Tomorrow morning (Sunday, May 22, 2022), we’ll have our regular in-person and livestreamed services at 8:15 and 10:30. We’ll be recognizing members of the Abilene High School class of 2022 at both services, but they will only be present in person at the 10:30 service. Those being honored are Braden Adams, Samuel Burton, Joy Clemence, Nick Holmes, and Maren Meneley.
Category Archives: Children and Youth
Bibles Presented
Two Sundays ago (April 24, 2022), we presented Bibles to Addison Duey, Brenna Bryant, and Anna Holt. We’re so glad to have these girls as part of this church.
First UMC Youth Band Video
Braden Adams put together this collection of the FUMC Youth Band songs. Next time we’ll try to set up the camera so that everyone is in the frame (sorry Magda). Our thanks to Braden Adams, Magda Meneley, Maren Meneley, Carson Woodworth, Jensen Woodworth, and Joy Clemence (in the booth).
Casts and Characters for the Christmas Pageant
The names of the cast and characters in yesterday’s Christmas Pageant were largely cropped out of the screen by bug that iMovie somehow considers a feature. Here they are in full:
- Jason Vinduska as Dad
- Cora Vinduska as Cora
- Joy Clemence as Mary
- Eyler Holt as the Angel
- Alyssa Farr as Elizabeth
- Parker Farr as Joseph
- Carson Woodworth as Caesar and Magi Number 3
- Luke Hunter as Shepherd Number 1
- Tyler Green as Shepherd Number 2
- Emily Vinduska as Shepherd Number 3
- Ava Crist as Sheep Number 1
- Blair Adams as Sheep Number 2
- Jensen Woodworth as Magi Number 1
- Jackson Green as Magi Number 2
- Jack Hunter as King Herod
- and a thank you to Braden Adams for filming!
Trick-or-Treat Results
Wendy Robinson has reported that the youth group handed out 417 bags on October 31, 2020 for Drive-Thru Trick Or Treat. Thanks to everyone who donated candy.
Drive-Thru Trick Or Treat Posters
If you want a poster to hang on your front door to tell potential Trick Or Treaters that you’re supporting our drive-thru Trick Or Treat event you can download this Drive-Thru Trick Or Treat Poster.
Drive-Thru Trick Or Treat
The Youth Group will be host a drive-thru Trick or Treat for the community on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vehicles should enter the parking lot from Seventh Street and will exit onto Spruce Street. Trick or Treaters will not get out of their cars. No walk-through traffic please. Youth and adult volunteers will wear masks.
Power and Light and Youth Group Postponed
From Wendy Robinson: Due to the High School still holding classes virtually we will wait one more week for Youth Group and Power and Light to begin to meet in person. We are now planning on meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2020, in person at the church. Power and Light at 3:30 p.m. and Youth Group at 6:00 p.m. Please use the South doors (6th street entrance) and bring your mask. I pray to see you on the 14th!
Power and Light and Youth Group Update
Due to the suspension of in person school we will not starting Power and Light or Youth Group tomorrow (September 23, 2020).
Power and Light
Power and Light will resume on Wednesday, September 23, (after school until 5 p.m). Wendy will meet the children at the bus stop at 5th and Cedar and walk the children to the church after school. Children will need to wear their mask and practice social distancing. Power and Light follows the school calendar. We will meet if school is in session. We look forward to seeing the children.
2020 VBS Videos
Videos for our 2020 At-Home/Virtual Vacation Bible School are now on Facebook and Vimeo. Our VBS theme for 2020 is “Compassion Camp.” Printed materials are available from the church office (to be picked up, mailed, or hand delivered). Call 785-263-2623 or email office@abilenefirstumc.org to request a packet.
Graduation Sunday 2020
We’ll be recognizing and celebrating our Abilene High School Graduates this Sunday, July 19, 2020. This year there are five, they are, in alphabetical order: Elizabeth Collins, Emilee Delgado, Beth Holmes, Austin Mather, Chesney Sprinkle.