These gatherings (besides Sunday School) occur Sept. - May.

• Sunday Night Youth Handbells & Choir, Youth Supper, Youth Group, 4:00 - 7:30 PM @ FBCSP
• Sunday School, Sundays @ 9:45 AM
• Weekly Bible Study Groups: See the weekly small group bible studies tab!

Youth gather on Sunday mornings and Sunday nights for Bible study and fellowship. Many other special events are scheduled throughout the year, which include outreach projects, retreats and Youth "Crazy Nights". One of the highlights of the year is the annual summer mission trip, which usually takes the youth out-of-state.

The weekly schedule during the school year (Sept. - May) is as follows, but please check the calendar of events on the home page to confirm. We always welcome visitors - even if you're a member of another church, you're welcome to join us when you can!

Sundays:

• 8:45 a.m. - Worship
• 9:45 a.m. - Youth Bible Study
• 11:00 a.m. - Worship
• 4:00 p.m. - JuBELLation Handbell Rehearsal (grades 6-12)
• 5:00 p.m. - Youth Choir ("One Voice") 9th - 12th Grades
• 5:00 p.m. - Youth Bible Study - 6th-8th Grades
• 6:00 p.m. - Youth Supper: Free-of-charge, this meal features youth favorites such as tacos, pizza, burgers, roast beef and chicken sandwiches, etc.
• 6:30 p.m. - Youth Choir ("One Voice") 6th - 8th Grades
• 6:30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study 9th - 12th Grades

NOTE: On the 4th Sunday of each month, the youth schedule changes as follows for 6th-12th grades combined:

• 4:00 p.m. - JuBELLation Handbell Rehearsal (grades 6-12)
• 5:00 p.m. - Combined Youth Choir (6th - 12th)
• 6:00 p.m. - Youth Supper
• 6:30 p.m. - CRAZY Night!

Wednesday Nights:

• 5:00 p.m. - Church Family Dinner
• 6:15 p.m. - Middle School Bible Study

*There are also various weekday morning Bible studies. Please contact Bryan Moore for more information on these studies.

FBCSPYG students meet throughout the week (during the school year Sept-May) in various groups for small group Bible study with our Youth Minister, Bryan Moore. See the dates, time, and location below:

• Tuesday - 7:45 a.m. @ Chick-Fil-A (Pinecrest Boys)
• Wednesday - 7:45 a.m. @ Chick-fil-A in Southern Pines (Pinecrest Girls)
• Thursday - 7:45 a.m. @ Bojangles in Carthage (Union Pines' Boys and Girls)

10/18-10-20: Middle School Retreat

11/8-11/10: High School Retreat

12/15: Christmas Party & Bonfire

1/31-2/2: Ski Trip

6/1: Graduation Sunday

6/15-6/18: Middle School Mission Trip

6/21-6/29: High School Mission Trip

Summer week at Caswell - Date TBD

Crazy Nights:

Usually the last Sunday night of each month.

See the calendar for other events and monthly mission projects.

The FBCSP Youth Group has special events every month. Please check the home page of our website for special announcements and upcoming events.  For more information, contact Bryan Moore, Minister of Youth and Students, in the church office at (910) 692-8750 or email: bmoore@pinehurst.net.

A sampling of some special events we have throughout the year is as follows:

• Summer Mission Trip
• Fall Rafting Trip
• Youth Winter Ski Trip

Outreach Projects:

• College Care packages
• Operation Inasmuch
• Children's Fun Day at the Park
• Community Food Drive
• Community Roadside Trash Pickup
• Trunk or Treat
• Contemporary Christian Concerts (Casting Crowns, Hillsong United, Elevation, Winter Jam, Christian Music Day @ Carowinds etc.)
• Youth Crazy Nights
• Extreme Dodgeball
• Battle of the Sexes
• Cookout and Kickball at Southern Pines Park
• Human Foosball
• Bingo Night
• Board Game/Card Night
• Fundraiser (for Mission Trip & Summer Caswell Trip)
• Youth Auction (Live & Silent)

Requirements for the Youth Mission Trip and Summer Caswell Trip: 

1. Attend 5 meetings a month.  There are 3 opportunities each week:  Sunday School (not just worship), Sunday Night Bible Study, and Small Group Bible Studies.

