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50-Forward: Popcorn & Movie - Flipped

Monday, May 18 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | The Wright Place | $5

Register by May 16

Lights, Camera, Popcorn! Join us for an afternoon of fellowship and watch the Romantic Comedy/Drama, Flipped. This movie set in the 1950's/1960's tells the story of Juli Baker and Bryce Loski, neighbors whose childhood crushes and misunderstandings evolve over six years into mutual affection, highlighted by pivotal moments like a beloved sycamore tree and school science projects. Snacks will be served.

XYZ Trip - Beach, Bingo & Box Lunch

Thursday, May 28 | 10:00am - 1:30pm | $10 | Limited Seating on the church buses

Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fellowship as we travel to Pensacola Beach on the church buses. Enjoy a ride over 3-Mile Bridge, our beautiful beaches, fresh air, fellowship, beach bingo, prizes and a picnic box lunch. 

The Great 50 Day Challenge & Pentecost Celebration

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 through Pentecost, on May 24. Contact Lacey Adair (LAdair@FUMCPensacola.com), Director of Membership with any questions and visit the church's website or the Church Office to fill out a membership form.

On Pentecost Sunday, May 24, we will come together to celebrate the birthday of the Church with a special red velvet dessert in The Wright Place! Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day of Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Vacation Bible School | Space Adventure: Made for Wonder

May 31 – June 4 | Sun Kickoff: 9:30am – Noon | Mon – Thurs: 9:00am – Noon

All children ages 3 (as of September 1, 2025) through (completed) 5th grade are invited to blast off with us this summer on an amazing journey to the stars! Made for Wonder invites kids to explore the vast universe and discover that the same God who created the heavens created them with purpose. Through out-of-this-world adventures, they’ll learn that they are wonderfully made to shine God's light everywhere they go.

Parents are encouraged to join their kids for our 11:00am ICON service in The Upper Room on Sunday, May 31 as we celebrate the start of VBS together.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT VBS? 
In order to provide a safe, fun, and loving VBS we need your help! We are calling upon the church to help us with this grand outreach opportunity to share the love of God to the community of Pensacola. There are various places to serve during Vacation Bible School such as: Prayer, snacks, crew leaders (leading children to various stations), station leader assistants (assisting a station leader), registration (checking the children in upon arrival) and many more. Email Lisa bond LBond@FUMCPensacola.com for more info. 

WISH LIST 
We have created a VBS wish list through Amazon. Click HERE to view needed items. Contact Lisa Bond with any questions.

ALWF Annual Conference - Volunteers Needed

First United Methodist Church of Pensacola is hosting the Alabama-West

Florida Annual Conference June 7-9, 2026. We will be welcoming clergy

and laity from all over our annual conference. We would like all persons

on our campus to feel welcomed and informed. Volunteers of all ages and

abilities are welcome and encouraged. If you would like to help us by greeting/hosting

please sign up online. Contact Lisa Bond at LBond@FUMCPensacola.com

with any questions.

SERVE TOGETHER

Serve Together

Serve Together is how we live out our calling at First Church — by using our gifts to serve God, one another, and our community. Throughout the year, opportunities are available both inside our church and beyond our walls, and we regularly share an updated Immediate Needs list highlighting where help is most needed right now. Serving is not a one-time event but an ongoing part of life at First Church. Whether you’re already serving or looking for a place to begin, there is a next step for you in this season.

Next Steps:

• Review the Immediate Needs List and Ongoing Opportunities Booklet

• Choose a role that fits your availability and gifts

• Reach out to the ministry leader listed to get connected

The most current opportunities are always available at FUMCPensacola.com/Serve.


Featured Immediate Need:

CARE DELIVERY DRIVER

Need: 4 Delivery Volunteers (Once a Month)

Why It Matters: These volunteers deliver care packages to individuals who are homebound, recovering, grieving, or facing a challenging season, offering tangible support and connection.

Contact: Jennifer Piver | JPiver@fumcpensacola.com

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

If you would like to add an announcement or purchase flowers, please contact: Ginger Raines at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com. NOTICE: The cost for our Sunday Flower arrangements has increased from $130.00 to $165.00 ($82.50 each).

In Remembrance

Love ones who have passed away:

We offer our Christian love and sympathy to:
Karen Bower on the death of her son-in-law Brian.

SUNDAYS AT FIRST CHURCH

Three Weekly Worship Services

8:30 & 11:00am Traditional Services | Main Sanctuary

11:00am ICON Service (Modern) | The Upper Room

Online Worship

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

Facebook & FUMCPensacola.com

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 more info.



First Students: Sunday School (6th to 12th grade)

9:45 – 10:45am | Youth Building

First Kids: Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)

9:45 – 10:45am | Education Building

The Consulate Café

9:00 – 11:00am | The Consulate

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, Year 2. Read the Bible each week. It will be a blessing.

May 18 - 24

Monday: Psalm 89:1-18; Ezek. 4:1-17, Heb. 6:1-12, Luke 9:51-62
Tuesday: Psalm 97, 99, [100]; Ezek. 7:10-15, 23b-27; Heb. 6:13-20 ; Luke 10:1-17  

Wednesday: Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; Ezek. 11:14-25; Heb. 7:1-17; Luke 10:17-24

Thursday: Psalm 105:1-22; Ezek. 18:1-4, 19-32 ; Heb. 7:18-28; Luke 10:25-37  

Friday: Psalm 102; Ezek. 34:17-31; Heb. 8:1-13; Luke 10:38-42

Saturday: Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); Ezek. 43:1-12; Heb. 9:1-14; Luke 11:14-23

Next Sunday's Scriptures (May 24):

Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23

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