NEW MEMBER ESSENTIALS CLASS
JANUARY 20
If you are interested in becoming a member of First Church or just want to know more about Methodism, please join Pastor Sheryl in Robey Hall from 8am to 12pm on January 20 for a New Member Essentials Class. The New Member Reception will take place during the worship services on January 28.
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JANUARY 27
Adult Fellowship will begin the new year with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm January 27 at the home of Ken and Pat Beers. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. Please RSVP Ken and
Pat Beers, (754) 368-8729.
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FEBRUARY 4
Come hang out as we watch the Super Bowl, cheer the teams, eat good tasting food and enjoy the game. Bring your favorite snack if you like. FREE!!! February 4 at 6:00pm in Robey Hall.
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FEBRUARY 4
If you are interested in your child being confirmed, please attend a parent informational meeting February 4 after the 9:30am service upstairs in Faith Building. March 4 will begin the 6-week long confirmation class. Confirmation is for anyone who is in 6th grade or higher. Each session will be held upstairs in the Faith Building from 10:45am-12:00pm on Sunday mornings. Be sure to sign up. Contact
Chris Linderman for more details.
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FEBRUARY 10
Come dressed in your '50's clothes or as your favorite Happy Days or Grease character for an All American Diner Dinner and 1950's Sock Hop on February 10 from 7:00pm-10:00pm in Faith Building. Tickets available on the plaza or contact
Brian Darocha, (954) 330-1080.
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MEN'S ADVANCE (BECAUSE MEN DON'T RETREAT)
FEBRUARY 23-25
Join Men's Ministry for a great weekend at Riverside Retreat Center
February 23-25. David Dusek of Rough Cut Ministries will be speaking as we enjoy great food and fellowship. Fun activities are available or just relax. Sign up on the plaza or contact
Brian Darocha
, (954) 330-1080.
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JANUARY 18
The Crafty Thursday group will meet today, January 25 at noon in the Hope Room. Crafters will be making a clay snowman. Supplies are provided at no cost. Crafty Thursday is sponsored by Prime Time but open to all adults of First Church. Come join in the crafty fun. No experience needed. Contact Sally Finley at (954) 798-1672.
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JANUARY 20
Join the Men's Ministry for great food, fellowship and a wonderful speaker January 20 at 8:30am in Fellowship Hall.
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JANUARY 21
New offering envelopes are available for pick up in the Narthex Sunday. If you don't see yours, please email
Bernie Peterman.
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JANUARY 26
Join Children's Ministry January 26, 10:00am-11:00am for an hour of story time fun with your little one. This is a free event, but parent involvement is mandatory. Please text Lisa Gonzales (954) 729-6668, if you would like to reserve a spot! The theme this month is: Time to Build.
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STARTS FEBRUARY 10
A new, 9-week study, "Meditating on the Psalms" is beginning Feb 10 and ending Mar. 31. It will be Saturday mornings 9:00am-10:30am. It is open to anyone who is interested. The group size will be limited to 12 participants. You must reserve a spot by calling Mary Robertson at (954) 263 3874, to ensure we have sufficient materials.
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HURRICANE DISASTER RECOVERY TRIPS
FEBRUARY
Saturday trips are being planned over the next several months to provide desperately needed help to Florida residents who are recovering from hurricane Irma. Basic skills from picking up debris to ripping out and installing drywall are needed. There is something for everyone to do. Trips will be within an hour or two drive from the church. Our first one day trip will be in Feb., details forthcoming. At this time we just need to know if you are interested in participating on one of these trips. You will be added to an email distribution list which will give you access to trip planning information. Please contact
Sam Dull at (724) 493-0224, or
Scott Schroeder, (954) 383-0596. You can also complete the
online form and easily submit it.
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DAILY BIBLE READING SCHEDULE
Want to know more of God through the Word? Join Pastor Sheryl and friends as we read or listen through the Bible on a manageable schedule posted weekly.
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FOOD SHARE
First & Third Fridays Every Month
Doors Open 4:30pm
Distribution 5pm-6:30pm
For the month of January, we are requesting 1lb. bags of rice, black beans, cereal and peanut butter.
Bring your contributions on Sunday and put them in the designated cart.
Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, hand out Bible verses, and/or chaperone the children's table at Food Share (1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at 4:15-6:30pm). You are also welcome to volunteer from 12:30-3pm in Fellowship Hall to help pack the bags. Contact Suzanne Rodriguez, (954) 815-4719
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First Church is looking for a focused visual tech to run ProPresenter on Sunday mornings for all three services, along with recording both the audio and visual of the sermon and uploading it to vimeo each week. This position could expand into making the visual production each week. If you are interested please send your resume to
Bernie Peterman or call the church office.
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UMCOR Hurricane Relief & Disaster Recovery
Help is needed to support the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. F
ind out how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus for our neighbors HERE.
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