The purpose of Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Downers Grove is to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ through:

• Exploring God's Word
• Developing friendships
• Sharing our faith
• Honoring Him through service

Outlet

Outlet is our junior high youth group. This time generally consists of worship, Bible study,
and games. Outlet meets every Sunday from 6-8 pm in the youth room.

Small Group

Our junior high small group is designed as an opportunity to become more involved in personal Bible study. If you are in junior high, and interested in daily study of the Bible, this is for you. We meet during the Sunday School hour (11:00-12:00) in the youth room.

For more information contact Pastor Bob.

Senior High

Our senior high youth group meets on Sunday nights from 7-9 pm in the youth room. This is an opportunity for fellowship, worship, Bible study and games. All high school students are welcome to join us.

Confirmation

Confirmation, for freshmen, meets every Sunday during the Sunday School hour (11:00-12:00).

For more information contact Pastor Bob.

Fall Retreat

Every fall (over Columbus Day weekend) we go on a retreat. This retreat is open to all youth in junior and senior high. Invite your friends to come along.

Saugatuck

Twice a year we go on retreat to the Presbyterian Camp in Saugatuck, Michigan. In January (over Martin Luther King Day weekend), we go for our winter retreat. And the second full week of August we have our family camp.

30-Hour Famine

In February we participate in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine to help stop hunger around the world. Along with the 30-Hour fast, we participate in prayer, Bible study, and service projects.

For more information contact Pastor Bob.

Prayer

We believe prayer support is one of the most important ways our adults can support our youth ministry. There are two ways for adult to become involved in praying for our youth.
• Join with other adults in praying for the youth on Sunday nights from 7-9 pm.
• Adopt a youth and pray for him/her every day.

Senior High

Help out on Sunday nights with senior high. We need adults with a Love for the Lord and a Love for youth to help facilitate discussion groups and just hang out with kids.

Special Events

Help plan or chaperone special events like the 30-Hour Famine, New Years Eve party or other outreach events held throughout the year.

Small Groups
Help facilitate a small group of junior or senior highers.

If God is leading you to help out in any of these ways, please contact Pastor Bob.