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Prayers Shared with the Church This Week. What's Happening This Week?. Thoughts from Pastor Eilidh

Vancouver First United Methodist Church
Weekly Email November 13th

Prayers Shared This Week

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For more infomation visit:

https://www.vanfumc.org/programs/prayer-list

Prayer List

Worship This Sunday:

New Song Ensemble will be leading us in worship and we will be exploring renewal while we give thanks for places that are scared to us.

For more infomation visit:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yY5ennZR7Esa42TYyg3lwh3ztXfD5qESH_09PPwSM4U/edit?tab=t.0

Worship Script
Thoughts from Pastor Eilidh

Thoughts from Pastor Eilidh

I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Has Gone

The beauty of the natural world is sacred.  So many people share that when they are out in nature,be it taking a hike, looking at the ocean, tending their garden, enjoying the zoo with littles, or flying across the sky, they have a sense of connection to God the creator. This week we will celebrate the beauty of places. Where brings you peace or comfort? Where do you feel close to God? We give thanks to God for the spaces and places that touch our hearts and steady our souls.  Bring a picture to worship or email in one for us to print.  We will worship surrounded by places of comfort and beauty. My picture is of trees in my backyard just after sunset. <3
 
Blessings, 
Pastor Eilidh

Upcoming Events:

THIS SUNDAY!   Soup & Sing

THIS SUNDAY! Soup & Sing

Share lunch and sing through some of the songs in our new song book - Sunday, November 16, 2025

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/soup-sing/2025-11-16

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Spruce up the Sanctuary

Spruce up the Sanctuary

Saturday, November 29, 2025

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/spruce-up-the-sanctuary/2025-11-29

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Upcoming Youth Events

Upcoming Youth Events

News You Can Use

Support our neighbors

Deadline for Thanksgving Box items is November 16th!  

For more infomation visit:

https://www.vanfumc.org/news/thanksgiving-food-boxes

Thanksgiving Box Items List
Little Acorn Kids Clothing Swap

Little Acorn Kids Clothing Swap

Donate Gently Used Kids Winter Clothing To LAP Families - Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Do you have kids' closets to purge? Bring gently used kids winter clothes to the lobby between Nov. 12th and Nov. 17th to donate to the Little Acorn Clothing Swap. Donations will help preschool families get some of the winter gear their littles will need. 

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/little-acorn-kids-clothing-swap/2025-11-12

Season of Gratitude

Season of Gratitude

November is the season of our pledge campagin.  You can pledge using one of the cards we have avaliable at the church or through our online form here

VSAA's Annual Chili Feast

Support a Good Cause

Our annual Chili Feast event is happening next Wednesday on the 19th!  Over the past 2 years we were able to support the purchase of much needed Pug mill to recycle clay, and a new pottery wheel, so we are up to 12 functioning wheels.  Our next big purchase will be a set of new shelving for Pottery 2, plus some new glazes and kiln shelves. 

       You can purchase a ticket in advance (use the QR code) or pay at the door :

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    $15 for current students

   $20 for general admission

   $35 for 2 tickets 

       With this admission fee you are supporting the program, but ALSO,  you will get to pick out a handmade bowl to keep, to enjoy delicious chili dinner in, while enjoying student performances. We will also have a Pottery/ Art sale with some of my own/ student/ and other works.

Reducing Food Waste in November

Reducing Food Waste in November

See November's Action Plan & learn more about food waste HERE!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.zerowastechurch.org/2017/11/01/november-reducing-food-waste/

Iglesia Nuevo Comienzo - Church of New Beginnings

Iglesia Nuevo Comienzo - Church of New Beginnings

Thanksgiving Potluck - Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Jason Lee Hall

Our new building partners, the Church of New Beginnings, have extended a warm invitation to you to join their Thanksgiving Potluck. 

Come fellowship with us! 

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