The provided texts do not directly answer the question about Ponyboy's first feelings towards the church since they are from different narratives and the character Ponyboy is from 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. In the novel, the church is a hideout and a place of reflection for Ponyboy and Johnny.
The provided excerpts discuss various characters and their reflections or experiences with churches or religious feelings in their respective narratives.
None of these excerpts directly answer the question about what Ponyboy initially feels about the church since they do not pertain to the novel 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, where the character Ponyboy is from.
In 'The Outsiders', Ponyboy’s initial feelings towards the church on Jay Mountain are more related to its role as a hideout rather than a place of worship since he is there under duress. It's a place of safety and reflection for him and Johnny after they flee from the law.
Therefore, to answer the student's question about Ponyboy's first feelings about the church, we would need to refer directly to the text from 'The Outsiders'.