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News for the week of 08/30/26

First Church News

WORKSHOP TODAY (SUNDAY): Today following worship we are having our Heart for All Workshop from 11a-2pm. Together, we’ll work to identify our Core Values and Mission Statement – the heart of our ministry for the years to come and enjoy a potluck dinner.

DINNER CHURCH ON 9/1:  School is back in session so let’s celebrate Dinner Church with the 3 R’s! Reading, w-Riting and a-Rithmetic. So read this, write the date in your calendar, and add up the 3 F’s found at Chili’s. Food + Fun + Fellowship equals DINNER CHURCH!! Join us Tuesday 9/1 at Chili’s on Dunlawton at 6p.

JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY FOR YOUTH SUNDAY: The youth will share their gifts and spirit with us for both services on Sunday September 6th.  Join us for worship and celebration for all that God is doing in this ministry.

MEN’S BREAKFAST 9/12: Come on out to Denny’s for the next Men’s breakfast. We’ll have fellowship and devotion. Men of all ages are welcome, September 12th from 9a-10:30a. Denny’s is at 1641 Dunlawton Ave here in Port Orange.

UPDATE! SHOE DRIVE: The Changemakers Ministry had their first shoe bag interim pickup on Wednesday, August 19. 129 bags of shoes were loaded on the truck! We still have approximately 30 days to collect so we are doing awesome!  We will now receive free shipment and $.45 per pound.  Thank you to all who came out and helped with the loading process.  We are still collecting shoes until September 15th.

THRIFT BOUTIQUE NEEDS:: The Thrift Boutique needs a volunteer to help on the truck Tuesday or Thursday mornings from about 9a to 12p. Stop by the Boutique or call Ryan at 386-767-6511.

LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES CLASS: BASIC INTRO TO LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES: It will be offered by ZOOM on each Saturday from Oct 3 through Oct 31. The cost is $5.00 plus purchase of the textbook: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book, available on Amazon for $13.00. Register by sending a $5 check to Rev. Ken DeWalt, 7 Jute Street, Alva, FL33920, or contact him at  kendewalt!@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY DINNER HIATUS: We will be taking a break from Community Dinner service for September! We can’t wait to welcome you back October 19th for another wonderful season of dinners. We hope you’ll join us.

CAFÉ SUMMER BREAK: Cafe In the Hall will be closed as Hanstine Hall renovations continue. Refreshments will be available in the church lobby between services. If you currently donate cookies or would like more information on how to help, contact Bev McGregor.

RETURN YOUR KEYS: If you have a key to the Administration Building and/or a “G” Key that you are no longer in need of, please return the key(s) to Linda in the church office. Thank you!

Pumpkin Patch Dates:
Pumpkin Patch Workday: September 7th, 2026 (8a)
Pumpkin Patch Rally: September 13th, 2026 (4p)
Pumpkin Unloading #1: September 26th, 2026 (8a)
Pumpkin Unloading #2: October 17th, 2026 (8a).