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LENT 2018
Help quench a thirst. First Church Coral Springs joins with Water is Basic (South Sudan) and Praying Pelican (Dominican Republic) to provide clean drinking water. During Lent (February 14 - March 29) you are asked to pray for the people who are in need of clean water, and donate 25 cents at each mealtime, to help alleviate their plight. Pick up a cup today in the Narthex and fill it up. Please return the full cup on Palm Sunday, March 25.
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MARCH 18
Join Pastor Vance and Pastor Sheryl March 18, at 4pm on the beach just 3 blocks north of the Atlantic Blvd. pier on NE 3rd Street to experience an amazing time of restoration. Please call the church office, (954) 752-0333 or fill out a
baptism request form to let us know you are coming and whether you are being baptized or are reaffirming your baptism. All are welcome to attend.
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EASTER FEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
MARCH 31
Children's Ministry is looking for adult and student volunteers for our Easter Fest March 31, 9:00am-12:00pm. We are trying something new and exciting this year and need lots of volunteers! No teaching experience necessary at all. This is a great opportunity to help with Children's Ministry if you haven't had a chance yet. Please email
Lisa Gonzales at if you are available to help that morning.
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EVERY CHILD MATTER GARAGE SALE
MARCH 31
ECM is looking for donations of furniture, appliances, shoes, electronics, dishes, bikes, books, games, toys, etc. Please no clothing. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Bring all donations to Robey Hall Friday, March 30, between 5:00pm- 9:00pm. Check out the garage sale on March 31, in Robey Hall, 9:00am- 1:00pm.
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APRIL 7
Welcoming all dads and daughters - come enjoy a very special evening of dancing, games, food, and memories! Join Children's & Men's Ministries for our 2nd Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. It will be held in Robey Hall April 7, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Tickets are $20 per couple ($5 each addt'l child) and will be sold at the door.
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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!
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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.
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MARCH 4, 11 & 18
Easter Fest 2018 is fast approaching. Children's Ministry is looking for donations of egg stuffers for our annual egg hunt. If you could donate a bag or two of candy, Easter erasers, small toys, stickers, etc., it would be greatly appreciated. A bin will be outside the sanctuary for the next two Sundays for you to place your donation in. Just a reminder that we do NOT need plastic eggs - just goodies to go in the eggs.
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PRESCHOOL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN
First Church Preschool is seeking an administrative assistant to manage the daily activities of a busy school office 25-30 hours per week during the school year and summer months. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, processing student files, giving tours, scheduling, bookkeeping and assisting in the daily activities of a vibrant Christian school. Resumes may be forwarded to
Karla Walker.
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ONGOING
Join Pastor Vance, at 9:15am on Friday mornings, February 16 - March 23, for a 5-week study of the Sermon on the Mount. No previous Bible study experience is necessary.
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LENT 2018
Soup Supper is on a break March 14. You are encourage to attend the Night of Remembrance in Parkland March 14. The last Soup Supper is March 21 at 6:30pm.
Soul Cafe will follow at 7:00pm. A sign up sheet for those who wish to make a soup to share, or bring bread or dessert will be available on the plaza. We will have a SOUP SUPPER cookbook available after Lent so we can all
continue to enjoy these special recipes. Please email
Mimi Milton
for more information.
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MARCH 8
Senior Prime Timers are invited to a yummy luncheon, fun and games today, March 8 beginning at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Remember to wear your favorite green and bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a friend and you'll get a special treat! Prime Timers are looking forward to sharing a lunch with you! Questions? Call Bev, (954) 263-5238.
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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.
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MARCH 13
How much do you know about your Bible? A new Bible Study - Bible Basics begins March 13 at 11:30am in the Hope Room. This 4-week course will help you navigate through the Bible and begin to understand God's amazing Word. Join Shelia Samai for an interesting and informative study. Call Shelia for more information (954) 261-7390.
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MARCH 14
Please plan on attending the Night of Remembrance on the one month anniversary of the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, March 14. Tentative time is 7:00pm. More details will be shared as they become available.
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MARCH 17
Come, share together, be nourished with good food and listen to a great speaker at the Men's Breakfast March 17, at 8:30am in the Fellowship Hall.
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MARCH 21
Join Children's Ministry for an hour of Toddler Fun on Wednesday, March 21, from 10:00am-11:00am in the Red Room. Toddler Time is for children 18 months - 3 years old. This is a free activity and everyone is invited. This month's theme is: SPACE. Please RSVP to Lisa Gonzales if you would like to reserve a spot.
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MARCH 25
Easter lilies to display at the altar Easter Sunday, are available for a donation of $10 per lily. Please put your donation in an envelope with your name and the name of who you are honoring or remembering. You may also fill out a
flower request form. The deadline is March 25.
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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 March, we are requesting pasta, pasta suace. 1 lb. bag of rice, canned black beans.
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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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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