This Month in Youth and Family Ministry: September 2026
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September 1, 2026

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Welcome to the Monthly update! 👋

This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in youth and family ministry. Find the calendar for the month, announcements, and more. Here's how you can get connected during the month of September...
Faith Builders Youth Group
Sunday, September 13 and Sunday, September 27th at 10:15am - Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in this programming, with lessons focused on grades k-5. We will meet in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. The 13th will be a special service day as we make sandwiches for Matthew’s Hope!
Confirmation Class
Sunday, September 13 and Sunday, September 27th at 12:15pm - Students in grades 6-8 will meet in the office after the 11am worship service. The13th will be a special service day, so we will not meet at the regular time. Instead, the confirmation students will join the youth group project of packing sandwiches.
KidsTown Sunday School
Sundays during the 9:00 am worship - Weekly Sunday School programming for children during the 9am contemporary worship. Kids are dismissed after the passing of the peace and return before communion is served.
Acolyte Training Meeting
Sunday, September 20th between services (~10:15am) - Although we have not previously had an acolyte program for the contemporary service, and have not had acolytes for the traditional service in a while, many of you have expressed interest in this. This meeting with Karen will help us shape this new volunteer opportunity to be meaningful for the kids participating as well as those who gather for worship.
Youth Ensemble/ Children’s Chimes Rehearsal
Weekly on Tuesday Nights at 4:30pm in the sanctuary. Contact Curtis for more information.
Save the Date! Upcoming Events:
  • God’s Work Our Hands - September 12 and 13 during worship. The Faith Builders Group will be making sandwiches for Matthew’s Hope!
  • Quarterly Planning Meeting - October 4th. Parents are invited to meet and help coordinate and plan for the months ahead, to make sure everyone is informed as best as possible. We will also be discussing the upcoming Christmas Play Rehearsals.
  • Christmas Play rehearsals - October 4 and 18. The 4th will coincide with the parent planning meeting. Rehearsals will run from 3:30-5pm.
  • Florida Wildlife Encounter - October 11th, 2:00-4:00pm.
  • Oktoberfest - October 17 from 11am-2:00pm. FREE and fun for the whole family!
Full Calendar of Youth Events 2026-2027


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This Month in Youth and Family Ministry: September 2026
Welcome to the Monthly update! 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in youth and family ministry. Find the calendar for the month, announcements, and more. Here's how you can get connected during the month of September... Faith Builders Youth Group Sunday, September 13 and Sunday, September 27th at 10:15am - Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in this programming, with lessons focused on grades k-5. We will meet in the Knoedler Center Fellowship Hall. The 13th will be a special service day as we make sandwiches for Matthew’s Hope! Confirmation Class Sunday, September 13 and Sunday, September 27th at 12:15pm - Students in grades 6-8 will meet in the office after the 11am worship service. The13th will be a special service day, so we will not meet at the regular time. Instead, the confirmation students will join the youth group project of packing sandwiches. KidsTown Sunday School Sundays during the 9:00 am worship - Weekly Sunday School programming for children during the 9am contemporary worship. Kids are dismissed after the passing of the peace and return before communion is served. Acolyte Training Meeting Sunday, September 20th between services (~10:15am) - Although we have not previously had an acolyte program for the contemporary service, and have not had acolytes for the traditional service in a while, many of you have expressed interest in this. This meeting with Karen will help us shape this new volunteer opportunity to be meaningful for the kids participating as well as those who gather for worship. Youth Ensemble/ Children’s Chimes Rehearsal Weekly on Tuesday Nights at 4:30pm in the sanctuary. Contact Curtisfor more information. Save the Date! Upcoming Events: God’s Work Our Hands - September 12 and 13 during worship. The Faith Builders Group will be making sandwiches for Matthew’s Hope! Quarterly Planning Meeting - October 4th. Parents are invited to meet and help coordinate and plan for the months ahead, to make sure everyone is informed as best as possible. We will also be discussing the upcoming Christmas Play Rehearsals. Christmas Play rehearsals - October 4 and 18. The 4th will coincide with the parent planning meeting. Rehearsals will run from 3:30-5pm. Florida Wildlife Encounter - October 11th, 2:00-4:00pm. Oktoberfest - October 17 from 11am-2:00pm. FREE and fun for the whole family!Full Calendar of Youth Events 2026-2027 Print Newsletters for Advent:Click here to download the Weekly MessengerClick here to download the Monthly Advocate Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your email inbox. 📸 Follow Advent on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Weekly Worship: Saturdays at 5:00 PM · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 7550 N Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32940