Author: web manager Published: May 14th, 2012
Last Sunday of Easter
Join us this week for worship at 10:30.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
Sermon: Seeing by Heart, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching
Focus: Encouragement; wisdom from within
This Week’s Music
- Prelude: Festive Peal, Karen Thompson; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
- Anthem: Te Deum (Chorus 3 & 4), Antonin Dvorak; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
- Offertory: O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand, William A. Payn; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
- Postlude: Toccata, Theodore Dubois;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Category Featured, Sunday Morning |
Author: Mark Ohlson Published: May 1st, 2012
2012 Downtown Compassion Clinic on Saturday, June 16th:
New: First Church to Sell Stock Certificates!
First Church is one of the downtown churches that is helping to sponsor the 3rd annual Downtown Compassion Clinic at the Portland Memorial Coliseum on June 16th.
This one-day event is focused on providing free medical and dental care to the underinsured, the uninsured, and the homeless members of our downtown community. Each sponsoring church has chosen an area to support.
First Church, under the guidance of our Church and Society for Social Justice Committee, has pledged to raise $600 for Medical Pharmacy cards. Last year over 350 individuals received medical/dental care and all were able to obtain needed prescription medications through this service.
Beginning on Sunday, May 13th, you will be able to purchase $5 Medical Pharmacy Card “Stock Certificates” in the Commons following church worship.
In July, there will be a Shareholder’s meeting, where you will receive a report on your investment. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2012 Downtown Compassion Clinic.
Please stop by our table on any Sunday between May 13th and June 3rd to purchase shares and to check out the opportunities for volunteering at the clinic.
You can also contact Mark Ohlson (503-228-3195, ext. 220) or Debby Fisher (503-645-4802) if you have questions.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the website, www.downtowncompassion.org
Or check out the sign-up sheet in Collins Hall on Sundays after worship.
On the Compassion website you’ll find information about volunteer opportunities and a sign-up for this year’s event. As always, there is a special need for licensed dentists, dental assistants, family practice or internal medicine physicians, and registered nurses.
If you, or someone you know, is able to help in this way, please visit the website and add your name to the volunteer sign-ups.
Tags: Edie Jensen and Tom Foster at the 2011 Clinic
Category Church and Society for Social Justice, Congregational Life, Featured, News |
Author: Cheryl Luce Published: May 1st, 2012
A day tour to Salem and surrounds highlighting the role of the Methodist Church in early Oregon history.
Features include Salem First United Methodist Church, followed by a visit and stroll through the campus of Willamette University, linking the role of this early landmark to the history of Oregon.
The next stop will be the Willamette Heritage Center and Mission Hill Museum. A nice café is on-site along with exhibits of fine yarn and wool (lunch costs are on your own).
The last stop will include the historic Honeywood Winery and Gift Shop.
We will gather at the church at 8:00 am and travel by van through the tour and back to the church by 3:30-4:00 pm. There will be some walking and standing on this tour.
Register with Chris Bostick in the church office 503.228-3195 ext 222 or cbostick@fumcpdx.org by June 4. The cost is $20.00.
The First Church Travel Committee occasionally offers local tour opportunities like this one. The day trips are a great chance to see some behind-the-scenes places with friends, as well as meet new people. And there is always something to learn! Everyone is welcome, but register soon to guarantee space!
Category Featured, First Church Travelers |
