Scroll down to see what Emmy and the student ministry leaders have planned for fun for your student and their friends this Chirstmas season and beyond!
Have questions about an event? Contact Emmy Mathison, Student Ministry Director.
student ministry calendar
middle school chirstmas party
WHO: 6th-8th grade Students and friends!
WHEN: Friday, December 8th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE: The Roe home,
4201 W Sevilla St. Tampa, FL 33629
COST: None! Bring a $10 white elephant gift!
high school Christmas party
WHO: 9th-12thgrade students and friends!
WHEN: Sunday, December 10th
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The House (The Bunch home) Text Emmy to get the address, 407-412-2610
COST: None! Bring a $10 white elephant gift!
rock the universe (middle school)
Middle School students and all their friends are invited to join us at
WHAT: Rock the Universe 2024
WHEN: January 26 - 27, 2024
WHERE: Universal Studios Orlando Resort
COST: $410/per student
Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. It is Florida's biggest Christian music festival. Experience powerful music from Christian Music's brightest stars such as Brandon Lake, Elevation Rhythm, and Phil Wickham. While also enjoying the thrilling rides around the park!
The weekend’s agenda is as follows:
Friday after school meet at the church at 5:00pm
Attend Rock the Universe Friday Evening at Universal Studios
Spend the night at Cabana Bay
Saturday play all day at Islands of Adventure
Come home Saturday by 8:30pm
Few details for parents to know:
- $410/per student cost icludes ticket to Rock the Universe, transportation and hotel stay
- Meals are not included in attendance deposit
- There will be an adult volunteer leader in each hotel room
- Transportation to Orlando TBD
Questions? Contact Emmy Maithson, Student Ministry Director
Brooklyn Mission Trip (high school)
All high school students (9th-12th grade) are invited to join Emmy Mathison, First Pres Student Ministry Director, on a spring break mission trip to Brooklyn, New York!
Students will be serving at Brooklyn Teen Challenge whose mission is to help people find freedom from addiction and other life controlling issues through Christ-centered solutions. Since 1958, Brooklyn Teen Challenge has impacted the streets of Brooklyn and the surrounding New York boroughs. They are part of the largest faith-based network of programs which now has over 35,000 beds available in over 1,400 centers around the world.
Addiction is an outward manifestation of inward issues. In a new and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and developing character qualities, lives are transformed, families restored, and addictions lose their power. Brooklyn Teen Challenge focuses on Biblical Principles and depends on decades of experience to walk people to freedom.
You can expect your student will be challenged outside their comfort zone and grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. Serving alongside Teen Challenge, we will share the gospel, help in their food pantry, listen to other’s testimonies and stories, and be transformed by being the hands and feet of Jesus. The last day of the trip will also be for us to have fun and explore New York!
WHAT: Brooklyn, New York Spring Break Mission Trip
WHEN: Friday, March 8 2024 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
WHERE: Brooklyn, New York serving Brooklyn Teen Challenge
(The director of Teen Challenge has offered to let the mission trip group stay in his home
for the duration of our stay meaning, spots are limited!)
WHO: High School Students (9th-12th grade) and their friends!
COST: Deposit of $400/per student secures your student's spot. Total Trip cost is $999.00/per student and includes transportation, accomodations, meals and activities.
Please contact Emmy Mathison (407-412-2610) for any and all questions you may have!
STUDENT MISSION TRIP RELEASE FORM
A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM must be filled out and signed by the student's parent or guardian for the student to participate on the mission trip.
Click here to download the Student Trip and Medical Release Form. Email the completed and signed form to emily@firstprestampa.org OR drop off or mail to the church at 3302 W. Horatio St., Tampa, FL, 33609.