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December 5, 2012 Volume 17, Issue 20 LIVING A VIBRANT FAITH WORSHIP BELIEVING THINKING ACTING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT FIRST Portland’s First United Methodist Church Presents the U.S. Premier of The Chancel Choir presents:
CHURCH by Gyorgy Orban SUNDAYS 10:30 AM - Sanctuary AT 10:30 AM Also featuring the IN THE Portland State SANCTUARY Chamber Choir by Gyorgy Orban with String Orchestra, Organ, and Percussion
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 All-Church Potluck Brunch, 12:00 PM, Collins Hall and Pops of the Season with Jonas Nordwall and Friends,1:00 PM - Sanctuary ... featuring guest announcer: Bill Schonely. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that SUNDAY, we will be an advocate DECEMBER 23 for peace in our local First Church’s Children communities and world. lory to God in the highest As a Reconciling and Family Ministries Congregation, will present the members of children’s Christmas First United Methodist Church G Pageant on Sunday have pledged to morning, December 23, welcome and support at 10:30 AM in the all who want to worship with us, regardless of sanctuary. Enjoy the race, gender, class or Christmas Story through sexual orientation. the eyes of children. a message from our pastor Rev. Donna Pritchard When I opened my email in box this morning, I found this note from Hollis Bredeweg, the Executive Director for FISH Emergency Services: