Program
Author: Megan Jones Published: May 8th, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
This Sunday, May 12:
9:30 – Children’s Choirs (Cherubs – Room 206; Sound Seekers – Room 136)
Youth Bible Study (Megan’s Office)
The Gathering (Room 204)
10:30 – Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
Upcoming:
Saturday, May 18 – Change the World Weekend
Join our church community in a day of service! Sign up for one of three service projects offered the morning of Saturday, May 18:
9:00 – 11:30 AM The Oregon Food Bank, Portland Location (Ages 16+)
9:30 – 11:30 AM The Children’s Book Bank (Ages 6+)
9:30 – 11:30 AM All-Family Goosehollow Family Shelter project, FUMC (All ages)
Change the World Weekend is a global Rethink Church event. United Methodists in over 1,500 locations will venture out and get involved in their local communities.
Our First Church projects will conclude with a deli style lunch in Collins Hall, beginning at 12:00 PM. All Change the World participants are invited to come, eat, and share their stories from the morning.
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: May 8th, 2013
“A Constant Message in a Changing World”
First Church Youth created a cohesive worship experience, that resonated with their interpretation of 1:Timothy 4:11-14 and youth culture today. Listen to the Sunday, May 5 podcast to hear their prayers, music, and reflections.
Thank you to all those who assisted with, participated in, or attended this year’s Youth Sunday worship service. Our students did a fantastic job!
A special thanks to First Church’s ministers, music staff, juBELLation members, youth committee, and parents of youth.
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Bob Wilson Published: May 3rd, 2013
On Earth Sunday, April 21st, Shovel and Rake and Planet Church teamed up to show off the First Church campus to five Sunday School classes.
On display were the Rose Garden, where the kids learned about water, its uses and conservation; the Brockman Courtyard, where they learned about habitat and wildlife; and the grounds just east of the Sanctuary where they assisted the Shovel and Rake crew in planting a Korean Dogwood.
In addition, the classes learned about our church’s efforts at energy efficiency in the Fireside Room, and in Collins Hall, they had a chance to pair plant smells—like mint—with snacks made from the plant—like mint cookies.
Everyone had a good time, and we all got a chance—again—to experience appreciation for our wonderful church grounds, and gratitude for Shovel and Rake’s phenomenal care taking.
Tags: Planet Church; Earth Day
Category Children, Families and Youth, Planet Church, Shovel and Rake Gang |
Author: Megan Jones Published: May 1st, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
This Sunday, May 5:
9:00 – Youth Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
9:30 – Children’s Choirs (Cherubs – Room 206; Sound Seekers – Room 136)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
The Gathering (Room 204)
10:30 – Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
Upcoming:
Sunday, May 5 – Youth Sunday
This Sunday is Youth Sunday! Youth will be participating in all aspects of the worship service, from greeting and ushering, to prayers, liturgies, and sermon reflections. 4th and 5th graders are encouraged to remain in the worship service, allowing them to see what they will have the opportunity to do in the upcoming years.
Sunday, May 5 – Super Sunday
Beginning at 5:00 PM
Super Sunday is a fun evening activity time for kids and an opportunity for parents to fellowship together.
Children participate in planned activities at the church, hosted by Megan and other volunteers, while parents have dinner together at a restaurant of their choosing. Nursery is provided. Sign up today!
Saturday, May 18 – Change the World Weekend
This is an opportunity for our whole church community to come together in service. We are offering several ways to get involved, including The Oregon Food Bank, The Children’s Book Bank, and an “All-Family” Portland Homeless Shelter project. Projects will conclude at noon, followed by lunch in Collins Hall.
Have a wonderful remainder of the week. See you Sunday!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: May 1st, 2013
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
This Sunday, May 5:
9:00 – Youth Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
9:30 – Children’s Choirs (Cherubs – Room 206; Sound Seekers – Room 136)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
The Gathering (Room 204)
10:30 – Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
Upcoming:
THIS SUNDAY, May 5 – YOUTH SUNDAY
If you are a youth, grades 6th – 12th grade and are not currently involved in Youth Sunday, but would like to be, please contact Megan TODAY.
Youth Sunday Rehearsal will be Sunday morning beginning at 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Make sure you are present to run through the service and receive instruction.
