The newly formed Men’s Fellowship Group will gather for a delicious breakfast, and fellowship, on Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 AM at Cacapon State Park Restaurant. Again, all the men of our church are invited and encouraged to give this new ministry a try. We have such outstanding men at First! We look forward to what this multi-dimensional Men’s Fellowship will become.
Author: Bonnie DeHaven
Office Manager
VBS Planning
FUMC is needing people who would be able to lead a team for VBS this summer. Also it is needed to be decided if VBS will be an evening or daytime event. Bonnie Weber is forming a team to discuss and plan the event. For more information please contact her at bonnierweber@gmail.com.
Leadership Retreat
A Leadership Retreat is planned for Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:00 AM til 4:00 PM at The Blue—lunch included. This is being planned for EVERYONE who would like to be a part of the organization and planning for the future of FUMC
Teen Night
The high school youth group team is holding a kick off event to get youth excited about attending our youth group on Sunday nights. On March 12 (this Sunday) we will be having a “Teen Night” for all area high school age youth. There will be a bonfire, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and karaoke. We need your assistance in pulling this event together. We need volunteers to hang out with us to supervise what we hope will be a great turn out of youth. We also need donations of food. We need hotdogs, buns and condiments to go with them. Picnic style sides. Mac-n-cheese, baked beans, etc. We need desserts!! Then of course we need beverages. If you wish to donate your time or food please contact Stephen Langenstein 304-820-9908, or email at pslangenstein@comcast.net. We would like to coordinate donations to be sure we have enough of everything we need. Those who are donating food for the Teen Night Sunday, please drop your donation off at The Blue between 4-4:15 PM to allow us time for prep for the event starting at 5 PM. Thanks for all of your help. Please continue to pray for the success and growth of our Youth programs.”
New Men’s Group
“Disciples for Christ” is a new men’s group starting at FUMC. Our vision is to offer opportunities for Christian Men to grow in their faith such as: Community Outreach/Service projects, Christian Studies for men, offering new and assisting in current church activities, plus other group activities. The first meeting will be Sunday, February 19, at 4:00 PM in the Social Hall at Green Street.
Western Region Leadership Day
Would you like to know more about your position in the church or learn about a position/committee you have thought about joining? Would you like to learn more about Deepening Your Church and Community Relationship or What is new with the Lay Servant Ministry Program after General Conference 2016? If so, you should join us on March 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Otterbein UMC, Hagerstown for our Leadership Day 2017. We will have those classes plus many more. The cost is $35 which includes a light continental breakfast, lunch, handouts and a book if one is required. Visit www.bwcumc.org for more information and to register.
Confirmation Classes
Pastor Doug is continuing Confirmation Classes that extend to February 15, & 22 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Baby Blue. Classes are for students in grades 8 thru 12. The May dates have now been set, they are May 3, 10, 17. Be sure to put these dates on your calendar.
Winter Confirmation Classes
Pastor Doug will be conducting Confirmation Classes February 1, 8, 15, & 22 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Baby Blue. Classes are for students in grades 8 thru 12. The Confirmation Class will conclude with classes offered again in May, 2017. The effort is to work around sports schedules for students who would like to participate.
FUMC Youth Group
The Youth Groups of FUMC are continuing at The Blue — Senior High on Sunday nights at 6:00 PM and Middle School Youth Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM. The location of FUMC youth groups has not changed. After the holidays the next meeting of the Middle School Youth Group will be January 4 @ 6:00 PM at the Blue; the next meeting of the Senior High Youth will be January 8, 2017 @ 6:00 PM at The Blue.
First Aid Training
The training for First Aid has been set up for January 7 at 9:00 AM at The Blue.
The cost of the training is $30 per person. If you wish to write a check, please make it out to FUMC with First Aid on the memo line.
Anyone who would like to make a donation to cover the cost for someone who is taking the training is welcome to do so. We do not want anyone who wishes to take the training to experience the cost as a deterrent to taking the training.
If you have questions, please contact Marty Harvey at 304.676.6906 or e-mail him at martys.tools@yahoo.com.