Neighborhood Ministry

West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club

First ARP Church supports the work of the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club through bi-weekly Bible Clubs and ongoing seasonal and special events. Bible Club meets on the first and third Fridays of every month and is primarily staffed by members of small group Bible studies.

Our children’s ministry staff and volunteers also plan quarterly birthday parties and seasonal events at the Club. Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas Dramas, Summer Crafts, and Fall Festivals are among the events that volunteers have sponsored.

We are currently planning to expand our participation at West Gastonia through choral music, photography, and instrumental instruction. We also look forward to expanding our Bible Club opportunities.

York Chester Middle School

For the past four years, First ARP members and staff have served as mentors to individual and small groups of students at York Chester Middle School. Once-a-week visits have provided wonderful opportunities to make relationships with students and staff. We have had the privilege of integrating some of these students and their families into the overall ministry of First ARP Church.