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News for the week of 11/17/24
HOLD YOUR PLEDGE CARD: In case you forgot your pledge cards, we have some blanks in the lobby for you to fill out. Please hold your cards until Pastor Tom calls you to make your 2025 pledge towards the end of the service today. You may also pledge online at firstchurchpo.org/pledge.
HELP US DECORATE FOR ADVENT AT NOON TODAY: We need help decorating for Christmas! Plan on staying after church today to make our sanctuary festive with Christmas Decorations. A pizza lunch is provided. It takes only about an hour or two if we have a good turnout.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Rehearsals have begun for this year’s Christmas Production. We need singers to join us Thursdays at 7p to practice. The performance for First Church will be on Sunday, Dec. 15th at 7p.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA; DECEMBER 15th at 7:00p: Come and experience Once Upon a Night, a musical story presented in collaboration with our friends from Coronado UMC that follows closely the first two chapters of Luke. From the struggle and unbelief of Zechariah to the innocent faith of Mary, Luke reveals the real human emotions of the story.
NEW ADVENT STUDY: Pastor Tom is hosting a study, “On the Way to Bethlehem. There will be two weekly options: Tuesdays (11/26) at 6pm or Wednesdays (11/27) at Noon in the Sanctuary Lobby. The Cost for the materials is $12.00. It is the perfect study for first time participants and seasoned group study people. Books available after worship or in the office.
CHURCH FAMILY THANKSGIVING: If you don’t already have plans for Thanksgiving Day with family or friends, please join your church family for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, hosted by Ellen and Steven Mayberry and John and Julie Dougherty. We will serve it in Hanstine Hall at 1p and you’re welcome to bring a dish to share, but not mandatory. RSVP by 11/21 to 386-285-7551.
NOW RECEIVING BLANKETS FOR CHRISTMAS: Let’s wrap the homeless in Love, one blanket at a time. First Church will be collecting new Christmas themed or colored blankets for families and individuals suffering from homelessness. From now till December 5, you can bring a new blanket to the office (Mo-Th 9a-3p) or the box in church lobby.
CAMPFIRE CAROLING on DEC 22nd: We would like to invite you to bring a chair and join us around the fire pit for some singing, cookies, cocoa and fellowship. We will be in the parking lot where the Pumpkin Patch was. If you play an instrument and would like to play please bring it. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. All are welcome to join us. We are excited to see you there at 6p.
LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: Lions clubs youth exchange scholarship is available to any Volusia county graduating senior. $1000 scholarships are awarded with emphasis on need. Contact Hank Lunsford for more information: 941-284-3241 or go to the Florida Lions Youth Exchange Scholarship website.
SAVE THE DATES:
HANGING OF THE GREENS: Sunday, November 24, 2024
APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT MISSIONS TRIP: June 8-14, 2025
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 16-20, 2025
WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025: June 23-28, 2025