IUMF College Scholarships available

The Iowa United Methodist Foundation offers a number of scholarship opportunities to college-bound Iowa Methodists. Methodist scholarships exist to assist members of the faith in attending college and achieving their educational goals. Applications and criteria are currently available at www.iumf.org. Applications and all required material must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2012 to be eligible.

YOUTH GROUP

Winter Jam will be held at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, January 20. If any Youth are interested in attending let Katie and Brian know. Tickets are $10 at the door. Some of the artists included this year are Toby Mac and Third Day.

Youth Group will be meeting on January 8 and January 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church.

Childrens Sunday School Christmas Program

Produced and Directed by our Methodist Youth

Sunday December 11 at 5:00 pm

A birthday Party for Jesus!

Refreshments to follow

UNICEF PARTY

UNICEF PARTY

The UNICEF Party was held October 30 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in West Fellowship Hall. Everyone enjoyed the activities of games, crafts, snacks, and most importantly trick-or-treating for UNICEF. 

The kids went around town during the party and collected donations and with the help of the church over $500 was raised to purchase a well for a community with out good drinking water.  . 

Salt & Light Fall schedule

FALL YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF

Fall Kick-off for Youth Group - Calling all 7th through 12 grade students to come join us as we kick off the new school year and a new year of the Salt and Light

Company!

 Call Brian & Katie Bishop at 828-6933 or Jill Findley at 842-2406 for more information.

FALL/WINTER YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE

October 9 & 23 – 4 to 6 pm at church

The youth group camping trip was postponed in September but the group has rescheduled the event for Saturday, October 15 through Sunday, October 16. All youth in 7th through 12th grade are invited to attend and bring friends. We will be camping at the Marion County Sportsman’s Club. If you are interested in attending or if you would like more details call Katie & Brian Bishop (828-6933) or Jill Findley (842-2406).

October 30 - UNICEF Party – 3 to 6 pm at church
November 13 & 27 - 4 to 6 pm at church

December 4 & 18 - 4 to 6 pm at church

VBS 2011 was a great success with the largest attendance in several years. Below are the youth in the various activites provided by the school. Thanks to everyone for their help and attendances.

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VBS is comming soon

Dude, It’s All About Jesus…

On those hot summer days the best place to be is the beach! As kids explore the wonders of the beach, they’ll also discover the Big Answers to the Big Questions about Jesus, who He is and why they need Him. At SonSurf Beach Bash VBS, kids learn that there is only one truth: Jesus.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) for area youth will be held July 24 through July 28 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at the First United Methodist Church.

Come early !! for a FREE MEAL FOR THE FAMILY AT 5:30 PM with VBS starting at 6:00 pm. Please sign up early so that meal plans can be made, materials ordered, and special plans can be made for this great event. For more information please contact the church or check out the FUMC website.