When: Sunday Mornings, 10:30 AM | Where: 1700 N Texas, Odessa, TX 79761
Welcome to the official website for the Sunday School ministries of First United Pentecostal Church in Odessa, Texas! We are excited to share the heart of our children's and youth ministries with you.
At First UPC, we believe every child and student is vital to the Kingdom of God — today, not just someday.
If you are new here, please be sure to register your student!
Purpose and Mission
Our purpose is clear:
Connect students to God, the Church, Ministry, and Outreach.
We work together to train up the next generation of leaders, worshippers, and servants for Christ.
Through dynamic programs like KidzChoir, 412 Interns, daily devotionals, and special events, we provide a vibrant and supportive space for young hearts to grow in faith and love.
Our commitment is to:
Connect: To God, To Church, To Ministry, To Outreach
Equip: To Lead, To Serve, To be like Jesus
Empower: With Boldness, With Vision, To Pray, To Worship
In KidzFirst, each student’s spiritual growth is nurtured with clear, intentional benchmarks:
Toddlers (3-4 years old): Know Jesus, Trust Jesus, Love Jesus
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Understand that the Bible is God's Word, begin planting the Word in my heart, and know that Jesus loves me
2nd & 3rd Grade: Know how to use the Bible, build confidence and learn how to pray out loud, understand the purpose of baptism
4th & 5th Grade: Deepen understanding of Biblical concepts, know the purpose of the Holy Ghost, value memorizing Scripture, engage in worship
Our 412 ministry equips middle and high school students to live boldly for God. The benchmarks for 412 are:
Baptized in Jesus' Name
Received the gift of the Holy Ghost
Active Relationship with God
Serving Others
Bold in Outreach, Prayer, and Worship
Benchmarks
Every part of our ministry is guided by clear benchmarks — specific spiritual goals that define student outcomes. These benchmarks help us measure progress as we nurture each child’s journey of faith.
We are committed to growing students to be:
Biblically Fluent
Responsive in Worship
Powerful in Prayer
Connected to God
Connected to the Church
A Wednesday night Bible study and discipleship program for Kindergarten through 5th grade, building a foundation of faith and daily devotion.
Our middle and high school internship program is more than just volunteering — it is ministry preparation.
Interns serve weekly in church ministries and receive monthly leadership training, fostering teamwork, commitment, and perseverance.
Our KidzChoir provides elementary and secondary students a platform to develop musical talents and skills. Students build confidence and boldness while using their gifts to worship the Lord. KidzChoir meets once a month for practice and ministry development.
If you haven't already, please register your student!
At First United Pentecostal Church, we believe spiritual development is a deliberate process. Our ministry provides every student with:
Daily devotional life habits
Opportunities to serve
Leadership training
Deep worship experiences
We believe students should be biblically fluent, powerful in prayer, and responsive in worship. We aren’t just raising the next generation — we are raising leaders, worshippers, and servants right now.
Thank you for considering First United Pentecostal Church as a place for your child or student to grow spiritually.
We are dedicated to building a nurturing, faith-filled environment where they can become leaders, worshippers, and servants for Christ.
We can’t wait to grow together in faith, hope, and love.
📍 Location: 1700 N Texas, Odessa, TX 79761
📞 Phone: (432) 332-5147
📧 Email: sundayschoolfupcodessa@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidzfirstupc/
