Porterville First Youth

08/26/2026

LAKE SUCCESS BBQ & SWIM DAY! ☀️🌊
Burgers, swimming, and good vibes. All youth + family are welcome!
​📍 Lake Success
🚗 Rides available (message us in advance!)
📲 DM us for details

08/05/2026

Don't forget! Our first day back is tonight 6pm in the coffee room in the church! See you all then!

08/05/2026

Ever feel like the little things don't matter? Whether it's scrolling on your phone when you should be sleeping, forgetting to text back a friend, or skipping a chore at home, it's easy to brush off minor choices as no big deal. But Luke 16:10 drops a reality check: "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."
Jesus is pointing out that big character isn't built in massive moments; it's forged in the backstage moments when nobody is watching. When you show integrity with the small stuff—like being honest about a grade, following through on a minor promise, or using your free time wisely—you are actually training your character for the major opportunities and responsibilities ahead. God doesn't look at faithfulness as a checklist to impress Him, but as a way to build trust. When we learn to honor Him in the little, everyday details, we unlock the capacity to handle the greater things He has planned for our lives.

07/18/2026

Ever feel like your brain has 50 tabs open at once? Between school, friends, and the pressure to figure out your future, life gets incredibly loud. But Philippians 4:7 promises a different kind of vibe: a peace from God that doesn't even make sense given your circumstances. It’s not just a warm, fuzzy feeling; the verse uses a military word for "guard," meaning God's peace literally stands watch over your heart and mind like a protective shield. When everything around you feels chaotic, you don't have to carry it all. Just hand it over to Him, and let His peace do the heavy lifting.

07/18/2026

07/16/2026

In a world dominated by curated grids, flawless filters, and constant pressure to post the perfect highlight reel, keeping up appearances is exhausting. But while the world demands a polished image, Jesus is looking for something entirely different: our raw, honest hearts.

This three-part series meets youth right where they scroll, using familiar social media concepts to unpack the real meaning of biblical repentance through Jesus Christ.

Part 1: No Filters challenges students to drop the digital masks, stop hiding their mistakes, and experience the freedom of bringing their raw, unedited lives to a loving God who already knows them completely.

Part 2: Clearing the Cache explores how true repentance is more than just feeling guilty or hitting "delete" on a bad post—it’s an active decision to clear out toxic habits, unsubscribe from harmful influences, and reset our heart's daily algorithm.

Part 3: The Ultimate Follow transitions students from being passive "fans" of Jesus to active "followers." They will discover what it practically looks like to daily check in with Him, take up their cross, and let His voice be the ultimate influence in their lives.

07/13/2026

It’s easy to think of "peace" as just a vibe—like a quiet room or a rainy day. But this verse shows us that peace isn't something we just wait around for; it's something we have to actively chase down. Choosing to walk away from drama, toxic group chats, or bad habits is only step one ("turn away from evil"). Step two is where the real action happens: we have to intentionally "do good" and pursue peace. That means being the person who shuts down gossip, checks in on a friend who is struggling, or swallows their pride to fix a broken relationship. Peace takes work, but it's the kind of hustle that actually changes your life—and the lives of the people around you.

07/12/2026

Ever feel like your mistakes define you? Ephesians 1:7 is a massive reminder that they don’t. "Redemption" is an ancient word that basically means a buyout—Jesus paid the ultimate price with His life to clear your debt and set you totally free. It means God isn’t sitting there keeping a scoreboard of your mess-ups; instead, He floods your life with an absolute overflow of forgiveness and grace. You don't have to earn it, and you can't out-sin it. You are completely forgiven, deeply loved, and given a fresh start every single day. 🙌✨

07/08/2026

Genesis 2:3 says that God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it He rested from all His work. Think of it this way: the Creator of the entire universe didn't rest because He was exhausted—He did it to set a rhythm for us. In a world that pressures you to constantly scroll, achieve, and stay busy, God literally built a "pause button" into time itself. He calls rest holy. Taking a true Sabbath isn't being lazy; it's an act of trust that says, "God, I'm stepping away from my hustle to focus on You, because You're the one holding everything together anyway."