Sunday, May 5 – Super Sunday
Beginning at 5:00 PM
Super Sunday is a fun evening activity time for kids and an opportunity for parents to fellowship together.
Children participate in planned activities at the church, hosted by Megan and other volunteers, while parents have dinner together at a restaurant of their choosing.
Youth are encouraged to volunteer to help with the children’s activities at the church. Parents of youth are welcome to join the adults for dinner.
Saturday, May 18 – Change the World Weekend
This is an opportunity for our whole church community to come together in service. We are offering several ways to get involved, including The Oregon Food Bank, The Children’s Book Bank, and an “All-Family” Portland Homeless Shelter project. Projects will conclude at noon, followed by lunch in Collins Hall.
May 19 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
June 2 – GRADUATION SUNDAY
August 25-31, 2013 – Mission 2013: Salt Lake City
It is NOT too late to sign up for the summer mission trip to the UMCOR Depot!! If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: web manager Published: April 19th, 2013
55 people from our church community attended the annual Spring Retreat, this year located at Camp Magruder on the Oregon coast. Our ages ranged from senior adults to five babies under 2 years old. We had longtime members and newcomers to our community. In short, it was a fruitbasket turnover of all kinds of folks at the church and we got along swimmingly!
Our theme was “Awake, Alive, Aware” and we found that through intentional devotionals, activities, and unstructured free time that we indeed did feel more awake to God, alive to each other, and aware of our place in God’s creation. Be it being caught in the rain on the beach, going on a birding walk, winning the scavenger hunt, or an evening Smores treat, the event was a good time had by all.
Our last evening included a talent show, hosted by Josh Martin who shared groaners of jokes from a joke book he found. Children, youth, and adults shared their musical talents, as well as joke-telling and storytelling.
Looking forward to our next All-Church Retreat in the Fall!
Category Children, Families and Youth, Congregational Life, Headlines |
Author: Megan Jones Published: April 4th, 2013
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, April 4, 2013
This Sunday, April 7:
9:30 – Youth Sunday School (Megan’s Office)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
The Gathering – for parents of children and youth (Room 204)
10:30 – Worship
12:00 – Youth Planning Meeting and Lunch (Youth Room)
Upcoming:
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the main office or sign-up on the church’s website. http://fumcpdx.org/ Space is still available, so REGISTER TODAY!
Sunday, April 21 – Youth and the Arts
Begins at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary followed by a visual display of your art in Collins Hall. Many of you are participating and EVERYONE should plan to attend and show your support!
May 5 – YOUTH SUNDAY
Planning Meetings: April 7 (THIS SUNDAY) and April 28
12:00 after the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided.
All youth should plan to attend (Parents are also welcome to come the meeting and to lunch.)
May 19 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
June 2 – GRADUATION SUNDAY
August 25-31, 2013 – Mission 2013: Salt Lake City
It is NOT too late to sign up for the summer mission trip to the UMCOR Depot!! If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: April 4th, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
This Sunday, April 7:
9:30 – Children’s Choirs (Cherubs – Room 206; Sound Seekers – Room 136)
Youth Sunday School (Megan’s Office)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
10:30 – Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
Upcoming:
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the main office or sign up on the church’s website. http://fumcpdx.org/ Space is still available, so REGISTER TODAY!
Saturday, April 20 – Tryon Creek Ivy Pull
Join Planet Church and SOLVE for an invasive English Ivy Pull at Tryon Creek. Anyone 5 years old and up can participate. Nursery will be provided at the church. See attached flyer for details.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s Easter Egg Hunt!! It was a wonderful time for all.
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Mark Ohlson Published: April 3rd, 2013
All seniors are invited to join the Graceful Aging Fellowship on April 20th for a discussion of memory loss and coping with the declining “memory health” of a loved one.
We will share our experiences and learn new strategies that work in this time of stress and sadness. Please plan on joining us for our discussion which will be led by Jeanette Chardon, MSW and the founder of Elder Care Consultants.
You will enjoy the warm fellowship and go away feeling that there are others going through shared experiences.
April 20th, 10:30 AM until Noon, Fireside Room at First Church. For more information contact Mark Ohlson, Outreach Coordinator at: mohlson@fumcpdx.org.
