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Welcome 2026!!

Vancouver First United Methodist Church
Weekly Email March 19th

Prayers Shared This Week

Contact Office for Password

For more infomation visit:

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

Prayer List

Worship This Sunday:

Our sanctuary choir will lead in worship this week.

For more infomation visit:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16II1O2IONMVh_FAGPvlVgU9azWbQsbBxwVuAlQ_R1Jw/edit?usp=sharing

Worship Script for March 22nd
Thoughts from Pastor Eilidh

Thoughts from Pastor Eilidh

I have learned so much over the past few weeks of visiting with church folks. Sheila and I both lived in Salem!  I got to watch a man galivant across a roof with Allison and Syd. I have tried all sorts of great Vancouver restaurants and gotten to find out about Bev's talent as a painter.  I love doing these first year visits with folks in the congregation because you all are amazing, interesting people and Sunday mornings or after bible study is just not enough time.  These visits help me to make connections when something arises. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. If we haven't met or don't yet have something scheduled please reach out to me via email or use my calendar at calendly.com/pastoreilidh

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

 

Lenten series, The Dirty Work of Hope

Lenten series, The Dirty Work of Hope

Join us for weekly devotionals during Lent

Each week during Lent, we’ll introduce a new devotional to complement our Lenten series, The Dirty Work of Hope.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.vanfumc.org/lent

Access Weekly Devotionals HERE

Upcoming Events:

UMCOR Sunday

UMCOR Sunday

What is UMCOR Sunday?

UMCOR Sunday is one of six churchwide Special Sundays designated to support ministries and causes important to the entire United Methodist Church. On this day, we support the United Methodist Committee on Relief—better known as UMCOR—the disaster response and humanitarian relief agency of our church.


Support the Ministry

Give through your local church or donate online at donate.gcfa.org/umcor.

Checks can also be sent to General Commission on Finance and Administration at P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.umc.org/en/how-we-serve/umcgiving/special-sundays/churchwide-special-sundays/umcor-sunday-ministry-article

Read More About UMCOR Sunday Here
Support Hygiene & Menstrual Health

Support Hygiene & Menstrual Health

Help Mission Team & VanFirst support women by donating hygiene and menstrual health products March 22nd - April 19th. 

 

Amazon Wish List Kit Items can be found HERE 

UMCOR Menstrual Kit Info HERE

UMCOR Hygiene Kit Info HERE

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/support-hygiene-menstrual-health/2026-03-22

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Mondays with Tom

Mondays with Tom

Monday, March 23, 2026

Beginning Monday, March 23rd we will dive in to Mister God, This Is Anna. 

An excerpt from the Amazon synopsis: 

From the moment Anna and Fynn locked eyes, their times together were filled with delight and discovery. In her completely frank and honest way, Anna had an astonishing ability to ask--and answer--life's largest questions, and to feel the purpose of being. You see, Anna had a very special friendship with Mr. God.
"Extraordinarily moving!"


All are welcome to attend

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/mondays-with-tom/2026-03-23

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES APPROACHING!

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES APPROACHING!

See how VanFUMC can help with your education!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.vanfumc.org/programs/scholarships

Check Out Our Scholarship Page HERE
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 2, 2026

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/maundy-thursday/2026-04-02

Good Friday

Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026

Join us as New Song helps lead us in worship for our Good Friday Service. 
Friday April 3rd, 2026 - 7pm

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/good-friday/2026-04-03

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Join us at the Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site at the Gazebo for a sunrise service led by local UMC clergy starting at 6:30am. 

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/easter-sunday-sunrise-service/2026-04-05

For Upcoming Youth Events

For Upcoming Youth Events

For more infomation visit:

https://www.ccmyc.com

Please Check Out the CCMYC Website HERE

News You Can Use

Congrats to all of our Vanny winners!

We appreciate you

Dave Griffin -Angeliest Office Angel

Rakesh Nahar -Chippiest Congregation Coordinator

Tracy Rothwell -Climate Warrior

Anne Harrison -Yarn Spinner Extraordinaire

YuWen Huang -Bringing Faith Alive in Music

Lisa Satterfield -She's Got The Beat

Stephanie Holtman -Youth Advocate

Saajan Sagar-Lincoln -Voice of First Church

Steve Rasmussen -Numbers Guy

Sydney Bignell - Aesthetic Queen

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