Posted on 19 Feb 2009 . 1 comment
by Tara Payne, Co-Director
I am currently the director of the Germantown X Clusive Drill Team with Contina Lundy. Six years ago I talked to Contina about the possibility of starting a drill team at First Church because I saw a need for a community-based program in the Germantown area.
I was a member of a drill team in Germantown years ago and even practiced here at the church on a few occasions during the winter months. Back then there were over ten teams within a five mile radius of the church.
Six years ago when the idea for our church’s drill team came to light there were only one or two teams left in the area.
I am very proud of the team and all of our volunteers and never thought we would grow to be so successful in such a short amount of time. The team has won many trophies, titles and has been requested to perform for many events.
It is rewarding to see former members who have grown up in our program return and give back to the team by bringing new members, coaching, helping fix equipment, and just enjoying themselves at their home away from home.
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Posted on 29 Jan 2009
It has been a number of years since First Church had a Christmas Festival, and the tradition was revived this past Advent season.
Over 100 people came to enjoy an evening of making eatable houses and Christmas decoration.
Outside in our parking lot we viewed a live nativity scene with farm animals surrounding Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.
Inside we enjoyed a play of the Christmas story featuring our many First Church children and youth.
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Posted on 16 Jan 2009
FPCG is an official co-sponsor of the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement’s (NIM) 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Celebration on Sunday, January 18 from 3:15 - 5:00 pm.
The theme for this year is ”Race in the 21st Century: What’s Next?” The Reverend Dr. Albert Mosley from Janes Memorial United Methodist Church will be the keynote speaker, with three other NIM clergy responding.
Our own Reverend Kevin L. Porter will be facilitating small group breakout sessions for attendees to share their thoughts and plan follow up opportunities for learning.
On Monday, January 19th the Germantown Beacon is sponsoring volunteer opportunities for elementary through high school aged youth at Germantown High School from 9:00 am to noon.
If you are an adult who would like to participate alongside our youth, please contact Christian Heyer-Rivera or Rev. Kevin Porter.
Posted on 06 Jan 2009
This was by far the most difficult season in my three years of coaching the Disciples Basketball team.
As I reflect on another season, it’s easy to focus on some of the obstacles that stood in the way.
We had the daunting task of implementing six new players to our team. We lost one assistant coach but we really appreciate all the hard work and time he put in during his tenure. We even had a couple players defect to other teams in the league.
But where there is controversy, there is a measure of success.
It would have been easy for us to allow the distractions to hinder us from our goal of competing on the court and building relationships off but that didn’t happen....
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Posted on 16 Aug 2008
Chris Scott is not only a basketball coach, he is a friend, mentor, and role model to many youth in Germantown.
The Disciples have gone to the finals the past three seasons in a row, and are looking for more wins than ever this fall!
Read more to learn about how this FPCG basketball team is winning games and changing lives!
