UPCOMING EVENTS
PRIME TIME LUNCHEON
NOVEMBER 8
Join the Prime Time Group for their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 8 at 12PM in the Fellowship Hall! It is a perfect time to gather with friends for turkey and fixin's, singing by the Preschool classes and perhaps a game or two. Just bring your favorite holiday side dishes or dessert. We'll provide the turkey. Please bring a friend and we'll see you then! Questions? Call Bev at 954-263-5238.
ADULT FELLOWSHIP
NOVEMBER 10
Adult Fellowship will meet Saturday, November 10th at the home of Barbara Wing for our November Potluck Dinner. Contact Barbara at loanwing@yahoo.com or call/text 954-294-2629 to let her know whether you are bringing an appetizer, entree, side dish, salad, or dessert.
TOWN HALL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15
Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Nov 15, from 7-8:30pm. There will be a question and answer session, as well as a presentation about the upcoming "Dinner Church."

INTERFAITH UNITY SERVICE
NOVEMBER 20
The Clergy Coalition of Coral Springs & Parkland will be having their annual pre-Thanksgiving Unity Service, scheduled for November 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM. We invite you to join us at Temple Beth Orr, located at 2151 Riverside Drive in Coral Springs ( http://templebethorr.org ).
WOMEN'S MINISTRY MEETING
NOVEMBER 26
All women are invited to the Women's Monthly meeting on Nov 26 at 6:45PM in the Grace Room. On the agenda is: Prayer Practices for Disciples, as well as a guest speaker TBA.
TARAVELLA 5K WALK/RUN
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. 

HAPPENINGS
REQUESTS FOR POINSETTIAS
NOVEMBER
We are accepting requests for Poinsettias! Placing Poinsettias in the sanctuary during the holidays is a beautiful way to honor or memorialize a loved one or special event. You may submit a $10 check to the church office or place in the offering plate on Sundays (indicate "poinsettias order" on the memo line of the check). You can also submit requests online here.

HURRICANE RELIEF
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.
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 - 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 everychildmatters@aol.com. We thank you in advance for your consideration.

CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX
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!

PEACE TRANSFORMATION SMALL GROUP
ONGOING
A new small group that was formed from the recent 40 Days of Transformation program will be starting on Wednesday, November 7th, at 7PM in the Grace Room. They will begin a 5 session study called "In the Dust of the Rabbi", by Ray VanderLaan. In the study videos, Ray, a Biblical teacher, takes us to locations in Israel to teach us about being a disciple of Jesus. We are looking for more people to join our group. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Sam Dull, 724-493-0224 or email sddull@gmail.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
October 29 Ezekiel 1-4 Psalm 124
October 30 Ezekiel 5-7 Psalm 125
October 31 Ezekiel 8-11 Psalm 126
November 1 Ezekiel 12-15 Psalm 127
November 2 Ezekiel 16-19 Psalm 128
November 3 Ezekiel 20-23 Psalm 129
November 4 Reflection Reflection
November 5 Ezekiel 24-26 Psalm 130
November 6 Ezekiel 27-30 Psalm 131
November 7 Ezekiel 31-34 Psalm 132
November 8 Ezekiel 35-38 Psalm 133
November 9 Ezekiel 39-42 Psalm 134
November 10 Ezekiel 43-45 Psalm 135
November 11 Reflection Reflection


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 .
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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