May Events & Calendar

May is our last full month of "school" time, so we continue to have regular groups and Bible Studies on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Highlights for May include:

Mother's Day Luncheon Fundraiser. Our big fundraiser of the year, the lunch raises money for Mission Trip and other Summer Activities. Those who help out receive credit toward summer events, and those who are planning on going to Portland for the Mission Trip get primary roles as waiters for the event.
Set-up is on Saturday, May 11th, 1:00pm til 3:00pm.
Shifts for Sunday are 10:00am-2:00pm and 1:00pm-4:30pm. Please be sure to let Kevin know if you plan on being part of this so he can schedule appropriately.

VBS Workdays (Saturdays @ 9am). Vacation Bible School is coming up in June, and we encourage you to be a part of making a difference in kids' lives... plus a ton of fun and random van trips after the kids go home!
On Saturdays beginning May 18th and going through June 15th we have volunteer workdays to prepare crafts, decorations, and more for VBS. Youth get ChurchBucks (credit) toward events/camp for helping with these days, plus we usually have lunch together.
To sign up for VBS (June 17th-21st) contact Sarah. For workdays, just show up anytime between 9am and 1pm.

Communicants Meeting (Sunday, May 19th @ noon). Students involved in the Communicants program should plan on coming to this 2nd group meeting where we will talk about what it means to be a professing Christian and a member of our congregation and denomination. We will also share options for students to share their faith, be baptized, and/or join First Presbyterian as a member. A light lunch will be provided.

Mission Trip.
Mission Applications are due May 31st, so be sure to pick one up from Kevin or download it here. Our first Mission Team meeting is May 26th at noon, so if you plan on being a part of our Go-Team, please be sure to come or contact Kevin.

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

Mission 2013

July 7^th – 13^th
Youth Summer Mission is going to Portland, OR, to serve those in need within the city! We will be staying at First Presbyterian Church of Portland, partnering with several agencies in service of those in need, whether homeless, in addiction programs, abuse shelters, unemployed, and more. 

Each day will take us to a different forum to serve others, including gardening, building, organizing, conversing, supplying food and clothing, or procuring supplies. Each day will also take us to some infamous Portland location, from VooDoo Donut to the Shanghai Tunnels and more!

We currently have 10 spots available for our group, and a $50 deposit reserving your spot is due by May 31st, with the remainder due by June 30th. The Mission Information Packet has information and the necessary forms to be filled out to be a part of this adventure.

Video Links about our Mission Partners:

LIFT Urban Portland
Night Strike
Medical Teams International
Portland Rescue Mission
Friends of the Carpenter

April Events & Calendar

He is Risen! I hope you had a great Easter Sunday celebrating our hope in the resurrection of our Lord!

April kicks off with Spring Break, so hopefully you will get some vaca' time you'll enjoy.

Here's our Youth Group highlights:

4/2: Super Tuesday 2013! $10 / 10am / 10 people.
- Contact Kevin to be a part of our Paintball & lunch trip in TriCities this Spring Break! only 5 spots are still open, so move quickly! (requires a parental waiver. click here to download or open attachment)

4/5: Jurassic Park 3-D!!! *not on calendar* Meet at the Grand Cinemas at 6:50pm (show starts at 7:10) for an epic time watching Dinosaurs in 3-D with Veloco-chicken hats! Bring $9.50 if you have it, Kevin's paying for 3D glasses, and buying popcorn and sodas for this "grand" ol' time!

Wednesdays, 6:45-8pm: Donkey Thru the Bible. Youth Bible Study starts going through the Bible using references of Donkeys (including Balaam, Mary & Joseph, Jesus' Triumphal Entry, and more!)

Communicants/Confirmation continues through April and May. Be sure to meet with your mentor.
Special group meeting on the Sacraments with Albert & Kevin on 4/28 from noon til 1:30 (lunch provided). Let Kevin know if you can or can't be there.

See you for regular youth groups on Sunday nights: Mid-Hi 5pm-7pm, Sr-Hi 6:30pm-9pm (dinner 6:30-7).

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

February Events & Calendar

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Woah, there's a lot going on in February!

February 2nd, 2:00-5:00pm: Groundhog Day. Come watch the movie Groundhog Day on groundhog day. We'll laugh, cry, and talk about how this silly movie can reflect on our Christian lives. (popcorn and pop provided)
February 3rd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm: Post-game Game Night & 30 Hour Famine info. Once you're done with the Superbowl come on over to the church for munchies, games, nerf zombies, etc. We'll also get a chance to talk about how the 30 Hour Famine works and how each student can be a part of the solution to end world hunger.
February 10th, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Progressive Dinner. Dress up in your best and meet at the church for this annual trip to various homes for several incredible courses of dinner.
February 18th, 2:00 - 4:00pm: Enjoy the Silence begins. Are you ready to dig deeper into the Bible on a daily basis? Learn how you can set aside 1 hour a day during the season of Lent (the 40 days before Easter) and have the Bible speak into your life. During this "kick-off" we will look at lectio divina (a form of reading, listening, contemplating, and meditating on the Scriptures) and practice it together. 30 Days, 1 Hour a day. That's not too much to commit to the Lord, is it? Talk to Kevin if you can't make it but want to do this.
February 22nd-23rd: 30 Hour Famine Lock-In. Start your "famine" on Friday at 1pm, but come to the church at 7pm for a night of games, movies, worship, learning, and more. Saturday we will participate in several service projects, more games, movies, and finally break our fast together with a meal at 7pm. (If you have other events like sports or band going on, you can still be a part of this! Talk to Kevin about how your Famine can work around other obligations)

