Vision Statement
MOVING students into a relationship with Jesus Christ, TEACHING them Jesus’ model of servant hood and REACHING their friends for Christ.

Mission Statement
Equipping Students to Serve “For the equipping of the saints, for the works of service, for the building up of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12 The ministry strategy of First United Methodist Student Ministry is to have a balanced approach to discipleship (Christian Education, Ministry, Evangelism/Missions, Worship, & Fellowship). It is believed that in achieving this balance we will properly equip our students for service in God’s kingdom. For more information please go to our Student Ministry website at www.fumfwc.com/firstyouth

Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World: This 32-week study will encourage you to open up to what God has to say through the Bible and to be guided into service in the world by studying Scripture.. Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm starting on Sept. 8th with orientation in Room 2101

Women’s Bible Study: Beth Moore’s “Esther – It’s Hard Being a Woman” Join us in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. This portion of God's Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. This year we will be offering this study at 2 different times. Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in the fellowship hall (Room. 2104) or Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the fellowship hall (Room 2104) – take your pick! Cost of the whole course is $20.00. Nursery will be provided for the Tuesday night class. Please call the church office if you need this provided for you.

First Place Class: A Bible study that focuses on healthy living! First Place is the weight-loss program that offers spiritual, mental, emotional and physical transformation. Achieve total wellness and a life that's balanced with fellowship, encouragement, accountability, prayer, and Bible study. God wants you to live happily and healthy and giving Christ first place in your life is the key to victory. Add your name to the growing list of success stories. Tuesday mornings @ 9:00-10:30 am in Room 3108

Financial Peace University: Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video-driven small group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before! This program is for you IF... Your credit cards ARE your emergency fund; You're intrigued by the word "plasectomy." You have to sell your house to put your kids through college; Stocks, bonds, and Mutual Funds are friends you haven't met yet. **Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm in Room 3105. Cost is $90.00.

Men’s Bible Study: This group meets on Tuesday evening and is open to men all of ages. They will meet at 6:30 pm in Room 3206 (upstairs in the new building) after Labor Day. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? In his most powerful book since What’s So Amazing About Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey probes the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—-the very heartbeat—-of your relationship with God: prayer. In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between you and the God of the universe. In practice however, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery.

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? explores the mysterious intersection where you and God meet and relate. Writing as a fellow pilgrim, Yancey explores the questions surrounding prayer that you may wonder about but not know how to express. Above all, Yancey shows you how to pray to a God who sees what lies ahead of you, knows what lies within you, and who invites you into an eternal partnership with Him—-through prayer. Meets on Sundays at 5:30 PM beginning on September 27.