Program
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 16th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 20
Confirmation Sunday!
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Confirmation Celebration in Collins Hall after worship.
12- Youth Ministry Committee Meeting in 134
Upcoming:
Sunday, June 24- Last Sunday Youth Adventure…. SCAVENGER HUNT!!!!
Sundays in July- Collection drive for Community Warehouse
We will be collecting towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, washcloths, etc…much like the kitchen supply drive.
I will be asking 2 youth every Sunday to help collect these items. This basically will entail standing by a barrel with a receipt pad and a smile.
Sunday, July 29- Last Sunday Lunch at Violetta in Directors Park
Bring your TriMet pass or $ for the MAX and $10 for lunch. We will leave from Collins Hall and be back by 2p.m.
August 17-19 Youth Mission PDX
We are taking on Local Mission this summer!
We will be working on a service project for the church, volunteering in a community garden with the Oregon Food Bank, volunteering at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter, and working with the Portland Public Schools. We will also be participating in worship on Sunday, August 19.
As with any mission trip, we will ask for the help of the congregation and parents.
We will need meal providers, transportation, and overnight adult chaperones.
To sign up to help, please contact Megan Humphreys -Loving at mhumphreys-loving@fumcpdx.org
It is the goal of FUMC Youth Ministry to have at least 10 youth participate in the ENTIRE weekend. This means attending all of the service projects, spending the night at the church and helping with worship on Sunday. Sign up for this weekend will start next Sunday, May 20.
Category Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 16th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 16, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 20
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Confirmation Sunday
Sunday School for Kids
Confirmation reception after worship…come greet the newest members of our church family.
5p.m. Super Sunday for Families
Bring your kiddos to the church for a night of fun, and the grownups head out for dinner at Henry’s Tavern.
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
There are SO many fun things I have planned for Super Sunday this time around.
If you have a suggestion about a place for parents to eat, let me know!
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Summer Sunday School
OK Gang, pitch in for the summer and teach one Sunday! The lessons, supplies, and snacks are already here and you know we will have kids who want to have a great time at church while learning more about our faith and traditions. So we just need teachers. Please email me with the dates you can teach.
Category Children and Families |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 9th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Way to go! On a fantastic Youth Sunday. You all rock!
Thank You! For the lovely surprise bridal shower celebration.
THIS Sunday, May 13
The Youth Ministry Committee decided that it would be okay to take a break from Youth Sunday School for the rest of the month. BUT if you want to come to Collins Hall and hang out with me, I’ll be there.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Shelter Sunday-We will be celebrating the ministry of the Goose Hollow Family Shelter.
Upcoming:
Sunday, May 20- Confirmation Sunday!
Youth Ministry Committee Meeting after worship at 11:45 a.m.
We will be talking about summer projects and the new year for the committee!
Sunday, June 24- Last Sunday Youth Adventure…. SCAVENGER HUNT!!!!
Sundays in July- Collection drive for Community Warehouse
We will be collecting towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, washcloths, etc…much like the kitchen supply drive.
I will be asking 2 youth every Sunday to help collect these items. This basically will entail standing by a barrel with a receipt pad and a smile.
Sunday, July 29- Last Sunday Lunch…Destination TBD
August 17-19 Youth Mission PDX
We are taking on Local Mission this summer!
We will be working on a service project for the church, volunteering in a community garden with the Oregon Food Bank, volunteering at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter, and working with the Portland Public Schools. We will also be participating in worship on Sunday, August 19.
As with any mission trip, we will ask for the help of the congregation and parents.
We will need meal providers, transportation, and overnight adult chaperones.
To sign up to help, please contact Megan Humphreys -Loving at mhumphreys-loving@fumcpdx.org
It is the goal of FUMC Youth Ministry to have at least 10 youth participate in the ENTIRE weekend. This means attending all of the service projects, spending the night at the church and helping with worship on Sunday. Sign up for this weekend will start next Sunday, May 20.
