Church Events, dinners, community outreach, food/clothing drives, etc…
Time again to start our 10th year. What an amazing ministry this has been. I am looking for volunteers, past and new helpers. Areas needed are:
___Group and activity leaders/helpers (need 10 for groups)
___music leaders
___snack leader/ helpers (plan and
prepare snack weekly)
___set up team
___sound system
___youth helpers
___sign out (need 3)
___bakers (once a month)
___special event leader (2-3 special
times during the year)
___snack providers
___substitutes (I would like 3)
Training will be provided in all areas. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact the church office 304.258.2766
FUMC is looking for local crafters and vendors to set up on Saturday, September 22, to kick off our Homecoming weekend. We are planning a craft/vendor show at The Blue along with a car show. Hours will be 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If interested in being a crafter/vendor, please contact Kim Rightnour 304.240.9316 or Barbara Merchant 304.240. 7496.
The Disciples for Christ men’s group will be having breakfast Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Potomac River Grill at 8:00 AM. All men of FUMC are welcome to come.
A reminder about Day Camp being offered August 6-10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday at Camp Harmison. This camp is available to students who will be entering 2nd grade thru 10th grade in the fall of 2018. If you have a child who is interested or know someone who may be interested, contact the church office for information about registering—firstumc3@frontier.com or call 304.258.2766. Also, if you wish to sponsor a child who may not be able to pay, please make your check out to FUMC with Harmison Day Camp on the memo line and those funds will be used to help a child attend.
Our Youth Group Silent Auction closes Sunday, June 10 during lunch after the 11:00 service. Pork BBQ, baked potatoes with all the fixins, hot and cold drinks will be provided for auction attenders who wish to have lunch. The Auction was extended another week due to the inclement weather on June 3.
FUMC Youth Group will be having a silent auction Sunday, June 3, in the Social Hall beginning at 8:00 AM. Any items or services anyone can donate will be greatly appreciated. If you have new or gently used items please contact Nikki Fauver at fauver@yahoo.com, i.e. home décor, craft items, game tickets, services (spring yard cleanup etc.), woodworking items, gift cards/certificates, babysitting, etc.
There will again be Day Camp offered August 6-10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday at Camp Harmison. This camp is available to students who will be entering 2nd grade thru 10th grade in the fall of 2018. If you have a child who is interested or know someone who may be interested, contact the church office for information about registering—firstumc3@frontier.com or call 304.258.2766.
The Disciples for Christ men’s group will meet for breakfast on Saturday, April 7 at 8:00 AM at the Potomac River Grill. All men of First Church are welcome to attend.
Go Friends will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, March 29. WE NEED EGGS FILLED WITH CANDY. Plastic eggs can be purchased for $1.00 at Dollar Tree or Dollar Stores, fill them with wrapped candy or toys, but NO MONEY. There will be a tub in front of the sanctuary beginning Sunday, March 4 for collection. Deadline for filled eggs is Sunday, March 25. Thank you for your continued support. Bonnie Weber
Tuesday, February 13, Pastor Doug will be burning the old palms from last year along with the inserts from today. Also, there will be an Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 14, at 7:00 PM at Green Street.
