Confirmation

Onward Bound Make Up Sessions

In case you missed the Wednesday Night Onward Bound Lessons - here's a second chance! JJ Mannschreck will lead the lessons of the previous weeks for those who missed the Wednesday night meeting.

Location: 
Room 218
Date: 
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 10:00am

Confirmation

We feel it is important for young people to work on developing their faith in such a way that it will become a solid resource for coping with the challenges and triumphs of life. The goal of our Junior High Ministry is to build these resources and, in the process, make Disciples for Christ.

There are many ways that the Church community teaches its members how to be disciples. Students are invited each week to explore the Bible, discuss theological topics, and apply components of faith to their daily lives. Seventh graders explore an overview of the Bible through a curriculum called "Echo the Story" while eighth graders explore theological topics and Methodist tradition through a curriculum called "Collaborate."

Students are required to volunteer within different areas of the church community in order to form a more complete understanding of what it means to be a part of an active and vibrant faith community.

Onward Bound

Onward Bound begins with our student-parent meeting and registration Wednesday, September 12th @ 6:30PM in the Chapel. 

We meet the following dates starting in the Youth Room from 6:30-8PM.

Location: 
Chapel
Open Door
Date: 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 6:30pm

Many Hands Blessing the Future

April 27, 2012 - 4:01pm

This Sunday will be rich with celebrations! At the 9:30 worship hour, we will welcome new members into our congregation, and at the 11:00 service, we will share in the Confirmation of 31 young people into the Christian faith.

One of the elements in the Confirmation service is the "laying on of hands" for each confirmand, while a prayer for God's continued shaping of their lives is spoken. Laying on of hands occurs in the Bible, and is a symbol of blessing; of accepting to God's call upon the person's life; and of the giving of the Holy Spirit.

8th Grade Confirmation Sunday

This Sunday we recognize our 8th grade students who have gone through the Onward Bound program and have made the committment to become members of this First United Methodist Church. Please join us in worship at 11:00 to support this important step in their lives.

Sunday School for 1st through 6th grade is cancelled at 11:00 as we encourage those children to come to worship and experience the 8th Grade Confirmation service.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 11:00am

8th Grade Confirmation Lock-In

There will be a Confirmation lock-In for all 8th graders expecting to be confirmed this year. The Lock-In will be on Saturday night and will range from thoughtful reflection on the confirmation process - to silly games and fun activities. Confirmation is one of the most important steps in your spiritual journey - come join the fun!

Location: 
DGFUMC OPEN DOOR
Date: 
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 8:00pm

Special Bibles for 8th Grade Confirmation Students

March 3, 2012 - 9:04am

The Onward Bound leaders would like to invite people in the church to purchase a teen study Bible for an 8th grade student, to be presented to the student on Confirmation Sunday, April 29. The cost of each Bible will be about $20. If you are interested in providing a Bible for a student, that can help them continue to grow in the faith in the years ahead, please leave word for Pastor Greta in the church office.

Onward Bound and All Choirs

January 6, 2012 - 3:57pm

Will be beginning again January 11th, 2012. Meetings and practices will be held at their regular times. See the Family Fellowship page for more details.

News Magazines

January 6, 2012 - 3:55pm

News magazines (ie. Time, Newsweek,etc.) are needed for Onward Bound. Please bring any donations to the church office.

Onward Bound Volunteer Opportunity

August 21, 2011 - 9:51pm

Would you like to become involved in a vital part of our church community? Want to get to know Junior High Kids (your own or other people’s)? Would you like to know what our Confirmation program is all about? Here’s how you can get involved with ourt ransitioning children: Teach! Teaching Confirmation has never been so easy, fun and meaningful all at the same time.

The confirmation program is a rotation model which means that, if you sign up to teach a lesson, you would only have to prepare once and then teach the same lesson for three weeks. Please contact Nick Nicholas if you would like to find out more information or to sign up to be a teacher. We have scheduled a teacher training session on September 8 at 7pm.

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