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Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, March 18 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place
Join us for a time of fellowship and delicious food, reconnect with old friends, and meet some new ones. The cost of dinner is $10/Adult, $4/child, $27/Family Max. This week’s menu: Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, and Dessert.
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Lenten Speaker Series
Wednesdays, through March 25 | 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. Nursery will be available for children 5 and under.
Visit FUMCPensacola.com/Lent for more information about our upcoming speakers.
March 18: Rev. Todd Dowdy
Rev. Todd Dowdy has been married to Marcia for 41 years. They are parents to Megan and Rebecca, and grandparents to Lauren, Peyton, Levi, and Luke. Todd is currently the pastor of Magnolia United Methodist Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Prior to his appointment at Magnolia, he served on staff at Orange Beach United Methodist Church. He enjoys being on the pontoon boat with his family, fishing, and traveling to see his grand babies.
Lent for Kids
Wednesdays, February 25 - March 25 | 5:50 - 6:45pm | 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
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50-Forward: Game Day
Tuesday, March 17 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | The Wright Place
Click HERE to Register by March 15.
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fellowship with friends. Do you enjoy playing games or want to learn how to play a new game? We are excited to begin "Game Day" in the Wright Place where you can choose from a variety of games to play such as Dominoes, Yahtzee, Chess and more! Did you know that playing games boost cognitive health, improve memory, reduce stress and foster social connections? Light refreshments will be provided.
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Youth Choir Fundraiser: Church-Wide Dinner & Talent Show
Friday, March 27 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | Wesley Hall (Dinner) & The Upper Room (Show)
Here’s a chance to share your talent or just come enjoy dinner and a show while supporting this youth choir tour fundraiser. Dinner will start in the Wesley Hall at 5:30pm with the show starting at 6:30pm in The Upper Room. Cost of dinner is $10/adult and $4/child. To sign up to be in the show, contact Rick Branch at rbranch@fumcpensacola.com
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Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch on the Grounds
Sunday, March 29 | Noon | Lawn
All are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will enjoy a picnic lunch, egg hunt, games, music, & and fellowship on the FUMC lawn. Make sure to bring your own chair, blanket, & basket! No registration is required.
Stuffed Eggs Needed by March 22
We are asking our congregation members and all families of children attending to donate a dozen stuffed eggs (no chocolate please) per child. Please have them dropped off in the designated bins by Sunday March 22.
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You may honor, celebrate or memorialize individuals or events by purchasing an Easter Lily for $14 each. The Easter Lilies will then be placed on the Lawn, Main Sanctuary, and The Upper Room during Easter. You may take home your Easter Lily following the 11:00am Easter morning services. A complete list of all lilies will be available in the bulletins and online. Orders must be placed by Palm Sunday (March 22). Email Sarah Bullock Head (SHead@FUMCPensacola.com) with any questions. | | Holy Week
Sunday, March 29 - Saturday, April 4
Visit FUMCPensacola.com/Lent for more information.
Join us for Holy Week at First Church as we journey from celebration to the cross and toward the hope of Easter. Palm Sunday will include worship, a First Kids parade and family Holy Week experience, and our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch on the Grounds. Throughout the week, the Labyrinth and Stations of the Cross will offer space for quiet reflection, and we will gather for a special Journey to the Cross concert. On Holy Thursday, we will share in a Passover and Last Supper Remembrance Meal and worship together with Holy Communion at our Holy Thursday Service, followed by a Good Friday Tenebrae service as we remember Christ’s sacrifice and wait in hope for the light of Easter morning. | | |
Student Scholarships
First United Methodist Church of Pensacola is committed to encouraging youth who are active members of our congregation in higher education. Generous donors within our congregation have established scholarships to provide financial support and encouragement to students during their college career. The church awards scholarships in various amounts in August of each year to undergraduate and seminary students with priority given to graduating high school seniors. Some of the scholarships have specific requirements that also must be followed. Applications must be submitted by March 31 at FUMCPensacola.com/Scholarships. The committee makes selections in April and the scholarships are awarded at the Senior Breakfast in May. Additional scholarships can be found through the Alabama West Florida United Methodist Foundation (alwfumf.org and www.gbhem.org/scholarshipsapplication).
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Serve Together: What’s Next
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:
Easter Egg Hunt Suppprt
Need: 7 Volunteers (Sunday, March 29, 10:30am - 1:00pm)
Why It Matters: Volunteers help set up, serve food, and clean up, supporting young families and creating a joyful community experience.
Contact: Lisa Bond | LBond@fumcpensacola.com
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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).
Flowers
Flowers are available to purchase on May 3, May 10 (Mother's Day), May 17, May 24, June 7, June 14, June 21 (Father's Day), and June 28.
In Remembrance
Members who have passed away:
We offer our Christian love and sympathy to the family of Roger Murray. Roger passed away on March 7, 2026 in Tallahassee, FL.
Loved ones who have passed away:
We offer our Christian love and sympathy to Alice Cartee on the passing of her mother, Velma Lee. Velma passed away on March 8, 2026 in South Carolina.
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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
| | MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES
Lent Services: February 25 - March 25 | | |
KidConnect (for K-5th Grade)
Wednesdays | 3:00 - 5:15pm | Start in Wesley Abbey
Register Online
Mid-Week Fellowship Dinner
Wednesdays | 5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place
March 18: Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, and Dessert
March 25: Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, and Dessert
Lenten Speaker Series
Wednesdays, February 25 - March 25 | 6:00pm | Main Sanctuary
March 18: Rev. Todd Dowdy
March 25: Rev. Tony Jeck
Lent for Kids
Wednesdays, February 25 - March 25 | 5:50pm | Chapel
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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.
February March 8 - 14
Monday: Psalm 89:19-52; Jer. 16:10-21; Rom. 7:1-12; John 6:1-15
Tuesday: Psalm 94, [95]; Jer. 17:19-27; Rom. 7:13-25; John 6:16-27
Wednesday: Psalm 119:121-144; Jer. 18:1-11; Rom. 8:1-11; John 6:27-40
Thursday: Psalm 73; Jer. 22:13-23; Rom. 8:12-27; John 6:41-51
Friday: Psalm 107:1-32; Jer. 23:1-8; Rom. 8:28-39; John 6:52-59
Saturday: Psalm 33; Jer. 23:9-15; Rom. 9:1-18; John 6:60-71
Next Sunday's Scriptures (March 22):
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
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