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News for the week of 07/12/26

First Church News

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BASIC LAY SERVIANT TRAINING ON 7/27: The next training will be done via Zoom. Contact Mary Yocum at firemary@bellsouth.net or call 386-295-5489 to register. This is a FREE class! Purchase the textbook on Amazon for $13.00. “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book”.

COMMUNITY DINNER ON JULY 21st: We are excited to share a meal with you. Drive-thru or Dine-in. We will be enjoying a Hamburger, Cheeseburger or 2 Hotdogs w/ Mac & Cheese and Fresh fruit. $10 Adult, $5 Kids (1/2 Portion) & Dessert Available for $1. Free dessert for every pair of gently used shoes you bring for our Shoe Drive.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: The food pantry’s current needs are: peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, pasta, oatmeal (individual serving packets), crackers and canned fruit. First Church certainly has a heart for it all!!

UPDATE! SHOE DRIVE: First Church needs you to clean out your closets and donate new and gently used 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.

ADULT SMALL GROUPS THEATER TRIP: The matinee is Sunday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m. Even though I have no more tickets, the Athens is NOT sold out for this performance. You can secure tickets through their website athensdeland.com or the box office at 386-736-1500. We still have spaces on the bus which will be leaving the church at 1:30…no charge.

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.

FIRST CHURCH AT THE BALL PARK: Join us on July 29th for the 2nd Annual First Church at Jackie Robinson Ball Park to catch the Tortugas in a summer night game at 6:30p.  The cost is $35 but that gets you unlimited food and entrance in the Eagle’s Nest Party Area.  Sign Ups online.

BUMPER STICKER: Available on the WELCOME WALL in the lobby.  Place $5 in the cup next to it. Don’t miss out, they are pretty cool.  *Stick it on a binder, laptop, car’s bumper or window, use your imagination.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: Now enrolling new students for Fall 2026! We offer a loving, Christ-centered environment where children learn, grow, and thrive through hands-on learning and play. If you or someone you know is looking for childcare, please call the preschool at (386)767-2689 to schedule a tour! We would love to welcome your family to our preschool community!

PRESCHOOL RED ROBBIN FUNRAISER: JULY 14TH 3-10P Join the preschool staff and families for a fun evening of fellowship and food while supporting our preschool! Bring your family and friends to help support our students, teachers, classrooms and educational programs. We are so grateful for the love and support of our church family! Thank you for helping our preschool grow and thrive. We can’t wait to see you there!

HOME DEPOT: We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Home Depot for their incredible generosity and support of our preschool. Thank you for donating the mulch, building our beautiful new sandbox, and providing the sand to complete it. Your kindness has helped create a safer, more enjoyable outdoor learning environment where our children can play, explore, and grow. We are truly grateful for you!