First Students

Fall Retreat 2026 is in the books! 🏕️ What a great time at Camp Maranatha!

Don’t miss Midweek this Wednesday… 🥶 ❄️ 🧊 👀

🏕️ FIRST STUDENTS FALL RETREAT 🏕️

Mark your calendars and sign up! First Students is heading to Camp Maranatha on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend!

📅 Saturday, September 5- Monday, September 7
📍 Camp Maranatha (maranatha.camp)
👥 Led by Pastor Mat & Whitney

Get ready for:
🏊 Swimming & lake time
🔥 Campfires
📖 Bible study
🎮 Games & SO. MUCH. MORE!

💰 The cost is $75/student or $150 family max.

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/uQz5oy5JX1T3U4xv6

Questions? Reach out to Mat or Whitney. We can't wait to spend this weekend growing in faith and having fun together!

What a weekend! 💛

Girls WKND 2026 at Shocco Springs is officially in the books, and our hearts are so full! This weekend was exactly what we prayed it would be.

We dug into God's Word together, talking about God's love for us (Romans 8 ) and our love for others (Colossians 3). Watching these girls grow in their faith and make memories together this weekend was such a gift.

Thank you to our leaders and chaperones who poured into this weekend—y'all made it happen! And to our girls: we are so proud of you and so thankful for you!

We can't wait to see how God keeps working in your hearts. See you Sunday! 🙌

Our girls are heading out today for Girls WKND 2026!
Please be in prayer as they travel, have fun, and seek Christ!

Reminders on some of our upcoming events!
1. River Day that the Fuhrman's this Saturday (August 8th) from 2pm-5pm! We will have homemade ice cream, boat rides, and swimming! Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel!
2. Girls WKND '26 is August 14-15 at Shocco Springs! Cost is only $45 per student
3. Fall Retreat will be at Camp Maranatha on Lake Guntersville! Join us for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the new school year as we pursue Christ and grow in our walk with him! Dates are September 5th-7th! Sign up here -> https://forms.gle/w2ikXs1GHH7g3xrE8

Finished out our Summer Small Groups tonight with Bible Study and some Guthrie’s chicken fingers! Shout out to our teachers!!

Guess who was back at GCHS Bank Camp! Hope y'all had a great lunch as you finish out camp!

Big shout out to Addie and Harper for helping us out!!

First students had a BLAST slipping and sliding yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came out to have fun and a big thanks to the City of Gadsden for putting on this event!