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News for the week of 4/20/25
First Church News
KIDS EASTER MORNING: You are invited to connect with kids this Easter morning by bringing filled eggs to hand out during Cafe in the Hall. You can fill your eggs with candy or if you want to be creative, something fun that represents you or your family. Our kids will come around to the tables during Cafe in the Hall and “hunt” for eggs as they learn more about the grown ups in our congregation!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: The Journey class will be meeting in Cafe in the Hall on Easter Sunday, April 20. Please join us there!
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!
EASTER MONDAY: The Church Office will be closed Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. It reopens Tuesday at 9a.
NEW MEMBER NAME TAGS: Your name tags have arrived. If you did not pick them up last week, they are in the Narthex. Wear them with pride! : If you would like a new church name badge or have lost yours, there will be an order placed soon. The forms are in the Narthex. Cost for a magnetic badge is $12.
EXERCISE CLASS: Spaces are available in our Thursday morning exercise class from 10a-10:30a in the StuMin building (former sanctuary). This is a free, instructor-led light workout to stretch, strengthen and improve balance.
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 soon.
3.) Donate a new item or service to the Silent Auction.
THRIFT BOTIQUE UPDATE: The Thrift Boutique served a family of 7 who were finally able to return home after a flood. We provided two truckloads of furniture and 3 carts of household items and clothing. First, God gets the glory! Second, the support of purchases and donations is tremendous now. Third, the dedication of the servants covering the store and the men on the truck is invaluable.
JOIN OUR TEAM: Hospitality Team members provide a time for members, friends and strangers to connect at Cafe’ in the Hall. This team also assists with receptions for special events and, most importantly, funeral receptions. You’re invited to be part of this ministry by attending a brief open meeting on Sunday May 4 in the Fellowship Hall after services at 10a or 12p. Rom 12:13, Heb 13:2
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
Happy Easter
Thank you so much for joining us for worship this morning. We invite you to explore First Church as a place to worship and serve. All are welcome and none are judged as we all seek to grow into a closer relationship with God and our Savior, Jesus.