Confirmation.
Confirmation Beginnings.
Confirmation began, among Protestants, in central Europe when children rose to the age of discretion and took on the adult responsibilities for their faith, which in the sixteenth and seventeenth century could be quite profound.
Owing more to Lutheran, Prussian, and Anglo-Catholic understandings of church membership, Confirmation, was only adapted to Presbyterian use in the 20th Century. Confirmation as a rite, is not something that First Church celebrates. That said, First Church does make extensive efforts to evangelize and disciple teenagers.
Profession of Faith
First Church encourages its teenagers to make an adult profession of faith sometime during or after the 10th grade.
Confirmation as a “graduation” from Sunday School tends to diminish Reformed discipleship. Taking Church membership vows as a teenager is an entrance into a life of discipleship and obedience.
If you are interested in having your teenager discipled or strengthened in the Christian faith, the High School Sunday school class would enjoy their presence. With a regular rotation through the Bible, practical Christianity and the Westminster Standards, teenagers are exposed to the wide variety of biblical literature and equipped to be disciples in the 21st Century.
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Martinsburg, WV 25401
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Our Pastor
Pastor Rufus Burton is well known for his easy smile, infectious laughter and his biblical preaching and teaching.
Fellowship
Join us Sunday's at 10:30am in the church hall and every third Wednesday at 5:30pm for a Church Night Supper.