Youth
The FUMC Youth Program is a vibrant part of our community. Scheduled events and News Updates are listed here, or you can read more about the details of the program here.
Author: Tim Unger Published: February 20th, 2012
The pancakes were light and fluffy, just as they were promised.
I wish to post a quick thank you note to all those that participated in the pancake feed. As is always the case, the kitchen was in chaos, but tasty and safe food was enjoyed by over 130 people.
The youth brought in their “music” and kept a party like atmosphere throughout the hard work. Everyone came away with good feelings of accomplishment and fellowship.
I wish to extent special thanks to the clean up crew and the adult helpers. We had tons of dishes, flatware, pots and pans to get cleaned and put away just in time for the next chef to take over the kitchen. We are blessed to have a such a highly utilized kitchen!
We had one comical mishap in the kitchen. After everyone was fed, a pan of fresh hotcakes tipped over and landed on the floor between the grills and the service counter. We had to wait for the grills to cool before we could clean them up.
I was pleased that everyone had their fill before that happened. Then, to my surprise, I was tickled to find the drawing on my clipboard, of a warning for next year (see picture).
Tim
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 15th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
THIS Sunday, February 19: PANCAKE DAY
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School: Meet in the Kitchen to help with Pancake Lunch preparations.
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
11:45 a.m. Pancake Lunch!!
Upcoming:
B1 Be One and One Being: 24 Hour Youth Fast Overnight
March 10-11 at Tigard United Methodist Church
Starts 11a.m. on Saturday March 10
Overnight activities are planned to carry us through the night with out food!
A great way to meet people from other churches and to experience a new space with friends.
Last Sunday Youth Group activities:
February 26: Games and Pizza at the church after worship. Bring $5 for pizza and a game to play.
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
Important Forum: Understanding Suicide
Sunday, February 26 starting at noon in the Fireside Room
This forum will feature Joan Schweizer Huff, MA of Portland’s Dougy Center and Leslie Storm of Oregon Partnership. This forum seeks to facilitate an understanding of prevention, intervention, and the crisis of suicide.
Youth and Parents are invited to attend.
Light lunch will be provided.
Mark Your Calendars for Youth Sunday: May 6
We will start planning soon!
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Author: Tim Unger Published: February 14th, 2012
I’ve not been known for my great pancakes. Sometimes they are less than perfect. So when I was asked to lead the youth in Pancake Delights, I did a little research. My favorite go-to TV chef Alton Brown has some pointers. His humorous and scientific approach to cooking appeals to me and I find his advice to be right on the spot.
Pancakes should be tall and fluffy. It takes a combination of acid and a base to make the bubbles happen. Buttermilk and baking soda do the trick nicely.
Pancakes cook best when the griddle is 350 degrees. So, I dug into the back of my gadget drawer to find the infrared thermometer. A.B. (Alton Brown, as his fans call him) says that if you dont have a infrared thermometer handy, make the water dance. Drop some water on the grill, and see if it dances! If it just lays there, turn up the heat, if it turns to steam….turn it down.
Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately then combine. The batter should be lumpy, do not mix smooth. And it should be left to rest for 5 minutes. Why? To allow the leavening to create a bunch of little bubbles.
Rub the griddle down with a little butter, then wipe it up with a paper towel, there will be enough fat left to do the job.
Use uniform batter application, choose a 1/4 cup measurer to do each cake.
Flip the pancake in one fluid motion, right after the bubbles start to form. This usually takes three minutes on the first side and two minutes on the second.
I think, with this advice, we will be serving the best ever pancakes. Come and see how this advice works out for me and the kids! Sunday the 19th right after church.
We will be baking gluten-free pancakes on a made to order basis as well as vegetarian sausages or turkey sausages. Whoot…….something for everyone to enjoy!
Tim
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 13th, 2012
Come and support the Youth Group’s annual Pancake Lunch fundraiser next Sunday, February 19.
Pancakes, fruit, sausage and coffee are available for a suggested donation of $5.
There will be Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available.
Food will be served buffet style in Collins Hall following worship.
All are invited to come and support the Youth at FUMC!
Category Headlines, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 8th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
THIS Sunday, February 12:
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School
All Youth meet in Collins Hall
This week we continue our conversation about Creativity.
Confirmation Class to meet with Sunday school class.
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary: Scout Sunday
Upcoming:
NEXT WEEK: Pancake Lunch
February 19
Meet in Collins Hall at 9:30 a.m. to help set up, prepare and serve pancakes for lunch!
Plan to stay through clean up, ending at 1 p.m.
This is a BIG fundraiser for the Youth Group, and all hands are needed to help out.
Last Sunday Youth Group activities:
February 26: Games and Pizza at the church after worship. Bring $5 for pizza and a game to play.
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
Important Forum: Understanding Suicide
Sunday, February 26 starting at noon in the Fireside Room
This forum will feature Joan Schweizer Huff, MA of Portland’s Dougy Center and Leslie Storm of Oregon Partnership. This forum seeks to facilitate an understanding of prevention, intervention, and the crisis of suicide.
Youth and Parents are invited to attend.
Light lunch will be provided.
B1 Be One and One Being: 24 Hour Youth Fast Overnight
March 10-11 at Tigard United Methodist Church
Starts 11a.m. on Saturday March 10
Overnight activities are planned to carry us through the night with out food!
A great way to meet people from other churches and to experience a new space with friends.
Mark Your Calendars for Youth Sunday: May 6
We will start planning soon!
Contact: Megan Humphreys-Loving mhumphreys-loving@fumcpdx.org
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 1st, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
THIS Sunday, February 5:
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School
All Youth meet in Collins Hall
This week we start talking about Creativity. What does that word mean to you, and do you have it? Do all people have it? Come join the conversation!
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class in Room 160
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Youth Ministry Committee Meeting in Room 134
Upcoming:
Last Sunday Youth Group activities:
February 26: Games and Pizza at the church after worship. Bring $5 for pizza and a game to play.
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
Youth at the Spring Retreat
April 13, 14, and 15 at Suttle Lake Camp, outside of Sisters, Oregon
Let’s bring the fun! Sign up with me!
B1 Be One and One Being: 24 Hour Youth Fast Overnight
March 10-11 at Tigard United Methodist Church
Starts 11a.m. on Saturday March 10
Overnight activities are planned to carry us through the night with out food!
A great way to meet people from other churches and to experience a new space with friends.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: January 25th, 2012
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
THIS Sunday, January 29:
9:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School
All Youth meet in Collins Hall
We will be following up on our conversation about expectations. This week we will talk about what we don’t expect.
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class in Room 160
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Last Sunday Lunch at Sushiville
Meet in Collins Hall at noon. Bring $10 for lunch! We still need parent drivers.
Upcoming:
Future 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!
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.
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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 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
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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: 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 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 14th, 2011
Shout Out! First Methodist Youth News
December 14, 2011
THIS Sunday, December 18:
9 a.m. NYAC! Not Your Average Campfire
9 a.m. ADVENTure: Your last chance to join in the fun!!
Join us in the Fireside when ever you arrive at church.
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
FYI: On Christmas Day there will be a worship service. I will be here. Will you? There will be an activity time for younger children, and any youth who wish to help out are invited!
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
The photo above is from our Youth Christmas Party- December 11, 2011
Category News, Program, Youth |
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: December 12th, 2011
The Youth Group’s Christmas party was a hit!
They had the first annual cookie bake off, a graham-cracker ginger bread house party, pizza, and a quick bible study to round out the afternoon.
A wonderful time was had by all!
Category Program, Youth |
