Youth Ministries
At First Baptist Church of Calvert County we know the importance of imparting the principles and doctrines of God's Word to the next generation. Not only do we want to supply solid Biblical principles and truths to our young people, but we also want to teach them how to make application in their own lives. First Baptist has several programs set up to accomplish this goal.
Our programs:
Wednesday Nights
Our junior and senior high participate in "24/7," a curriculem published by AWANA. This intensive program immerses teens in God's Word through reading and memorization. Each Wednesday, the teens report to their group leaders to recite verses they've memorized and lessons they've completed the previous week. Prizes and activities can be earned by particpating and completing the program. Book time is followed each night by games in the gym and a Bible challenge.
Sunday School
In Sunday School the teens are taught Bible lessons in a classroom setting. The principles they learn here provide a solid foundation to help them live a godly life in a sinful world. Our goal is for the teenagers to not merely grow in Bible head knowledge, but more importantly in their relationship with the Lord.
Social Activities
First Baptist has organized activities for the teens on a regular basis. These activities include open gym nights, lock-ins, shopping trips, sports activities, amusement park trips, and more. Through these get-togethers the young people are able to form lasting relationships with other Christians.
Ministry Opportunities
First Baptist frequently takes adults and youth on mission trips to aid a missionary in a project and to evangelize the surrounding area. Most recently the church sent a group to Ecuador in January, 2009 . The team helped with construction on a church, but more importantly, hundreds of people made professions of faith as a result ot their evangelism.
Here at home, the teens have opportunities to practice outreach in the community through teen visitation. About once a month they canvass local neighborhoods and parks, distributing literature about the church and upcoming events.
Summer Camp and Youth Conferences
Every year we take a group of our kids to The Wilds for a time of spiritual renewal. We also hold an annual Youth Rally, as well as attend the LIT (Leadership In Training) Conference at Anchor Baptist Church in Millersville, MD.
