1st United Methodist Church Weekly Update - February 25, 2022 |
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9:15 & 11 AM
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This Sunday: February 27, 2022 |
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Message: "On a Mission from God"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Feed the Harbor - Canceled |
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The Feed the Harbor planned for Sunday, February 27 has been canceled. |
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United Christian Women - February 28 |
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The United Christian Women will be meeting on Monday, February 28th at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Our program will include Heart Connection and our Annual Pledge Program. Please bring a bag lunch if you like. All women are invited. |
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Taste of Punta Gorda, March 6
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The Children and Youth are sponsoring the inflatables at "The Taste of Punta Gorda" on Sunday, March 6 in Laishley Park. We are looking for about 4 volunteers for 2 shifts. The first shift is 11-1 and the second is 1-5. If you are interested, please contact Becca at becca@whatis1st.com. |
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United Way of Charlotte County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be providing FREE income tax assistance to individuals and families with a household income of $66,000 or less at 1st United Methodist Church beginning February 3rd.
Tax preparation services will be held at the church every Thursday from 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm through April 7. Interested individuals and families can call 941-421-7100 to be added to the appointment list.
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Operation Christmas Child |
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The Operation Christmas Child Team is asking for donations in February of:
- Bars of soap
- Washcloths
- Nail kits
Please leave them in the Operation Christmas Child collection box located in Lenox Hall. God bless everyone for helping with this important outreach ministry project!
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Cancer Support Group - March 9 |
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Due to Ash Wednesday falling on the first Wednesday of March, the Cancer Support Group has moved our meeting to the second Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30pm in Room 9. Our guest speaker will be Kim Spencer, Sales Manager, from Brookdale Senior Living in Port Charlotte. Kim will be sharing information on all aspects of senior living, including housing options, care options, and financial assistance. We know there are many in our congregation are looking at alternative living, and we welcome everyone whether or not you participate in the cancer support ministry. |
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Receive Texts from 1st Church |
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1st Church Family... We are trying to improve our communication within the congregation and also looking for a way to keep everyone seeking devotionals each day. If you would like to receive daily devotionals from 1st Church or receive important communications, please sign up by calling the church office 941-639-3842. This will allow us to text you these messages and make it easy for you to receive them. |
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2021 Contribution Statements |
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2021 Contribution Statements have been mailed to your email on file with the Church Office. If you need a printed copy, please call the Church Office and ask for Denise, Ext. 226, OR email me at Denise@whatis1st.com with your request.
Thanks for all your contributions!!
Finance Office
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Hey 1st Church family--
Wow - what a week it has been. It's been very busy and filled with beautiful blessings. As you probably know, I was asked to share my testimony at Today Matters this past Saturday, February 19th. Was I nervous? Some! But not so much because I was afraid of sitting (yes, I had to sit!) up on stage and speaking, but anxious that I wouldn't say what God wanted me to share... anxious because family members who don't go to church were there and I prayed that somehow hearts would be touched... and anxious since I'm not a public speaker! I know that a lot of prayer went into this effort, not only by me, but so many of you. I thank you all so much for your support, and encouragement. The love you all shared with me was over whelming, and my heart is filled with gratitude. Thank you for the sweet notes and messages I've received. We went through all supply of my books that I had. More have been ordered. They are a collection of my Bridge articles from the past year. If you would like one, please let me know and I will get it to you when they arrive, probably in about a week.
One thing that we talked about was our newest prayer group, called RPM, or Rosie's Prayer Moments. We traditionally meet in the sanctuary every Thursday, at noon for an hour of sharing, prayer requests and quiet prayer time. The hour goes by quickly and is very moving and powerful. Everyone can have the same experience of hope that has become the power and peace of my faith through this prayer journey. I am not special - we all can turn our trials into triumphs. Please notice our wall of prayer requests cards when you are in the sanctuary. These are prayer needs that you, the congregation, have shared with us that are lifted in prayer regularly. Please join us and be a part of this wonderful ministry.
Don't forget to watch for notices in the Bridge or online regarding upcoming events. Ash Wednesday service, marking the beginning of our Lenten season, is Wednesday, 3/2/22 at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Let's keep on praying! I am grateful and I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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The Eighth Note – Music Ministry in a Minute! |
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Greetings Everyone,
Do you love music, but have a crippling fear of long-term commitments? Did you know it is possible to join the choir for the short-term like Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Consider joining our Chancel Choir! This is a great way to serve the church, learn about music and get to know folks.
The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30PM in the Historic Sanctuary and sings Sundays at the 11:00AM Service.
Please contact David Bellows for more information or questions.
Soli Deo Gloria!
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
This Sunday’s Music: February 27, 2022 - 11:00AM Service
Prelude: I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light – C. Moklebust
Chancel Ringers and David Bellows, Director
Sandy Forbes, Flute
Opening Hymn: 189 Fairest Lord Jesus
Offertory Anthem: At The Name Of Jesus – J. Kirkby
Closing Hymn: 545 The Church’s One Foundation
Postlude: March in C Major – L. Lefébure-Wély
Music for Ash Wednesday: March 2, 2022 - 7:00PM Service
Prelude: The 94th Psalm, Sonata in C Minor, Adagio (Ps 94:17-19) – J. Reubke
Just As I Am, Without One Plea – D. Wood
Opening Hymn: 357 Just As I Am, Without One Plea
Anthem: Create In Me – M. Burkhardt
Closing Hymn: 358 Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
Postlude: Solemn Prelude on a Theme of Thomas Tallis – G. Near
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Discipleship Opportunities |
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View a complete list of groups at 1st Church HERE
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A gathering of men who seek a more complete Christian understanding of the teaching of Jesus. Men of Faith meet in Lenox Hall on Thursdays from 9-10:30am under the leadership of Pastor Bill Grant. The group uses the daily study guide, My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, as a start for each weeks' discussion. The daily study guide is available free at the gathering. Many of the group come from other churches, so invite your friends. |
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2022 Bible Reading Schedules |
We want to encourage you to join us as we once again read through the Bible. Start your new year off right by committing to read God's Word!
Download the 2022 reading guide HERE.
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Worship Service Information |
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View our Lenten Worship Schedule HERE
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If you are planning on attending our services please remember the following:
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Masks are now optional for those that are fully vaccinated.
- Social distancing is still encouraged. Families may sit together, but please leave three seats between you and others not in your family.
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If you are feverish or not feeling well, we ask that you stay home and join us online on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
At this time, you may only enter the Life Center through the main entrance facing the Fellowship Hall courtyard. All other exterior doors will be locked. We'll see you Sunday!
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Join us this Sunday at 8 am for Praise in the Park! Open to everyone, this is your opportunity to join us for "in-person" worship as we enjoy God's scenery from the lawn of the beautiful Gilchrist Park Pavilion, weather permitting of course. If it is or has been raining (or is too cold), Praise in the Park will relocate to our historic Sanctuary. Time may not always be sufficient to get the word out, so in case of inclement weather, please proceed to the Sanctuary.
Please plan to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets, and, yes, we will be asking you to practice social distancing. Don't forget to join our "Praise in the Park" group on our Church App! As a reminder, our outside services are always subject to change due to the weather. Please make sure you are connected with us through the app, our email list, or social media to receive our updates concerning schedule changes. See you Sunday for Praise in the Park!
Praise in the Park is currently scheduled to continue meeting at Gilchrist Park through Easter 2022.
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9:15 & 11 AM
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
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