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News for the week of 09/6/26

First Church News

PUMPKIN PATCH WORKDAY TOMORROW: Join us at 8am at the Herbert House where we will begin unloading the Pumpkin Patch Shed for this year’s fundraiser.  Bring gloves and a heart to serve.

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.

PUMPKIN PATCH RALLY: Want to learn about the biggest fundraiser here at First Church to benefit the youth and kids?  We are having a Rally on Sunday September 13th at 4p here in the sanctuary.  All are invited.

UPDATE! SHOE DRIVE: Thank you to all who came out and helped with the loading process.  We are still collecting shoes until September 15th.

PUMPKIN BREAD BAKERS NEEDED: The schedule is to bake one day a week through the end of October. If you would like to join this team please contact Judy Ogden (386-334-3468) for more information.

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.

NEW MEMBER CLASS: Our next New Member Sunday will be September 20, 2026! Pastor Tony will be offering classes on Wednesdays 09/09 & 09/16, from 6pm – 7:30pm in the Church office. We’d love to have you join the First Church family!

CHARGE CONFERENCE: The First Church Charge Conference is scheduled for September 26, 2026. This year’s Conference will be held at Tomoka UMC, from 10am – 12pm. The Charge Conference is open to everyone to attend, particularly the leadership teams. Please RSVP by email to LVogl@firstchurchpo.org.

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!

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ETHELYN HAMLIN: Lorilyn and Rick Prioletti invite you to join the family of longtime member Ethelyn Hamlin as they celebrate a well lived life. Service is on Saturday September 12th at 2:00pm, followed by a reception in the Stumin building.

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).