Our mission.
The mission of the Harbor (the youth ministry of FPCOS) is to develop a community of students growing in discipleship of Jesus Christ through unconditional love, in relationship with one another and the church and in service to others, equipped to serve in the world.
FPCOS YOUTH
Our students face a number of challenges in today’s culture that is continually trying to redefine who we are and what our purpose is. As our culture continues to become more secular, it is easy for our students to begin to drift spiritually and become apathetic to Jesus. Our world is successfully shaping what students experience and believe concerning friendships, relationships, academics, sports, extra-curricular activities, and social media, among other things.
We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ speaks compellingly and beautifully into each of these. The purpose of youth ministry, then, is to bring the gospel to bear in the lives of our students. This happens most dynamically through relational ministry that is people-oriented, not program-oriented. The church seeks to disciple and train up our students through regular, intentional contact that is rooted in the truth of the transformative gospel of Jesus Christ. We also recognize that the most effective discipleship starts with parents and is then further supplemented by the church.
FAITH FOUNDATIONS
Sundays | Jan 12 – May 18 (we will not meet on April 20 or May 4) | 10:00-10:45 AM | Harbor House
Our youth Sunday School classes will meet in the Harbor House from 10:00-10:45 AM. There are classes for both middle school (7th and 8th grade students) and high school (9th-12th grade students). These classes will meet on most Sundays. For more info, contact Micah Lewis.
YOUTH GROUP
Our Sunday night Youth Group is for both middle and high school students and meets from 5:30-7:30 PM. Dinner will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. After dinner, our students gather in the Harbor House for a time of worship led by our youth praise band. Middle school and high school students split up for a time of teaching. The high school students will be taught by Pastor Scott and our middle school students will be taught by our youth ministry leadership team. After the lesson, there is a time for fun, games, and hanging out. For more info, contact Scott Castleman.
SMALL GROUPS
HIGH SCHOOL PRAYER BREAKFAST
The high school Prayer Breakfast provides an opportunity for our 9th-12th grade students to fellowship, eat together, hear a brief Bible-centered devotional, and spend some time in prayer with and for one another. For Spring 2025, Lesley and Barry Mullins will host the breakfast at their house from 7:15-8:05 AM. For students who don’t drive, they can get a ride to school with students who do. For more info and address, contact Lesley Mullins.