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: Megan Tekchandani Published: September 12th, 2012
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
This Sunday, September 16
9:30 am- All youth are invited to meet in Collins Hall for coffee and treats with games and even a Sunday school lesson! Middle School and High School will meet together again this week.
10:30 Worship
11:45 Youth Ministry Committee Meeting- Room 134
12 Baby Shower for Rev. Jeremy and Chelsea
And it’s a pot luck!!! FOOOOOD!
UPCOMING:
All Church Retreat: September 28-30
YOUTH! We will have a lot of fun if a bunch of you can come! Have you ever played Silly Olympics? Flashlight tag? Pudgy bunny? Had a bonfire on the beach? Well that is what we will be doing!!! You should totally come!
Cost: $86-Adult, $74-Ages 13-17, $64- Ages 9-12 (Scholarships are available)
Youth Serve Communion on October 7
Rev. Jeremy needs a few good youth to help with worship on Sunday, October 7th. It is World Communion Sunday, so the servers get to help in special ways that has never-been-seen-before. We’ll be bringing in huge loaves of bread, many cups, and making it a really special communion service. Your help is needed. We will meet with Jeremy after Church before the Last Sunday lunch with the youth. If you are interested in being a communion server, please let Megan or Jeremy know.
Last Sunday Youth Lunch: Sept.30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25
Meet in Collins Hall after church on the last Sunday of the month to depart for a local restaurant or another fun activity. This year members of the Youth Ministry Committee are planning the destinations for lunch, so bring $10 and your TriMet pass!
Harvest Celebration Party for Kids
Sunday, October 21
12 pm in Collins Hall
Youth will host games, activities, and crafts for kids ages 2- 11. We will be planning for cookie decorating, costume contest, games and perhaps our fortune teller, Madame Zaza. Wear a non-scary costume and come to help!
Chili Cook Off: December 2
We are trying a new style of Chili lunch this year. The youth are hoping that we can form 3 teams to cook chili, and then the congregation will vote about which chili was the best.
If you have a chili recipe that you are interested in sharing with the youth group, please contact Megan Tekchandani, mtekchandani@fumcpdx.org
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Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: September 5th, 2012
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
This Sunday, September 9
Welcome Home Sunday!
9:30 am- All youth are invited to meet in Collins Hall for coffee and treats! We will then walk down to the youth room and play a few games and talk about the youth Sunday school schedule for the Fall. If time permits, we will break in to High School and Middle School classes and do a lesson overview.
10:30 Worship
11:45 Lunch in Collins Hall- All are invited!!
12:15 All Church meeting to approve new Strategic Plan- Confirmed youth are invited to come and vote for the new plan. This new plan for the next 3 years will be concentrating some focus on YOUTH!
UPCOMING:
Last Sunday Youth Lunch: Sept.30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25
Meet in Collins Hall after church on the last Sunday of the month to depart for a local restaurant or another fun activity. This year members of the Youth Ministry Committee are planning the destinations for lunch, so bring $10 and your TriMet pass!
All Church Retreat: September 28-30
Come one, Come all!
This fall, join the congregation at Camp Magruder for a soul tending, sprit lifting weekend together in community.
Camp Magruder is a beautiful spot on the coast, a bit south of Rockaway Beach, that has direct ocean access and a fresh water lake on the other side of camp. There will be plenty of room for playing, creating, singing, hiking, watching, listening, and relaxing.
This is an intergenerational experience not to be missed. If you would like to come but think you are too old, come anyway. If you want to come but you don’t know anybody, you will meet people there. If you want to come but don’t like to sing, that’s okay too! We are seeking a community of support and fun and you have what it takes to join us.
Scholarships are available by contacting Megan Tekchandani.
Pricing is as follows:
$86-Adult
$74-Ages 13-17
$64- Ages 9-12
$43-Ages 3-8
Age 2 and under are free!
Shout Out: First Church Youth E-Newsletter
Harvest Celebration Party for Kids
Sunday, October 21
12 pm in Collins Hall
Youth will host games, activities, and crafts for kids ages 2- 11. We will be planning for cookie decorating, costume contest, games and perhaps our fortune teller, Madame Zaza. Wear a non-scary costume and come to help!
