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Christian Family & Children's Center

Christian Family & Children's Center empowers families and children through faith-based support, education, and community engagement, fostering spiritual growth and resilience in a nurturing environment.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1767638955/wysiwyg/al5r5ltfuzqd1s80v0u1.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Welcome to Velocity 2026!Velocity is a one-day student apologetics conference designed to help teens grow in boldness, understanding, and confidence in their Christian faith. Join us on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Christian Family &amp; Children&#39;s Center in Donegal, PA, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.This year&rsquo;s conference will explore foundational questions such as:&bull; How do we know God exists?&bull; Is Jesus the only way to heaven?&bull; Why trust the Bible?&bull; Do heaven and hell really exist? Keynote Speakers Mr. Kurt Weaver from the Pennsylvania Family Institute, Chris Whitehead from Charter Oak Church and Dave Napier from The Institute for Creation Research will address the hard questions with How do we Engage Culture, Who is Jesus, and is Science and the Bible Compatible? &nbsp;Youth Pastors from multiple churches in the area will be bringing hard hitting breakout sessions between keynotes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Featuring It&#39;s Only Temporary -&nbsp; a Contemporary Christian Band from Hope Center Church in Belle Vernon, PA. They are returning by popular demand from rocking out on the stage from our 2025 event.&nbsp; Velocity is co-sponsored by Teens for Christ and the Christian Family &amp; Children&rsquo;s Center.

Velocity-Teen Apologetics Conference

Velocity Lift Off: Adult Apologetics Evening An evening of biblical teaching for adults on Creation, Christ, and Culture. This event is designed to help believers think clearly about Scripture, understand today&rsquo;s cultural climate, and strengthen confidence in sharing their faith.Featured Speakers;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Dave Napier, Institute for Creation Research presenting on biblical creation and worldview clarityMr. Kurt Weaver, from the&nbsp;PA Family Institute addressing cultural engagementDr. Allyn Ricketts, Apologist and&nbsp;author of He Claimed to Be God teaching on the identity of Jesus3-3:45 &nbsp; &nbsp;Culture with Kurt Weaver 4-4:30 &nbsp; &nbsp;Jesus - Dr. Allyn Ricketts 4:45-5:30 &nbsp;Creation with Dave Napier 5:45 -6:30 Panel Q &amp; A Registration$10 through Jan 31st$15 in February

Velocity Lift Off: Adult Apologetics Evening

We&rsquo;re thrilled to announce Brandon Heath as the HEADLINER for AllOutPraise 2026! &nbsp;AllOutPraise! is more than a concert&mdash;it&rsquo;s a powerful day of praise, worship, and community, lifting up the name of Jesus! 📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026📍 1076 Kings Way, Donegal, PA🕦&nbsp;Doors open at 11:30 AM | 🎤 Headliner at 8:00 PM🎶 Featuring Brandon Heath and more worship artists to be announced🎟️&nbsp; Stay connected at <a fr-original-style="" href="//alloutpraise.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">alloutpraise.com</a> AllOutPraise! is the Christian Family &amp; Children&rsquo;s Center&rsquo;s signature annual contemporary Christian music festival and celebration of worship. For many years, this event has brought together families, friends, regional artists, and nationally-known worship leaders for an inspiring day of music, fellowship, and praise that points all glory to Jesus.&nbsp; In past years, AllOutPraise! has featured incredible national headliners like Luminate, Chris August, Aaron Shust, Jonny Diaz, ApologetiX, FFH, Among the Thirsty, Josh Wilson, and most recently Jason Gray, alongside a full lineup of local and regional artists, kids&rsquo; activities, informational booths, food, and community engagement opportunities.&nbsp; Originally growing as an outdoor festival drawing crowds together for worship and community in the hills of Donegal, AllOutPraise! has taken intentional time to strengthen its ministry and now celebrates in the new fully-equipped gym and performance center at 1076 King&rsquo;s Way &mdash; welcoming every generation under one roof regardless of weather.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s event promises to continue that legacy with headliner Brandon Heath and additional worship artists to be announced. It&rsquo;s more than a concert &mdash; it&rsquo;s a day of joyful praise, spiritual unity, and heartfelt worship that invites everyone to experience God&rsquo;s presence, connect with others, and celebrate His goodness through music and community. Be part of a tradition that has ministered to thousands and changed lives through worship!

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