UPCOMING EVENTS
SUPER BOWL PARTY
FEBRUARY 4
Come hang out, watch the Super Bowl, cheer on 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.
CONFIRMATION MEETING
FEBRUARY 4
If you are interested in your child being confirmed, please attend a parent information 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.
VALENTINE'S DANCE
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 on Sundays or contact Brian Darocha, (954) 330-1080.
MARDI GRAS
FEBRUARY 11
The Mardi Gras Community Event is just around the corner on February 11, from
2:00pm-5:00pm. All are invited to share in this celebration with our community. Enjoy food and music as well as special activities for kids. Sign up at the table on the plaza Sunday if you are available to volunteer for an hour or so on the day if the event. We will need people to help with set up and take down. Contact Mindy O'Brien: (954) 304-6136.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
FEBRUARY 16
Take a night off and leave the kiddos with us! First Church Children's Ministry will offer childcare for children ages 1-10 on February 16, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The cost is $15 per child and includes pizza, snack, crafts and fun activities! Reserve a spot by contacting Lisa Gonzales at (954) 729-6668.
A WAY FORWARD POV (POINT OF VIEW)
FEBRUARY 17
You are invited to experience something different. Different because it's not common. Different because it's counter-cultural. POV is a one day experience that makes space for engaging difficult conversations through the lens of 
empathy, context and mission. A space where you can bring your thoughts, questions, emotions, and heart without the fear of being judged or coerced. Our conversation will be around "Preparing the Way Forward." This experience has been designed with help from the Florida Annual Conference and is meant to prepare for the ongoing work and conversation around the Way Forward. You can learn more about the Way Forward at www.umc.org/wayforward. If you want to come to an uncommon experience and grow in empathy, come to the POV at First Church Coral Springs Feb. 17 from 9a-3p. Lunch will be served so please RSVP at  https://florida-reg.brtapp.com/WayForwardPOVBetaSouthFlorida. Or call the  church office. All are welcome and other churches will also be attending.

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.
WALK TO EMMAUS
MEN'S - APRIL 19-22
WOMEN'S - APRIL 26-29
Looking to enhance your relationship with Christ in a very unique way? Join fellow Christians on a Walk to Emmaus. This 3-day event draws people closer to Jesus and deepens their faith walk. There is NO COST to attend. For more information speak to the First Church Emmaus Rep., Bernie Peterman, (954) 752-0333, or the Oceanside Emmaus Community Lay Leader, Phil Connell (954) 263-2533. Emmaus weekends are held at the Christ Church Pompano campus and there are still openings for both Men's and Women's weekends, so submit your application today!
HAPPENINGS
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
FEBRUARY
Preschool registration has begun for new families. The preschool accepts children ages 18 months - 4 years old. Please stop in for a tour from 9:00am-3:00pm or call (954) 752-0336.
EMMAUS COMMUNITY
FEBRUARY 4
Please wear your crosses to all church services February 4.
SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY
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.
FOOD SHARE VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
Volunteers are needed the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month to help bag and distribute food for families in need. Please contact Janet Nelson (954) 752-1819.
HURRICANE DISASTER RECOVERY TRIPS
MARCH 10
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 March 10. 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.
ONGOING
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.
Date First Reading Second Reading
January 29 Exodus 1-4 Psalm 23
January 30 Exodus 5-8 Proverbs 1:1-19
January 31 Exodus 9-11 Proverbs 1:20-33
February 1 Exodus 12-14 Proverbs 2
February 2 Exodus 15-17 Proverbs 3:1-12
February 3 Exodus 18-20 Proverbs 3:13-35
February 4 Reflection Reflection
February 5 Exodus 21-24 Proverbs 4
February 6 Exodus 25-27 Proverbs 5
February 7 Exodus 28-31 Proverbs 6:1-15
February 8 Exodus 32-34 Proverbs 6:16-35
February 9 Exodus 35-37 Proverbs 7
February 10 Exodus 38-40 Proverbs 8
February 11 Reflection Reflection



FOOD SHARE
First & Third Fridays Every Month
Doors Open 4:30pm
Distribution 5pm-6:30pm
 
For the month of February, we are requesting mac & cheese, large cans of soup, canned vegetables, and meal in a can (Chef Boyardee.)  
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 .
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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