Youth Programs

On Sunday 9/25/2011 Paul Stock, a missionary who ministers in Pakistan, gave us a taste of a Pakistani Christian Service. He led us in songs (some in a Pak language) and even dance. Videos of the entire service can be viewed by clicking HERE ... The 5th Annual Pipe Organ Festival was held here this Sunday (9/25/2011) Click HERE for videos ... Sunday September 18th at 7 PM there was a "Kick-Off" concert in our sanctuary , for Community Awareness Week. The concert featured IHS students and alumni. A freewill offering was held during the concert to benefit the Ionia Commission on Aging in its fight against cancer. Click HERE for videos ... The November ~ December 2011 Newsletter is now online Click Here or "Newsletter" on the menu bar above this message ... Music on the Green 2011 started on Tuesday, June 14th, featuring the Ionia High School Jazz Band! Click HERE for videos ... On Good Friday (April 22) there was a special service at 12 noon with guest speaker Drew Spanding, founder of "Big Ticket Festival". Videos from that service can be viewed by clicking HERE ... On Sunday (April 17) our choir presented the Easter Cantata: "A Time for Alleluia" at both our Traditional and Contemporary Services. A video can be viewed by clicking HERE ... On November 6 the 4th Annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival was held in our Sanctuary. Video selections can be viewed by clicking HERE ... On Sept. 19 Brill Family & Friends gave a concert in our sanctuary for the benefit of the Pipe Organ Festival. Videos from the concert can be viewed by clicking HERE ... The Ionia High School Jazz Band went, once again, to Detroit to participate in the International Jazz Festival on Labor Day. A special "Send Off" concert was held on September 3 at 7 PM Click HERE for videos ... We now have a Facebook page. Click HERE to view ... DVD videos and audio CDs of our traditional service are available at no cost in the hall outside the sanctuary. We encourage you to share our services with your friends, particularly those who are unable to attend our services

At Ionia First, we feel that the reign of God is both a present

and a future reality.

We are committed to our youth programs,for it is only

through our younger members that this reign will be assured.

We understand that the needs and interests of the new generation

need fresh ideas and modern ways to guide them into a spiritual

connection with the Almighty.

Our youth staff, directed by Beverly Brown, offers a wide range

of programs designed to appeal to several age groups.

Kids' Church

Kids' Church is held during the second worship service,

for pre-school and elementary age children.

They are invited to worship with their family at the start of the service,

where they can enjoy a sermon geared for them.

They are excused during the adult sermon to enjoy:

stories

crafts

and games

in the chapel.

Parents may pick up their children after the service is ended.

BIBLE VENTURES:

(ages Kindergarten through 5th grade)

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning in the church basement

First, a big THANK YOU to Shari LaWarre and the Frosts

for taking over in my absence while I was on vacation.

And now for BAMBOO BLAST:

The Great Escape!

The Hebrew people are on the brink of leaving Egypt after being slaves for over 400 years.

Can a baby survive in a basket floating on the river?

Can a man who stutters be a world leader?

Is there really fire in the sky?

How big is the world's largest campground?

Can thousands of people escape all at once?

Can this really be true?

Did the 10 plagues work?

Will Pharaoh REALLY let God’s people go?

Can Moses keep the Israelites together?

Do you like to play fun games, eat crazy treats, hear exciting stories, sing fun songs?

Then come join us for an exciting journey through Egypt with the most awesome leader of all - our GREAT GOD!

Our mission project (offering money) for Bible Ventures will go to help the people of Kenya.

They need filters to make their water drinkable.

So, we will be buying a bio-sand filter that a family can use for $100.

We want our children to be a part of something BIG in this world -

like giving other children a chance at a healthy life.