In light of the rise in number of infections from the Omicron variant and the recommendations of the CDC, we are asking that all who attend Sunday Services and/or any church activity at FUMC resume wearing masks–regardless of their vaccination status. – Click HERE for the latest COVID-19 update and a message from Dr. Wachob.
Today, Sunday, January 2
Click HERE to view the live recording from Sunday morning's in-person services. You can also find the daily readings & notices at the bottom of this email.
Monday, January 3
Office Closed
The front office and Methodist Children's Academy will be closed in observance of New Year's.

Serving the Hungry
Mondays & Thursdays | 8:00am - 1:00pm

Faith and Fitness
Led by Denise Van Atta
Mondays | 5:00pm | Front Lawn

Grand Monday Nights
Hosted by The Grand-Parenting Class
Mondays | 7:00pm | via Zoom
Tuesday, January 4
Coffee with Friends
Tuesdays | 9:30 - 10:30am | First Church Library

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesdays | 10:00am | Wesley Abbey 101
Epiphany - Thursday, January 6
Serving the Hungry
Mondays & Thursdays | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Epiphany Concert - “Journey to the Manger”
January 6 | 7:00pm | Main Sanctuary

Join singers and musicians from four local churches in this very special concert! Featuring: Libby Kephart Hargrave with Mitzi Holt, Jennifer DelGallo Taylor, Laura M. Young, Heidi Branch, Sam Waite, Ty LoVette, Brian Brown, Conner Bond and Rick Branch. A love offering will be taken. Proceeds from concert will go towards FUMC Music Ministry
Next Sunday, January 9
First Sunday after the Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord Sunday
In Person: 8:30 & 11:00am in the Main Sanctuary and 11:00am ICON in Wesley Abbey
Online: 8:30am & 11:00am Facebook & FUMCPensacola.com/Livestream

Join us next week at First Church as we come together to worship God on the First Sunday after the Epiphany, the Baptism of the Lord Sunday. We will return to 3 morning services with 8:30 and 11:00am traditional worship in the Main Sanctuary and an 11:00am ICON worship in Wesley Abbey. Dr. Wesley Wachob will preach in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will preach the ICON service. The Sanctuary Choir will sing at the 11:00am service. Nursery available for Infant - 2 years old. Click HERE for more info.
Sunday Morning Classes
9:45 - 10:45am
Click HERE for Adult Class offerings
Click HERE children, tween, youth offerings

Sunday Night Youth & Choir
4:30 - 7:30pm
Looking Ahead
Winter Session Begins - Week of January 10
Join us this Winter for a new season of classes, including various Wednesday Night opportunities! More information and registration will be available in the coming week.
Wednesday Night Dinner Resumes
January 12 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place
Click HERE to register

Please note that the price of Wednesday night dinner will slightly increase for adults to $10 to accommodate the cost of food. MEAL PRICES: Children: $4, Adults:$10, Family Max: $27. Menu: Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Spinach Salad, & Dessert
NOTICES
Flowers
You may place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor, celebration or memory of someone. The arrangements are $65.00 each. To reserve a date, email Ginger at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com.

Love & Remembrance
Alicia Jeffers and Joanette Rankins on the death of their father, John Beck. John died December 24, 2021 in Tampa, FL.

Sally Patton and family on the death of her mother Mary Gregory. Mary died December 28, 2021.

Congratulations
Audrey and Tyler Kercher on the birth of their daughter, Mary Margaret Kercher, born December 23, 2021.

Matt & Kaylynn Hawkins on the birth of their daughter, Merritt Ann Hawkins, born on December 30, 2021.

If you would like to add something to next week's notices, contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com
DAILY READINGS
Each of us is encouraged to read scripture during the week. This time of slowing down and physical distancing could prove to be a good time for making space for God by making time for meditation, reading, and prayer each day. It will be a blessing. It can change you life.

MONDAY: Psalm 72; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Eph. 4:17-32; Jn. 6:15-27
TUESDAY: Psalm 89:1-29; Joshua 3:14--4:7; Eph. 5:1-20; Jn. 9:1-12, 35-38
WEDNESDAY:(Morning) Psalm 2, 110:1-5; Jonah 2:2-9; Eph. 6:10-20; Jn. 11:17-27,
38-44
(Evening) Psalm 29, 98; Isa. 66:18-23; Isa. 66:18-23
EPIPHANY: Psalm 46, 97; Isa. 49:1-7; Rev. 21:22-27; Matt. 12-14-21
FRIDAY: Psalm 114, 115; Deut. 8:1-3; Col. 1:1-14; Jn. 6:30-33, 48-51
SATURDAY: (Morning) Psalm 112, 113; Exod. 17:1-7; Col. 1:15-23; Jn. 7:37-52
(Evening) Psalm 104; Isa. 61:1-9; Gal. 3:23-29, 4:4-7
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
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