There are a variety of scholarships available for high school seniors, college and seminary students through your local church, the Iowa conference of the United Methodist Church, and the General Board of Higher Education and Minsitry of the UMC. Here's a little more information and where to find them:
Ames First United Methodist Foundation Scholarship
- Description and application available from Pastor Sean.
- $800 per year renewable for up to 4 years.
- Priority given to members of and active youth at Ames First UMC.
- Applicants must describe church involvement and answer two essay questions.
- Deadline: March 15, 2010
Iowa Conference Scholarships
- Description and application is available on-line.
- Web-site: www.iumf.org
- Click on “Scholarships”
- Deadline: March 15, 2010
General Church Scholarships
- Description and application is available on-line or from the director of financial aid at the college or university of your choice.
- Web-site: www.gbhem.org
- Click on “Loans and Scholarships.”
- Deadline: Varies, from January 15 until April 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Youth Worship Weekend (Jan. 30-31)
Planning is coming along nicely for Youth Worship Weekend, but I still need volunteers for individuals to lead prayers and read scriptures. Also, vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to join the Saturday @ First Band on Saturday evening. On Saturday our songs will include: Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place, Shout to the Lord, Thy Word, Spirit Song, Here I Am Lord, and I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me.
On Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 we will walk through the Sunday morning services. Then on Saturday we will gather in the sanctuary at 3:00 to walk through the Saturday service. At 4:00 the Band will set up and practice music for the service, and everyone is encouraged to stay and sing along. After the 5:30 service we will all head downstairs for pizza with anyone who would like to stay after the service (just let us know if you plan to stay and eat so we can order enough).
I'm very excited for this year's Youth Worship, I think it's going to be a great time to lift our prayers and praises to God. And remember to let me know if you'd like to lead a prayer or read a scripture at any of the services!
On Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 we will walk through the Sunday morning services. Then on Saturday we will gather in the sanctuary at 3:00 to walk through the Saturday service. At 4:00 the Band will set up and practice music for the service, and everyone is encouraged to stay and sing along. After the 5:30 service we will all head downstairs for pizza with anyone who would like to stay after the service (just let us know if you plan to stay and eat so we can order enough).
I'm very excited for this year's Youth Worship, I think it's going to be a great time to lift our prayers and praises to God. And remember to let me know if you'd like to lead a prayer or read a scripture at any of the services!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Appalachia Service Project Meeting
It's time to begin preparing for our 2010 Appalachia Service Project trips! This year we will partner with Collegiate UMC to send one group from July 24th - August 1st and another from July 31st - August 8th. ASP is a high school youth oriented mission trip, but we also need plenty of college age and older adults to lead our teams.
We will have an informational meeting at First United Methodist Church at 12:15 on Sunday, January 10th. At this meeting we will share a presentation from last year's trip, answer questions about the Appalachia Service Project in general, and outline our preparation and fundraising schedule for this year's trip. We will also have sign-up forms available at the meeting and in the church office. We need to have these forms back by February 1st along with each individual's $80 registration fee so that we can make plans appropriate to our group size.
If you cannot attend this meeting but are interested in more information, please contact me or attend a meeting led by Nan Geske (nangeske@yahoo.com) at Collegiate UMC on Sunday, January 17th.
We will have an informational meeting at First United Methodist Church at 12:15 on Sunday, January 10th. At this meeting we will share a presentation from last year's trip, answer questions about the Appalachia Service Project in general, and outline our preparation and fundraising schedule for this year's trip. We will also have sign-up forms available at the meeting and in the church office. We need to have these forms back by February 1st along with each individual's $80 registration fee so that we can make plans appropriate to our group size.
If you cannot attend this meeting but are interested in more information, please contact me or attend a meeting led by Nan Geske (nangeske@yahoo.com) at Collegiate UMC on Sunday, January 17th.
Faith and Sexuality - Update
This February our high school youth group will take us this question and more, using the curriculum “Good Sex 2.0” published by Zondervan. The 7 week study will last from February 3 until March 17 and will meet at our regular Wednesday youth group time of 6:30 until 7:30 (February 17th is Ash Wednesday, and the meeting will be held at a later time to allow families to participate in worship). The youth study will be led by Pastor Sean McRoberts and Greg and Emily Fuerst. Parents will also have a chance to study the same material at the same time in a separate meeting led by Cami McColley and Carrie Copley. If you have questions or would like to look over the curriculum please contact Pastor Sean.
All participating youth must have their parent’s permission. We need to know ahead of time that students are committed to attend the whole study so that we can create an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality in which we can share appropriately. I strongly encourage all high school youth to join this study as we work to connect our values with our actions and lay the groundwork for lives of faithful Christian discipleship.
All participating youth must have their parent’s permission. We need to know ahead of time that students are committed to attend the whole study so that we can create an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality in which we can share appropriately. I strongly encourage all high school youth to join this study as we work to connect our values with our actions and lay the groundwork for lives of faithful Christian discipleship.
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