We will begin Sunday, February 23; this permits us to complete the eight- week season on Palm Sunday. The plan is again to watch the episode at 4:00 PM; followed by a simple soup and/or salad dinner and discussion. The episodes are not quite an hour each, and stand alone as recognizable stories from Jesus … [Read more…]
Foods donated to the Food Banks for the month of February are due by February 5th.
February 2, 2025 – The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Communion Sunday, the scripture focus is 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, the sermon title is “”Luv” February 9, 2025 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, the scripture focus is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, the sermon title is “One Untimely Born” February 16, 2025 – The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, … [Read more…]
Gift cards to Winco and Dollar Tree are always appreciated. The most needed items are:
For the Food Bank: cereal, oil, crackers, and cookies For the Blessing Bags: socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, individual snacks
The Trustees did the following in January. They continued to work on upgrading the sound system in the Sanctuary. More work on that will happen in February to improve the microphones and to expand the coverage throughout the space. The gutters and downspouts of the church were cleaned as a part of the regular annual … [Read more…]
Here is the list of tasks that the Trustees took on during the month of December. The Trustees are working with Robbie to replace some of the sound system in the sanctuary. An offer for the large riding mower fell through. If anyone knows someone who might be interested in purchasing a large riding mower, … [Read more…]
Representatives from Hillsboro UMC, Cornelius UMC and Forest Grove UMC met to discuss ways that members from the three churches can collaborate with and support the activities that are currently happening within each church. One outcome was sharing a calendar that shows the activities of each church. If you are interested in receiving this calendar … [Read more…]
SPRC has been in contact with Wendy Wordworth, our district superintendent, concerning our search for a new pastor. SPRC has sent her some ideas of what we are looking for in a new pastor. She responded saying that with Bishop Cedrick and the cabinet, she will be discerning options for FGUMC, including a full-time person … [Read more…]
Please bring the food by Sunday, February 2nd, so that all collected food can be distributed on Thursday, February 6th. The food bank is asking for boxed meals and boxed salad fixings for this month. All other food items are also accepted.
Due to a break in the water line to the church, all water has been shut off to the church and Education Wing. The service that is scheduled for the morning of January 5, 2025, has been cancelled. You are encouraged to attend worship at either Hillsboro UMC or Cornelius UMC.
The retreat will take place on 2/15-2/17. RSVP by January 26th. Click on Read More at the bottom of the summarized post so that you can view the entire post. Once you are in the full post, please click on the link to the Google form that you need to complete for the trip to … [Read more…]
Beginning in January of 2025, the youth group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. All youth gatherings will in Jr. Youth (5th – 8th grades) as well as high school Youth (9th – 12th grade) unless otherwise noted. Some service projects have a minimum age restriction.
I am hoping to do this event once a month.
Sunday, Sept. 1st– NO EVENTS Sunday, Sept. 8th– Youth Gathering 3:00-5:00 Sunday, Sept. 15th- Elementary Gathering 1:00-2:30, Youth Gathering 3:00-5:00 Saturday, Sept. 21st- Youth/Elementary/Family Chalk Art Festival (we will have two squares to decorate!) Sunday, Sept. 22nd- Elementary AND Youth Gathering (led by Emily and YOUTH) 3:00-5:00 Friday, Sept. 27th- Family Game Night @ Hillsboro UMC 6:00-8:00 Sunday, September 29th Youth … [Read more…]
WORSHIPIN MAY In May we will finish up our 7-week sojourn through the Book of Acts, exploring the story of the early church, and its response to Jesus’s resurrection. Though the lectionary keeps us jumping around, backward and forward in the story. We’ll conclude our journey with the story of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit … [Read more…]
WORSHIP IN APRIL Throughout April, we are celebrating the season of Easter. Also known as the Great Fifty Days, or the Week of Weeks, it begins on the Feast of Easter and continues to the Feast of Pentecost…
Lenten Bible Study continues into Easter. We’re watching The Chosen and joining for conversation, food, and fellowship. Sunday, April 7, 4-6 pm at Hillsboro UMC. Sunday, April 14, 4-6 pm at Forest Grove UMC Food Collection for April 7th: Soups and Meals (like Hamburger Helper) Camping and Retreat Ministries has many camps available to us in the summer. In particular, … [Read more…]