This Week at First Church

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

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Joyful, Joyful Campaign Update

The completion of the Joyful, Joyful Building Project is funded by the Joyful, Joyful Generosity Campaign. And none of it happens without your help.

We've had a great response to the Joyful, Joyful Generosity Campaign in the last three weeks. So far, we've had 172 households make a commitment to the campaign with $1.37 million pledged. This is surely something to celebrate and give thanks to God for, but we're not quite to our goal yet. If you can still help us meet our goal of $1.5 million (or even help us push beyond it) we would love to hear from you. There's a 'Make a Commitment' button below. Every gift matters regardless of the size. It's not about the quantity but the quality of the gift. Our goal is not equal gifts but equal sacrifice. It's important to remember that these gifts are to be given over the next three years (4 tax years). And that these commitments are meant to go above and beyond your regular giving to the church. If you would like more info on the Generosity Campaign, how to plan your gift, or the Building Project, visit FUMCPensacola.com/Joyful.

CAMPAIGN BOOKLET

MAKE A COMMITMENT

Notice to the Congregation - Clergy Update

During the ICON and 11:00 am Main Sanctuary services on March 23, our Chair of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, Bob Olliff, announced that the committee had been informed by our District Superintendent that the Rev. Brandon Bures is projected to be appointed at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida as Senior Pastor effective May 15, 2025.Click HERE to read the full notice.

Mid-Week Activities

5:00 - 7:00pm

Join us for dinner and fellowship with your church family! Dinner can be purchased for $10/adult, $4/child, with a max cost of $27/family. This week's menu: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, & Dessert.

Lenten Speaker Series

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9 | 6:00pm | Main Sanctuary

Each of these special 45-minute Lenten Services features a guest speaker from around the United Methodist Conference. We'll also have special music each week from our Music Ministry.

March 26: Rev. Scott Grantland

Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Auburn, AL

April 2: Rev. Carlea Jordan

Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Pensacola, FL

April 9: Ella Jane Hoffmaster

Candidate for Ministry in the United Methodist Church

Lent for Kids

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9 | Chapel

Children (K-5th) will participate in a worship time geared just for them with an activity time to follow. Drop-off in Chapel and Pick-Up in Gym

Visit FUMCPensacola.com/Lent for more information about services and events this Lenten season.

Silver & Gold - Pensacola Opera’s Artists in Residence

Thursday, March 27 | 11:00am | The Wright Place | $10

Click HERE to Register

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship with friends and the Pensacola Opera's Artists in Residence program. Now in its 18th season, Pensacola Opera’s Artists in Residence program has become an important incubator for emerging talent in the opera world. Four singers and one pianist/coach join the Pensacola Opera for a 22-week residency, serving as musical ambassadors for the company from September through March. Doors Open at 10:30am. Register by March 23th.

Great Day of Service

Saturday, April 5 | 8:00am - 1:00pm

All ages are invited to participate in this special day set aside to serve our beautiful community. Come help clean, paint, organize, do yard work, and more as we put hands and feet to our call to serve and love one another. Childcare is available for children 5 and under.

Fellowship Friday for Parents and their Littles

(ages infant- 4years old)

Friday, April 11 (Rescheduled from March 21) | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Let’s grow some friendships this spring! This event is for families with littles ages Infant-4. Kiddos will play together and share a meal with our childcare team while parents enjoy fellowship and dinner you don’t have to cook! Please RSVP with your child’s ages to Lisa Bond at lbond@fumcpensacola.com. Drop off kids in the Education Building. Adult dinner will be served in the Consulate.

50-Forward Celebrates Senior Week

Click HERE to Register

Join us for our week-long celebration, April 6 - 11, 2025 as we recognize 50-Forward Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Pensacola. We will have a week full of fun and fellowship as we enjoy a variety of activities including: Burgers & Bingo with First Church Student Ministry, Baptist Health Care Education Specialist, Emily Purvis, presents on Senior Adult Health & Wellness at The Learning Table, a delicious Lunch Out at The Grand Marlin on Pensacola Beach, an XYZ Trip with a guided tour at the Chappie James Museum of Pensacola and lastly, a special evening at our 50-Forward Banquet in The Wright Place. Join us for a Grand Night of Singing with Libby Kephart Hargrave, Sam Waite, and Heidi Branch as they bring Broadway to First Church. Registration and payment are required for all events by April 1. Email Jennifer Piver at JPiver@fumcpensacola.com for assistance.

Holy Week Click HERE for more info. The last week in the season of Lent is called Holy Week, and it is quickly approaching. We hope you will join us at First Church as we remember the sacrifice God made for us and focus our hearts and minds on the significance of this season. Lent is a time of preparation. During Holy Week, in preparation for the coming Easter celebration, we are following Jesus on the way to agony, passion, and death — and then new life. Palm Sunday Services

Sunday, April 13 | 8:30, 11:00am, & ICON at 11:00am

First Kids: Palm Sunday Parade & Family Holy Week Program

Sunday, April 13 | 9:45 – 10:45am

Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch on the Grounds

Sunday, April 13 | Noon | Lawn

Labyrinth & Stations of the Cross

Tuesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 17

10:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00 – 7:00pm | Wesley Abbey

Journey to the Cross Concert

Tuesday, April 15 | 7:00pm | Main Sanctuary

Passover & Last Supper Remembrance Meal

Thursday, April 17 | 5:30pm | The Wright Place

Click HERE to Register by April 14

Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 17 | 7:00pm | Main Sanctuary

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Friday, April 18 | 7:00pm | Main Sanctuary

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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

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.

March 23: Given in loving memory of Walter Glenn by his family.

SUNDAYS AT FIRST CHURCH

Three Weekly Worship Services

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

11:00am ICON Service (Contemporary) | Wesley Abbey

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

WEDNESDAYS AT FIRST CHURCH

Lent: March 5 - April 9 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

Visit FUMCPensacola.com/Lent

for more info.

KidConnect & Choir (for K-3rd Grade)

3:00 - 5:15pm | Start in Wesley Abbey

Chilltime (for 4th & 5th Grade)

3:00 - 5:15pm | Start in Wesley Abbey

Mid-Week Fellowship Dinner

5:00 - 7:00pm | The Wright Place

MENUS

March 26: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Yeast Roll, & Dessert

April 2: Beefaroni, Roasted Broccoli, Yeast Roll, & Dessert

April 9: BBQ Pork, Collards, Cheese Grits, Cornbread Biscuit, & Dessert

Lenten Speaker Series

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9 | 6:00 – 6:45pm | Main Sanctuary

Lent for Kids

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9 | Chapel

Nursery

5:30-7:00pm | Education Building

Adult Choir Rehearsal

6:00 – 7:30pm | Choir Room

DAILY READINGS

During the season of Lent, we invite everyone to join us in some daily devotions provided in our conference by our friends at Huntingdon College. The devotion book is called Hope from Ashes: A Daily Guide for Lent. Click HERE to view the PDF. A few printed copies will be available in the Church Office.

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