On January 8, 2009, Amanda Joy Vignere went to Heaven after she struck a tree while skiing on a trip with her singing ensemble.
Amanda was not one of the best young ladies in our youth group - she was the best! Her smile was captivating, and her spirit made everyone feel special.
May her death make an impact on your life.
Senior Pastor
Senior High Youth Pastor
The song that is played when this website is first opened is called "About the Cross." Amanda was learning this song as part of a trio with two of her classmates, Steven Goodall and Jamie Crockett. She never got to sing the song with Steven or Jamie, but she lived a life that was all "About the Cross." Now she is singing in a heavenly ensemble with her beautiful alto voice.
Thank you for all your help in making this the best Youth Conference ever!
Thank you for all your help in making this the best Youth Conference ever!
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Sundays @ 9:30 am
Sunday School
Sundays @ 5:00 pm
Teen Ensembles
Sundays @ 6:00 pm
T-N-T Classes
Wednesdays @ 6:30
Teen Choir
Saturdays @ 10 am
Teen Soul Winning
TEN TIMES BETTER
In the book of Daniel, he and three friends are described by the king as
being "ten times better." This is the desire we have for the teenagers of
the First Baptist Church Youth Department.
Our pastor, Dr. Jack Schaap, believes that the hope and future of this
world lies in the hearts and souls of today's teenagers. Being a teenager,
though, does not demand rebellion and confusion. Apostle Paul said in
I Timothy 4:12, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of
the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in
purity."
The teenagers of the First Baptist Church can and should be examples
to those in the community around them. Through Sunday School
lessons, preaching, teaching, and activities, they are reminded time and
time again that God deserves and expects our best.
The Youth Department of the First Baptist Church reaches a wide array
of young people. From the children of regular church members to inner-
city bus teens and from public school teens to Spanish-speaking
teenagers, we have a program for them all.
Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jack Schaap, traveled the country for over
twenty years speaking primarily at youth revivals, camps, and
conferences. Dr. Schaap and the First Baptist Church host the annual
International Youth Conference each July. In 2006, 10, 119 teens and
workers were in attendance.
The Youth Staff of Dr. Eddie Lapina, Brother Brian Hasse, Brother Todd
Weber, Brother Ricky Torres, and Brother Alberto Velazquez assume
the daily tasks of the youth program.
