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News for the week of 3/30/25
First Church News
FISH TACO LUNCHES: Thanks for another great Fish Fry on Friday. We are selling using our leftovers to make Fish Tacos for lunch. You get 2 for $6. Stop by the Fellowship Hall today on your way out.
UMCOR SUNDAY ON MAR 30th: A Special Offering today gives us a chance to connect with ministries that make a global impact through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Our support ensures the operational foundation that powers life-changing work. Consider giving to this cause today.
DRAMA TEAM AUDITIONS: We are having auditions on Saturday April 5th at 11a in the Sanctuary. We will be casting a 4 ACT play to be presented in worship for the month of May. You will need to be available for both services to be cast. We also need friends to help build and decorate our staging.
MEN’S BREAKFAST APRIL 5th: The men of FUMCPO would like to extend an invitation to all men to attend the Men’s breakfast on April 5th at 9a in the Hanstine Hall. It will be a time of fellowship and the opportunity for guys to meet and get to know each other. Please invite a friend or a family member to join us.
DINNER CHURCH ON TUESDAY APRIL 1st: This is not an April Fool’s Joke!! Some bunny is truly inviting you to an “eggstraspecial” EVENT! Please join us at Giuseppe’s Restaurant on April 1st, for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship! Bring your family and friends with you, for a special time together at 6p!
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 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. Thank you!
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!
THRIFT NEWS: The Thrift Boutique is looking for someone with a heart for Jesus and retail experience to become Assistant Manager. Candidates must be able to lift, carry and move heavy furniture, drive a delivery truck and carry out other store duties as assigned by the manager. Interested candidates can check out the job description for Thrift Boutique on Indeed website. Help us fill this position.
PALM CROSS PARTY: Join us in Hanstine Hall on Saturday April 12th at 9a. Each year we hand out crosses on Palm Sunday that we have great fun making. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Bring a pair of sharp scissors (but no running allowed). The more that come the quicker we are finished. See you there!
EASTER CANTATA EVENT REPEAT: If you missed the Cantata last week, come tonight to Coranado UMC in NSB for a repeat performance 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. Performance is tonight at 7:00 PM in New Smyrna Beach.
WE’RE PUTTING A FIRST CHURCH ORCHESTRA TOGETHER: We’re looking for youth and adults who play an orchestra instrument to to perform 2 pieces at our Sunrise Service on Easter Morning here at First Church. The music is Grade 2. Click Here to Sign Up or visit the website. Student service hours are available.
BEGINNER PAINTING CLASS: Patty Hill is a local artist and is hosting a Beginner’s Painting Class for 25 people at $35 per person on April 15th at 6p in the Hanstine Fellowship Hall. We’re painting a flamingo. No prior experience necessary. Tools, paint, canvass’, etc. are provided. You should wear something you don’t mind getting paint on. Come with cash or check that night. Proceeds go towards StuMin Auction Fundraising. Register Here or in Incoming Tide.
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