experiences. FCC Student Ministry offers both.   These events include…

• Vacation Bible School – This program is for students in grades K-6.  Many Jr. & Sr. High students help.  This is a great week of Bible teaching and a ton of fun.

• Mission Trips  – FCC is a big supporter of global missions.  We support ministries from all over the word.  We also offer short term mission trips.  Previous mission trips include a week of camp for Native American   kids in Arizona and Hurricane Katrina relief teams. 

• Camp – Many students spend a week at Rainbow Christian camp in Converse, IN.   FCC believes that camp is very important and is willing to pay 75% of the registration fee for any student that desires to attend.  Visit www.rainbowcamp.org for more info. 

• CIY Summer Conference –  This event is packed with engaging workshops, powerful preaching, and inspiring worship.  FCC believes that CIY is very important and is willing to pay 75% of the registration fee for any student that desires to attend.  Visit www.ciy.com/summerconference for more info.

• Other Great Stuff – Students will have several opportunities to participate in other fun actives such as putt-putt golf, cook outs, pool parties, Sr. High camp out, and Jr. High Lock In. The activities vary from summer to summer.

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