317 Youth


WHAT IS "317" ?

"317" is our youth ministry designed for all students grades 6th - 12th. The term "317" comes from Colossians 3:17, "Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Our purpose at First Presbyterian Church is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a non-threatening and relevant way to all students, and to biblically equip them with the tools necessary to live out their faith in Christ.

317 is a new ministry in the church resulting from the influx of younger families joining PFC within the past few years. We would love for you to join us and see what God is doing in this ministry.

CONTACT US: Email us by clicking here. Or call 903-675-3530 for more information.

"316" and "317"
NEWS

Jason Hoffman, Youth Director
Happenings

"316" and "317"
NEWS

Jason Hoffman, Youth Director

"Good Bye"

By Paul Sparkman

Familiar faces tell me the news.
Familiar people, they watch you go
into the ground.
But I wasn't there, no I wasn't there.
But I was right beside you when you
took your last breath.

I wasn't ready to say good bye, no.
I wasn't ready to say good bye.

Your familiar smile is only a memory,
And the times that we shared have
been locked in my mind forever.

I wasn't ready to say good bye, no,
I wasn't ready to say good bye.

So I look up at the sky and I realize you're gone, but in a weird kind of way,
I'm rejoicing because you finally got to touch the face, the face of God.

Still I wasn't ready to say good bye, no.I wasn't ready to say good bye,
good bye, good bye.

Paul Sparkman, pictured above right playing his guitar, wrote the song "Good Bye". He sang this song on Youth Sunday, and many were touched by his gift. In response to requests from our congregation, we have printed the lyrics to his music.

Paul will be 18 on December 28. His hobbies are music, hunting, and long walks on the beach (just kidding!). Paul has a passion for Young Life and is an inspiration to all who know him.

God bless you, Paul, as you serve Him by serving others.

Upcoming Events!

Youth Ski Trip

Monarch, Colorado
December 27-31, 2006

SHY-C

Senior High Youth Connection
January 26-28, 2007
This is the biggest Presbyterian youth event of the year for Grace Presbytery. We will have over 800 students and adult sponsors on the campus of Austin College for a time of music, games, seminars (relevant to youth), dramas, youth speakers, worship, and a great small group time.
It is a great weekend, and we encourage all High School students to go, as well as invite their friends to come.
The cost for the trip is $77 which includes hotel,
transportation, lunch and dinner on Saturday,
and registration.

Interesting in going?

Please contact Jason at 903-675-3530.

SHYC 2007 January 26-28 for all High School Students

Parents--please contact Jason if your child is planning on going
to Youth Quake. The cost is $90. Friends are highly encouraged to come! Deadline for Youth Quake registration is Wednesday,