Small groups of students of similar age meet every Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30. Scroll down to learn more and see what we are currently studying.
Large student gathering that takes place from 6 pm - 7:45 pm in room 300 every Sunday Night with food, worship, a message and games.
This is an intensive 12-week study that is led by student leaders who are passionate about making disciples. Meets mid-week. To get involved in a group contact Pastor Seth.
Larger activities that take place periodically such as Student Camp, Big Breakfast, The Mix. CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
We have LIFEgroups for students to connect in community with other students their age. At 9 am, there is a LIFEgroup for grades 6th - 12th. And at 10:30 am, for those who prefer a more intimate small group experience, there is a Middle School & High School LIFEgroup. At both hours, students first gather in room 300 for a ten-minute hang time with coffee & donuts, and then for what we call The Sunday share. We have had professional athletes, state champions, poets, and people from our church share how they are living out their faith. We offer both hours to better serve our families and to ensure everybody has the opportunity to b both in a LIFEgroup and in worship with their family every Sunday morning. Please enter the building at the East entrance or from the lobby. A Red banner will indicate the student entrance.
We utilize "Explore the Bible" curriculum on Sunday mornings because we want students to do just that - explore The Bible! Our LIFEgroup time is dynamic and purposeful in helping your student make their faith their own. This winter, we are studying the gospel of John. Each student who comes to LIFEgroup is equipped with a daily discipleship guide, and trained how to to use it. If your student faithfully attends LIFEGroup & Sunday Night Studentz from 6th - 12th grade, they will be able to say they have READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE BIBLE by the time they graduate! .
Dive into summer with us at Thrive and enjoy three crazy-fun nights for all student’s 6th - 12th grade. Students will learn how to thrive in their relationships and culminates with a dodgeball tournament to benefit St. Mary’s Home. Get your team of 5 together and register today. No registration fee! $500 Grand Prize to the winning team!
Registration is open! We have been doing CAMP WITH EXCELLENCE for over 10 years now and are SO EXCITED about our location at Eagle Eyrie in Lynchburg, VA.The mountains are stunning, and the amenities are even better. Students will grow spiritually, develop community, worship, and have a blast all while learning what it means to LEVEL UP and follow Jesus with their whole heart!
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Parents, if you would like to receive texts from our student pastor, Seth Peterson, please text the word PARENT to 757-742-5558. This will allow you to opt in to text messages about our student ministry.
Make sure you stay up to date with our monthly student ministry newsletter. To receive the newsletter, email: adtheis@firstnorfolk.org
All students are required to have a medical release form on file in order to attend any Student Ministry Event. The medical release form only needs to be filled out once every calendar year and will need to be notarized. The church has several notaries on staff if you need that assistance.
Seth Peterson, Minister to Families with Students: speterson@firstnorfolk.org Phone: 757-802-9517
Austin Theis, Ministry Associate: adtheis@firstnorfolk.org Phone: 757-802-9517