Program
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 9th, 2012
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News: Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Mission PDX: August 17-19
Serve the community and have fun doing it!
Join the youth group for an in-town service project as we explore ways to be God’s hands in the world.
Please RSVP by August 15 so that I can buy appropriate food amounts and figure out rides for the weekend.
Parents: We need YOUR help too! I’m looking for 2 overnight chaperones for Saturday night.
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For YOUTH Parents: PDX Paper Crafters Group to Start at FUMC
This is a group of people who enjoy working in a group atmosphere on projects including card making, scrapbooking, and other paper creations. This will be a group open to beginners and experienced papercrafters alike. We seek to find community in a creative setting! The launch party will be on Thursday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 202.
Visit the link on Meetup.com to join in the fun:
http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Papercrafters
Welcome Home Sunday: September 9
Yeeeeehaw! Back in the Saddle!
Mark your calendars for the return to church activities!
Wear your western style to this roundup of church goers, and come to kick off another year of great fun!
Youth Sunday school will start on this day, and the youth group will also be assisting with the lunch and activities after worship. Stay tuned for more information!
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 9th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
THIS Sunday, August 12
10:30 a.m. Worship
Summer Sunday School for Kids of all ages in Room 134.
UPCOMING:
Sunday School Volunteers needed:
If you are a parent of a Sunday school age child, please consider volunteering to teach Sunday school this coming school year.
Each grade level has 3 teaching teams that rotate every month. Volunteer teachers are in the Sunday school room 1 out of 3 months! This is a great way to get to know other parents and kids.
We need: 4 volunteers in PreKindergarten, 6 volunteers in First Grade, and 2 more teachers in 4/5th grade.
Reply to this email if you have questions about volunteering, or if you want to put your name in to teach!
Save the Date: Fall Church Retreat at Camp Magruder
Come one, come all! Scholarships will be available! Pricing information is forthcoming.
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 28-30 for an all church retreat at the beach! Check out the facility at www.gocamping.org
PDX Paper Crafters Group to Start at FUMC
This is a group of people who enjoy working in a group atmosphere on projects including card making, scrapbooking, and other paper creations. This will be a group open to beginners and experienced papercrafters alike. We seek to find community in a creative setting! The launch party will be on Thursday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 202.
Visit the link on Meetup.com to join in the fun: http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Papercrafters
Welcome Home Sunday: September 9
Yeeeeehaw! Back in the Saddle!
Come and celebrate children’s choirs starting, a return to Sunday school classes, and a great big gathering of your favorite friends and family. Wear your western style to this roundup of church goers, and come to kick off another year of great fun!
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Mark Ohlson Published: August 8th, 2012
This September and October, Graceful Aging will be a four week workshop series at Portland’s First United Methodist Church designed to provide solutions to the issues of pro-actively managing the aging process and providing support for loved ones who face those issues. Ms. Jeanette Chardon, MSW and owner of Portland based, Elder Care Consultants will lead each workshop in the series.
Attendees will include: Seniors who want to pro-actively manage their OWN future, seniors in the midst of major live changes, and adult children of aging parents.
A wide range of topics will be discussed including residental transition choices, care-giving options, advance directives, illness and memory loss, estate planning, and grief issues.
This program is free to all and is not limited to just First Church members. Bring friends or family for this series of important discussions.
Exact dates and times will be posted soon here on the website…please stay tuned.
Category Church and Society for Social Justice, Senior Adults |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: July 25th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
THIS Sunday, July 29
10:30 a.m. Worship
Summer Sunday School for Kids of all ages in Room 134.
Upcoming:
YOUNG ADULTS: That’s You!
Rev. Jeremy Smith is organizing two different groups of young adults as summer begins to wind down. These open groups will have social and learning opportunities together. One group will be primarily 20s-30s singles, the other will be 20s-30s with families.
Both groups are invited to coffee with Jeremy on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Home-baked treats for those in attendance!
Camp Genesis: August 23-26
This summer I will be deaning a special camp for First and Second graders atCampMagruder. 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). Check out www.gocamping.org for more information.
Talk to me if you have questions. Scholarships are available.
In the next few weeks the Children and Family Ministry program will be planning the fall calendar and schedule. We plan to have a class for parents of Sunday school kids on Sunday mornings, a Saturday Family Hike, Super Sunday Nights, and a Church Retreat. Please pitch in an idea or two if you have it, or start to think about being a volunteer with Children and Family Ministry’s programs.
Happy Summer!
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: July 25th, 2012
Shout OUT: First Church Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, July 25 2012
This Sunday:
10:30 Worship
12 Meet in Collins Hall for LAST SUNDAY Lunch at Violetta.
Bring $10 for lunch and a MAX ticket. We will return to the church by 2 p.m.
THEN… movie party at Megan’s House! Catch a ride with a parent to Megan’s place (in Bethany) to watch movies, hang out, and eat pizza. Pick up by parents at 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP for this movie afternoon!