2. Participate in 6 service projects throughout the year.

3. Participate in the Youth Auction in April.

As members of the Christian community, FBCSPYG will strive to strengthen our faith in God by:

- Accepting youth from every background and walk of life.

- Growing within ourselves our faith and as a group to become closer to God.

- Sharing our faith with others in our youth group, schools, homes and the places we hang out.

- Teaching others how to make God a part of their lives and showing them the fulfillment of living a life that follows Christ.

- Supporting each other by being willing to listen, pray and problem solve for all youth’s individual issues and celebrate in their triumphs

- Worshiping in a way that connects us closer to God through Prayer, Music, Bible Study and Fellowship

- Serving God by serving others, wherever the Lord calls us

 AND LASTLY.....  

- Creating a family that loves and holds each other accountable, no matter what!!

We love because He first loved us 

- 1 John 4:19

We offer a balanced educational ministry for youth here at FBC Southern Pines.  It involves Bible Study, Missions, Music, and Worship.  Our goal is to give youth a well-rounded Christian experience and to help them grow in many different ways.  Our diverse educational offerings also allow youth to find ways to connect with God and to one another in ways that fit their personalities and experiences.  

Sunday School (Sundays, 9:45-10:45am)

Youth Sunday School begins at 9:45 with opening assembly in the big youth room where we meet for announcements, fellowship, and prayer.  Then the youth will move to their classrooms where they are divided into 3 groups:  Middle School (6-8), High School (9&10), and High School (11 & 12).  Our goal in SS is to instruct our youth on the basics of Christian faith and to give them room to wrestle with issues where they can learn how to apply their faith to their decisions.

Youth Choir (Sunday Afternoons)

Music education plays a significant role in the life of the youth at FBC Southern Pines.  The youth work together to prepare songs of many different styles to present in worship and on our annual Summer Mission trip.  The songs not only give the youth a chance to lead in worship but also help them to learn fundamental Christian themes and Scriptures.  Normal meeting times are Sunday evenings with the 9th - 12th grade meeting from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and 6th- 8th grade meeting from 6:30pm to 7:15pm.  This group called “One Voice”  is lead by Luke and Alison Arno.

Youth Bible Study (Sundays, 5:00pm 6th -  8th, and 6:30pm 9th-12th )

The Sunday Night Bible Study schedule is the opposite of the choir where 6th -  8th Bible study meet at 5:00pm and 9th - 12th Bible study meet at 6:30pm.  At 6:00pm, all ages meet for supper together so they can fellowship with each other and begin to form lasting relationships.  During the Bible study time, we engage in different styles of learning that include praise and worship through singing, group games, video clips, small group discussion, and fun that connect our lives with Scripture.  Once a month all ages gather together for a fun night we call “Crazy Night” where we play kick ball, dodge ball, cards, and other fun activities.

Youth Handbells (Sundays, 4:00pm)

Luke and Alison Arno direct the handbell choir that provides our youth with another opportunity for leadership in worship.  The youth can attest to the fact that ringing takes a lot of work, but when it comes together, they make beautiful music.  

Youth Middle School Bible Study (Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm)

 Middle School youth meet in the Middle school room for some in-depth Bible study using video illustrations and movie clips that help teach biblical principles and truths and show youth how these truths relate to their daily lives. 

Youth Small Group Bible Studies (Tues - Fri, 7:30am before school)

Youth will meet at a local fast food restaurant or coffee shop, before school, to start the day off with devotion and fellowship. This is a good time to discuss in depth things going on in the students life and to get to know other students better.  These groups are formed by gender and age, so things can be discussed on a deeper level.

