Onward Bound

Many Hands Blessing the Future

Submitted by Greta McDonald on April 27, 2012 - 4:01pm

This Sunday will be rich with celebrations! At the 9:30 worship hour, we will welcome new members into our congregation, and at the 11:00 service, we will share in the Confirmation of 31 young people into the Christian faith.

One of the elements in the Confirmation service is the "laying on of hands" for each confirmand, while a prayer for God's continued shaping of their lives is spoken. Laying on of hands occurs in the Bible, and is a symbol of blessing; of accepting to God's call upon the person's life; and of the giving of the Holy Spirit.

8th Grade Confirmation Sunday

This Sunday we recognize our 8th grade students who have gone through the Onward Bound program and have made the committment to become members of this First United Methodist Church. Please join us in worship at 11:00 to support this important step in their lives.
Sunday School for 1st through 6th grade is cancelled at 11:00 as we encourage those children to come to worship and experience the 8th Grade Confirmation service.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 11:00am

8th Grade Confirmation Lock-In

There will be a Confirmation lock-In for all 8th graders expecting to be confirmed this year. The Lock-In will be on Saturday night and will range from thoughtful reflection on the confirmation process - to silly games and fun activities. Confirmation is one of the most important steps in your spiritual journey - come join the fun!

Location: 
DGFUMC OPEN DOOR
Date: 
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 8:00pm to Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 8:15am

Special Bibles for 8th Grade Confirmation Students

Submitted by Greta McDonald on March 3, 2012 - 9:04am

The Onward Bound leaders would like to invite people in the church to purchase a teen study Bible for an 8th grade student, to be presented to the student on Confirmation Sunday, April 29. The cost of each Bible will be about $20. If you are interested in providing a Bible for a student, that can help them continue to grow in the faith in the years ahead, please leave word for Pastor Greta in the church office.

Onward Bound and All Choirs

Submitted by Andi Kinsella on January 6, 2012 - 3:57pm

Will be beginning again January 11th, 2012. Meetings and practices will be held at their regular times. See the Family Fellowship page for more details.

News Magazines

Submitted by Sharon Harman on January 6, 2012 - 3:55pm

News magazines (ie. Time, Newsweek,etc.) are needed for Onward Bound. Please bring any donations to the church office.

Onward Bound Volunteer Opportunity

Submitted by Nick Nicholas on August 21, 2011 - 9:51pm

Would you like to become involved in a vital part of our church community? Want to get to know Junior High Kids (your own or other people’s)? Would you like to know what our Confirmation program is all about? Here’s how you can get involved with ourt ransitioning children: Teach! Teaching Confirmation has never been so easy, fun and meaningful all at the same time.

The confirmation program is a rotation model which means that, if you sign up to teach a lesson, you would only have to prepare once and then teach the same lesson for three weeks. Please contact Nick Nicholas if you would like to find out more information or to sign up to be a teacher. We have scheduled a teacher training session on September 8 at 7pm.

Onward Bound Registration

Submitted by Nick Nicholas on August 17, 2011 - 3:55pm

Claim the NameOnward Bound is the name of our Confirmation Program for students in 7th and 8th grades. We feel it is important for young people to work on developing their faith in such a way that it will become a solid resource for coping with the challenges of life, during the teenage years and, ultimately, for the rest of their lives. The goal of our Junior High Ministry is to build these resources and, in the process, make Disciples for Christ. 

The Onward Bound classes will be held on Wednesday evenings this year,  starting on September 21. Information packets have been mailed to all member families with students in 7th & 8th grades but, if you did not receive the packet, please let Sharon Harman know. Registration will be on Wednesday, September 14 starting at 6:30pm, followed by a parent's orientation at 7pm.

Pictures for Confirmation

8th Grade Onward Bound Youth, if you have not had your picture taken for confirmation yet, please meet Mr. Howard in the Chapel at 10:30am on Sunday, May 1.

Location: 
The Chapel
Date: 
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 10:30am

Youth Group Cake Bake

Valentin Cakes

For our February Fundraiser, the youth group is baking, decorating, and selling cakes for Valentines Day.

High School Youth come to the gym kitchen at church on Friday, February 11 from 4-6pm.

The Junior High Youth will decorate the cakes in the gym kitchen on Saturday, February 12 from 10am-Noon.

Those who have ordered these amazing cakes can pick them up on Sunday, February 13 in the parlor from 9am-12:30pm.

An order form can be found at the link below.  Order forms will also be in the church bulletin on Sunday, January 23 and 30 and as always will be in the church office .  Cakes are $14 each.  All cakes will be white with a choice of frosting color, red or pink and a personal message may be added.  The money raised from this event will go towards Chapel Choir Tour and Mission Trips.  All order forms must be returned to the church office by Wednesday, February 9.

Location: 
Gym kitchen
Date: 
Friday, February 11, 2011 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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