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News for the week of 7/14/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

#10 CAN SUNDAY: Today is #10 Sunday. Please give to support HUM’s DAILY hot meal program for our hungry and homeless. We purchase #10 cans of fruits, veggies, and beans, as well as ground beef and other staples. Thank you for your continuing support.

PIZZA AND BOARD GAME NIGHT: Mark your calendar for July 17 from 6 to 8 PM because First Church is going to host Pizza and Board game night. Bring your favorite board game and a friend and come and enjoy some pizza and fellowship. We will receive a $3 donation per person. Kids club will be hanging out in their children’s ministry building so we have the rest of the campus to ourselves. Invite your neighbors and friends.

GLASSES COLLECTION: Used eyeglasses are being recycled to send overseas. There are collection boxes in the foyer of the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall. All glasses and frames are usable. Due to federal law, we cannot give these out in our country.  For more info, contact Hank Lunsford at church, or leave a message and call back at (386) 451-1386.

VISION AND DIABETES SCREENING: Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US (CDC 2022). The average Pre-Diabetic/Diabetic goes 5 years without knowing.  Free Diabetes Screening will be done on Sun. July 28th in the Fellowship Hall.  Fasting is not required for a screening.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE: The program is for children ages 6-11 years. We pick up at Port Orange Elem, Spruce Creek Elem, & Sugar Mill Elementary. Call 386-797-2689

FIRST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL IS HIRING: Seeking Early Educators in our twos – VPK program. CDA in Early Childhood Education preferred. Are you newly interested in Early Childcare? No problem.  Come see us and we will assist you with getting your introductory training requirements.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS: On August 11th is Blessings of the Backpacks.  As we head back to school, Kids, come on Sunday morning with your backpack or Teachers with your briefcase/bag to have a special blessing over it and a keepsake tag to remind you that God’s with you.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY: We are so excited with the number of people who are ready to join our congregation. Perhaps you might be one as well. On Sunday August 18th we will have a special New Member Sunday at both the 9 & 11am service. If you are interested, please email Donna Knott ([email protected]) or call the church office at 767-6161.

SAVE THE DATES:
PIZZA & BOARD GAME NIGHT: July 17, 2024
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY: August 18, 2024
APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT MISSIONS TRIP: June 8-14, 2025
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 16th-20th, 2025
WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025: June 23-28, 2025