2024-2025 Youth Information and Medical Release

2024-2025 College Information and Medical Release

2024 Middle School Fall Retreat Permission Slip

2024 High School Fall Retreat Permission Slip

2025 Winter Ski Trip Permission Slip

If you've recently visited our Youth Group, be sure to fill out our online visitor's form here, so Bryan can receive more information about you!

Trip payments are usually collected by checks made out to FBCSP. Please write the trip or fund in the memo line. Some payments can be made in installments. Check the current calendar and youth information for payment deadlines.

FBCSPYG 2024-2025 Code of Conduct Form

Youth Council

Miller Edwards

Jackson Akins

Avery Armstrong

Harper Senff

Riley Bauer

Marissa Wilson

Allie Bauer

Keegan Cole-Bryan

Noah DuBose

Ann Collins

Cameron Saunders

Joel Cuthrell

Adult Leaders

Bryan Moore: Minister of Youth & Students

Sunday School

Grades 6-8  

Sheila Moore, Jill Connett, Kellie Adams, Worthy McFadyen

Grades 9-10

Barbara Ratcliff, Angela Jackson

Grades 11-12

Mark Vaughn, Kim DuBose, Nicole Jones, Jon Halloran

Substitutes

Irvin DuBose, Nita Halloran, Katie Roscoe

Youth Music

Youth Accompanist - Polly Lundberg 

Youth Choir

Luke Arno, Alison Arno, Greg Lundberg

Youth Choir Assistants

Sheila Moore, Jeff Jackson, Kayla Arnold

JuBELLation Assistant - Angela Jackson 

Sunday Night Youth Leaders

Elizabeth Akins, Angela Jackson, Barbara Ratcliff, Barry Leonard

Youth Supper Committee Chair - Barbara Ratcliff

Worship Leader - Eli Bear

Wednesday Night Leaders

Barbara Ratcliff, Angela Jackson

Youth Auction Committee Leaders 

Tracy Corbett & Maria Martin

We think parent involvement is an essential part of a successful youth program. So, how can parents get involved? Here are some suggestions:

1. Sign up to help with Youth Supper: This is a necessary part of our ministry here. "Feed them and they will come" is very true. Kay Leonard leads this group and is looking for people to help. This is also a way to get a behind the scenes look at what we are studying and to see our youth in action.

2. Chaperone a trip or drive to a function: Sometimes our adult leaders need a break or can't go on a trip and that is when I may need your help. This is a good way to get to know our youth better and you may even get to spend some quality time with your own youth!

3. Join our Youth-Parent Committee: This committee helps plans trips and carry out all our youth fundraisers. This is an action group and is very important to the success of the program. This group will meet once a month for about an hour.

4. Pray for our youth: This is the most important thing you can do for us. Youth today face many challenges and it is up to us to build those hedges around our teens through prayer so God can protect them. I hope every parent will agree to do this.

5. Host a small group Bible study at your house: This year we are going to do more small group work so we will need hosts, people that will open their homes to us. Small groups let us go deeper into the Bible and help to make youth feel more comfortable about discussing issues and problems they face.

Fundraising is a necessary part of the youth ministry at FBCSP. We do our best to keep the costs for our Summer Mission Trip and other retreats affordable for families, especially if you have multiple youth in the program. All of our youth participate in some way to help reach our goal.

Youth Auction Fundraiser (April 26, 2025 )

This fundraiser is very important to help finance our Summer Mission Trips. Youth and their parents are asked to go out into the community and request items to be donated. Things we have auctioned int he past are vacation stays, food gift certificates, garden tools, clothing, pottery, furniture, jewelry, paintings and more. This is a fun evening that we share with our church family and the community. Parent help is needed and appreciated. 

Each student going on the Mission Trip or Summer Caswell Trip must get at least 1 item for the Auction with a $25 or more value

(See Bryan Moore, Tracy Corbett or Maria Martin if interested)