Category: Junior PF

Jr. PF News You Can Use

Many thanks to the hardworking JPF’ers for their participation in service projects last month! They decorated the MCC campus, sliced up all the vegetables for the Thanksgiving Feast and setup and served at the Potatoes for the Pantry event. Here’s what is going on in JPF this December:  Sunday, December 4th – Our JPF meeting [...]

Wednesday November 30th, 2011 in Fellowship, Junior PF | No Comments »

Jr. PF News You Can Use

In November, the JPF will gather on the following dates: 10am Sunday, November 6th – Potatoes for the Pantry (Service Project), no evening meeting 2-4pm Sunday, November 14th – Hike at Webb Mountain, no evening meeting 6-8:30pm Sunday, November 20th – Decorate the Church for Advent (Service Project) Sunday, November 27th – No JPF, Thanksgiving [...]

Friday October 28th, 2011 in Fellowship, Junior PF | No Comments »

Junior PF News You Can Use-Sept/Oct Edition

Our year has started off with lots of laughter, fun and meaningful connections at Junior PF. Our covenant has been written and we look forward to so many special events in the next few months. We are taking registrations for our annual Silver Lake Retreat, October 14-16. Here’s what else we have in store:   September [...]

Wednesday September 14th, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Jr PF Plants Butterfly Bush to Remember Special Friends

On Sunday, May 22nd, the Junior Pilgrim Fellowship planted a memorial butterfly bush in the garden area behind the Meetinghouse.  We did this to remember two special friends of ours that passed away this spring, Nicole “Twinkle” Savatika (friend of Vandy Sampson) and Bianca Spodnick (friend of Brian Smeltzer). Butterflies, which will be attracted to [...]

Tuesday May 31st, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Junior PF End-of-Year Calendar

Sunday, May 15  4:00 – 6:00 pm Service Meeting: Sorting at the Monroe Food Pantry. Please wear closed-toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals, a dropped can hurts!) Drop off and pick up directly from the pantry, located at 980 Monroe Turnpike.  Sunday, May 22  5:00 – 8:30 pm Come see your JPF friends in the [...]

Friday May 13th, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Junior Choir Spring Musical: May 22, 5pm

Intrigue! Drama! Suspense! “Malice in the Palace” is a musical featuring the story of Esther with its powerful message that the smallest person acting bravely can make an enormous difference, and that God has placed us where we are for a reason. So mark your calendars and join us for a night of fun and music!

Friday April 29th, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

JPF News

March was so much fun in JPF! We had our mid-CMT Mystery Meal, went ice skating (many of us for the first time), designed our own communities, and talked about appearances. Here are our plans for April. Unless otherwise stated, meetings go from 6-8:30 and are held in the Beardsley building. ¯    April 3  Listen [...]

Thursday March 31st, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

You are invited to the Senior Pilgrim Fellowship’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt!!

 Time: April 23, 11AM Where: The Church, rain or shine Bring: A bag/basket to collect eggs in Age Limit: Preschool to 4th Grade Please sign up in Wilton Hall. Any questions? Call the church office at 268-9327

Junior PF March & April “News You Can Use”

We’ve got lots of fun and friends in store this spring! Friends are always welcome at our 6-8th grade youth group. Unless otherwise stated, we meet Sunday nights from 6-8:30 in Beardsley. ¯  3/5    6pm, Coffeehouse Waiters service project ¯  3/6    Community: What makes a community special? What’s God got to do with it? ¯  [...]

Monday February 28th, 2011 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Jr. PF News You Can Use! January Edition

On January 2nd we will take a mid-year break, no JPF meeting. All meetings will take place from 6-8:30 in Beardsley Hall.  On January 9th we begin a bullying awareness unit: What is bullying? Why do you think people bully other people? We’ll begin the “In Our Shoes” project tonight.  On January 16th we will [...]

Thursday December 30th, 2010 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

In Our Shoes: a bullying awareness project

Think back to your earliest memory of being teased or bullied by your peers. How old were you? What did the bully say or do? How did their words or actions impact you? I remember one incident on the school bus while I was in second grade. On a wintry January morning I wore a [...]

Thursday December 30th, 2010 in From the Associate Pastor, Junior PF | No Comments »

Jr. PF News You Can Use! December Edition

 On December 5th, we hope that JPF’ers attend the Christmas Concert and tree lighting with their families at 3:30pm. Our regular JPF meets from 6-8:30.  On December 12th we will be baking Christmas cookies during our normal time, which will be delivered later in the week to some members of the congregation.  On December 19th, [...]

Monday November 29th, 2010 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Some Decorating Elves Have Been Busy….

When you come to church this season, take a look around you as the campus gradually comes to life in anticipation of Christ’s birth. Junior PF has undertaken the special work of getting us all ready for the season by dedicating a portion of three of their meetings to hanging greens and wreathes, tying ribbons, [...]

Monday November 29th, 2010 in Junior PF, Worship | No Comments »

JPF News You Can Use: November Edition

October was a great month! Our themes were teambuilding, identity and stress management. We held our annual fall retreat at Silver Lake and introduced the camp to the fun of letterboxing. We also held a hike at Webb Mountain and appreciated the beauty of God’s creation. In November, we will focus on service and friendship. [...]

Wednesday October 27th, 2010 in Christian Education, Junior PF | No Comments »

Trick or Treat with Junior Pilgrim Fellowship October 31, 4-6pm!

Trick or Treat with Junior Pilgrim Fellowship October 31, 4-6pm! It’s not every year that Halloween falls on a Sunday. Make us your first trick or treat spot! Celebrate the traditions of the fall harvest with your children here at MCC. All children, fifth grade and younger, are invited to come to the MCC campus [...]

Wednesday September 29th, 2010 in Fellowship, Junior PF | No Comments »

A fine start for JPF!

We had a great deal of fun in Junior Pilgrim Fellowship in September! We had our first get-to-know you meeting, went apple picking together, and talked about our identity. We also enjoyed learning how to play tapeball and sardines, and are getting to know our theme song. In October, we look forward to the following [...]

Wednesday September 29th, 2010 in Christian Education, Fellowship, Junior PF | No Comments »

JPF Plans for Sept / Oct

Things are off to a great start with 6th, 7th & 8th graders in Junior Pilgrim Fellowship! Our first meeting gathered over 20 bright, energetic and kind young people to have fun, learn and serve. Here’s what we are up to in September and October: September 19      Offsite Meeting, Apple Picking @ Silverman’s Farm, [...]

Tuesday September 14th, 2010 in Fellowship, Junior PF | No Comments »

From the Associate Pastor

From the Associate Pastor  The Junior Pilgrim Fellowship has big news to share! Beginning this September, we will welcome 6th graders as members of our group! We have many reasons for making a change: Traditions: It takes time to build traditions and bond as a group, two years is OK, but three years will give [...]

Thursday August 12th, 2010 in From the Associate Pastor, Junior PF | No Comments »