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Parents: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it, Prov. 22:6.  Here at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, NJ, we are committed to excellence and integrity in Youth Ministry.  I hope you find this collection of resources useful and don't hesitate to contact us with your questions, concerns, and suggestions.

In Him, David LaTorre, Directory of Youth Ministies.

 

What is Going On?     

 

Presently the Youth Fellowship (6th-12th Grade) meet on Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday evenings, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (this includes time for dinner - bring $3). Spark (K-5th Grade) meets Mondays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm.

Current Events     
  • More on the | youth calendar | youth flyer | adult small groups | bulletin
  • Read Tom's Pastor's Corner - It's all about LOGOS more

  • Vacation Bible School is July 14 thru 18 more

  • NEW YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY EVENINGS – ANNEX 5:00-8:00 P.M.
    All youth from middle school to young adult, come join us on Sunday nights for a new youth program.  We kicked it off last week playing laser tag and will have more activities in the near future!  This week we will meet in the Annex from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for games, music, dinner, and studies.  This is not limited to our church, so bring your friends!  If you have any questions, contact Bruce Piper or Bob Johnson.   (Parents please note that there will be an offering for dinner each week.  We are asking each youth to bring $3 to cover the cost of each meal.  If this is not possible, please still send your youth anyway.  Thank you!)
Links & Such     
Names, Emails, & Numbers     
  • David LaTorre, Youth Minister, email or 973-729-6197 x 12
  • Julia Sanford, Youth Ministries, email or 973-729-6197 x 31
  • Tippy, Administration, email or 973-729-6197 x 32
  • Geoff & Susane Bysshe, Directors of Sunday School, email
  • Sandy Poots, Blessed Beginnings Preschool, email or 973 726 7513
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More About Youth Ministries     
  • About Youth Ministries and Activities
  • About our Sunday School Program
  • Youth Music/Media Ministries: Open to all passionate students who are interested in working in the areas of Media or Music ministry.  The students plan, practice and execute the music and the media needs for the PYRO [youth service] and for Sunday night fellowship.  We come together on Thursday nights from 5-8pm for prayer, Bible study and practice.  If you are interested in joining this ministry or finding out more about it contact us at youth@fpcsparta.org . 
  • Our Confirmation Program (future)
  • Physical Resources & Programs: The Sunday morning youth service is in the main hall [Pherson Hall] from 9:40-11:00am every Sunday.  We have worship lead by Water's Edge, a time for sharing and a Biblical message.  Sunday evening fellowship is in the Annex which is located behind the Flower Box.  Jr. High meets from 5:00-6:30pm and Sr. High from 6:30-8:00pm every Sunday evening.  We have worship, a message and time for fellowship and games.  There are many other opportunities for Bible study and fellowship and you can find out where these meet by checking out the calendar. For the Younger crowd [K-5th grade] we offer two Sunday School sessions, one at 8:30am and one at 9:40 am every Sunday morning.  We also have Spark, our K-5th fellowship which meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in Pherson hall.  We meet from 5:00-6:30 for snack, craft, games and a message.  As with all activities, if you have any questions feel free to call us for more info.
  • Typical Annual Activities K-5: Sunday school is offered during the school year.  Spark on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5:00-6:30pm.  In the summer we offer a fun filled week of VBS.
  • Typical Annual Activities Jr.&Sr. Hi: Regular youth service, PYRO every Sunday at 9:40am in Pherson Hall.  Youth fellowship, Jr. High 5:00-6:30pm and Sr. High 6:30-8:00 every Sunday in the annex.  There are a number of bible study available throughout the entire year.  We also offer outreach opportunities at House of Mercy Mission, Brookside Terrace, and other servant evangelism outreaches.  We attend many concerts throughout the year as well as fellowship with other church bodies.  Our girls are involved in planning and executing a large outreach in the fall to minister to girls who are in many government agencies.  During the summer we have a full calendar of Bible studies, outings, concerts, camps and we send a group to Brazil to minister.
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