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News for the week of 10/11/26

First Church News

TRUNK OR TREAT HUDDLE TODAY: If you are participating in Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 18th, from 5-7p, please join us for a quick informational “huddle” in the Lobby after both services this Sunday!

PUMPKIN TRUCK UNLOADING THIS SATURDAY: We are looking for First Church Friends to come help us unload the Pumpkin Patch Truck this Saturday, October 17th at 8am.  Bring a full water bottle, donuts, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.  Thank you for helping our children and youth.

OCTOBER IS PASTOR/STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH: Join us in celebrating and giving thanks for Pastor Tony and our dedicated church staff. We are grateful for their faithful service, leadership, love, and commitment to our church family. Please take a moment this month to share your appreciation and encouragement with them.

NOW HIRING FIELD TRIP TOUR GUIDES: We’ll have about 1000 pre-school and elementary school aged children visit our pumpkin patch this year for field trips and we need more help this year making their event memorable. Share days and time that you’re available, to help throughout October, and let Ms. Brenda Breter know that you are ready to help or email tsorrell@firstchurchpo.org with your information.

THRIFT BOUTIQUE NEEDS: The Thrift Boutique has a unique opportunity to serve! We need someone to take unsold books from the store and donate them to an appropriate outlet (e.g. library, shelter, school, etc.) This should be done once a month. If you can help out in this important way, please stop by or contact Ryan at the Thrift Boutique, 386-767-6511.

EXERCISE CLASS IS BACK: Ready to stretch, strengthen and improve your balance? Then put on your sneakers and join us on Thursday mornings, 10a-10:30a in the Student Center (former sanctuary) entry on Orange Ave. Class is instructor-led, free and open to everyone…male, female, members, nonmembers. No aerobics, set your own pace.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: FUMC friends and family – thank you for your donations and generosity to the food pantry! With your help we were able to assist 71 (41 adults & 30 children) families in August and 94 (59 adults and 35 children) family in September! Food donations are always accepted and appreciated. The panty is in need of canned meats – i.e. vienna sausages, spam, chicken. We could not do this ministry without your help. Thank you!

THANKSGIVING BASKET BRIGADE: First Church has committed to filling 20 boxes for the Volusia Basket Brigade. Boxes can be picked up starting Oct. 24, 2026 at ReMax Signature, Axiom Bank, Space Coast Credit Union, LaBosco’s Jewelry Castle, and any Publix. Drop off locations will be Space Coast Credit Union, LaBosco’s Jewelry Castle, McKenna’s Port Orange, the Tax Collector’s office and Gary Yeoman’s Ford starting Nov. 12, 2026.

MUSICAL THEATER OUTING: Here we go again! Sunday afternoon, Nov 8, we’re planning to head out to the Ormond Beach Performing Arts for a performance of the classic “Fiddler on the Roof” by the Halifax Repertory Theatre. Cost will be approx $30 for the bus and theater ticket. To reserve your ticket, contact Bev McGregor this week!

Pumpkin Unloading #2: October 17th, 2026 (8a)