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News for the week of 06/14/26

First Church News

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS JUNE 15-19. 2026: Children in K-5th Grade can still register. Register at firstchurchpo.org/vbs If you have any supplies for VBS please put them in the basket today. Thank you for your support.

PRAY FOR VBS WEEK: As VBS approaches, please be in prayer for the volunteers and the children to experience the light of Christ. There is a prayer sheet to pray through as VBS, as well as a bracelet as a reminder to lift up all those involved.

GATHER AROUND COMMUNITY DINNER: Tuesday, June 16th Join Us in the Hanstine Hall from 4:30-7 for Ham, Corn Casserole & Macaroni Salad. Adults Meal $10 or 1/2 Portion Kids Meals for $5. Desserts available for $1 or free if you bring in a pair of gently used shoes. Invite a friend or neighbor. Drive-thru or Dine-In.

ADULTS OUTING TO ATHENS THEATER: Join us Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, for a trip to the historic Athens Theater in Deland where we will enjoy a performance of Sister Act, the Musical. The church bus will leave at 1:30p and return about 5:30p. For tickets and pricing contact Bev McGregor in Hanstine Hall after first service or church lobby after 2nd service. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

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.

URGENT FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: A few items that the food pantry could use at this time are canned tuna, canned sausages, boxed cereal, shelf sustainable cartons of milk, soup, and cans of ravioli or spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. We are running a little low so any help would be great. (Pull-top cans are preferred.)

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.

NEW FIRST CHURCH OUTREACH T-SHIRTS: Come and purchase these super soft First Church “All in the Heart” T-shirts. Proceeds from the shirts will go to Challenge Your Heart, which is a ministry fund to help those in our community with, food, bills, supplies and more. Cost of the shirts are $15 each. Ask a Greeter or go to the office during the week.

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

CAFÉ SUMMER BREAK: Cafe In the Hall will be closed July and August. 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.