The
Information is available online at www.altamons.com.
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Children's Church
Children's Church is provided on the 2nd Sunday of each month for children ages 5 to 10. This year, the
children are learning more about "symbols in God's world"
like the Bible and cross and "people in God's world" like the pastor, parents, and friends. To volunteer to assist with Children's Church or for more
information, contact Emily Walker.
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Conference Mission Opportunities
There are numerous opportunites for youth to go with other groups across the state on mission trips.
Check out this web site to find district, state,
and worldwide opportunities to go on a mission trip.
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Cub Scouts
We recently started a Cub Scout Pack for the Pembroke community. We currently
have 22 boys participating and are always looking for more to join. Please see the link to the left for more information or contact Thomas Kozikowski
at tkoz42@pemtel.net.
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Devozine
A
print and web-based magazine for
youth is available through the
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District Youth Opportunities
You
can always check out the District's youth events by visiting their web site.
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Teen Bible Study
We offer a Teen Bible Study for those 13 and up on Wednesday nights
at 7:00 p.m. This study meets for an hour and discusses topics of interest selected by the teens. Currently, we are exploring Old Testament Bible stories
and characters to see what more we can learn from them to help us in every day life. For more information, contact Kim Medley
at kkmedley@vt.edu.
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Vacation Bible School
The Pembroke First United Methodist Church holds Vacation Bible School
each summer. This year's theme was "Jerusalem Marketplace". Below are photos from the event. For more information about next year's VBS, contact
Dreama Williams.
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Youth Group
Our
community-wide youth group meets at
The youth
group is divided into four sections:
Primary 1 (Age 4 to 1st Grade) - Led by Sherry Gallo
Primary 2 (2nd Grade to 4th Grade) - Led by Pam Williams
Junior (5th Grade to 8th Grade) - Led by Brett Farmer
Senior (9th Grade to 12th Grade) - Led by Sharon Farmer
Youth Coordinator - Jennifer Lester
Upcoming Schedule
September
September 21st - Junior & Senior Youth Departing for Roanoke District Youth Rally at 3:30 p.m., Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
September 25th - Catering Fundraiser Prep at 6:00 p.m.
September 26th - Catering Fundraiser
September 27th - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
October
October 4th - Heritage Day, Youth Helping to Raise Money for the Church
October 5th - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
October 12th - Sinkland Farms for Afternoon, Leaving Immediately Following 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (No Regular Youth Group)
October 17th - Catering Fundraiser
October 18th - Catering Fundraiser
October 19th - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
October 21st - UNICEF Dinner
October 26th - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
November
November 1st - Virginia Safari Park at Natural Bridge (Cancelled 10/28)
November 2nd - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m. (Chili Cookoff)
November 8th - Youth Group Practicing for Sunday Services at 4:00 p.m. (Added 11/5)
November 9th - Youth Group Handling Both 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services (Added 10/14), Youth Group at 4:30 p.m.
November 10th - Catering Fundraiser
November 16th - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m., Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 p.m. (Cancelled)
November 23rd - Youth Group at 4:30 p.m., Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 p.m.
November 26th - Youth Cooking and Delivering Thanksgiving Meals at 3:00 p.m.
November 30th - NO Youth Group
December
December 7th - Nursing Home Visit at 1:30 p.m. (Date Changed 10/14), Youth Group at 4:30 p.m., Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 p.m., Youth Assisting with Prayer Walk at 7:00 p.m.
December 13th - Catering Fundraiser
December 14th - Cookie Walk Fundraiser at Noon, Youth Group at 4:30 p.m., Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 p.m.
December 15th - Catering Fundraiser
December 19th - Christmas Play Practice Dress Rehearsal and Party at 6:00 p.m.
December 21st - Christmas Program at 6:00 p.m.
January
January 4th - Youth Group Leaders' Council Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
January 11th - Parents' Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
