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News for the week of 05/17/26

First Church News

BBQ COOKOFF AND SILENT AUCTION IS TONIGHT! Our 13th Annual Bar-B-Q Cookoff is this evening, May 17th from 5pm-7pm. This student ministry event helps get students to camp/missions/and retreats throughout the year. Come judge/eat BBQ & bid on items. Cost is $14 each or (2/$25), on after services or at the door (skip the line by purchasing after services today).

FREE VISION AND BLOOD SCREENING TODAY: Free screenings in Hanstein Hall from 8:30a to 11:00a. Vision is for ages 2 to 99 with NO touching, NO drops. Blood Sugar screening does NOT require fasting. Results are immediate.

COMMUNITY DINNER—TUESDAY MAY 19TH: Join us Tuesday, May 19th for Spaghetti w/ meatballs, green beans and garlic bread. Drive-thru or dine-in from 4-7pm. $10 Adult meal and $5 Kids 1/2 portion meal. Invite a friend or neighbor to enjoy a delicious meal and a time of fellowship.

MAY 31—5th SUNDAY SERVICE: Get ready for our next 5th Sunday for a powerful, unifying morning of worship, service, and community! This special day is all about revealing God’s heart for all— in the heart of it all. We’ll enjoy unified Worship at 9am; disperse to a variety of service projects; and finish with lunch together in Hanstine Hall. Signup for your project and invite your friends

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

SUPPORT VBS: VBS is almost here, and we need help collecting supplies! There is a display in the lobby – you can take a “disco ball” off the board and purchase the item that is listed. Return the items to the basket in the lobby, and we will put them to use!  Thank you for helping us stretch our budget, as we plan to serve 200 kids this year!

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS: Our Thursday Morning Exercise Class will take a break from June – August and will plan to resume in September. We hope everyone will keep exercising and/or walking over the summer.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE:  A few items that the food pantry could use at this time are canned tuna, canned sausages, boxed cereal, shelf sustainable cartons of milk, and cans of ravioli or spaghetti. (Pull-top cans are preferred.)

NOTICE FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE: Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs! Two new signs you might be seeing are the Kitchen Supply and the Janitorial Supply signs. If you find that we are in need of something for the kitchen or bathrooms – just scan the QR Code and an email to lvogl@firstchurchpo.org will show on your phone. Fill in what items are needed and hit send! The items on the individual supply lists will help you out and make it easy . . . for everyone!

UPDATE! SHOE DRIVE: First Church needs you to clean out your closets and donate new and gently use shoes. Collection boxes are located in the lobby of the church, Hanstine Hall, and Church Office. Donations help developing countries and First Church gets a check. We need 2500 pairs of shoes by September 15.

BUMPER STICKERS: First Church is excited to announce, WE HAVE A NEW BUMPER STICKER! Get yours in the church lobby. Just $5.00  Stick it on a binder, laptop, car’s bumper or window, use your imagination.