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Ministry Information
MISSION STATEMENT
First English Lutheran Church aka FELC Youth Ministries provides an opportunity for youth to come to know the Lord Jesus Christ in a welcoming environment. All youth are accepted and encouraged to live Faithful, Exciting Lives in their faith through worship, Bible study and prayer, while building relationships in a caring Christian community.
GOALS
  • Promote and provide Christ-centered worship
  • Nurture individual relationships with youth to encourage spiritual growth
  • Build relationships among youth, parents, and church members
  • Support adult volunteers in promoting and teaching evangelism to youth
  • Teach and equip youth in ways of serving God and growing in their faith
  • Assist youth in honoring God in their lives by serving others
  • Equip youth with knowledge and resources to enable them to discuss their faith with peers outside of church/youth events
  • Provide youth with opportunities for fellowship and community building
  • Provide and nurture a caring, open atmosphere for youth activities and promote acceptance of all youth among their peers
  • Provide youth with opportunities and leadership in service of others

MINISTRY FOCUS/PURPOSE
Our purpose in ministry is to help raise up future leaders and role models who can clearly articulate their faith in any field or career they chose as an adult. Areas in which ministry focuses on for both middle and high school are:
EVANGELISM- Acts 1-8
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
FELLOWSHIP- Ephesians 2:19
To receive, nurture, hold accountable and encourage each other
DISCIPLESHIP- Hebrews 6:1-3
To strengthen young believers in their journey to be like Christ
MINISTRY- Ephesians 2:10
To use our God-given gifts to meet needs of others with love
WORSHIP- Romans 12:1
To celebrate God's presence and honor Him in our lifestyles