Rally Day!

Come Kick-Off the new Sunday School year at Rally Day!

Sunday, September 12, 2009 is Rally Day 2010!

Not just a registration event, Rally Day is... a CELEBRATION... a homecoming, a time to welcome the children and youth back to the ministries relevant to them for the upcoming “school” year.

At 9:00 am join us in Fellowship Hall. Parents & Children (Preschool – 12th Grade) come for Sunday School Registration Christmas Musical and Play Sign-ups Adult Education Sign-ups & Morning Munchies New & Returning Students welcome!

At 10:25 am we'll go to the Sanctuary for Singing & Worship & Children’s Procession, Bibles Presented to All 4th Graders, Blessing for Sunday School Teachers, Blessing for all School and Teachers, and Testimonies from Sierra Service Project youth participants

After worship at 11:30 am Join us for Jump Houses and Lunch for the whole church family provided by the Christian Education Council.

See you at Rally Day!

Pastor's Mission Trip to Glide Memorial

Join Pastor Michael and Director of Children and Youth Ministries Keri Onan-Levy for a mission trip to Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.

We have room for 15 Middle School and High School age youth to travel on Sunday October 10, 2010 to prepare lunches for the homeless.

Our service time is 9 to 11:00 am and we will stay for the 11:00am worship at Glide.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to serve and the energetic worship tradition that is Glide.

Travel will be by car to the Daly City bart station and then by bart to Powell Street station. Glide is a short walk from the station.

To sign up, please contact Michael or Keri.

Here are the registration forms:

Adult Signup Form

Minor Signup Form

Safe Sanctuaries Orientation for Sunday School Teachers, Youth Ministry Workers

First Church is committed to the safety of the children in our midst. We are practicing the principals of Safe Sanctuaries, but have not yet had the opportunity to orient all our children and youth workers.

If you are serving in Sunday School, Youth Group or in any other point of ministry with children and youth, you need to attend one of the orientation events being offered.

Orientation events will be held on Sunday September 5, 2010 from 8 to 10:00 am, Thursday September 16, 2010 from 7 to 9:00 pm and Saturday September 18, 2010 from 9 to 11:00 am.

You need only attend one of these dates. If you are unable to attend, please contact Pastor Michael. Additional dates will be added to accommodate full attendance for all who serve our children and youth.

High School Youth Group

We have an active High School (grades 9-12) youth group at First Church .

Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 pm they meet for dinner, fun and fellowship. Group activities include food, movies, lock-ins, and epic games of Mission Impossible.

The youth organize and lead the Easter sunrise service, participate in CROP Walk for the hungry, and go on an annual Sierra Service Project mission trip.

For more information contact our Director of Children and Youth Ministries, Keri Onan-Levy 650-323-6167

Junior High Youth Group

We have an active Junior High School (grades 6-8) youth group at First Church .

They meet every Sunday evening from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

For more information contact our Director of Children and Youth Ministries,

Sunday School

Our Bible-based curriculum is designed to nurture the youth in their faith journey.

Sunday School classes for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 meet from 9:00 am - 10:15 am.

Worship

Youth are encouraged not only to be in attendance at worship, but also to take an active part in it by reading the opening prayer, acting as Acolytes, and by reading scriptures. They also periodically plan a "Youth Service."

Our primary service is from 10:25 am - 11:30 am.

Confirmation Class

Bi-annually (in even numbered years) we offer youth who are in grades 6 and higher an opportunity to make an intentional faith decision and commitment.

This involves attendance at a special "Confirmation Class," which consists of several sessions designed to help youth explore their faith in the context of the Christian tradition at a deeper level.

At the end of this process they will make a decision about their faith, write a faith statement, and we hope, make a commitment to join the church.

Contact: Pastor Laurie 650-323-6167 x102

United Methodist College Loan and Scholarship Programs

Planning for college?

The United Methodist Scholarship and Loan Programs are a churchwide educational service providing scholarships and loans to help supplement the financial needs of today's students. Funding for these scholarships and loans are provided through offerings, wills, annuities, and other designated gifts.

United Methodist Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis. A student is eligible to receive only one United Methodist scholarship during any one academic year.

United Methodist scholarships are available to undergraduate students at more than 100 United Methodist-related colleges and universities.

Many of the scholarships for graduate students are designated for persons pursuing a degree in theological studies (M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.),higher education administration or older adults changing their careers.

Scholarships for racial ethnic undergraduate or graduate students and UM students at non UM schools are also available.

The United Methodist Student Loan Program

Who May Borrow?

An applicant must be:
• an active, full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying
• a citizen or permanent resident of the U. S.
• admitted to a degree program in an accredited college/university
• maintaining at least a C average

For further information about the United Methodist scholarship and loan programs visit the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education & Ministry website.

Click here for information on United Methodist-related colleges.

United Methodist Schools and Colleges

Can't decide where to go to college?

There are 123 educational institutions that are related to The United Methodist Church. They are located in diverse settings across the United States, ranging from rural communities to some of our nation's great cities. From small schools with 200 students to schools with over 15,000 students, these institutions offer rich and creative academic programs.

United Methodist-related educational institutions place student learning, the concern for the community, and the search for values at the center of their programs.

• Complete school list by state

Alphabetical Lists
• Two Year Colleges
• Four Year Colleges and Universities
• Medical School

Interested in preparing for the ministry or another church profession? Check out the 13 United Methodist Seminaries.

Click here for information on United Methodist scholarship and loan programs.

Information courtesy of the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry