Hello from the FGS Team!

Parents, we believe the Middle School and High School years are crucial in the life of every child, and we want to do our best to partner with you through this season. One way we do that is by keeping you in the loop about all that is happening in our Student Ministry. In this newsletter, you will find an update on what is currently happening on Sundays, events to know about in the coming weeks, and a monthly resource highlight.

• FGS Middle: Middle School meets Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 AM at both the Hwy 14 and Adams Mill locations. Small groups happen during the service and will relaunch for the school year on September 13! This month, our Middle School students will begin a new series titled “Together” as we also launch into small groups! In this series, we will be taking a look at how life looks distinctly different when we do it together. God did not design us to exist in isolation nor did Jesus model a life of isolation for us. Mundane days, highs and lows, and seasons of growth are all meant to be experienced in community. Our hope is that students will come to understand the need for biblical community and experience it here at FG Students.
• FGS High: High School meets Sunday nights from 6-8 PM only at our Hwy 14 location. Small groups happen before service from 5-6 PM and will relaunch for the school year on September 13! This month, our High School students will start a new series called “Lifelines” in which we’ll be exploring different spiritual practices and habits that help keep our faith and friendship with Jesus alive. In John 10:10 Jesus says that He’s come to give us life and life abundantly. Scripture, prayer, and Godly community are just a few examples of Jesus’ many powerful spiritual lifelines that help keep our hearts spiritually alive, growing, and healthy as we become the kinds of disciples that He knows we can be.
• Small Group Launch: On Sunday, September 13, our Middle and High School Small Groups will launch for the 2026-2027 school year! Be on the lookout for an introduction email from your student’s small group leaders later this month! Be sure to register your student for MS Small Groups or HS Small Groups now!

• EPIC Retreat: Our annual EPIC Retreat is happening Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7! If you registered your student for the weekend, you should have received an email with check in information, team colors, and reminders about our phone and medication policies!
• No FGS on September 6: FGS Middle and High School will not meet on Sunday, September 6 because our staff and most of our students and leaders will be on the EPIC Retreat!
• Regen for Students: Fellowship Greenville is now offering Re:generation for Students! Regen for Students is a 12-week program open to any student in grades 9-12 seeking God’s help with the brokenness in their life and willing to do the work. The class will meet weekly on Mondays at 6 PM starting September 14. By walking the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible, many people have found freedom from personal struggles like substance abuse, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, grief, people pleasing, sexual sin, eating disorders, the pain of a broken home, depression, suicidal thoughts, the pain of abuse, anger, and many more. Step Groups are arranged by age and gender, and groups have up to 10 students led by two adult Step Group Leaders. In Step Groups, participants share what they are learning in book work as well as challenges or questions they are facing. This is a place for each participant to be known, accepted, and encouraged to continue walking the steps toward healing. Registration for this semester is just $30 and includes a workbook and pizza each week!
• Foundations Night: Is your student a new believer? Are they curious about following Jesus? Do they have questions about God, the Bible, or what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life? The FGS Team invites any student wanting to know more about the foundations of our faith to Foundations Night, a special event on Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 PM for dinner, teaching, and discussions. Register online for free!
• Next Gen Stepping-In Class: Sunday, September 27 is our next baptism class for kids and students! Stepping-In is a fun and interactive 60-minute class that will help your student understand what baptism is, discover exactly what the Bible says about it, and build their confidence in sharing their faith with others. Students will need to attend this class before participating in Next Gen Baptism this fall. This class is offered 2 Sundays a year during our regular service times, and the next class will be in the spring. Register your student for the 9:00 Adams Mill Class or the 11:00 Hwy 14 Class now!
• Father Son Campout: Dads, grandfathers, and sons, get ready to unplug, get a little wild, and make lasting memories! You are invited to the Father-Son Campout at Sadler's Creek State Park, October 2-4. It's an unforgettable weekend designed for fun and reconnecting including intentional father-son time, lake activities, and an epic s’mores bar! The cost of the campout is $85 per family. Register online now!
• United Night: On Sunday night, October 11 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Adams Mill, FGS invites all of our Middle and High School students from both FG locations to our first United Night of the school year! This is a special time to gather the entire student ministry, both middle school and high school, to laugh, worship, learn, and unite together to grow our individual relationships with God. No registration is required for this event, and students can feel free to invite friends! There will be a free pizza dinner!
• Understanding Your Student: Please join us on Sunday, October 11, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Adams Mill for FGS Understanding Your Student open to all parents and guardians of Middle or High School students at both FG locations! While our students enjoy our FGS United Night that same evening, you will join some of our FGS Staff and other parents for dinner, content, Q&A, resources, and some intentional collaboration time with other parents in the Student Auditorium. Understanding Your Student happens twice a year, focusing on a different topic each time. We know that everyone's schedule is busy, so this fall, we will discuss healthy family rhythms and our new resource, the Parenting Pathway, featuring practical ideas from a panel of parents with kids of all ages! Register online now for this free event!
• MS Fall Fest: On Tuesday, October 27 from 6-8 PM, the FGS team is inviting all of our Middle Schoolers and their friends to our annual Middle School Fall Fest! The night will include a costume contest, a hayride, outdoor games, a bonfire, fall treats, and even a little line dancing! We encourage all students and leaders to come dressed in their best costume for a chance to win a prize. Please keep costumes fun and appropriate! We hope your Middle School Student will join us for a night of fun to create memories and build relationships! Please register online for this free event to receive the address.
• HS Fall Party: On Thursday, October 29 from 6-8 PM, FG Students will be throwing our annual Fall Party for our High School Students and their friends! There will be a hay ride, line dancing, fall treats, competitions, and games! We encourage all students and leaders to come dressed in their best costume for a chance to win a prize. Please keep costumes fun and appropriate! We hope your High School Student will join us for a night of fun to create memories and build relationships! Please register online for this free event to receive the address.

Our Parent Resource Highlight for this month is Raising Boys and Girls, founded by three amazing licensed counselors of families, kids, and students! The mission at Raising Boys and Girls is to provide you with valuable resources and support to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting. Whether you're looking for guidance on understanding your child's unique needs, overcoming worry and anxiety, or navigating the various ages and stages of your child's life, their books offer practical advice and strategies to help you thrive as a parent. If life is busy with school drop offs and driving to and from practice, try their podcast where they discuss a wide range of topics related to parenting, child development, and family dynamics. From addressing technology to fostering resilience, each episode is packed with valuable content and real-life stories to inspire and empower you on your parenting journey. They also have a newsletter that you can subscribe to so you can stay in the know on all their resources! Visit their website here!

If you ever have any questions about our ministry or about navigating life with a middle schooler or high schooler, feel free to reach out to our student staff! You can find all of our contact information on the website!

P.S. Remember to mark your calendar and register for Understanding Your Student on Sunday, October 11! We believe that parents are the experts on their specific children because you see them evolve through every phase of life. At the same time we believe ourselves to be the experts on the specific phases of middle school and high school because we see every student come through this lens. Let’s combine our expertise!

Brentley Sheehan and the FGS Team