Category Adults, Headlines |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 28th, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
This EASTER Sunday, March 30:
9:00 AM – Easter Worship Service #1
11:00 AM – Easter Worship Service #2
Children’s Sunday School will be taking place during BOTH worship services. Please see your Sunday morning Worship Guide for room listings. However, Easter is a wonderful opportunity to worship as a family. Feel free to instruct your child(ren) to return to his/her seat after the Children’s Message if you would like for him/her to remain in the service.
Upcoming:
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and Crafts
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
Sunday, March 31 – Easter Sunday
Children’s Sunday School will be provided during both the 9:00 AM and the 11:00 AM Worship Services. The 9:00 AM service will have all classes as usual, while the 11:00 AM service will have some combined classes (PK, K-1, 2-5). Please see your worship guide on Sunday for room numbers. If you are not currently teaching this month, but are available and would like to assist with Sunday School during either service, please let Megan know ASAP.
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
There are LOTS of ways to register for the Spring Retreat. Please use the registration form in your Spring Program Guide, pick up a form in the main office or from the bulletin board outside the supply room, OR simply go to the website and click on the Retreat icon under “Headlines” OR email me, and I’ll send you a PDF that you can fill in and email back. Sign up today!!
The nursery will be provided during all Holy Week services. Have a great remainder of the week. I look forward to seeing you all Sunday!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 28th, 2013
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
This EASTER Sunday, March 31:
9:00 AM – Easter Worship Service #1
11:00 AM – Easter Worship Service #2
Children’s Sunday School will be taking place during BOTH worship services. Please see you Sunday morning Worship Guide for room listings.
Upcoming:
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and CraftsBeginning at 11:00 AM
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
There are LOTS of ways to register for the Spring Retreat. Please use the registration form in your Spring Program Guide, pick up a form in the main office or from the bulletin board outside the supply room, OR simply go to the website and click on the Retreat icon under “Headlines” OR email me, and I’ll send you a PDF that you can fill in and email back. Sign up today!!
Sunday, April 21 – Youth and the Arts
Beginning at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary followed by a visual display of your art in Collins Hall. Many of you are participating and EVERYONE should plan to attend and show your support!
May 5 – YOUTH SUNDAY
Planning Meetings: April 7 and April 28
12:00 after the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided.
May 19 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
June 2 – GRADUATION SUNDAY
August 25-31, 2013 – Mission 2013: Salt Lake City
It is NOT too late to sign up for the summer mission trip to the UMCOR Depot!! If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 21st, 2013
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
This Sunday, March 24:
9:30 – Youth Sunday School (Megan’s office
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
10:30 –Palm Sunday Parade – Collins Hall
Worship
Upcoming:
Saturday, March 23 – Family Service Night
Beginning at 4:00 PM in Room 202
Bring a dish AND scissors for a potluck meal followed by a craft project to benefit our church members who are home bound.
Sunday, March 24 – Palm Sunday Parade
Parade will begin at 10:30 in Collins Hall
We will greet each other, sing a hymn and then parade with palms into the sanctuary. (Please note: If you have trouble walking, you are welcome to begin in the sanctuary as usual.)
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and Crafts
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the 2013 Spring Program Guide, in the main office, and on the bulletin board across from the supply room. Please return your completed forms to the main office or to Megan.
Sunday, April 21 – Youth and the Arts
Beginning at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary followed by a visual display of your art in Collins Hall. Many of you are participating and EVERYONE should plan to attend and show your support!
May 5 – YOUTH SUNDAY
Planning Meetings: April 7 and April 28
12:00 after the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided.
May 19 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
June 2 – GRADUATION SUNDAY
August 25-31, 2013 – Mission 2013: Salt Lake City
It is NOT too late to sign up for the summer mission trip to the UMCOR Depot!! If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Because so many will be out of town, there will NOT be a Youth Sunday Planning Meeting this Sunday, March 24. See you Sunday and have a great Spring Break!!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 20th, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
This Sunday, March 24:
9:30 – Children’s Choirs
Youth Sunday School
Confirmation Class
The Gathering
10:30 –Palm Sunday Parade – Collins Hall
Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, March 23 – Family Service Night
Beginning at 4:00 PM in Room 202
Bring a dish AND scissors for a potluck meal followed by a craft project to benefit our church members who are homebound.