Upcoming: Mission PDX: FUMC Youth Service Retreat
August 17-19
Below you will find a detailed list of the weekend. If you can come for some of the time, you are more than welcome!!
Friday, August 17
Dinner at 6- Pot luck Pizza making
Bring a topping to share for personal pizza making.
8 p.m. Friday Night Service: Church Project
Give back to our FUMC community by providing power and service behind a few housekeeping projects.
Saturday, August 18
Breakfast at 7
9-12Volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank Community Garden.
Lunch- We will pack a bag lunch and eat in the park.
12-4 Service project with Portland Public Schools or Epworth United Methodist Church
5 p.m. Family Dinner: Parents and supporters of Youth Ministry are invited to come join us for dinner. We will talk about our plans for youth ministry in 2013.
7:30-9:30 Youth Group Bowling party!
Sunday, August 19
Wake up, clean up, pack up.
Breakfast
Closing circle
Ushering, greeting before worship.
10:30 Worship
(Youth to lead some pieces of the worship)
12:00 Check Out time
And…fun Fall activities are brewing! I’ll keep y’all in the loop!
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: June 27th, 2012
Shout Out
Weekly Youth Ministry News
Questions to ponder and then answer! Email me if you will: mtekchandani@fumcpdx.org
Summer Sunday school question: I’m wondering if we should save our (awesome) Sunday School discussions and brief media presentations, for fall Sunday School.
What do you think?
Mission PDX
Sign up sheets are on their way…would you please indicate to me via email your interest in participating?
Details are below:
August 17-19 Youth Mission PDX
We will be working on a service project for the church, volunteering in a community garden with the Oregon Food Bank, and volunteering at the Goose Hollow Family Shelter.
We will also be participating in worship on Sunday, August 19.
Youth will stay overnight at the church on Friday and Saturday, and food will be provided.
Cost is $30/youth.
Upcoming:
Summer Youth Schedule
July 1- Summer Sunday school (postponed)
July 8- Summer Sunday school (?), Community Warehouse Linens Drive starts
July 15- Summer Sunday school (?), Linens drive continues
July 22- Summer Sunday school (?), Linens drive continues
July 29- Summer Sunday school (?), Last Sunday of Linens drive, Last Sunday Youth Lunch at Violetta in Directors Park.
August 5- Summer Sunday school (?)
August 12-Summer Sunday School (?)
August 17-19 MISSION PDX
August 26- Summer Sunday school (?)
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: June 27th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, June 27
THIS Sunday, July 1
Welcome the Rev. Jeremy Smith to FUMC!!
Come say hi at Children’s Time!
10:30 a.m. Worship & Communion Sunday
Summer Sunday School for Kids of all ages in Room 134.
Communion and Summer Sunday School
This coming Sunday is a Communion service.
Here at FUMC, all are welcome to receive communion.
During the summer, we bring all kids in to the sanctuary to receive communion.
If you child has not taken communion as a part of Sunday school class before, you may want to come to the classroom before the Great Thanksgiving portion of the worship and either accompany your child to communion or stay with them in the room if you would like to wait.
Summer Plans
I have had a few parents ask about Vacation Bible School, or alternative child care programs for kids, and it has left me wondering…what do your kids do during the week in summer?
Are there programs you like to send them to? Other churches VBS that you like?
Summer day camps or sleep away camps?
Do you hire a summer nanny?
Do you take the summers off?
Inquiring minds want to know!
And some parents are interested in learning about other options for kids.
Reply to this email with your responses.
Many thanks!!!
Summer Camp
Don’t forget to go to gocamping.org to sign your child up for a summer camp!
I’ll be at Magruder for 3-5th grade camp from July 15-20 or from August 23-26 for 1-2nd grade camp.
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: June 5th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday, June 6 2012
THIS Sunday, June 10
No Sunday school…but come hang out in Collins hall and hear about the upcoming Linens drive!
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Upcoming:
Summer Youth Schedule
Sunday, June 24-
Sunday June 24 will be the first day of Summer Sunday School. Meet at 9:30 in Room 134, after church: Last Sunday Youth Adventure
July 1- Summer Sunday school
July 8- Summer Sunday school, Community Warehouse Linens Drive starts
July 15- Summer Sunday school, Linens drive continues
July 22- Summer Sunday school, Linens drive continues
July 29- Summer Sunday school, Last Sunday of Linens drive, Last Sunday Youth Lunch at Violetta in Directors Park.
August 5- Summer Sunday school
August 12-Summer Sunday School
August 17-19 MISSION PDX
August 26- Summer Sunday school
More details…
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
Look for more information to hit your mailbox next week!
Sunday, June 24- Last Sunday Youth Adventure
Meet in Collins Hall at 12 for a Scavenger Hunt. Bring your lunch or $10 for lunch.
We will be done by 2:30 p.m.
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: June 5th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays
Wednesday, June 6
THIS Sunday, June 10
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School for Kids of all ages!
Summer Sunday School
Sunday, June 17 starts Summer Sunday School!