Other important things coming up:
Confirmation "Class". 8th - 12th graders have the opportunity to meet with an adult mentor 8 times during March and April to learn more about what their faith as Christians means. By the end of this time you will be able to articulate how you understand your personal faith. An opportunity to become a member of this congregation will be offered at the end as well. Contact Kevin if you are thinking about participating.
Summer Mission Trip. High School students have the chance to go to Mexico July 6th - 14th to share the love of Jesus with orphans in a different culture. This is an amazing way to experience how loving on kids can change their lives... and your own. Talk to Kevin for details, with questions, or to apply.

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

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2013 kicks off a whole new year where we have the opportunity to grow in our knowledge and actions in Jesus, taking the gospel with us wherever we go. Whew, that's a big responsibility, isn't it?

Well, as usual, we'll gather to learn, grow, and have fun together on Sunday night youth groups, Bible Study, and Sunday School.

Other highlights this month include:

• January 1st: Youth New Year's Game Day. Come to the church from 2pm til 4pm or so for an assortment of running, jumping, crawling, hiding, dancing, shooting, and other games to welcome in the new year.
• January 6th: ICE SKATING & CHILI FEED! Our Annual Skate & Bean day is just around the corner. Meet at the YWCA at 4:30 for an hour of ice skating (we've rented out the whole rink!), and then head over to the church for chili, cornbread, brownies, games and more! This is for all ages, so bring along your fam', friends, and random folk you meet on the street. suggested donation is $3/person or $10 per family. (no regular youth groups)
• Wednesdays beginning January 9th: Bible Study takes a look at what the Bible says about Angels for a couple of months. Be sure to join us at 6:45pm every week to find out more about these heavenly messengers, warriors, and worshipers. Dinner at 6pm for all ages.

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904

Turkey Bowl 2012

Advent kicked off with the Annual Turkey Bowl... (click to see more pics)

Turkey Bowl 2012

December Calendar & Events

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So many things going on this month as we enter the Holyday season! Here are some highlights to make note of:

• December 2nd: Stone Soup, Turkey Bowl, Pizza, & a Movie
• Can we fit any more into a single day? Well, yes, but we won't.
• 9:00am: Come to the church kitchen to help prepare Lunch for the congregation.
• 10:31am: Worship Service for everyone!
• 11:45am: Stone Soup Lunch (all-church)
• 1:00pm: Annual Flag Football Turkey Bowl in the Big Yard.
• 2:00pm: Pizza & a Movie down in Youth Cave 2.0
• (no regular youth groups)
• December 19th: Christmas Caroling
• Meet at the church at 6:30pm and we'll head around town bringing the joy of song to many who are shut-in and unable to venture out to enjoy the season of Christmas. Cookies and Cocoa will be enjoyed after we're done around 8:00pm.
• December 21st - 22nd: High School Lock-In
• 9th - 12th graders come to the church around 8:00pm for an all-nighter of games, candy, movies, tacos, Nerf wars, Flamingo games, Bacon Maple bars, and more! Come when you can, leave when you have to. It could be a good idea to bring Nerf gear and a Sleeping Bag with Pillow... just in case.
• December 23rd: Youth Christmas Party (6:00pm)
• 6th - 12th graders come together to celebrate Christmas during this time of food, song, videos, games, and a white-elephant gift exchange (keep it under $5, regift something you didn't want, or wrap something you found around the house).
• December 29th: Epic Movie Day (2:00pm - 9:00pm)
• Come watch all 3 Jurassic Park movies, complete with Dino-hats for the first 10 students or so. Dinner will be served in between II and III. Feel free to act out your favorite part!

December 24th: Christmas Eve Services.

We hope that you and your families will join us for one or more of our Christmas Eve services here at First Presbyterian. 5:00pm is our Kid Friendly service, with a play by church staff, lots of songs, story-time, little-kids bell choir, and a simpler presentation of the Christmas story. 7:00pm is a traditional English "Lessons & Carols" worship service with many songs of old, the Christmas story, and more. If you're a late night person, our 11:00pm service is a Contemplative, quieter time of worship. Candle light, acoustic guitars, and Communion focus us on the true meaning of Christmas: "Unto us a child is born!"

*Join our Facebook group for CREW (mid-high) or DEEP (sr-high).

Contact Kevin with any questions, complaints, ideas, concerns, or Slurpee cravings.

email: kevin@wwpcusa.org | work: 525.1093 | cell: 503.866.8904