Chili Cook Off: December 2
We are trying a new style of Chili lunch this year. The youth are hoping that we can form 3 teams to cook chili, and then the congregation will vote about which chili was the best.
If you have a chili recipe that you are interested in sharing with the youth group, please contact Megan Tekchandani, mtekchandani@fumcpdx.org
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Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 29th, 2012
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
This Sunday, September 2
10:30 Worship
Communion Sunday
UPCOMING:
Parents: We NEED you!
This year we are short a few volunteer Sunday school teachers. We have one volunteer, and need 3-4 more. If you can help, even just one Sunday a month, that would be a great help to the youth Sunday school program. Teachers are needed especially for the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday school takes place at 9:30 every Sunday morning. Can you help?
I’m eager to hear from you!
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!
UPCOMING:
Save the Date: Fall Church Retreat at Camp Magruder
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 28-30 for an all church retreat at the beach!
More Youth = More FUN! Wanna play flashlight tag? Wanna have a beach bonfire? Come for fun, just let me know you are interested.
Scholarships will be available!
Pricing is as follows:
$86-Adult
$74-Ages 13-17
$64- Ages 9-12
$43-Ages 3-8
Age 2 and under are free!
Last Sunday Youth Lunch: September 30
Save the date for our first round of FUN!
We will meet in Collins Hall after worship to head out to lunch together. Bring $10 for your lunch (or more if you are hungry!). Each month a new Youth Ministry Committee member will be choosing where we go.
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Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 22nd, 2012
Shout OUT: Weekly Youth Ministry News: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
This Sunday:
10:30 Worship
After church: Strategic Plan Listening Post
An important chance for youth to hear about the plan for the church for the next three years. This plan greatly affects youth here at the church, and if you are a Confirmed Member of the church, you will be asked to vote on accepting this new church plan on September 9.
Come and hear about the scoop.
UPCOMING:
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 serving and cleaning up!
Last Sunday Youth Lunch: September 30
Save the date for our first round of FUN!
We will meet in Collins Hall after worship to head out to lunch together. Bring $10 for your lunch (or more if you are hungry!). Each month a new Youth Ministry Committee member will be choosing where we go.
UPCOMING:
Save the Date: Fall Church Retreat at Camp Magruder
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 28-30 for an all church retreat at the beach!
I hope that we can get a good group of youth for a beach bonfire, crazy hiking, the giant swing and much more fun.
Come one, come all! Scholarships will be available!
Pricing is as follows:
$86-Adult
$74-Ages 13-17
$64- Ages 9-12
$43-Ages 3-8
Age 2 and under are free!
Super Fun Coffee Hour Hosting-dates up for grabs!
We are looking for a few new volunteers to help host coffee hour after worship.
All you need to do is show up and smile and make a few pots of coffee!
Grab a few pals or your sister or brother and volunteer!
We need assistance on September 2, 9, and 16th.
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Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 15th, 2012
Mission PDX: August 17-19: It’s Happening THIS weekend!
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.
Today, August 15is the last day to RSVP. Please give me a call if you are planning to attend, but have not sent in paperwork or a check.
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!
Last Sunday Youth Lunch: September 30
Save the date for our first round of FUN!
We will meet in Collins Hall after worship to head out to lunch together. Bring $10 for your lunch (or more if you are hungry!). Each month a new Youth Ministry Committee member will be choosing where we go.
Save the Date: Fall Church Retreat at Camp Magruder
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 28-30 for an all church retreat at the beach!
I hope that we can get a good group of youth for a beach bonfire, crazy hiking, the giant swing and much more fun.
Come one, come all! Scholarships will be available!
Pricing is as follows:
$86-Adult
$74-Ages 13-17
$64- Ages 9-12
$43-Ages 3-8
Age 2 and under are free!
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
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Author: Megan Tekchandani Published: August 14th, 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.
Friday
Meet in Room 202
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.
Sleeping at FUMC in the Youth Room
Saturday, August 18
Breakfast at 7
9-12 Volunteering 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!
Back to Sleep at FUMC in the Youth Room.
Sunday, August 19
Wake up, clean up, pack up.
Breakfast
Closing circle
10:30 Worship
12:00 Check Out time in Room 202
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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: 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!
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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 (?)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 |
Author: Megan Tekchandani 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.
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Author: First Church 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.
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