Class will be meeting in Room 134. This will be a one-room Sunday school experience. If your child is on the younger end of the class (3-5) you are invited to come along for a few Sunday to get used to being with some of the older kids.
Volunteer Sunday school teachers are needed for the following Sundays:
June 24
July 1, 22, 29
August, 5,12,26
Summer Camps
There are so many camping opportunities for kids, youth and families this summer. Please check out www.gocamping.org to see the calendar of camps.
I will be deaning two camps at Camp Magruder this summer:
Mid-Summer Challenge for 3-5th graders July 15-20
And
Camp Genesis for 1st-2nd graders (formerly known as First Steps Camp) in August 23-26.
Do let me know if you have any questions about camps for your kids and family!
Fall Church Retreat: It’s in the works! We are thinking Magruder for fall, and will have details out soon!
Whats Up with that? Your email box will get a break in the next few weeks as I am on vacation. All information will be on the church website: www.fumcpdx.org
Blessings
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: May 30th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
THIS Sunday, June 3
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Volunteer Sunday Recognition-Reception to follow in Collins Hall
Upcoming:
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
Look for more information to hit your mailbox next week!
Summer Youth Sunday School Update:
Last week I told you we would be starting Sunday school this coming Sunday, however, we are not ready to do that yet!! So….Sunday school for youth will start up again at the end of the month.
Sunday June 24 will be the first day of Summer Sunday School…time:9:30, room, tba!
Sunday, June 24- Last Sunday Youth Adventure
Meet in Collins Hall at 12 for a Scavenger Hunt. Bring your lunch or $10 for lunch.
We will be done by 2:30 p.m.
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: May 30th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
THIS Sunday, June 3
9:00 a.m. Room 209 Children and Family Ministry Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School for Kids of all ages!
Volunteer Recognition Sunday- Reception following Worship in Collins Hall
Summer Sunday School
Sunday, June 17 starts Summer Sunday School!
Class will be meeting in Room 134. This will be a one-room Sunday school experience. If your child is on the younger end of the class (3-5) you are invited to come along for a few Sunday to get used to being with some of the older kids.
Volunteer Sunday school teachers are needed for the following Sundays:
June 24
July1, 15, 22, 29
August, 5,12,26
Summer Camps
There are so many camping opportunities for kids, youth and families this summer. Please check out www.gocamping.org to see the calendar of camps.
I will be deaning two camps at Camp Magruder this summer:
Mid-Summer Challenge for 3-5th graders July 15-20
And
Camp Genesis for 1st-2nd graders (formerly known as First Steps Camp) in August 23-26.
Do let me know if you have any questions about camps for your kids and family!
Blessings!
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: May 23rd, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday May 23, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 27
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Upcoming:
Sundays in June- Starting Sunday, June 10 we will have Youth Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. We will be experiencing NOOMA, a series of movies about different faith questions.
Sunday, June 24- Last Sunday Youth Adventure
Meet in Collins Hall at 12 for a Scavenger Hunt. Bring your lunch or $10 for lunch.
We will be done by 2:30 p.m.
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.
Call me with questions! -Megan
Category Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: May 23rd, 2012
Summer Sunday School
Starting Sunday, June 17 we will be in Summer mode.
Class for ages 3-12 will be meeting in Room 134. This will be a one-room Sunday school experience. If your child is on the younger end of the class (ages 3-5) you are invited to come along for a few Sunday to get used to being with some of the older kids.
We will be watching a Live B.I.G. Video, hearing a Bible story, and doing a craft or active activity each week. Sunday school volunteers are still needed for the summer!
Please consider making the commitment to teaching one or two Sundays.
The last day of regular Sunday school is June 10. There will be a big celebration here that day for the music program, so come all to see and hear!
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: May 23rd, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 27
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School for Kids…no class for 4/5th grade
Upcoming:
Summer at FUMC is pretty quiet, but behind the scenes, there are teachers who need to be recruited, planning for the fall, cleaning of supplies, and don’t forget SUMMER CAMP!!
Summer Camps
There are so many camping opportunities for kids, youth and families this summer. Please check out www.gocamping.org to see the calendar of camps.
I will be deaning two camps at Camp Magruder this summer:
Mid-Summer Challenge for 3-5th graders July 15-20 &
Camp Genesis for 1st-2nd graders (formerly known as First Steps Camp) in August 23-26.
Summer Sunday School
The last day of regular Sunday school is June 10. There will be a big celebration here that day for the music program, so come all to see and hear!
Starting Sunday, June 17 we will be in Summer mode. Class will be meeting in Room 134. This will be a one-room Sunday school experience. If your child is on the younger end of the class (3-5) you are invited to come along for a few Sunday to get used to being with some of the older kids.
June 17 is covered for Sunday school teachers, but the rest of the summer is still in need of volunteers. Please consider making the commitment to teaching one or two Sundays.
Category Children, Families and Youth |
Author: Megan Tekchandani 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 Children, Families and Youth, Youth |
