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News for the week of 7/28/24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VISION AND DIABETES SCREENING: Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US (CDC 2022). The average Pre-Diabetic/Diabetic goes 5 years without knowing.  Free Diabetes Screening will be done today, Sun. July 28th in the Fellowship Hall.  Fasting is not required for a screening.

GLASSES COLLECTION: Used eyeglasses are being recycled to send overseas. There are collection boxes in the foyer of the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall. All glasses and frames are usable. Due to federal law, we cannot give these out in our country.  For more info, contact Hank Lunsford at church, or leave a message and call back at (386) 451-1386.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE: The program is for children ages 6-11 years. We pick up at Port Orange Elem, Spruce Creek Elem, & Sugar Mill Elementary. Call 386-797-2689

FIRST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL IS HIRING: Seeking Early Educators in our twos – VPK program. CDA in Early Childhood Education preferred. Are you newly interested in Early Childcare? No problem.  Come see us and we will assist you with getting your introductory training requirements.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS: On August 11th is Blessings of the Backpacks.  As we head back to school kids, come on Sunday morning with your backpack or teachers with your briefcase/bag to have a special blessing over it and a keepsake tag to remind you that God’s with you.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY: We are so excited with the number of people who are ready to join our congregation. Perhaps you might be one as well. On Sunday August 18th we will have a special New Member Sunday at both the 9 & 11am service. If you are interested, please email Donna Knott ([email protected]) or call the church office at 767-6161.

MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TOM: Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Thank you for giving to the ministries of First Church. There are plenty of unknowns during the summer months, but one consistent issue for our church is more expenses (air conditioning expense and repairs, in particular) and lower offerings during the vacation season. With that in mind, I thank you for continuing your pledge efforts throughout the summer. A way that you can help strengthen our ministry is to give a summer gift, as well. Years ago I would ask you to skip a dinner out and give to the church instead. If you feel a tug on your heart for the many exciting things that have happened, perhaps you have a way that we can thank God for the blessings we have experienced together. I count it a joy to share ministry with you as we begin our sixteenth year together with the Spirit of God leading the way.  I trust that God can!

SAVE THE DATES:
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY: August 18, 2024
APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT MISSIONS TRIP: June 8-14, 2025
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: June 16th-20th, 2025
WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025: June 23-28, 2025