Our FALL SEMESTER of Growth Groups kicks off September 4th at 7pm, and continues EVERY Wednesday night through November 13th! We’ll have FVYouth, FVKids, Bold & Brave Women's Ministry, CALLED Men's Ministry, and another Bible Study!
7pm Wednesdays September 4th through November 13th

Our hikes are causal and relaxed, intended to enjoy God’s creations as well as some exercise.

All are welcome! Please contact Chris Livelsberger for more information.

email: ch64live@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 9: Maryland Heights Trail @ Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Jeremiah & Olivia work with MissionSOS all over Africa training local pastors and leaders to reach their communities, and doing ministry on the streets of cities all over the continent!

This training is really designed to equip everyone to share the gospel in their daily lives- at work, at the coffee shop, wherever they are. It is less focused on street ministry (in the sense of preaching on the streets like we would in Africa), and more focused on being a soul winner in your everyday life. It's super practical and will make you feel confident and equipped for this!

November 9th we will have lunch together at 12noon, and then sharpen our street ministry skills together!

Jeremiah & Olivia work with MissionSOS all over Africa training local pastors and leaders to reach their communities, and doing ministry on the streets of cities all over the continent!

November 10th we will hear from Jeremiah in our morning services, 9:15 & 11:15am!

Bring a Thanksgiving dish, and celebrate FRIENDSGIVING with us!  Following 11:15 Service on November 17th we’ll be eating  together, and being thankful for friendship.  Join us!

Sunday, November 17

Bittersweet memories. Loss of traditions. An empty seat at the table. The holiday season can trigger sadness and despair for people grieving a loss. Join us for a 2-hour event called Surviving the Holidays where we talk about how to deal with grief around the holiday season:

FVYouth’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner is coming! Every year at FVYouth we love to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun & delicious dinner with our Youth and Youth Leaders. In order to make this happen though we need food! So if you’re attending FVYouth on November 20 please bring a drink, side or dessert. Below are some Thanksgiving Staples that we’d like to have. If you’re able to make any one of them great! If there is another dish not on there you’d like to bring great! Just let Isaiah know. Aside from those we will need cups, paper plates, bowls and cutlery. Thank you to everyone who plans on attending its gonna be a great night!

Thanksgiving Staples Currently Needed:
Turkey
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Cassorole
Mac & Cheese
Deviled Eggs
Corn Bread
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Pumpkin/Pecan Pie

The IMMANUEL live concert is a collection of original songs that tells the Christmas story in the first person. The concert walks through the biblical Christmas narrative through they eyes of: Isaiah, Gabriel, Mary, one of the shepherds, the angel chorus, Joseph, the star of Bethlehem, one of the wise men and the innkeeper.

“If you haven’t heard Melanie Penn’s sweet pop sounds before, let Immanuel be your introduction… Penn has really created a work of art that should be cherished for years and years to come.” –CCM

This year, FV will be participating in GETTYSBURG C.A.R.E.S.—the cold weather shelter that Gettysburg Area Churches work together on! St. James Lutheran Church hosts, but each church will pick a two week block (or two) and to serve breakfast as kitchen volunteers in the morning! We will also need blanket washers at the end of the 2 weeks (to be done at a laundry mat).

If you’d like info on being an overnight volunteer for the season, we email the program director (Debi Little, director@gettysburgcares.org) and let her know.

Dates: Dec 2-16
Needed: 14-21 Kitchen Volunteers // 2-3 Blanket washers // Breakfast food

Volunteer Responsibilities

Kitchen Volunteers:
6am-8am. In the Youth House just down from the St. James Church. We will need 2 to 3 volunteers each morning (except Sundays) to prepare, serve, and clean up breakfast for the guests.

Blanket Washers:
This is a one-day only job (9am on a Monday), meeting at a Gettysburg laundry mat and washing all the blankets! You are not responsible for providing the finances.

Food Donations Needed:
Eggs
Breakfast meats
Fruits
Breads or baked goods
Pancake/waffle mix
syrup & butter

ALL the women of FV are invited to our Bold & Brave Christmas Party this year! Wednesday, December 4th, from 7:00-8:30pm, we’ll do a gift exchange, food, games and more! Save the date and we’ll update details as the party is planned.

FVYouth’s annual Christmas Party is here once again! At FVYouth we like to celebrate Christmas with a White Elephant Gift Exchange! Buy a gift, make a gift, you decide just make sure it's wrapped! Wear an Ugly Christmas sweater too and we’ll vote on the best one! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

You’re invited! Come (and bring a friend), for hot coca and cider, live music, Christmas carols, candle lighting, communion, and more!
FVKids available up to 4th grade.
Same service, two options!

4:00pm // 6:00pm

Check out our other December events at www.fv.church/events.

Celebrate the New Year with a morning of Pancakes & Pajamas in FV Kids! Wear your favorite pajamas, enjoy yummy pancakes and get ready for a great New Year in FV Kids!

Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at 9:15 am & 11:15 am

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We expect this event to sell out by the end of December so please register ASAP!

FVYouth Winter Retreat will be upon us soon! January 24-26 we’ll be heading to the Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle. Winter Retreat is a weekend camp (like) experience. So come expecting a powerful encounter with God, awesome worship and impactful messages from speaker Lee Rogers. If you have any questions click the link below for more information or call/message Pastor Isaiah at 717-577-6166.

If you’d like to register your student for Winter Retreat please fill out the registration and parental release forms below. On the registration link select join a group, find FVYouth and our password for the group is FVYouthWR25. Initial deposit is $72.

Winter Retreat Schedule

Student Drop-off: January 24, 4:30PM @ FVChurch
Student Pickup: January 26, 1:30PM @ FVChurch

Packing List

What To Bring:
Bible - Toothbrush/Toothpaste - Clothes (See Dress Code Below) - Sleepwear - Bottled Water - Pillow/Bedding - Snacks - Soap - Towels/Washcloths

What Not To Bring:
Laptops - Drugs/Alcohol - TVs - Candles - Cigarettes/Tobacco Products - Fireworks - Illicit/Illegal Materials - Firearms - Knives - Prank Items

Dress Code: Dress for all students is casual. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Guys and girls should be modestly dressed. - these are the Camp’s rules
Cell Phones: Cell Phones are allowed however FVYouth, PDYM, and BCC are not responsible for lost, stolen or broken Items.
Spending Money: Students may want to bring $20-$30 for extra spending money. This may be used for Snack Bar/Cafe, book store, soda, offering etc.