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Newberg First Welcome Statement
You are welcome here. Jesus said, "Love God and love your neighbor as yourself." We, the congregation of Newberg First United Methodist Church, follow this commandment by welcoming all people of any race, ethnicity, identity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, economic status, religion, or life situation into the life and ministries of the church. With open minds we affirm that all people are created in the image of God and all are worthy of God's love and grace. We welcome you to join us in our faith journey toward greater love, understanding, and mutual respect. Come, grow in grace with us.
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Last Sunday, our church held a congregational vote on a proposed welcoming statement presented by our Church Council. The results were:
67 YES as Presented
6 YES with minor revisions
2 NO
1 Abstain
With the overwhelming affirmation of the statement, the Church Council will adopt the statement as presented. This statement will be reviewed annually and at that time revisions will be considered.
Thank you for all the work each of you put into the year of discerning and conversation. The Church Council will keep you posted about the upcoming Leadership Retreat in August.
Pastor Cathy
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A NEW HOME!
The Congregation is invited to the Opelele's home on June 17 at 2:00pm as the home is blessed by Rev. Lionel Muthiah and those in attendance.
Then, the family invites the congregation to come again for dinner and celebration at 4 pm on June 18.
Congratulations to the Opeleles!
Pastor Cathy
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News from Meg
Another graduate in our extended church family!
Our very own Ryan Lawson (Pete and Kristi Lawson’s oldest, and grandson of Michael and Ann Ireton) is graduating from Hermiston High School on June 10! The Lawson family grew up here at FUMC and moved to Hermiston 3 years ago. They visit FUMC whenever they are in Newberg, so we continue to see Ryan and his family. If you would like to send Ryan a card, his address is 1080 West Juanita Ave. Hermiston, OR 97835.
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School is almost out… and that means SUMMER in Newberg!
For the last couple of years we’ve offered Water Wednesday for our young people. This year we are changing it up and doing
(focusing on Wonder and Water)
Every Thursday 1:00-3:00pm, June 29- August 31, Kindergarten-5th graders at the church. We will do water play and games outside (depending on weather), games, lesson and activity time, and snacks inside. Lessons are focused on the parables of Jesus, and the WONDERful news Jesus taught.
Additional adult volunteers are needed. Meg is developing the lessons and activities, and please contact her if you can help 1 or 2 Thursday afternoons.
Meg Lewis-Price
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 To Our Church Family:
She did it! Susan Pennock has graduated from Portland State with her Masters in Social Work! You are invited to celebrate with us.
June 24th 2017 Open House 3-5pm
320 Peacock Ct, Newberg
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PET PEEVES OF A CHURCH VISITOR
First impressions matter — big time! Sometimes there’s no coming back from a bad experience. As someone who visits lots of churches for the first time, I have some pet peeves to share that I hope will help your church.
Parking lot attendants (NFUMC does not currently have these – interested??)
Nothing drives me crazier than seeing parking lot attendants standing next to each other......
Greeters
Have you ever experienced over-zealous greeters? Greeters that freak you out because they’re too happy, too nosy, or too obnoxious......
Ushers
I think we oversimplify when it comes to training ushers. I can’t tell you how many churches I’ve visited or consulted with who had told their ushers “Stand here and give each person a bulletin as they pass.......”
Hands-free
I have one last bone to pick with all team members, and this is a big one! Make sure your servant leaders are hands-free. This means they shouldn’t be holding a cup of coffee or their cell phone....
For the rest of the story, click here
This article is adapted from Secrets of a Secret Shopper by Greg Atkinson, published by Rainer Publishing and available at Amazon. Used by permission.
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Reminder for Committee and Program Teams!
Please get your minutes or stories of what is happening in your team up on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall so that folks can keep abreast of all that is going on.
Tell your stories! Keep us informed.
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Coming Opportunity
Parent's Night Out
July 7
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Cascadia District News: AC Session and beyond! click here
UM Connector : Bishops call out president, AC events, Youth Director sought click here
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Calendar This Week
Sunday, June 11
9:30am Worship
4:00pm Music Fundraiser Concert
Monday, June 12
11:00am Strong for Life
7:00pm Ambleside Meeting
Tuesday, June 13
9:00am Parenting Class
11:30am Parent Support Group
6:00pm Finance
Wednesday, June 14
9:30am Quilters
9:30am Bible Study
11:00am Strong for Life
7:00pm Alcoholic Anonymous
Thursday, June 15
9:00am Coffee Talk
Friday, June 16
11:00am Strong for Life
Saturday, June 17
2:00pm Opelele's Home Blessing
Sunday, June 18
9:30am Worship Service
Upcoming Events and Opportunites
June 24 All Church Potluck & Campfire
July 4 Church Office Closed
July 7 Parent's Night Out
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June 11-17, 2017 
