Program
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 18th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
THIS Sunday, January 22:
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School for all youth in Collins Hall
We will be talking about Expectations. We ask a lot of teens these days, and this will be an opportunity for the youth to talk about their feelings about it all.
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class in Room 160
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Upcoming Youth Activities & Events
Last Sunday Lunch at Sushiville: January 29
Bring $10 and an adventurous spirit and join us for lunch.
Meet in Collins Hall at noon.
2 parent drivers needed to help out.
Upcoming Last Sunday Youth Group activities:
February 26: Games and Pizza at the church after worship
March 18: After Worship Youth Project: Volunteering at Goose Hollow Family Shelter to do some spring organizing and cleaning. Bring lunch and cleaning clothes.
April 29: Pizza lunch and Prep for Youth Sunday
FUMC Spring Retreat
Mark your calendars for April 13, 14, and 15 to attend the FUMC Spring Retreat at the Suttle Lake Camp, outside of Sisters, Oregon
Youth will be an important part of our fun at the retreat! Families of youth are encouraged to attend!
A planning meeting for the Retreat has been scheduled for February 2 in the Fireside Room at 7 p.m. If you want to be a part of the planning process, please come!
B1: Be One and One Being: 24 Hour Youth Fast Retreat
March 10-11 at Tigard United Methodist Church
This retreat will start at 11a.m. on Saturday March 10. There will be active games, workshops, opportunities for youth to learn more about hunger issues in the Pacific Nothwest, and the chance to meet youth from other United Methodist churches in the area. Overnight activities are planned as well. Please sign up on the Sign Up sheet on Megan’s door by March 1.
Category Program, Youth |
Published: January 18th, 2012
Intergenerational Ping Pong is a weekly exercise/fellowship group which meets 5 – 7 pm every Thursday in our gym.
It is a fun way to build friendships and ping pong skills. Its timing enables members of our youth JuBELLation (bell) Choir and our Sanctuary Choir to arrive early and enjoy the fun of this intergenerational group prior to their participation in their rehearsal that same evening.
Everyone from youth to seniors are invited and participants are welcome to arrive and leave at their convenience between 5:00 and 6:15.
Usually somewhere between five and a dozen people show up. Some participants enjoy going out afterwards to share a healthy meal.
one of our youth writes:
I like it so much its because it’s ok if you show up and ok if you don’t. But it’s really fun if you come because everyone is nice and goes easy on you if you arent very good (me) and if you dont know how to play.
Category Adults, Congregational Life, Senior Adults, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 12th, 2012
Go Camping with the United Methodist Church this year.
There are many camping opportunities for families, youth, adults and kids to get out in to nature and explore God’s great creation. Camp and Retreat Ministries has 6 sites for camping around in Oregon and Idaho.
Check out their website at gocamping.org
Category Children and Families |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 11th, 2012
The annual January Lock In is happening THIS WEEKEND!
Doors open at 8 p.m. in Room 202…Enter through the doors off the parking lot.
Check in is from 8- 8:30 p.m.
We will be playing games, running around, baking brownies, creating memories, and watching movies. Of course you can expect to have a lot of fun!
What to bring:
-Sleeping Bag
-PJ’s
-Snack to share
-Clothes for Church the next day
-Toothbrush
Youth attending the Lock In will also attend Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m.
Pick up is between 11:45 a.m. and Noon in Room 202
Category Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 11th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SATURDAY, January 14: Youth Group LOCK IN
Details:
-Arrive to Room 202 between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
(I have a full day of appointments so will not be at the church until 7:30 p.m. The doors will not be unlocked before 8.)
-Activities until 1:30 a.m.
-Lights out at 2 a.m.
-Bring your sleeping bag, church clothes, tooth brush, a snack to pass
-Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
-Worship at 10:30 a.m.
-Pick up between 11:45 a.m. and noon
THIS Sunday, January 15:
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School for all youth in Collins Hall
We will continue our conversation about Vocation: Who are you made to be?
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Confirmation Class Begins for 7th Graders
January 15-Informational meeting at 11:45 a.m. in Room 160
Upcoming Youth Activities & Events
Last Sunday Lunch at Sushiville: January 29
Bring $10 and an adventurous spirit and join us for lunch.
Meet in Collins Hall at noon. Pick up at 2 p.m. in church parking lot.
2 parent drivers needed to help out.
FUMC Spring Retreat
Mark your calendars for April 13, 14, and 15 to attend the FUMC Spring Retreat at the Suttle Lake Camp, outside of Sisters, Oregon
Youth will be an important part of our fun at the retreat! Families of youth are encouraged to attend!
A planning meeting for the Retreat has been scheduled for February 2 in the Fireside Room at 7 p.m. If you want to be a part of the planning process, please come!
Category News, Program, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 11th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: January 11, 2012
This Week:
Sunday, January 15
9:30 Kids Choirs
10:30 Worship and Sunday School
**4/5th grade teacher needed for this week. Please contact Megan if you are able to help.
Upcoming:
Super Sunday Nights
5 p.m. January 22
Meet in Collins Hall.
Kids will be story telling, eating/making dinner, playing games and having tons of fun while parents go out for dinner together.
Please sign up for your children to attend the kid’s time by emailing me the names and ages by January 15.
Preachers Pub: February 1
We will be meeting again with Pastor Donna Pritchard to engage spiritually together about upcoming scripture and Lenten activities. Meet us at the Goose Hollow Inn on February 1st for the first installment.
Nursery care is available for this event in coordination with other Wednesday night programming but please do contact me to let me know that you will be bringing kids to the nursery.
Family Volunteering at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter
Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal and host kid time with the Family Shelter here at the church.
February date: 2/4/2012
If you are interested, but have not volunteered before, please contact Megan.
FUMC Spring Retreat
Mark your calendars for April 13, 14, and 15 to attend the FUMC Spring Retreat at the Suttle Lake Camp, outside of Sisters, Oregon
Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to join us for this wonderful event.
A planning meeting for the Retreat has been scheduled for February 2 in the Fireside Room at 7 p.m. If you want to be a part of the planning process, please come!
Happy Week!
Category Children and Families, News, Program |
Published: January 4th, 2012
Rev. Dr. Tom Rannells will lead a four-week class entitled: Reading and Using the Bible. This class will begin Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM in room 110 and continue through February 5.
Those who are newer to the faith or those who would like a “refresher course” on the Bible are encouraged to attend.
This is a place to get a new start with the Bible in a community of seekers. Over the four weeks we will ask together: What is the Bible? How did we get the Bible? How Shall We Live Through the Bible?
Category Adults, Congregational Life |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 28th, 2011
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Last one of the Year!
December 28, 2011
THIS Sunday, January 1:
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary-No Youth Sunday School
Sunday School resumes on January 8 at 9:30 a.m. in Collins Hall…come and find us there!
Upcoming Youth Activities & Events
Lock In: January 14-15: Important Information!
We need to have at least 10 youth SIGNED UP (your name on the paper) by January 8 on a sign up sheet on my door.
We also need AT LEAST 3 adult/parent volunteers, committed by January 8, to stay the night.
If we do not meet this sign up goal, we will postpone the lock in to a later date in Spring.
Confirmation Class Begins for 7th Graders
January 15-Informational meeting
January 22- Class begins
9:30 a.m.
Room 160
The Confirmation Orientation is on January 15 at 11:45 a.m. after worship.
We will meet in room 160-downstairs near the MAX entrance.
This is an important meeting for both youth and parents to attend. We will be reviewing the schedule and discussing what Confirmation means for your family. Classes will run January 22- April 22, 2012. Confirmation Sunday is scheduled for May 20.
Last Sunday Lunch at Sushiville!
Bring $10 and an adventurous spirit and join us for lunch.
Will we be filming another sushi go round video?
2 parent drivers needed to help out.
B1 Retreat- A 24 hour fast to raise money for programs to benefit youth through the United Methodist Advance.
March 10-11
Youth from all over the Portland-Metro area will gather together for an amazing weekend of physical and mental challenge, and education about the issue of hunger around the world. Youth will learn about how much they can do to support hunger ministries.
Mark Your Calendars for Youth Sunday: Sunday, May 6 2012
Category News, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 28th, 2011
Whats Up Wednesdays- Last one of the Year!
December 28, 2011
This Week:
Sunday, January 1 : New Year’s Day
10:30 Worship for All
There will be an activity time following Sunday School for kids age 5 and up. The nursery will be open at 9 a.m.
Upcoming:
Super Sundays-January 22
While parents go out for dinner together, we will have games, crafts, activities, and story telling at the church for kids, as well as the nursery.
We already have a few families signed up for the fun.
Please sign up for your children to attend the kid’s time by emailing me the names and ages by January 15.
Also, your suggestions for a dinner destination are welcome.
FUMC Spring Retreat
April 13, 14, and 15 at the Suttle Lake Camp, outside of Sisters, Oregon
Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to join us for this wonderful event.
Save the dates on your family calendar! More details to follow.
Category Children and Families, News, Program |
Published: December 25th, 2011
Christmas Eve services at Portland’s First United Methodist Church started with the traditional Children’s Christmas Pageant. The Christmas Story was retold through the children’s voices.
Category Children and Families |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 23rd, 2011
All kids participating in the Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant are asked to meet in the Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4:15 p.m.
We will be getting costumes and line up ready at that time.
It will be such a delight to tell the story of Christmas to the congregation on Christmas Eve!
Category Children and Families, Program |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 21st, 2011
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
December 21, 2011
THIS Sunday, December 25:
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
No Sunday School for youth on Sunday, December 25 or January, 1
Upcoming Youth Activities & Events
Holiday Help
If you are interested in doing some volunteering during your holiday break from school, let me know. I’m happy to organize some service in the community, as well as around the church building.
Lock In: January 14-15
We need to have at least 10 youth SIGNED UP by January 8 on a sign up sheet on my door.
We also need AT LEAST 3 adult/parent volunteers to stay the night.
Can you help out?
Last Sunday Lunch at Sushiville!
Bring $10 and an adventurous spirit and join us for lunch.
Will we be filming another sushi go round video?
2 parent drivers needed to help out.
Youth Sunday date: Sunday, May 6
Merry Christmas!
Category News, Program, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 21st, 2011
Whats Up Wednesdays: December 21, 2011
This Week:
Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve
5 p.m. Children’s Nativity Pageant
Come and see all the work that the children and parents have done to put together another fun and joyful pageant.
7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Christmas Eve Services
11 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service
Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day
Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30 Worship for all!
There will not be Sunday School.
Upcoming:
Super Sundays-January 22
While parents go out for dinner together, we will have games, crafts, activities, and story telling at the church for kids, as well as the nursery.
Let’s try for this date in January! Please sign up for your children to attend the Kids Fun by emailing me the names and ages by January 15.
Also, your suggestions for a dinner destination are welcome!
HolidayBlessings!
Category Children and Families, Program |
Published: December 17th, 2011
Here are a few photos from our family excursion to Portland’s Zoo Lights on Saturday night. If you have some photos from the event that are not pictured here, please contact Megan Humphreys-Loving to have them included.
Category Children and Families, Congregational Life |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 14th, 2011
Many thanks to all who contributed to the Making Christmas Count holiday meal donation. On Sunday we received donations from 24 people/families but as you can tell, the donations were overflowing. People were asked to donate a ham, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, rolls, corn, green bean casserole fixings, cookies, pie, coffee or tea. As people selected and shopped for their donations, the spirit of generosity was abound.
The Friendly House was so thrilled to receive this donation. They said that we have no idea how happy this will make many people this holiday season. Keep these people in your hearts and prayers.
May God bless this food to the bodies of those who will receive it, and may the spirit of Christ illuminate Christmas for those who search for that light. Merry Christmas indeed.
Thanks to Cynthia Aaby for the photographs above.
Category Congregational Life, Program |
