UPCOMING EVENTS
JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 5
Boys and girls, kindergarten to 5th grade, are invited to Join Scouting Night in the social hall at St. Andrews Catholic Church located at 9950 NW 29th St., Coral Springs on Sept 5. Come anytime between 6-8PM!

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
SEPTEMBER 8
Join us in celebrating the life of Noreen Gooden on Saturday, September 8, at 11AM in the Sanctuary.

PRIME TIME LUNCHEON
SEPTEMBER 13
We want to get to know you! Seniors 55 and older are invited to our first Luncheon in the Fall at noon in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, September 13. Please join us for a yummy lunch, a devotion, fun and games and a really relaxing time. Bring a friend and yourself! Questions? Call Bev at 954-263-5238.

MEN'S BREAKFAST
SEPTEMBER 15
Join us on September 15 at 8:30AM in the Fellowship Hall for a great time of food and fellowship with your fellow brothers in Christ.

ADULT FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK DINNER
SEPTEMBER 15
Our Adult Fellowship Potluck Dinner Group will open it's fall season with a potluck dinner at the home of Steve and Sally Finley on Saturday, September 15 at 6:30PM. All are welcome to join us for good food, good fun, and good fellowship. RSVP to Sally at 954-798-1672 or e-mail: [email protected] to let her know what you are bringing: (entree, salad, side dish, or dessert.) Directions will be provided.

MEN'S EXPEDITION: MANHOOD IS A TEAM SPORT
OCTOBER 19-20
On Oct 19-20, join the United Methodist Men at the 70th Annual Men's Spiritual Weekend at the Life Enrichment Center in Leesburg, FL.  For more info, contact Brian Darocha at 954-330-1080.

HAPPENINGS
PUERTO RICO MISSION TRIP
SEPTEMBER 15
The deadline date for making a $250 deposit to go on the January 19th to 26th disaster relief mission trip to Puerto Rico is September 15th. Please contact Steve Rivera at 954-298-2654 for more information about the trip or to sign-up. Deposit checks should be written to First Church Coral Springs with Puerto Rico Mission Trip Deposit noted in the memo line. We hope you will join us on our effort to help those in Puerto Rico who need help in repairing their homes after last year's hurricanes.

TARAVELLA MENTORS NEEDED
ONGOING
School has begun, but the students of JP Taravella still need you to mentor. It's not too late! Contact Elizabeth Luedemann [email protected] or Erica Foster [email protected] for more information on how you can make a lasting impact and show up for the next generation.

DRIVERS NEEDED!
ONGOING
Your Go Team needs drivers!! If you have a car and are available to drive on a Monday afternoon at 4:30PM, PLEASE contact us ASAP. We need volunteers to take food that has already been prepared, to Ft Lauderdale for our homeless feeding program. There will be other volunteers on location at St Christopher's to unload the food and serve our friends. Contact Mindy O'Brien: [email protected] or 954-304-6136 for more information.
JOIN A SMALL GROUP FOR THE CHURCH-WIDE STUDY
SEP 9 - OCT 27
On Sep 9, First Church will embark on a journey for 7 weeks using Rick Warren's "Transformed" study. Sunday sermons will address each week's area of transformation: Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Mental, Relational, Financial, and Vocational. Daily readings and weekly small groups will delve into Bible teaching on the topics. Begin your journey to being a more Christlike you! Sign up this Sunday on the Plaza for a small group. Workbooks are $15 and available now or anytime before we begin.
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.
FIRST CHURCH CUPS
ONGOING
Our new First Church cups are available for sale at the Welcome Center on Sunday for $12. You can pay with cash, check, or credit card.
FIRST CHURCH PODCAST
ONGOING
Ever wish you could listen to First Church sermons while you're on the go? Well, you can! Our weekly podcast featuring messages from our pastors is available on iTunes here:  https://apple.co/2N5tBVM
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
ONGOING
Enjoy current events? Love the Bible? Then join us for a new topic every Sunday at 9:30AM in the Grace room, and see how they connect.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS - SPONSOR A CHILD, CHANGE A LIFE!
ONGOING
There are many children right here in Coral Springs, Florida that need our help. Sponsors are needed to really make a difference in the lives of these kids. Won't you please consider joining us as a sponsor today, and help change someone's life forever! You can make a difference! For more info, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.everychildmatters.com.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
ONGOING
We are seeking committed, friendly volunteers to serve in our new Welcome Center, our parking ministry, greeters, ushers, coffee, and our new security team. Training will be provided for all. In most cases, we are only asking for a once or twice per month commitment. If you are interested, please fill out this online form so that we may contact you. https://www.welovefirst.church/serving-opportunities

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
ONGOING
Our membership directory is now accessible online! You can view it here:  https://mobiledirectory.lifetouch.com/226422/first-church
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. Click each scripture to read on biblegateway.com.

DATE
FIRST READING
SECOND READING
August 27 2 Corinthians 10-13 Psalm 119:1-16
August 28 Ezra 1-4 Psalm 119:17-32
August 29 Ezra 5-7 Psalm 119:33-48
August 30 Ezra 8-10 Psalm 119:49-64
August 31 Nehemiah 1-3 Psalm 119:65-80
September 1 Nehemiah 4-7 Psalm 119:81-96
September 2 Reflection Reflection
September 3 Nehemiah 8-10 Psalm 119:97-112
September 4 Nehemiah 11-13 Psalm 119:113-128
September 5 1 Timothy 1-3 Psalm 119:129-144
September 6 1 Timothy 4-6 Psalm 119:145-160
September 7 Esther 1-3 Psalm 119:161-176
September 8 Esther 4-7 Psalm 120
September 9 Reflection Reflection


FOOD SHARE
First & Third Fridays Every Month
Doors Open 4:30pm
Distribution 5pm-6:30pm
 
For the month of September, we are requesting m ac and cheese, cereal, canned black beans, and 1lb bag of rice.
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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