Category Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 9th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 9, 2012
Three cheers for the family potluck! Thanks to those who brought food, and who helped to set up and clean up. Last Sunday was very fun!
THIS Sunday, May 13
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Cherubs Sing
Sunday School
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
Please RSVP by tomorrow with the names and ages of children attending.
Any suggestions about where to send you grownups?
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
Now is a perfect time to try your hand at teaching Sunday School. The summer is very laid back, and a perfect time to get to know more kids and parents.
Volunteers are provided with curriculum and all supplies needed for teaching lessons. Summer Sunday school starts on June 17 and continues through September 2.
Please consider what teaching Sunday school might do for you, and what you might do for Sunday school!
June 17- Portland Pride Parade
First United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation and we welcome ALL God’s children here to worship. Families are invited to stroller, wagon, and/or walk in the parade. More details to follow.
Fourth of July Family Camp
July 4-July 7
Join families from other churches, and from FUMC at a great weekend getaway at Camp Magruder. For more information visit www.gocamping.org
Camp Genesis for First and Second Graders
August 23-26
This summer I will be deaning a special camp for First and Second graders at Camp Magruder. This will be a great time for kids who have never been to sleep-away camp to give it a try. There is also a Moms, Pops and Tots camp if you want to make it a family weekend (and keep an eye on your first time camper). Talk to me if you have questions.
Or check out www.gocamping.org
Category Children and Families |
Author: web manager Published: May 8th, 2012
This is just a quick note for all the youth who helped with our brilliant service this past Sunday. The podcast of the service is now officially online. You can go download the recording of yourself on the iTunes Podcast directory – just search for fumcpdx and look for Youth Sunday, May 6.
Alternatively, you could just click on this link.
Category Website Info, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 2nd, 2012
Everyone is welcome to participate in an after church Pot Luck in Collins Hall on Sunday, May 6.
Hosted and sponsored by Children and Family Ministry Committee, this lunch is for everyone and anyone. Please bring a salad or an entree to pass, with a serving utensil too!
Plates and eating utensils will be provided.
We will have coffee hour as usual and cake too!
All in celebration of Spring, Youth Sunday, Graduates, the Library Book Sale, and the First United Methodist Church Community!
Bring your dish by Collins Hall in the morning to have it refrigerated during worship.
Category Children and Families, Headlines |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 2nd, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday May 2, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 6: Youth Sunday & Communion Sunday
9:45 All youth meet in the Sanctuary
10:00 Communion Review for Confirmands and helpers
10:15 Prayer with Pastor Donna in the Chapel
10:25 Heading in to the Sanctuary
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Immediately Following Worship…most of the group will walk down to Collins Hall for a fabulous reception and Pot Luck! A few will stay behind to invite others to come and join us!
If you have not already been involved in Youth Sunday planning, but would like to participate, there are a few things you could do:
-Help hand out bulletins,
-Help greet people in the sanctuary, or
-Simply come and support your peers by being a part of the congregation!
ALSO-If you can muster a bud vase and fresh flowers from your garden, we are putting together a lovely garden flower alter piece.
You can bring your flower and vase to the Sanctuary at 9:45 and it will be added to the altar.
FINALLY- There will be a pot luck lunch following the worship service. Lunch will be in Collins Hall, and is being hosted by the Children and Family Ministry Committee. Bring a Salad or Entrée to pass. If you have a cold or hot dish, bring it to Collins Hall before worship so it can be refrigerated or heated.
Holler if you have questions.
Category Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 2nd, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 2, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 6: Youth Sunday and Family Potluck Party!
9 a.m. Children and Family Ministry Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Youth Sunday: No Sunday School for 4/5th graders.
Sunday School for PreKindergarten-3rd Grade
Family Potluck After Church
Bring a salad or entrée to pass. There will be cake in celebration of Youth Sunday too!
If you have a refrigerated item, please bring it to Collins Hall before worship.
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
There are SO many fun things I have planned for Super Sunday this time around.
If you have a suggestion about a place for parents to eat, let me know!
