During the prelude this past Sunday, we shared the following excerpts from writings by our eighth-grade confirmands.
“I would like to volunteer in the different ministries, such as Meals Ministry, and participate in the youth group.”
—Sam Haley
“My journey with faith has been unique, but it’s not over yet.”
—Harper Rzepczynski
“I would like to learn some more about people experiencing homelessness and how I would be able to help them recover.”
—Harrison Stracks
“I believe my church involvement and commitment to Fourth Pres will help me become a better person.”
—Oliver Grusin
“Fourth Church has given me opportunities that I am thankful for, and I want to continue my faith journey as an active member of this church community.”
—Sofia Picciola
“I believe faith should be lived out by helping make the world a better place.”
—Brennan O’Connell-Miller
“I would like to participate more in Meals Ministry and making bagged lunches, because it seems like a great opportunity to help people in need and become closer to God.”
—Jackson Bossert
“I enjoy going to church, and I enjoy listening to the preachers teaching me about God and Jesus.”
—Aiden Castette
“I strive to become an active part of the Fourth Church community and to have an open mind to learning new things about my faith and Christianity.”
—Vera Tax
“What really helps me know that this is the next step for me was just about how much I want to learn more about God and how he can help us find the right path for us.”
—Kelsey Castette
“The way I intend to participate in Fourth Church after Confirmation is by going to services and listening to the pastors and sermons.”
—Nate Nichols
“I see a future at Fourth Church. I want to teach and be there for people who are confused and need guidance.”
—Jackson Hutchison
“I can't wait till I'm confirmed and officially a member of the church. I get to learn more and more every time I come to the church.”
—Flynn Scoggin
“I am planning on making my profession of faith now and becoming an active member of the church, and what has guided me to that decision is the community of the church and the teachings it provides.”
—Rebecca Besecker
“I remember the time we walked the labyrinth, and that was an interesting experience. I did it without having to open my eyes, and it felt like God was with me the whole time.”
—Andrew McMillan
“I am planning to make a profession of faith now and become an Active Member of the church in order to learn more about faith and serve the needs of society.”
—Henry Ramsey
“I want to become an active member of the church. This is because I want to continue learning about Christianity and the Bible, as well as the fact that I love how progressive and loving this church is.”
—Jane von der Sitt
“I think that I would like to be part of Meals Ministry, because I like to cook and I also want to help with the large amount of food that the church has to produce.”
—Zachary Findler
“I am deciding to make a profession of faith and become an active member of our church. I am choosing this path because it is the most natural thing for me to do.”
—Andrew Phelps
“I hope that in my high school years I can learn more about how Fourth Church is working to combat racism.”
—Miles Grusin
“Faith has been a part of my life up until this point. I plan on making a larger impact on the church and changing more people’s lives along the way through the word of God.”
—Lee Rupple
