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News for the week of 2/23/25
First Church News
THE MESSAGE OF JESUS LENTEN STUDY: Lenten Study of The Message of Jesus: Words that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton is a 6-week study in the Church Office Lobby Wednesdays at 6pm beginning March 12th. The cost is $15 for the book. Please register with Pastor Tom at [email protected] or in the church lobby after services. You may also purchase your books today too.
144 ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER: You may have noticed a board in the lobby with envelopes on it that are decorated by our students. By taking a numbered envelope, you are pledging to give that amount to the student ministry (by 3/2) to help cut the cost of camp and the missions trip for any student that wants to go. The camp cost is $575 and the missions trip is $450. Any support will help.
NEW MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST: This is a time to gather for the men in our community to have breakfast and fellowship together and to grow closer to Jesus. Please invite your friends on Saturday morning, March 8th from 9 to 10:30am in the Hanstine Fellowship Hall.
SPRING CLEANING & TEACHER WORK ROOM REMODEL: First Church Preschool is seeking helpers for our Spring Cleaning project March 17-21, 2025.
We will be remodeling and beautifying our teacher workroom. We have donated upper and lower kitchen cabinets and a countertop for our remodel, but need some extra hands to help install them. Handy with a hammer? Come help.
EASTER CANTATA EVENT: Come and experience the powerful invitation to the love and sacrifice of Christ through expressive singing provided by the combined choirs of First Church and Coronado United Methodist. Song of the Shadows” reminds us that where there are shadows, there is also light. Performance is Sunday, March 23 at 7:00 PM. A love offering of $10 is requested.
WE’RE PUTTING A FIRST CHURCH ORCHESTRA TOGETHER: In an effort to invite First Church musicians to use their gifts this Easter, and to promote an intergenerational service event, we’re looking for youth and adults who play an orchestra instrument to sign up to perform 2 pieces at our Sunrise Service on Easter Morning here at First Church. The music is Grade 2, so all can play. Click Here to Sign Up or see your Incoming Tide. Student service hours are available.
AARP TAX-AIDE: AARP TAX-AIDE – It’s that time of year again. Appointments may be made online at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org then click “Locate Sites Near Me” or call 386-287-1960. Tax preparation will be Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-12:30 beginning February 4. The church is allowing AARP the use of the fellowship hall so please do not call the church office as they have no info.
IT’S TIME FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We expect about 200 “travelers” again this year, so many volunteers are still needed. Please contact Suzi at [email protected] to talk about where you can serve!
THRIFT BOUTIQUE NEWS: We’re excited to announce that thanks to you, the Thrift Boutique just completed its most successful year ever! with just over $200,000 in sales for 2024. We look forward to continuing to serve in 2025.
THANK YOU: The #10 Can Program has been retired. You have given more than $41,000 to purchase over 7000 #10 cans of fruits and veggies, as well as hams, hamburger, and other items to support Halifax Urban Ministries daily hot meal program for the hungry and homeless. Thank you for your generosity!
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