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OCTOBER 27
The Children's Ministry invites you to our Fall Festival this Saturday, Oct 27, from 10am-2pm. This free event is open to all and will have outside games, face painting, ($1) crafts, petting zoo, and a food truck! The pumpkin patch will also be open at the same time. We hope to see you there!
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HIS WALK ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 27
Get ready for the best garage sale around! The sale is Sat Oct 27 8:30am-1pm in Fellowship and Robey Hall. Please bring donations for sale to Fellowship Hall on Fri Oct 26, 9a-5p. All donations welcome, except furniture. All proceeds go directly to the His Walk ministry which helps the homeless with various services including food, clothes, toilettries, transportation and daily Bible studies. We need volunteers to help both Fri and Sat, especially help with heavy lifting. Service hours available for school. Call Sandy Cloutier for information 954-701-4908.
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NOVEMBER 1-4
The upcoming Emmaus Women's Walk on Nov 1-4 has been cancelled.
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NOVEMBER 15
Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Nov 15, from 7-8:30pm. Location is TBA.
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DECEMBER 8
Taravella High School is offering First Church a group discount to participate in their 2nd annual 5K walk/run, benefiting the Athletic Dept., on Dec 8. To register, visit www.victorysportsmgt.com/event/taravella5k and use the coupon code "1stChurch" to get $5 off registration. This code is valid through Nov 30.
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PUMPKIN PATCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OCTOBER 17-31
The Pumpkin Patch will be open Oct 17-31. Weekdays from 12PM-8PM, and weekends from 9AM-8PM. We are looking for friendly faces to greet visitors to the patch, and accept payment for pumpkins. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044bafaf2cabf94-pumpkin
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NOVEMBER
For the month of November, we are collecting as many non-perishable food items as possible. Please bring your donations to the shopping carts in front of the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
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ONGOING
The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church is accepting volunteers, prayers, and donations for hurricane relief. If you are able to help in any capacity, please visit
https://floridarestores.com/volunteer for more information.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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EVERY CHILD MATTERS - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
ONGOING
Every Child Matters was formed to help children who truly need help; to make a difference for God's kingdom; and to help children get on the right path. We are currently looking for a volunteer to help apply for grants for our organization, and to walk through the multitude of paperwork and information required. If you have experience in this area and would like to help, please send an email to [email protected]. We thank you in advance for your consideration.
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OCT 21 - NOV 11
Please be sure to pick up your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox out on the plaza this Sunday! Fill your box with lots of goodies for either a boy or girl and bring it back to church by 11/11. These boxes will be shipped all over the world to children in need. See us on the plaza for more details!
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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
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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. Click each scripture to read on biblegateway.com.
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FOOD SHARE
First & Third Fridays Every Month
Doors Open 4:30pm
Distribution 5pm-6:30pm
For the month of November, we are requesting pasta
, pasta sauce, 1lb pound bag rice, and black beans.
Also for November, we're collecting Thanksgiving items like stuffing, cranberry sauce, grave etc. We continue to collect clean egg cartons.
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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