News http://www.websterfirstumc.org/ en jastroud@swbell.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-20T19:27:03+00:00 Youth Mission Trivia Night March 31 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/youth_mission_trivia_night_march_31 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/youth_mission_trivia_night_march_31#When:19:27:03Z The Webster First Youth Group is holding a Trivia Night on March 31 to raise money for the summer mission trip. Doors open at 6 and play begins at 6:45.

The cost is $80 per table of eight or $12 for individuals.

Popcorn, lemonade, tea and water provided. Teams may bring soft drinks and other snacks. Childcare available with advance reservations.

There will be a scrumptious dessert auction and other silent auction items.

Mulligans and "talk to a teen" will be available.

To register, email FUMCTriviaNight@Yahoo.com.

 

]]> 2012-02-20T19:27:03+00:00 Kingdom House Food Drive March 4 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/kingdom_house_food_drive_march_4 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/kingdom_house_food_drive_march_4#When:13:52:31Z March the 4th, Communion Sunday, is the start of our month long food drive for Kingdom House. You are asked to bring your green bags filled with canned goods to Church and put them on the altar when you go forward for Communion.

The food will be dedicated by Pastor Sharon.

!!!! PLEASE NOTE !!!! For the 15th consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein of the Feinstein Foundation will divide $1 million dollars among hunger-fighting agencies nationwide to help them raise funds to stop hunger. Donations from us may include cash, checks, pledges and food items (valued at $1.00 per item or pound) received by Kingdom House between March 1st and April 30th, 2012.

This dovetails nicely with our food drive dates and will mean much more for Kingdom House.

]]> 2012-02-16T13:52:31+00:00 Meditation Service Is Feb. 18 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/meditation_service_is_feb._18 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/meditation_service_is_feb._18#When:01:43:48Z Our quarterly meditation service will be held at 4 p.m. on February 18th.  Please come and experience worship in which periods of silence give us the space to be with God.  Open-table Communion also makes this a good time to invite those unfamiliar with traditional church services.  See you there, Linda Shantz

]]> 2012-02-14T01:43:48+00:00 Chancel Choir Concert Is March 11 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/chancel_choir_concert_is_march_111 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/chancel_choir_concert_is_march_111#When:22:06:48Z “In Mansions of Glory and Endless Delight”

Sunday, March 11, 2012  -  4 p.m.

First United Methodist Church was founded in 1895 in Webster Groves , and present members fondly cherish its history and the work of so many congregation members past and present.  On Sunday, March 11, the Spring Choral Concert will present an opportunity to thank God for the service and friendship of those who have passed from this life, especially those who passed from this life in the years 2005-2012..

The breathtakingly beautiful and melodic "Requiem" by French composer Gabriel Fauré was written and first performed in Paris less than a decade before the church’s founding, and it will serve as the centerpiece of the concert.  The original Latin text will be sung (the printed program will include English translations of all these texts).  Shorter works by Eleanor Daley, Molly Ijames, and Dan Forrest will complete the program..  Childcare is available during the concert, and a punch & cookie reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.  The concert is free and open to all

The First United Methodist Church is located at 600 N. Bompart Avenue ( Webster Groves ), just a few blocks north of Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary.  For additional information, you may contact the church (314-961-4133) or Director of Music Dr. Robert Hutcheson (314-821-0325).

]]> 2012-02-12T22:06:48+00:00 Chancel Choir Concert Is March 11 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/chancel_choir_concert_is_march_11 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/chancel_choir_concert_is_march_11#When:22:06:14Z “In Mansions of Glory and Endless Delight”

Sunday, March 11, 2012  -  4 p.m.

First United Methodist Church was founded in 1895 in Webster Groves , and present members fondly cherish its history and the work of so many congregation members past and present.  On Sunday, March 11, the Spring Choral Concert will present an opportunity to thank God for the service and friendship of those who have passed from this life, especially those who passed from this life in the years 2005-2012..

The breathtakingly beautiful and melodic "Requiem" by French composer Gabriel Fauré was written and first performed in Paris less than a decade before the church’s founding, and it will serve as the centerpiece of the concert.  The original Latin text will be sung (the printed program will include English translations of all these texts).  Shorter works by Eleanor Daley, Molly Ijames, and Dan Forrest will complete the program..  Childcare is available during the concert, and a punch & cookie reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.  The concert is free and open to all

The First United Methodist Church is located at 600 N. Bompart Avenue ( Webster Groves ), just a few blocks north of Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary.  For additional information, you may contact the church (314-961-4133) or Director of Music Dr. Robert Hutcheson (314-821-0325).

