Youth Ministries


AskPapaGOur youth ministries are nicknamed “The First Rock!” We work hard to make all of our activities meaningful, fun, spiritual, fun, and transformative!

You can learn more about our youth ministries by clicking these links; checking out the calendar below; or scrolling down further for the latest news about youth ministries at “The First Rock!”

For many activities at FUMC, the youth will need a release form filled out. 
CLICK HERE to download and print the form (PDF format).

For more information, contact
Jeff Ginn, Youth Director: 940-613-0025 or jginn@fumcwf.org.
The First Rock
1006 11th St
Wichita Falls, TX  76301

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Get in the Spirit with “The Manger Rap”

This was a video created for the annual Christmas Party of the Youth of First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls.  This was a fun event held at The First Rock Ministry Building on Sunday, December 18, 2011!

Featured in this video are the staff members of the Youth Ministry: Jeff Ginn, Ross Hammond, and Dylan Haynes.  Many thanks to Ethan Rouse for being the camera man!

We pray this fun song will help get you in the Christmas spirit!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Here are the lyrics:

“The Manger Rap”

Break it down…Away in a manger – No bed in his crib
The little baby Jesus – Tryin’ to sleep he was trippin’
I see stars in my eyes – Shinin’ light – shoot me down
The little baby Jesus – Whatcha’ doin’ in the hay?

The cows be jawin’ – Baby Jesus was hawin’
Though them cows say “holla” – Baby Jesus didn’t botha’
I feel you Big G – With your eyes on me
Stay by me holmes – have breakfast with me
Denny’s yeah – let’s get a grand slam…

Errrrrr… What?

The little baby Jesus – He’s one of my peeps
When we rollin’ with Jdog all you brothas should pray
Bless all da little homies – Big G watchin’ you
If ya wanna get the bling – gotta be in the posse.

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Posted on December 19th, 2011 by tsims

2012 Sr. High Mission Trip Dates Set!

Check out this information about the Sr. High Mission Trip to Hayesville, North Carolina!

  • Departs July 16 returns July 23
  • $100 deposit reserves your spot
  • All deposits due by February 1st
  • This trip is for all those who will complete grades 9 thru 12 in spring 2012.
  • Work May Include: New Home Construction, Light Home Repair, Wheelchair Ramps
  • Other Activities: Located in Appalachian Mountain high country…

NOTE: Spots are limited for this trip so get your deposit in ASAP to make sure your spot is reserved!

For more information, contact our Youth Director
Jeff Ginn (jginn@fumcwf.org or 940-613-0025)!

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Posted on December 9th, 2011 by tsims

2012 Jr. High Mission Trip Dates Set!

Check out this information about the Jr. High Mission Trip to Rapid City, South Dakota!

  • Departs June 30 returns July 8
  • $60 deposit reserves your spot
  • All deposits due by March 1st
  • This trip is for all those who will complete grades 6 thru 8 in spring 2012.
  • Work may include Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Thrift Store, Food Bank, Light Home Repair
  • Other Activities: Visit Mt. Rushmore

NOTE: Spots are limited for this trip so get your deposit in ASAP to make sure your spot is reserved!

For more information, contact our Youth Director
Jeff Ginn (jginn@fumcwf.org or 940-613-0025)!

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Posted on December 9th, 2011 by tsims

Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! – Special Worship on December 4, 2011

Special Worship at the 10:30am Worship on Sunday, December 4, 2011!

Click this image to download and print a poster to share!

You won’t want to miss this special service of lessons and carols with a live nativity brought to you by the Choirs of FUMC.

Also, come early (9:00-10:15am) to share tasty Christmasy breakfast treats at “Cafe Le Paul: Advent Edition” in the Atrium.  Bring any breakfast item you like to share!

If you’d like to participate in this event, contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

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Posted on November 21st, 2011 by tsims

A Multi-Colored, Multi-Generational Extravaganza! – November 13, 2011

The sanctuary was packed for this production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that brought together 48 performers – not to mention directors, stage and tech crew, and others who worked behind the scenes to bring this great event to fruition.

If you missed the performance, you missed a really fun time as the inspirational story of the Joseph was told in song!  It was great to see so many people from our community in our church who do not usually attend here.  What a great outreach! Special thanks to Judy Braddy for set painting!

Check out pictures from this great event, thanks to DeEdra Folmar!

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Posted on November 14th, 2011 by tsims

Texas Giant Sized Fun at Six Flags – October 10, 2011

(Seekers of MORE reporting) The 5th-8th graders went to Fright Fest at Six Flags on October 10, 2011.  We rode many rides and played many games.  Below is a drawing we made inspired by the cool rollercoasters there. 

Check out this pics from our trip!

Here’s a great video of our own Trinity Denson working to try to climb a crazy ladder

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Posted on October 27th, 2011 by tsims

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