Weekly Update for the
Week of 2/19/18
Here is your weekly StuMin (Student Ministry) "Need to Know".
 
W eekly Schedule
  • Tuesday February 20th
    • Pursuit Middle Sch Mtg
      • (Grades 6-8; 6-8p)
  • Wednesday February 21st
    • Lunch at Silver Sands Middle
    • XPLORE FIELD TRIP - Fields of Faith!
      • WE LEAVE AT 6:00PM SHARP (See Below)
  • Thursday February 22nd
    • Lunch at Atlantic High School
    • Youth Band Practice 5:30-6:45p
  • Friday February 23rd
    • Mid School leave Khols @ 4:00p for LIFT TOUR!!!
  • Saturday February 24th
    • Mid Schoolers Return 6:00p
  • Sunday February 25th
    • 9a Traditional Service
    • Venture B-Fast Club 10a
    • 11am Contemporary Service
    • Discover Youth Service 5p-7:30p (DINNER PARENTS: Rodriguez, Mock, & Fegley)
Xplore Field Trip 2/21
February 21st, we are taking our high schools to the Field Of Faith event at Spruce Creek High School. The event is from 6p-8p so we will need to leave right at 6p.  Also there will be food and drinks at the event.  This event invites students from all over to join together for a big FCA rally with guest speakers, and a lot of fun.  This will take the place of our regular Xplore meeting that night.

Middle School Believe Tour 2/23-2/24
Believe is a high-energy weekend event for middle school students only. It is structured specifically for middle school students and is packed with powerful worship and teaching from God's Word. 

The theme this year at Believe will focus on the idea of a relationship WITH Jesus. Many things can cause a Middle School student to become lonely. Anxiety, sin, depression, distorted identity, rejection, self-worth, abandonment, even technology plays a role. But God teaches us that relationships are key in life. A relationship with Jesus is where life really comes from - eternal life. And if Middle School students have a distorted view of how relationships work here on earth, they'll have a mistaken view of how a relationship with Jesus works. This year's Believe tour will help your students know exactly what it means to have a relationship WITH Jesus. By focusing on Matthew 28:20 and exploring the idea of a relationship "WITH" Jesus, Believe will help Middle School students discover how to worship God through a right and faithful relationship with Him.
 
If your student is interested in joining us for this amazing event, then sign up today.  Cost is $60 and we will leave immediately after school on February 23rd. 

We are going to meet at the Kohl's Shopping Center on Taylor Road to help all parents get their students there as fast as possible.  We will be staying at the First UMC of St. Cloud.  This church has showers and large rooms for all students to sleep in.  They will need a pillow and sleeping bag and possibly an air mattress if needed.

Schedule 
Day 1
4:00p -Leave First Church.  
5:30p -Stop for Dinner 
6:30p -Register for Believe Tour 
7:30p -Session 1
8:25p -Break
8:55p -Session 2 
10:30p -Dismiss to Church
11:00p -Ready for Bed 

Day 2
8:00a -Stop for Breakfast
9:30a -Session 3
10:50a -Break
11:20a -Session 4
12:20p -Dismiss for Lunch
2:30p -Session 5
4:00p -Dismiss
6:00p -Return to FIRST CHURCH PORT ORANGE

What to Bring! 
___ Bible & Pens
___ Overnight/Sleep Clothes
___ Change of Clothes for Day 2
___ Toiletries (Toothbrush/Paste, Shower Supplies, Deodorants, Hair   Products, Feminine Products, etc.)
___ Towel
___ Favorite Pillow/Sleeping Bag
___ Dry Snacks/Water Bottle
___ Money for 3 Meals
___ Money for souvenirs.


Believe Tour Intro
Believe Tour Intro

Confirmation Class 2018
 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! 
The class is for 8-10 weeks. Students who sign up for the class are invited to a kickoff weekend on March 2-4, 2018 at the Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland park, FL in which students will participate in their first 3 classes. Cost is only $25. Confirmation Sunday is held the first Sunday in May. Speak with the Senior Pastor or Youth Minister for more information or register by clicking the button below.
 
 
Register for Summer Camp
It's time to register for the 2018 Summer Camp.  Our parents have voted to attend the week of June 18th through the 24th, (AKA Week 2).  There is a $75 Online Registration Fee which comes off the cost of your students camp when you register online.  They receive graduating 3rd graders through graduating 12th graders.  You can also apply for a camp scholarship through April 1st at the link previously mentioned.  Register for camp with the button below.
Register
For Camp
Visit our StuMin Store!
Do you want to get some StuMin gear?  Visit our StuMin store at CafePress to find everything from sweatshirts to hats.  Proceeds from sales go towards the Student Youth Fund. 
 

Family Retreat 2018

We're excited to announce that the Spring Family Retreat is coming BACK!  We will be hanging out again at the Deerhaven Conference Center just outside of Deland.  The cost will once again be based on your desired accommodations. The retreat is from April 13-15th.  There will be brochures in your bulletin this coming Sunday morning.  You can also check it out at    firstchurchpo.org. 50% Deposit is due before March 4th.  Final payments are due April 8th.  Also, this year no family will be asked to spend more than $100 a night which is a huge help to some of our larger families. Join us and get your deposits in today!

Keep the Dates
  • Middle School Believe Tour Feb 23-24
  • Confirmation Retreat/Class Mar 2-4
  • Fish Fry Fundraiser March 23
  • Family Retreat April 13-15
That's it for this week,
 

Tony Sorrell
386-767-6161 ext. 105
tsorrell@firstchurchpo.org
www.firstchurchpo.org