Youth Ministry
Ministries
Grounded in Faith, Growing in God's Word Throughout the Week
At Bible Pres Youth Ministries, we’re passionate about helping young people grow in their faith, build lasting friendships, and live boldly for Christ. Through Bible-centered teaching, fun activities, and a supportive community, we aim to equip the next generation to know God’s Word, love Jesus, and serve others with joy.”
Sunday Youth Ministries
Children's Church
Every Sunday, 10:45 in the Church Basement
Children’s Church meets each Sunday morning during the Worship Service for children 3-6 years of age. The main objective is to begin the lifetime process of knowing, loving, and serving our beloved Savior. This is done through stories, music, crafts, and even games. Many helpers add to the class by showing love and care for each child. The theme for this year is, “We Are Wonderfully Made”.
Nursery Ministry
Every Sunday, 10:45 in the Church Basement
“We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.”
“Children are a gift from God, they are His reward.” ~ Psalm 127:3
Our Nursery ministry aim is to show Christ’s love to the youngest members of this congregation. We provide care for infants and toddlers to the age of three. The Nursery is staffed for the following: Sunday School, Sunday Morning and Evening Worship, Wednesday evening for AWANA and Bible Study/Prayer Meeting, all special services including Holy Week, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Vacation Bible School and Missions Conferences. We are thankful for each faithful nursery worker on our staff. If there is a need for further information, please contact MaryEllen Henry at 716-216-4292.
Other Youth Ministries
AWANA
Awana is a Bible-based program for children and youth which meets on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Children participate in Bible memory, games, singing and Bible lessons according to their grade level. Awana clubs include: Cubbies for 3 and 4-year-olds; Sparks for Kindergarten through second graders; Truth and Training for third through fifth graders; Trek for Middle school age and Journey for High school age. Awana is staffed with trained adults from Bible Presbyterian Church who love to train children in the truth of the Bible and help them to grow in their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
AWANA clubs include:
– Cubbies for 3 and 4-year-olds
– Sparks for K – 2nd graders
– Truth and Training for 3rd – 5th graders
– Trek for Middle school age
– Journey for High school age
For more information contact Letty Dahlquist at 773-7086 or markdahlquist@roadrunner.com .
Puppet's Ministry
Shhh. . .Do you hear it?
There’s a rhythmic tapping on the puppet door. “They’re here!” shouts one of the children. Mrs. Rice pushes open the door and she and the “kiddos” of Children’s Church are greeted by their puppet friends. Mr. Quimper and the puppet gang always bring the children a story based on God’s Word and a little treat before they head back to their classroom.
Monthly Puppet Show
Each month our puppet team performs a Bible-centered show for Children’s Church. The show is geared for that particular age level and written to complement the lesson taught that day.
VBS Puppets
The puppet ministry is also involved in our Vacation Bible School. Again, original scripts are written to complement the lesson taught in the classes each day.
Please pray for this unique ministry as we use our skills to present Christ and Christian living to young people.
Youth Group
During the summer sessions, the Trek and Journey groups combined to study Paul’s letter to the Colossians. A major theme of the studies is found in Chapter 2, where Paul exhorts us to continue to walk in Christ after the manner in which we have received Him – by faith. Students learned that the requirements of the “written code,” the law of God, were fulfilled in Christ, and that we are called to seek Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father. The class also looked at the benefits which believers enjoy as a result of Christ’s heavenly ministry on our behalf.
As the regular fall sessions began, Trek returned to regular AWANA curriculum studies. The Journey (High School) classes began a series on apologetics and worldview studies. The students have been considering the question, “Can humans be good apart from God?,” and have been learning about the essential elements of a worldview. Along the way, there was an “open forum” night during which everyone enjoyed pizza and other snacks as the class had the opportunity to consider topics of interest.
Girls’ Fellowship Group
