We had an SPRC meeting last week and are working to plan an appropriate farewell for Pastor David and a welcome for Pastor Rhett. The parsonage is being repaired. Betty spoke with Rev Ansley several times. He wants very much to meet with both Hillsboro UMC and Forest Grove every Sunday and probably the best … [Read more…]
Then new Pastors salary was considered during our budget cycle and was built into the budget.Pledge cards submitted this year were down from last year. This makes our reliance on ourendowment fund even more critical.A one time 5% draw from both of our major accounts was taken to help with the remodeling ofthe parsonage prior … [Read more…]
Hello to all members of the Forest Grove United Methodist Church, We are working alongside the members of the Cornelius UMC and Hillsboro UMC to share resources and opportunities for service. This cooperative program is intended to strengthen the connections among the churches. It is not intended to encourage any of the churches to close. … [Read more…]
What is this Three-Church Co-op that I have heard about? What it is is a smallgroup of lay people from Cornelius UMC, Forest Grove UMC and Hillsboro UMCwho have gotten together to discuss ways in which the three churches can work together to accomplish their individual missions. What it is not is a group trying … [Read more…]
The Trustees continue to work with the contractor to design the best replacement HVAC system for the Fellowship Hall. In addition, they are doing the following:
The Trustees did the following in January. They continued to work on upgrading the sound system in the Sanctuary. More work on that will happen in February to improve the microphones and to expand the coverage throughout the space. The gutters and downspouts of the church were cleaned as a part of the regular annual … [Read more…]
Here is the list of tasks that the Trustees took on during the month of December. The Trustees are working with Robbie to replace some of the sound system in the sanctuary. An offer for the large riding mower fell through. If anyone knows someone who might be interested in purchasing a large riding mower, … [Read more…]
Representatives from Hillsboro UMC, Cornelius UMC and Forest Grove UMC met to discuss ways that members from the three churches can collaborate with and support the activities that are currently happening within each church. One outcome was sharing a calendar that shows the activities of each church. If you are interested in receiving this calendar … [Read more…]
SPRC has been in contact with Wendy Wordworth, our district superintendent, concerning our search for a new pastor. SPRC has sent her some ideas of what we are looking for in a new pastor. She responded saying that with Bishop Cedrick and the cabinet, she will be discerning options for FGUMC, including a full-time person … [Read more…]