Sunday, March 24 – Palm Sunday Parade
Parade will begin at 10:30 in Collins Hall
We will greet each other, sing a hymn and then parade with palms into the sanctuary. Purple t-shirts will be provided for children to wear during the parade. (Please note: If you have trouble walking, you are welcome to begin in the sanctuary as usual.)
Cherubs and Sound Seekers: Parents and children meet in your choir room. You will join the parade as it progresses down the hall. Palms and purple t-shirts will be provided for you in choir.
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and Crafts
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
Sunday, March 31 – Easter Sunday
Children’s Sunday School will be provided during both the 9:00 AM and the 11:00 AM Worship Services. If you are not currently teaching this month, but are available and would like to assist with Sunday School during either service, please let Megan know ASAP.
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the 2013 Spring Program Guide, in the main office, and on the bulletin board across from the supply room. Please return your completed forms to the main office or to Megan.
The nursery will be provided for all Holy Week services. Have a great remainder of the week. I look forward to seeing you all Sunday!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 13th, 2013
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Today, March 13:
5:30 – Lenten Dinner (Collins Hall)
6:30 – Presentation (Fireside Room) – Topic: One More Chance at Justice
This Sunday, March 17:
9:30 – Youth Sunday School (Megan’s office)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
10:30 – Worship
Upcoming:
Saturday, March 23 – Family Service Night
Beginning at 4:00 PM in Room 202
Bring a dish for a potluck meal followed by a craft project to benefit our church members in nursing and assisted living facilities.
Sunday, March 24 – Youth Sunday Planning Meeting #1
Beginning at 12:00 in the Youth Room
Lunch will be provided
Anyone who is planning to participate in Youth Sunday should plan to attend
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and Crafts
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xo4K3jYIm2rkegKzqMdV99ujh4kWkpI4L2JezRIXBjA/edit?usp=sharing
YOUTH: Plan to attend this event and be Easter helpers! Youth will be in charge of hiding the eggs, as well as helping with the craft stations. Youth should plan to arrive around 10:00 AM.
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the 2013 Spring Program Guide and on the bulletin board across from the supply room. Please return your completed forms to the main office or my office.
Sunday, April 21 – Youth and the Arts
Beginning at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary followed by a visual display of your art in Collins Hall. Many of you are participating and EVERYONE should plan to attend and show your support!
May 5 – YOUTH SUNDAY
May 19 – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
June 2 – GRADUATION SUNDAY
August 25-31, 2013 – Mission 2013: Salt Lake City
It is NOT too late to sign up for the summer mission trip to the UMCOR Depot!! If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.
Have a great rest of the week! See you Sunday!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Jones Published: March 13th, 2013
What’s Up Wednesdays: First Church Family News
Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 2013
Today, March 13:
5:30 – Lenten Dinner (Collins Hall)
6:30 – Presentation (Fireside Room) – Topic: One More Chance at Justice
Nursery is provided
This Sunday, March 17:
9:30 – Children’s Choirs (Cherubs – Room 206; Sound Seekers – Room 136)
Youth Sunday School (Megan’s Office)
Confirmation Class (Room 160)
The Gathering – for parents of Sunday school aged kids (Room 204)
10:30 – Worship
Sunday School for Pre-K – 5th grade (dismissed during worship)
Upcoming:
Saturday, March 23 – Family Service Night
Beginning at 4:00 PM in Room 202
Bring a dish for a potluck meal followed by a craft project to benefit our church members in nursing and assisted living facilities.
Saturday, March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 11:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt, Food, and Crafts
Please click on the link below if you would like to sign-up to help with this event:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xo4K3jYIm2rkegKzqMdV99ujh4kWkpI4L2JezRIXBjA/edit?usp=sharing
April 12 -14 – All-Church Spring Retreat at Magruder
Registration forms can be found in the 2013 Spring Program Guide and on the bulletin board across from the supply room. Please return your completed forms to the main office or my office.
Have a wonderful remainder of the week. I look forward to seeing you all Sunday!
Blessings,
Megan Jones
Category Children, Families and Youth |
