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News for the week of 04/12/26

First Church News

FIRST CHURCH GOLFING EVENT THIS SATURDAY APRIL 18th: If you registered for our golf event this coming Saturday, please be at Hidden Lakes Golf Club by 7:30am for Registration, National Anthem, Prayer and Breakfast. Shotgun start will be at 8:00am sharp!

REGISTER FOR WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP NOW: It’s time again to register for Summer Camp through the Camp’s registration site at https://wwumccc.org before April 15th to receive the Camp Discount from 144 Env. Campaign. First Church is Attending Week 2, June 22-27, 2026.

PUMPKIN PATCH PLANNING MEETING: To all our pumpkin peeps, if you’re great at brainstorming and have creative gifts, come to our first planning meeting of the year on Sunday April 19th at 12p in Hanstine Hall. A lite lunch is provided.

COMMUNITY DINNER: Join us Tuesday Night, April 21st from 4-7p, for Rice and Beans, Roasted Pork, & Plantains. Adult meals are $10; Kids are $5 (Half Portion). Invite your friends and neighbors to enjoy a nice homemade meal together. Drive-Thru or Dine-In. No Reservations Needed.

NEW MEMBERS CLASS COMING SOON: New Member classes will be the 2 Wednesday evenings, April 29 & May 6, from 6:30p – 8p.  Contact the office for information or sign up at firstchurchpo.org/newmemberform

LAY SERVANT MINISTRY: Living our United Methodist Beliefs; The 10 hour, Lay Servant class by ZOOM will occur each Monday for 5 weeks starting June 1st, from 6-8p. The cost is $5.00. Contact pamelascraig@gmail.com if you wish to register. Contact Hank Lunsford if you have questions about the class or about becoming a Lay Servant. Textbook: The United Methodist Way: Living our Beliefs, $12.81 on Amazon.

BBQ COOKOFF AND SILENT AUCTION IS COMING: Our 13th Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff is coming on May 17th 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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING JUNE 15-19. 2026! Children in K-5th Grade should register now before spaces fill up.  We also need volunteers to sign up at the same location.  Don’t wait!  Only 200 spaces available and we’re already over half way there. Register at firstchurchpo.org/vbs

FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM:  Thank you members and friends of First Church! With your generous donations to the food pantry we were able to help 47 individuals with food in the month of March! 44 Adults and 3 children. Woohoo! Without your continuous support, we would not be able to assist those in need.

SAVE THE DATES:
APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT MISSIONS TRIP: June 6-14, 2026
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 15-19, 2026
WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP 2026: June 22-27, 2026