Find out what's happening this week in the life of First Church!

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Council Meeting

Monday, April 15 | 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey

We encourage all council members to attend, and as always, the meeting is open to all members of the congregation.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Wednesday, April 17 | 5:00 – 6:00pm | The Wright Place

Join us for dinner and fellowship with your church family! MENU: BBQ Pork, Collards, Cheese Grits, Cornbread, 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!

Mid-Week Activities

You’re invited to join us on Wednesday nights as we continue our Spring semester of adult classes as well as programming for kids. 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.

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.

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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CONGREGATIONAL CARE

If you would like to add an announcement or purchase flowers please contact: Ginger Raines at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com

BAPTISMS

Reese Katherine Hodges & Leighton Clair Hodges were baptized on Sunday April 14, 2024. Parents: Lindsay & Justin Hodges

NEW MEMBERS

Justin Hodges

Dr. Robert Althar

IN MEMORIAM

Members who have died...

The service of death and resurrection for Bill Bower will be held on Monday, April 15. The visitation will be in the Main Sanctuary at 1:00pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm.  

We extend our Christian love and sympathy to:

Melissa Storey on the death of her mother, Ann Davis Poppy.  Ann died on April 6, 2024.

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.

April 14: The flowers in the sanctuary were given in loving memory of O. Alexander Ferry, whose birthday would have been on April 11th, given by Chris & Nicole Ferry and the kids.

The rosebud on the altar was in celebration of the birth of Joseph Levi Virgilio, born on April 9, 2024. Levi is the son of Joseph and Valerie Virgilio. Proud grandparents are Kaye and Scott Westmark.

Monday, April 15

Serving the Hungry

8:00am - 1:00pm | Mrs. Barbara's Place

Centering Prayer

11:00am | WP Room 202

Church Council Meeting

Monday, April 15 | 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey

Grand Monday Nights - Hosted by The Grand-Parenting Class

7:00pm | via Zoom | Zoom Registration

Tuesday, April 16

50-Forward: Coffee with Friends

9:30 - 10:30am | Church Library



Prayer Shawl Ministry

10:00am | The Consulate, Room 101

Wednesday, April 17

Men's Bible Study

7:30am | Aragon Café 

QIGONG/Tai Chi

$5/class | 10:00am - 11:00am | Franklin Building



Women at the Well

10:30am | Lower Sanctuary, Room 118

Wednesday Night Dinner

5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place

Nursery

5:50 - 7:00pm | Education Building 

First Kids: Mid-Week

5:50 - 7:00pm | Gym, Education Building (Drop-Off In Gym)

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

Thursday, April 18

Mom’s Bible Study

8:15am | The Consulate Café

Serving the Hungry

8:00am - 1:00pm | Mrs. Barbara's Place

Just Pensacola Network Meeting Thursday, April 18 | 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey

Please join us for this churchwide meeting of our JUST Pensacola teams. We will hear updates on our current issues and find out more about this year’s Nehemiah Action. Even if you aren’t currently part of a team, please come learn more about our mission and how you can get involved. Contact Rick Branch for more information.

Friday, April 19

QIGONG/Tai Chi

$5/class | 10:00am - 11:00am | Franklin Building

Next Sunday, April 21

4th Sunday of Easter

Next Sunday's Scriptures: Psalm 4;  Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Main Sanctuary Services

8:30 &11:00am 

ICON Service

11:00am | Wesley Abbey

Online Worship

8:30, 11:00am, and ICON at 11:00am

Facebook, & FUMCPensacola.com/Livestream

Nursery

8:30am - Noon | 1st Floor, Education Building

Available for Infant - 4 years old. Click HERE for more info.

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

The Consulate Café

9:00 - 11:00am | The Consulate

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50-Forward:Silver & Gold Thursday, April 25 | 11:00am – 1:00pm (Doors Open at 10:30am)

$10/person The Wright Place

Click HERE to Register - By April 21

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of fellowship with friends. It will include a delicious lunch provided by Ruth’s Kitchen, along with a presentation by Bert Allen, sharing his experiences from his 50-day, 575-mile walk along the Camino Frances route of the Camino.

Tea Party: Fundraiser for Youth Choir Tour

Saturday, April 27 | 11:00am-1:00pm | The Consulate Cafe Tickets now available online! Click HERE to Purchase

Join us for an afternoon tea complete with lovely tables, and delicious food. Funds raised will go towards Youth Choir Mystery Trip. Tickets are $30 adult, $15 for children 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased in the church office. Contact Bella or Tracye Trivison with questions (850) 712-5414.

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. 

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 3 of Easter (Year 2)

Monday: Psalms 9, 15; Exod. 18:13-27; 1 Pet. 5:1-14; Matt. (1:1-17); 3:1-6

Tuesday: Psalms 36, 39; Exod. 19:1-16; Col. 1:1-14; Matt. 3:7-12

Wednesday: Psalms 119:25-48; Exod.19:16-25; Col. 1:15-23; Matt. 3:13-17

Thursday: Psalms 37:19-42; Exod. 20:1-21; Col. 1:24--2:7; Matt. 4:1-11

Friday: Psalms 105:23-45; Exod. 24:1-18; Col. 2:8-23; Matt. 4:12-17

Saturday: Psalms 42, 43; Exod. 25:1-22; Col. 3:1-17; Matt. 4:18-25

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