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News for the week of 5/11/25
First Church News
MUFFINS FOR MOM: We want to say thank you to all the moms, grandmas, church grandmas, mentors, and women who love and nurture us daily by presenting you a jumbo muffin. Grab one from our kids after service today.
LOVE OFFERING FOR PASTOR TOM: As Pastor Tom nears retirement, we’re collecting a special love offering to thank him for his faithful service and the many ways he’s blessed our lives. Please mark your offering envelope “Pastor Tom’s Love Offering” or give online using the labeled link. Let’s show our love and gratitude—please give by Wednesday, May 28.
PASTOR TOM’S RETIREMENT PARTY: We are excited to be honoring Pastor Tom for his years of service to our church and community on his last Sunday, June 1. There will be a reception following the second service with a potluck dinner and slide presentation. If you have pictures that you would like to contribute for the presentation please give/send them to the office. Anyone who would like to help with the reception please contact Gloria Gardner 315-323-0856
BBQ COOKOFF REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: Our 12th Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff is coming on May 18th from 5pm-7pm. This student ministry fundraiser helps get students to camp/missions/and retreats throughout the year. There are 3 ways that you can be a part.
1.) Enter the cooking competition. Details at firstchurchpo.org/bbq
2.) Come judge/eat BBQ & bid on items. $14 each or (2/$25), on sale now.
3.) Donate a new item or service to the Silent Auction.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING!: We still need lots of volunteers, but we are also beginning to collect supplies. Please take a card off the Black A-Frame, VBS board and return it, along with the item listed at your earliest convenience. We’re expecting about 200 kids to attend this year, and your donations help us tremendously. Register Here!
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Please consider donating to our Food Pantry. We currently need canned goods (especially soup, fruit and vegetables. pop-tops are preferred), boxed foods, peanut butter, cereal, pasta & sauce.
144 ENVELOPES CAMPAIGN RESULTS: We want to say thank you to all who gave for the 144 Envelopes Campaign. Because of your generosity, every kid/student attending Missions and Camp will receive $350.00 off their total cost.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECEPTION: The 7 High School Seniors and their families would like to invite everyone to the Hanstine/Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 25th at 10a and 12p for a small reception. The families want to say Thank You to the church for fostering in the growth of these individuals all these years. Enjoy some cupcakes and visit with them or bring them a card with some words of advice or encouragement.
NO CAFÉ IN THE HALL ON 6/1: There will be no Cafe’ In The Hall on Sunday, June 1. We invite you to join us for Pastor Tom’s Retirement Party at 12:15p.
THRIFT BOUTIQUE UPDATE: When donating to the Thrift, PLEASE make sure items are clean, undamaged, in working order and are complete. When we must scrub, fix, or hunt down missing pieces, it takes us away from serving those who seek our ministry. We serve an average of 100 people daily from 10am-2pm!
SAVE THE DATES:
APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT MISSIONS TRIP: June 7-14, 2025
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 16-20, 2025
WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025: June 23-28, 2025