Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Sermon: All God’s Children, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Justice and inclusivity of God’s love
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Fughetta, Sigfried Karg -Elert; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Jubilate Deo, Benjamin Britten; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Like As The Hart Desireth The Waterbrooks, Herbert Howells; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Postlude: Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals, Sigfried Karg -Elert
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 14:8-17; Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: A Wild Dove, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Gift of the Holy Spirit in the life of the individual and the community
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Alle breve pro organi pleno, J. S. Bach; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: The One Hundred Fiftieth Psalm, Howard Hanson; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: The Call, Ralph Vaughan Williams; Benjamin Bell, soloist
Postlude: Psalm 19, Benedetto Marcello
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18 Sermon: For us or With us?, Rev. Jeremy Smith preaching Focus: Beyond serving for others towards serving with one another, celebration of Mothers in all their forms.
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Concerto No. 4, Vivaldi/Bach; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my Mother), Bobby McFerrin; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Te Deum Laudamus, Cathy Moklebust; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in D Major, H. W. Nicholl
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-14 Sermon: A Constant Message in a Changing World, The Youth of Portland’s First United Methodist Church Focus: A Constant Message in a Changing World
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Allegro (Concerto in A), A. Vivaldi/J.S. Bach; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Offertory: Lord, I Lift Your Name on High, arr., Arnold B. Sherman; juBELLation, Karin McDonough, director
Preparing our Hearts For Holy Communion: I Love to Tell The Story, William G. Fischer
Postlude: Final (Symphonie No. 2), Charles M. Widor (1844 – 1937)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 13:31-35 Sermon: New Community, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Loving relationships within community, and the call to create community for us all
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Allegro (Concerto in A), A. Vivaldi/J.S. Bach; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: I Dream a World, Joan Szymko; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Simple Gifts, arr., Kathleen Wissinger; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
Postlude: Final (Symphonie # 2), Charles Marie Widor (1844 – 1937)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25 Sermon: The New Creation, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Social Justice and creation care; moving from “subduing the earth” to “caring for the earth.”
This Week’s Music
Prelude: We All Believe in One God & O Wither Shall I Flee, J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750); Michael Koller, guest organist
Introit: Over My Head, Arr., A. L. Page & J. A. Shafferman; The Cherubs, Nancy Nordwall, director
Anthem: Let The Whole Creation Cry, Frederick Swann; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: To the Infinite God, Franz Schubert, text by Mack Harrell; Carol Young, soloist
Postlude: Placare Christe Servulis, opus 38, number 16, Marcel Dupre (1886 – 1971)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 21:1-19 Sermon: New Work, Rev. Jim Monroe and Rev. Sue Owen preaching Focus: The gift of new life opens up new work and new understandings of work for each of us.
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Fantaisie, Camille Saint-Saens (1835 – 1921); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Make In Me, O Lord, APure Heart, Johannes Brahms; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Il est doux, i lest bon (Herodiade), J. E. F. Massenet; Eva Uherek-Cummins, soloist
Postlude: Toccata, Hendrik Andriessen (1892 – 1981)
Jim and Sue, retired pastors from Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference, are serving as Individual Volunteers in Mission through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission in Maua, Kenya. Among their responsibilities is their exciting work at the Maua Hospital and surrounding communities with children orphaned as a result of AIDS. Jim and Sue will be preaching during morning worship Sunday, April 14th. You won’t want to miss their passion, excitement for ministry and faithful responses to God’s calling in their lives!
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon:New Life, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: How we receive the gift of resurrection in the face of our own doubting and the world’s skepticism
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Adagio in D Major, L. Von Beethoven (1770 – 1827); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing, French Melody, 18th century; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Jesus Chistus, Gottes Sohn from Cantata No. 4, J. S. Bach; Mark Woodward, soloist
Postlude: Toccata, Theodore Dubois (1837 – 1924)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st, at 9 or 11 am for a triumphant, joy-filled, celebration of hope! Worship will include beautiful music with choir, organ and brass – as well as inspirational messages for real life today.
Children are welcomed with a special message just for them, after which they are invited to a time of activities just for kids. Nursery care is provided for infants and tiny toddlers.
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Sermon: 9:00 am – One More Chance for Life; 11:00 am – Another Chance … and Another, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching
This Week’s Music
Prelude: La Rejoissance from the Royal Fireworks (1749), G. F. Handel; The Festival Brass; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Christ Our Passover, Richard Dirksen; The Chancel Choir and The Festival Brass, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Worthy Is The Lamb from Messiah, George F. Handel; The Chancel Choir and The Festival Brass, Erick Lichte, conductor
Postlude: Finale (Grande Piece Symphonique), Cesar Franck (1822 – 1890)
At First Church, visitors are always welcomed as new friends. And Easter is a great time to check us out if you’ve been away from church awhile, or if you’ve never ever been to church. Questions? Give us a call! 503-228-3195 – or keep reading the website!
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40; Psalms 118:1-2,19-29 Sermon:Shouting Stones and Passing Parades, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Victory of Jesus’ initial entry into Jerusalem as a king who comes in humility with huge power
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Christ’s Entry Into Jerusalem, Stanley E. Saxton (1904 – 2002); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Hosanna to the Son of David, Daniel Moe; The Chancel Choir, Mark Woodward, conducting
Offertory: The Palms, Jean-Baptiste Faure; Deborah Benke, soloist
Postlude: Peace Heroique, Cesar Frank (1822 – 1890)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son) Sermon:Forgiving Chances, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Bringing relationships back to life through the power of forgiveness – both self/others
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, arr., Kevin McChesney; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
Anthem: We Limit Not the Truth of God, Herbert Nanney; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Meditation – 2nd movement from Duo for Flute and Piano, Aaron Copland; Ross Miller, flute & Nan Anderson, piano
Postlude: Allegro, Clarence Dickinson (1863 – 1969); Jonas Nordwall, organist
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 Sermon:One Great OUR of Sharing Focus: Our response to the world’s greatest needs; the power of collective sharing.
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Andantino Quasi Allegro (Symphonie # 5), C. M. Widor (1844 – 1937); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: So Love One Another, Paul Christiansen; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Prayer for Humanity, Linda Lamb; juBELLation, Karin McDonough, director
Postlude: Toccata, Edwin. H. Lemare (1866 – 1916)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 (Parable of the Fig Tree) Sermon:Cutting Losses Or Redeeming Failures, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Living in that tension between giving up/cutting our losses
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Prelude in G minor, J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks, Herbert Howells; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: O Divine Redeemer, Charles Gounod; Benjamin Bell, soloist
Postlude: Triumphal March (Caractus), Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Fresh baked cookies will be served today right out of the oven by the fourth and fifth graders.
Author: First Church Published: February 24th, 2013
Second Sunday of Lent
Join us this week for worship at 10:30.
Scripture: John 12:1-8 Sermon:When to Burn the Boats, Rev. Jeremy Smith preaching Focus: When you make a choice for God, you need to go all the way.
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Lenten Prelude, Lily Wadhams Moline (1878 – 1966); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Kyrie Eleison, Louis Vierne; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Agnus Dei, Georges Bizet; Carlton Moe, soloist
Postlude: Marche, Louis Vierne (1870 – 1947)
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Reconciling Sunday
Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st, at 9 or 11 am for a triumphant, joy-filled, celebration of hope! Worship will include beautiful music with choir, organ and brass – as well as inspirational messages for real life today. 