]]> 2012-02-12T22:06:14+00:00 Investing in our Youth http://www.websterfirstumc.org/investing_in_our_youth http://www.websterfirstumc.org/investing_in_our_youth#When:01:14:26Z The Mississippi Youth Mission Trip is scheduled for June, 2012, to
Hancock County to continue to help people rebuild their homes and
lives from the Katrina Hurricane.

In the first two Sundays in March, the youth will be selling
Mississippi Youth Stock to allow the congregation, relatives, and
friends to help support our trip. When you purchase stock you will be
the benefactor of helping a youth go on this journey as Jesus’ hands
and feet in action to serve. Also, you will be invited to a dinner
later in the summer to hear about our mission trip and experience.

]]> 2012-02-10T01:14:26+00:00 Investing in our Youth http://www.websterfirstumc.org/investing_in_our_youth1 http://www.websterfirstumc.org/investing_in_our_youth1#When:01:14:04Z The Mississippi Youth Mission Trip is scheduled for June, 2012, to
Hancock County to continue to help people rebuild their homes and
lives from the Katrina Hurricane.

In the first two Sundays in March, the youth will be selling
Mississippi Youth Stock to allow the congregation, relatives, and
friends to help support our trip. When you purchase stock you will be
the benefactor of helping a youth go on this journey as Jesus’ hands
and feet in action to serve. Also, you will be invited to a dinner
later in the summer to hear about our mission trip and experience.

]]> 2012-02-10T01:14:04+00:00 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration http://www.websterfirstumc.org/17th_annual_dr._martin_luther_king_jr._community_celebration http://www.websterfirstumc.org/17th_annual_dr._martin_luther_king_jr._community_celebration#When:20:41:47Z This year's celebration will be on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Steger Sixth Grade Center, 701 N. Rock Hill Road.

It begins with a march, then dinner reception, ending with community-wide celebration and worship service

March participants may walk or drive. A shuttle will depart from Steger Sixth Grade Center at 4:15 p.m. for those who want to walk and leave their cars at Steger.
Walkers are asked to bring flashlights and dress warmly.

4:30 p.m.      March begins on the steps of
                       Webster Groves City Hall (4 East Lockwood)

5:00 p.m.      March concludes and Dinner Reception
                       at Steger Cafeteria

5:45 p.m.       Celebration and Community Service
                       at Steger Auditorium


The keynote speaker will be the Reverend Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, Assistant Professor at Eden Theological Seminary. Dr. Francis will reflect on the women who worked alongside Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement

Special music will be provided by members of the Hixson Jazz Band, directed by Carin Gado; the Old Community Baptist Choir, directed by Lamar Fitzgerald, and Dr. Jeffrey Carter, Soloist and chair of the Department of Music at Webster University.

Highlights include an update on “Webster Challenge,” recognition of the essay contest winners and presentation of the
Martin Luther King Scholarship Awards in honor of Ras Jones.

]]> 2012-01-02T20:41:47+00:00 New Book For King Sunday School Class http://www.websterfirstumc.org/new_book_for_king_sunday_school_class http://www.websterfirstumc.org/new_book_for_king_sunday_school_class#When:17:30:18Z The King Sunday School Class will begin a new study book on January 8, 2012.  The book is entitled "Sinning Like a Christian" - A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins by William H. Willimon.  The "sins" of non-Christians tend to be rather puny.  For Christians, sin is not so much inherent in the human condition, though it is that; sin is the problem we have between us and God.  It is rebellion against our true Sovereign, an offense against the way the Creator has created us to be.

William H. Willimon is the author of fifty books, over a million copies of which have been sold worldwide.  Prior to his current position as Presiding Bishop of the Birmingham Area of The United Methodist Church, Willimon served for twenty years as Professor of Christian Ministry and Dean of Duke University Chapel.  He was selected in a Baylor University survey as one of the "Twelve Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World."

The King Sunday School Class meets at the south end of Fellowship Hall.  All are Welcome!

]]> 2011-12-20T17:30:18+00:00 Young Adults Switch Dates http://www.websterfirstumc.org/young_adults_switch_dates http://www.websterfirstumc.org/young_adults_switch_dates#When:17:20:36Z The Young Adults gather every other Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, conversation, activities, and service projects.  We need to switch to the other every other Monday, so following is our schedule through January: 

  • December 26, Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall – bring food to share, a silly gift (under $5) for White Elephant exchange, and favorite Christmas song.
  • January 2, dinner and “I am…” (an activity to start the new year). 
  • January 16, How can we honor MLKing, Jr?
  • January 30, Make sandwiches for the homeless and plan our upcoming dinner party. 

If questions, contact Beth & Gary Anderson, #314-781-9923, or TrebleCross@Lycos.com.

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