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Category Children and Families |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 1st, 2012
Back by popular demand the group will gather again on Wednesday, May 2 and Wednesday May 9.
We meet in the back room at the Goose Hollow Inn. They are located right across the street from the church.
We discuss upcoming sermon topics, church life, our lives, and scripture in an informal atmosphere. Join us!
Cheers!
Category Adults, Headlines |
Published: April 30th, 2012
On Sunday, May 6 at 5:30 PM in the Fireside Room, come and enjoy a time to learn about our larger United Methodist Church.
Every Four years a body of equal numbers of lay and clergy gather to set the policies and directions for the whole global denomination.
This Quadrennial Session is April 24 thru May 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Our own Pastor Donna is a member of this year’s delegation.
On May 6 Pastor Donna will return and share with us her experiences. We welcome Karen and Pastor Donna. All are encouraged to come and bring a dish to share.
Category Adults, Congregational Life, Headlines |
Published: April 27th, 2012
Sundays April 29 and May 6 at 5:30 PM in the Fireside Room come and enjoy a time to learn about our larger United Methodist Church.
Every Four years a body of equal numbers of lay and clergy gather to set the policies and directions for the whole global denomination.
This Quadrennial Session is April 24 thru May 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Our own Pastor Donna is a member of this year’s delegation.
On April 29 Ms. Karen Bolin will be our presenter on what General Conference is and what will be the key issues. Karen was a part of the 2008 delegation and has been a long term active lay woman.
On May 6 Pastor Donna will return and share with us her experiences. We welcome Karen and Pastor Donna. All are encouraged to come and bring a dish to share.
Category Adults, Congregational Life |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 25th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays
April 25, 2012
THIS Sunday, April 29
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
Sunday school in the summer is a rare thing in churches around the Portland area.
We are so lucky to have amazing volunteers that help keep the program running over the summer here at FUMC.
If we have four volunteers a week we could have two classes, which means smaller class sizes in each. Last summer we had between 15-20 kids in attendance each week!
Please email me if you can volunteer to teach any of these dates in June and July
June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Graduation Recognition
On Youth Sunday, May 6, we will be recognizing those who are graduating from high school or college/masters/doctoral programs. If you have a child who fits in to that category, please let me know if you would like for them to be recognized.
Category Children and Families, Program |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 25th, 2012
YOUTH SUNDAY UPDATE
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday April 25, 2012
THIS Sunday, April 29
9:30 a.m.
Meet in Collins Hall to discuss upcoming Youth Sunday plans.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Immediately Following Worship…stay in the sanctuary so that we can have a quick run through of our service for the next week. We will practice the flow, and use the microphones to test out our volume.
I will be ordering pizza for the group to have for lunch following the rehearsal.
We need one or two parents to help with picking up the pizza and getting plates and napkins set up for hungry youth group.
We will be done around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Also, please let me know if you or someone you know is graduating and would like to be recognized on May 6…we can only celebrate those who we know about!!
Call me with questions!
Category Program, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 13th, 2012
Today there will be almost 70 FUMC folks converging on Camp Suttle Lake! People will be headed south and east to spend a weekend among the trees and mountains and beautiful nature in the Suttle Lake area.
We are planning to hike, sing, pray. We will make crafts, tell stories, and form friendships.
Please pray for a safe and fantastic weekend. You will be hearing all about it upon our return.
Camp Suttle Lake’s contact information is:
Address
29551 Suttle Lake Rd.
Sisters, OR 97759
Phone
541-595-6663
Category Children and Families, Program |
Published: April 8th, 2012
At 9:00 AM in the Fireside room beginning April 15, a new series will begin. It will feature known members of First Church sharing how they became persons of Faith and their core beliefs.
There will also be a moderator who will help participants understand and share their stories.
The series will last through Eastertide.
- April 15 will feature Richard Pomperoy (Tom Rannells Moderator)
- April 22 will feature Bill Haden (Gene Gregory moderator)
- April 29 will feature Don Riggs (Trudy Harrison Moderator)
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and this post Eater series.
Category Adults, Headlines |
