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New Look for Online Giving
You'll notice that our online giving platform has a new look! With this update, there is no change to existing user accounts. Recurring gifts and login information will also remain the same. Please contact Holly Houghton, Director of Finance with any questions or concerns. Visit FUMCPensacola.com/Give. | |
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Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesday, May 8 | 5:00 – 6:00pm | The Wright Place
Join us for dinner and fellowship with your church family! MENU: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Fried Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert. Dinner can be purchased for $10/adult, $4/child, with a max cost of $27/family. PLEASE NOTE: Dinner reservations are no longer required!
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Mid-Week Activities
You’re invited to join us for our last night of adult classes as well as programming for kids before our summer break starts. We will start the night with a fellowship dinner from 5:00 – 6:00pm in The Wright Place. Classes for all ages will follow from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
Hope Is Here: Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 204
Leader: Donell Seager
Being United Methodist Christians: Living a Life of Grace and Hope
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 233
Leader: David Saunders
Forging Forward in Faith: Uniquely You with Christ
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 206
Leader: Rev. Gary Morris
Click HERE for more info on classes.
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First Kids: Mid-Week
Wednesdays | 5:50–7:00pm | Gym, Education Building (Drop-Off In Gym)
This Wednesday evening program is a great time of fellowship and faith-building for Preschoolers and Elementary kids. Each age group will have a devotion/story and playtime while parents enjoy a class and fellowship with others.
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50-Forward: Lunch Out
Thursday, May 9 | 11:30am | Cactus Flower Cafe’ - 12th Avenue
Click HERE to Register by May 7
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship and lunch out at Cactus Flower Cafe’. We will have a private room, and lunch will include traditional Mexican food items that are fresh, clean, and family recipes made with love! The owners believe Fresh is always Best!
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Mother's Day Photo Booth
Sunday, May 12
Join us at First Church as we celebrate all those who are mothers or have been like mothers to us. We will have a special photo booth opportunity set up in the atrium by the Church Office, so make sure you stop by!
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Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 12 | 8:30am | Main Sanctuary
Join us for this special service as we celebrate our graduating high school seniors.
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The Great 50-Day Challenge
50 New Members in 50 Days
First Church is answering the call and taking the challenge again this year! We are asking all of our members to invite people to church during the season of Easter and to help welcome fifty new people into the life of our church. We will have people joining Easter Sunday, through Pentecost, on May 19. Join us at the next Coffee with the Pastors to learn more about First Church and visit the church's website or the Church Office to fill out a membership form. Contact Lacey Adair, Director of Membership with any questions.
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If you would like to add an announcement or purchase flowers please contact: Ginger Raines at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com
Celebrations
Carter James Beck, was born April 30, 2024. Carter is the son of Kait and Trent Beck. Proud grandparents are Melanie and Gary Turner, and proud aunt is Danielle Turner.
FLOWERS
You may place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor, celebration, or memory of someone. The arrangements are $65.00 each. Contact Ginger Raines to schedule.
May 5: Given in celebration of Johnnie Odom and Padma Chandrasekaran’s marriage today.
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Serving the Hungry
8:00am - 1:00pm | Mrs. Barbara's Place
Centering Prayer
11:00am | WP Room 202
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Grand Monday Nights - Hosted by The Grand-Parenting Class
7:00pm | via Zoom | Zoom Registration
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50-Forward: Coffee with Friends
9:30 - 10:30am | Church Library
Prayer Shawl Ministry
10:00am | The Consulate, Room 101
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Men's Bible Study
7:30am | Aragon Café
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QIGONG/Tai Chi
$5/class | 10:00am - 11:00am | Franklin Building
Women at the Well
10:30am | Lower Sanctuary, Room 118
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Wednesday Night Dinner
5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place
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Nursery
5:50 - 7:00pm | Education Building
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First Kids: Mid-Week
5:50 - 7:00pm | Gym, Education Building (Drop-Off In Gym)
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Hope Is Here: Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community
6:00 - 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 204
Being United Methodist Christians: Living a Life of Grace and Hope
6:00 - 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 233
Forging Forward in Faith: Uniquely You with Christ
6:00 - 7:00pm | The Wright Place, 2nd Floor, Room 206
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Mom’s Bible Study
8:15am | The Consulate Café
Serving the Hungry
8:00am - 1:00pm | Mrs. Barbara's Place
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50-Forward: Lunch Out
Thursday, May 9 | 11:30am | Cactus Flower Cafe’ - 12th Avenue
Click HERE to Register by May 7
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QIGONG/Tai Chi
$5/class | 10:00am - 11:00am | Franklin Building
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Next Sunday, May 12
7th Sunday of Easter
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Main Sanctuary Services
8:30 & 11:00am
Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 12 | 8:30am | Main Sanctuary
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ICON Service
11:00am | Wesley Abbey
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Nursery
8:30am - Noon | 1st Floor, Education Building
Available for Infant - 4 years old. Click HERE for more info.
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Adult Sunday School
9:45 - 10:45am
Click HERE for a full list of opportunities
First Students: Sunday School
9:45 – 10:45am | Youth Building
First Kids: Sunday School
9:45 – 10:45am | Education Building
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The Consulate Café
9:00 - 11:00am | The Consulate
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Pentecost Celebration
Sunday, May 19
Join us for our Pentecost Celebration! We will have delicious red velvet cupcakes in the dining room from 9:00 - 11:00am. Don't forget to wear RED!
Blue Wahoos Game
Wednesday, May 22 | 6:00pm | Blue Wahoos Park
Click HERE to register
All are invited to join us at the Blue Wahoos Park for fun and fellowship with your church family! Tickets are $15 each.
First Kids/MCA Summer Camps
May 28 - Aug 7 | 7:30am - 5:30pm or 8:30am - 1:00pm
Click HERE to Register
We have weekly summer camps for all rising 1st – 6th Graders. Each week has a theme/focus with fun field trips, pool outings and trips to parks, crafts, gym games and lots of fun activities in a safe and positive environment. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon.
Vacation Bible School - Start the Party!
June 3 - 7 | 9:00am - Noon
Click HERE to Register
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party! Come celebrate friendship, belonging, forgiveness, life, and purpose, and learn why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever. All kids (completed PreK-5th) are invited to join the party from 9:00am - Noon each day for great lessons games, crafts, worship, and missions. $10 donation per child is appreciated. Registration is required.
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Commit this season to reading scripture each day. It's good practice. If you don’t already have a daily devotion, the scriptures below are designed to expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion. You can find them in the bulletin each week. The Daily Readings are taken from “The Daily Office Lectionary” in The Book of Common Prayer. Read the Bible each week. It will be a blessing.
Week 6 of Easter (Year 2)
Monday: Psalms 77, [79]; Lev. 25:35-55; Col. 1:9-14; Matt. 13:1-16
Tuesday: Psalms 78:40-72; Lev. 26:1-20; 1 Tim. 2:1-6; Matt. 13:18-23
Wednesday: Lev. 26:27-42; Eph. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:41-46
Eve of Ascension: 68:1-20; 2 Kings 2:1-15; Rev. 5:1-14
Ascension Day: Psalms 24, 96; Dan. 7:9-14; Heb. 2:5-18; Matt. 28:16-20
Friday: Psalms 91, 92; 1 Sam. 2:1-10; Eph. 2:1-10 Matt. 7:22-27
Saturday: Psalms 136; Num. 11:16-17, 24-29; Eph. 2:11-22; Matt. 7:28--8:4
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